Mission

The mission of George Bannerman Dealey is to provide an exemplary education that develops and empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

We are grateful for every member of our fantastic community. Studies show that montessori children grow up to be happier adults. Montessori students are also reported to have elevated psychological well-being as adults. One contributing factor is that montessori students are able to participate in their own works and worthwhile activities. They also experience greater stability in their social lives as adults. All of these factors further emphasize the importance of our work here at Dealey. Someone's happiness depends on it.

We are happily heading into a new week!

Safety Reminders from the Dealey Safety Team

Exterior Doors- Please do not open any exterior doors for anyone. All visitors must go to the main office to check in. Exit is not allowed on the Primary Hall at this time.

Arrival:

Students can arrive beginning at 7:45am through the cafeteria. Adults are NOT allowed to enter the building with their child at this time. Primary TA’s will greet your child in the cafeteria and they are excited to help them start their day. All 1st -5th grade students enter by the cafeteria will go to the auditorium. All middle school students will enter by the blacktop and go to the gym. All students are permitted to have breakfast every morning, this includes late bus riders.

If you arrive after 8:30 please enter through the office and sign them in. Any child arriving before 8:30 can have breakfast in the cafeteria.

During the Day:

If you have a need to pick up your child for an appointment during the day please email your teacher the day before or call the office the day of. If you are picking your child early, please be advised that the cut-off in the office is 3:15pm.

Changes to Dismissal:

If you know in advance that your dismissal plans are changing, please email your teacher 24 hours in advance. In the event of an emergency or the day of, please contact the office before 3pm and they will get an send a note to us.

Dismissal:

For dismissal your child may be going to a variety of clubs,

Clubs: Art, Soccer, Spanish, Tennis, Chess and we have a variety of drop off locations for these clubs. We will bring your child to their locations and ask that you pickup or meet your child at the location of pickup or play. (please do not wait with coaches as this adds congesting and confusion in this area) Siblings are not allowed to join other siblings at clubs if they are not on the team without the parent being there or coach permission.

Trail: All parents meeting their students must go to the trail. For safety reasons, do not cross Edgemere and walk over to the tennis court/carpool area. Meet your child down by the teacher parking lot or under the blue benches if it is inclement weather. (Not near the tennis courts) We ask that you do not take your children from the trail line until they are at this location and you do not wait any other place than the designated spot. Ms. Macias, Mr. Simms, or Ms. Morales will be there.

Bus: These students will go to the gym and then be dismissed from there to their buses with a staff member.

Carpool: Please do not exit your caWhen exiting carpool , please make a right only on Edgemere. We dismiss the earliest students at 3:30 and will come out to the blue benches at the far end of carpool. Primary parents, please have your sign (which you are all wonderful at) and we will get your child to you as quickly as possible.

For all: Please be sure to use the crosswalks to cross carpool.

If you have a friend or family member that is different from yourself picking up your child. Please send us a note to the teacher or call the office ahead of 3pm and be sure they have a photo id with them so that everyone can verify who the alternative pickup person is.

With so many little ones going so many places we are doing our best to ensure that we get your children to you in the smoothest and easiest way possible. We appreciate all you do to help with this each day! Thank you for following the process and for all you do to support our hall and your children each day!

Dealey Safety Committee

Mrs. Hartzog - Primary Chair

We are Breathing Fires of Excellence!

Love❤️ Principal Amber Garrett

Dealey Montessori and International Academy

Office- 972-794-8409

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

Calendar

• Monday, September 9, 2024 - Monday $5 Spirit Day
• Monday, September 9, 2024- GT Pullouts Begin
• Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - Mix & Match Dress Up Day
• Friday, September 13, 2024- GT Nominations Window Closes
• Saturday, September 14, 2024- Dealey Garden Clean-Up 8:30 AM-11:30 AM
• Sunday, September 15, 2024 -New Girl Scout Troop Meeting -Zoom - 3PM
• Monday, September 16, 2024 - UIl EPORTS Begins on Mondays 4PM-5PM
• Friday, September 20, 2024 - Picture Day!

🗓️Reminder- Meetings with the Principal 🗓️

I am dedicated to always providing you with an upgraded experience here at Dealey. Therefore, please be reminded that all Dealey principal meeting requests are handled by Ms. Johnson in the main office. You may email her at krgonzalez@dallasisd.org or call her 972-794-8400. She’s happy to help! I can’t wait to meet with you!

