Dealey Dragon Update
August 1, 2021
Message from the Principal
Dear excellent Dealey Families,
This week's update if full of useful information to help prepare you for the first day of school. Thank you to all that have completed your enrollment, if you haven't please use the link below to take care of that. Also, if you are in elementary school, and you haven't received your postcard with your child's teacher, please call the main office (972-794-8400) for information. The office is open 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
For the next two weeks, we will be working hard to get everything ready for the start of the 21-22 school year. I am so excited!
Dragons breathe fire!
Much love,
Ms. Wing
District Covid Updates
The district will be sharing an updated handbook this week, but I wanted to share the information that I have right now. This DMN article summarizes DISD’s Covid updates. The district answered the following questions:
Will students be required to wear masks?
That’s up to each family. Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order in May blocking Texas schools and nearly every other government entity in the state from requiring people to wear face coverings. At Dealey, we strongly encourage everyone to continue wearing masks.
What other safety protocols will be in place?
Dallas ISD will offer rapid COVID-19 tests and partner with the Dallas County health department to do contact tracing if a student or staff member gets sick.
School leaders will also work to maintain at least 3 feet of social distancing.
Members of the maintenance department will continue to clean buildings daily and will do extra disinfecting work once a week. Air filters will be changed “on a more frequent basis,” Reyes said.
Will there be a virtual learning option?
No, not for most Dallas ISD families.
The Texas Legislature failed to pass a bill that would’ve set up a framework for districts to get funding for online learning. The vast majority of districts across the state will be returning to in-person learning for all students.
“We’re excited about the opportunity of in-person instruction to begin to help your students get back on track,” Reyes said.
The district is opening up a hybrid school this fall, but it will only serve a small number of fourth- through sixth-graders.
Will the COVID-19 vaccine be mandated for students?
No.
The district can’t mandate that students be vaccinated against COVID-19, but it is working to help eligible students and teachers get the shot. DISD high schools hosted vaccination clinics this summer, including one visited by first lady Jill Biden.
At Dealey, we strongly encourage all families to do as much as they can to keep our community safe. We did an incredible job last year with health and safety protocols. I am confident that, working together, we will continue to stay safe and healthy.
Staffing Updates
Mr. Grimes accepted a position to coordinate Restorative and SEL programs for Ellis County Juvenile Justice.
We have hired Adam Davidson for that position. I will post a bio in the coming weeks.
7th Grade Science:
Ms. Malooly accepted a position writing curriculum full time for Kessler Science.
We have hired Sarah Dang for that position. I will post a bio in the coming weeks.
Updates and Information
Meet the Teacher
Everyone is invited to come to Dealey on August 12 from 5:00-7:00 for meet the teacher. Please see this flyer for more information.
Online Registration
This must be completed every year. Please visit this site for assistance or call the office between 8-4 Monday through Friday.
Transportation
Please register your child if you need transportation. Use this link to register and get route information for Magnet programs.
MS Schedules
The schedules that you see in Powerschool have not been updated. Please understand that we are still making changes to be sure students have the courses that they need/requested and to balance the classes. The final schedules will be provided on August 12 at Meet the Teacher.
School Supplies
Lists are posted here. The missing lists will be posted on August 5th when all of our teachers return.
Uniform Requirements
Please see our uniform requirements. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Knoll cknoll@dallasisd.org or Ms. Wing bwing@dallasisd.org
After School Programs
Champions is our vendor for after school care. Please visit this site for more information. Information about other after school activities will be available at Meet the Teacher night on August 12th.
Upcoming Dates
All Community Dates (George Bannerman Dealey) are here
Playdate @ Dealey, August 7 9-11 am
Garden Work Day @ Dealey August 7 @ 9:00 am
Meet the Teacher @ Dealey, August 12 5-7 pm
Middle School Social, August 14th 1:00-2:45 pm
First Day of School, August 16
Shout Outs!
If you would like to send some love to a staff member, please complete this form.
Ms. Daroche, Ms. Lavat, Ms. Wood, and Mr. Cherryholmes for meeting with our new teachers last week
Ms. Seay and Ms. Emery for checking in on the new teachers
Ms. Knoll for powering through her first day back
Ms. Medrano, Ms. Villegas, and Ms. Winners on a great first week back
Ms. Chavez for problem solving keys for our new teachers.
Mr. Mazur, Ms. Cole, Ms. Simmons, Ms. Cho, Ms. Durkin, Ms. Wood and Ms. Emery for allowing me to interrupt their summer to talk shop.