Parents, sign up your children NOW for the ARSA Afterschool Program Monday - Friday from 4 - 6 p.m.! This is perfect for parents who work late and cannot pick up their children right after school. It is also perfect for parents who want to allow to ensure their children are getting homework time and additional learning opportunities. ALL GRADES WELCOME!!

Students who participate in the After School Program will engage in SEL activities, receive homework/study time, and complete enrichment curriculum. THERE ARE ONLY 75 SEATS AVAILABLE! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! YOU MUST REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE! Transportation will be available for scholars after the program daily!

Here is the process:

1. Fill out the Google Form found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VLxcRx1y0aX0gXpqAjEKd2B4klTe8153DeYEw36gslY/viewform?edit_requested=true

(Be sure to choose "Ann Richards" on the drop down list, so we can confirm your reservation.)

2. Parents & students will receive a notification that they have been registered.

3. All registered students will receive a special pass that will allow them to attend the program.

Please register TODAY!! Again, ONLY 75 scholars can participate in this program, so be sure to sign up TODAY! For more information, email the program coordinator, Alexsis McDonald (ALMcDonald@dallasisd.org).

ARRIVAL

Parents, please drop your child(ren) off on the curb (far right side), so they can safely walk into the building. Help us put SAFETY FIRST!

As your child heads to school, leave them with a positive thought or phrase, so they can start the day strong!

DISMISSAL

We have adjusted our staggered dismissal groups & times to ensure a safer, faster exit.

3:50- Walkers (all grades)

3:55- Bus Riders (all grades)

4:00- Car Riders (6th grade)

4:05- Car Riders (7th & 8th grade)

Please remember to drive slowly out of the campus, and follow the direction of the staff members directing traffic.

All scholars are expected to cross the street at the light! Parents, please do not encourage your children to run across the street through traffic to get in your car. This is for their safety. We will help guide them to the traffic signal to cross. It will take an extra minute or so, but safety is always FIRST! Thank you for your help with this expectation. Let's work together for their safety.

CROSSING GUARD REQUEST

We want to thank our amazing staff members for assisting us with helping students to cross the street safely. We have put in a request with the City of Dallas to provide us an official crossing guard. We will keep you posted on their response. Thank you for your support!

Please remember, scholars MUST wear their polo & khakis daily.

They may NOT wear:

• Crocs (shoes)
• Hats/Caps
• Pullovers/Sweaters on top of their polo
• Hoods (on head)

ALLOWABLE ATTIRE:

• Zip-up jackets (cannot wear hood in the building)
• Tennis shoes

FREESTYLE FRIDAYS

ARSA offers Freestyle Fridays where scholars can pay $2 to wear a pair of jeans and a shirt. On Freestyle Fridays, scholars are ONLY allowed wear JEANS & SHIRT (no crop shirts or spaghetti straps)!

IF YOUR CHILD COMES TO SCHOOL OUT OF DRESS CODE, WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO BRING THEM APPROPRIATE ATTIRE.

Last Thursday, we offered physicals for all students who will participate in sports this school year for $10. If you were not able to participate, please be sure to get your child to see their doctor to get their physical complete. Practices are underway! Only students with physicals on file will be allowed to participate in practices!

Many teams are holding interest meetings and will begin practices soon, including cheerleading, track, and football! Please make sure your child is at practice on time daily! :)

AVID stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination. It is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. AVID trains 85,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.

We are very excited to be on track to become an AVID Site of Distinction at ARSA! We believe in the AVID mission to close the opportunity gap, so scholars can be prepared for college, careers, and life.

FAMILY AVID MOMENT:

Watch this YouTube video to understand AVID's impact on your child's future and how it can increase their chances to fulfill their college and career: dreams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybaW1PBgMyo

Please look out for details for our upcoming AVID Site Team meetings. Parents and students are encouraged to attend to learn more about AVID!

SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

We want our Rangers to have positive attitudes and manage their emotions as they interact with others and begin to find their identities! At ARSA, our mission is everyday we develop the whole child. This begins with implementing strong SEL practices!

FAMILY SEL MOMENT:

Social-emotional learning is about helping your child learn and apply the skills and understanding needed to manage their feelings. When your child is struggling with something new this week (no matter what it is), remind them of a time they worked hard to overcome obstacles. By shining a light on your child’s past successes, their path forward is a bit clearer.