Staffing

We are currently still interviewing and planning models lessons for a full time GT candidate.

Ms. Benitez is our permanent substitute that will be joining the GT Team with Ms. Glathar.

GT Pullouts Begin on Monday September 9, 2024

GT Pullouts will begin with Ms. Glathar (K-2) and Ms. Benitez (3rd-5th) tomorrow. All Dealey montessori teachers have been given the schedule. Click here for the 24-25 GT Schedule.

Grades K-2 - Room 105

Grades 3-5- Room 114

Note from the GT Teachers

Good afternoon Dealey families.

We are thrilled to kick off GT Services next week, starting on 09/09/2024. Please refer to the attached schedule. Click here for the 24-25 GT Schedule. We will be in room 105 for K-2nd grade and room 114 for 3rd-5th grade. Kindly remind the students to bring their supplies and laptops.

We are looking forward to getting to know them and having a great time while learning!

All the Best

Dealey GT Teachers

Ms. Glathar

Ms. Benitez

Registration is now open for the 4th - 5th grade Girls Circle! The circle is limited to 16 girls. Get the Early Bird price!

Circles meet on the following Fridays from 3:50 - 5:20 PM.

Fridays 9/20, 10/4, 10/25, 11/15, 12/13

The Girls Circle is led by a Dealey mom who is receiving training from the original creators of the Thriving Girls Circle curriculum. Watch this video slideshow from one of last year’s circles at another DISD school to see how much FUN the girls have!

We will eat pizza, dance, play music, and do arts & crafts. The girls won’t even realize that they’re learning some of the most important skills of their lives!

Girls Will Learn:

• to love their bodies
• to express their emotions
• to calm their feelings of anxiety
• self-confidence and self-respect
• that menstruation is to be embraced and not shamed
• how to support & uplift one another

REGISTER HERE FOR THE GIRLS CIRCLE! https://www.myhealthtorch.com/girls-circles-dealey/

Questions? Contact Sonya at sonyahebert@gmail.com or 214-316-0843.

Parent Garden Volunteers Needed for Each PreK - 5th Grade Classroom -

Parent Gardening Volunteers work with their child's PreK/K or Lower Elementary teacher to determine a mutually convenient time to take students out to the garden each week during school hours. The time commitment for the Parent Gardening Volunteers is typically 60 - 90 minutes per gardening session and the role can be shared between several parents in one classroom. 4th and 5th Grade Students participate in gardening through a weekly Gardening Period during their Specials Time (12:50-1:35PM). Ms. Olobia oversees the class and depends on the assistance of Parent Gardening Volunteers to make gardening a great experience for the students. We are planning to begin gardening with the students the week of September 9. If you are interested in serving as a Parent Gardening Volunteer or learning more about this volunteer role, please contact Andrea Montillo (andreamontillo@gmail.com) or Lilian Webb (lillian6@gmail.com).

Dealey Garden Clean Up - POSTPONED - to deal with the pesky chiggers

New Date - Saturday, September 14, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.

Please sign up for the Dealey Garden Clean Up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48A4A829A6F85-51049984-garden

We'll meet in the Dealey Garden located on the east side of the school between the 1-3 and 4-5 hallways to prepare the garden beds for fall planting, We’ll be weeding the beds and doing other tasks to spruce up the garden area. If you have garden gloves, a pitch fork and/or hand tiller, please bring them along. We will also have tools available to use. Breakfast snacks will be provided, and we will have bug spray on hand that repels chiggers. Please bring a water bottle and consider a hat, sunscreen and long pants tucked into tall socks to help prevent chigger bites. The work is best suited for adults and students in 4th grade or above. Younger children are most welcome to help out with parent supervision. Service hour sheets will be signed! Come and go as your schedule permits. Please contact Andrea Montillo at andreamontillo.com or Lilian Webb at lillian6@gmail.com for more information.

Girls on the Run was developed to inspire girls to value what makes them unique! Our program facilitates ways for girls to gain confidence, build social skills, and realize their incredible potential. No running experience required.

Registration period is open through September 9th on a first come, first serve basis. Program is capped at 12 girls.

Use DEALEYF24 at checkout.

About Us

As one of the best schools in Dallas, we provide an exemplary Montessori education that empowers all students to become productive citizens in our global society.

6501 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX, USA

Principal -Amber Garrett

amgarrett@dallasisd.org

972) 794-8400

dallasisd.org/dealey

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