COVID testing - Our COVID testing kits have expired. I have been working with the district to get more, but the district is unsure when they will get a new supply. If you need a COVID test for quarantine or otherwise, please visit www.gogettested.com for a testing site near you.

Immunizations - Delinquency letters will go out again next Thursday 10/14. Middle school parents, I need Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine records ASAP. Help me to save trees and keep your students in school. DISD policy requires exclusion from school if immunization criteria are not met by October 31st. This was not in place last year due to COVID. If you have already reached out to me about immunization delinquencies, I apologize in advance if you receive another letter. If you need to file an exemption affidavit, you can do so here. They need to be renewed every 2 years. If you need resources for vaccines, or have any questions regarding compliance, please reach out to me. There are many free immunization clinics around the metroplex. You can find the DISD immunization policy and requirements here.

PLEASE KEEP YOUR KIDS HOME IF THEY ARE SICK. Threw up this morning before school and doesn’t feel better after? Keep them home. Headache, cough, and sore throat? Keep them home. Fever and/or diarrhea? Keep them home, and they can’t return until fever/diarrhea free for at least 24 hours without the use of medication.

Office hours - My office hours are Monday through Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm. That being said, it is a small miracle when I am able to leave the office on time. Please do not block the entrances to the staff parking lot in the carpool lane.

SEL Survey

Students in grades 3-8 will be completing and SEL survey this week.

Virtual High School Night for 7th and 8th graders

October 21st

Virtual High School Night

Parent Conferences

Teachers will share information on how to schedule virtual conferences the week of October 18th

COVID Updates

We have had 4 cases of COVID at Dealey since school started. Here is the district's COVID 19 Handbook if you need information about protocols. https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/77415

SBDM

Please see list of updates from SBDM SBDM Principal’s Report

Instructional Expectations for quarantined students

The district has published expectations for providing instruction for students in quarantine. Please review this document.

Hispanic Heritage Month Programming

The district is offering programming for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Please see this document for more information.

Please follow this link to see who to call for what

All Community Dates (George Bannerman Dealey) are here

Oct 15 Staff Development Day/ No school for students

Oct 18 Parent Conferences scheduled virtually this week

Oct 18 GT Testing begins

Oct 21 PSAT for 8th graders

Oct 21 Virtual High School Night for 7th and 8th graders

Oc 22 Picture Day Individual/ Group

If you would like to send some love to a staff member, please complete this form.

Mr. Mitchel, Ms. Soto for taking care of our building so we are safe and well.

Ms. Simmons for engaging our students in the library

Ms. Wekewa for the amazing YAG calendar

Ms. Chandler for quick data analysis and starting tutoring

Ms. Davila and the science students for lots of garden work last week

Ms. Knoll for covering on Friday when I was in training

All staff for going above and beyond to make sure our students are safe, loved and learning

From our Community

Ms. Gurtowski helped Violet every day when she was in her wheelchair. She met us in the parking lot each morning to wheel her to class. We appreciate her so much! Sonya Hebert

Ms. Medrano does it all with a smile on her face. Thank you! Sonya Hebert

All Teachers, Administration and Staff over this last year and a half, you have faced significantly increased daily distractions and challenges outside of teaching and yet you still persevere and keep our school positive and safe for our students and each other. Thank you for your tireless support and incredible efforts!

Alicia Koo, a grateful mom

Mr Mazur helps to inspire imagination and creativity. He is fun, kind, and supportive. Thank you Mr Mazur for caring so much and being the best art teacher ever!Lily Zhu