HIGHLAND MEADOWS ELEMENTARY
WHERE EXPECTATIONS ARE HIGH!
A message from Principal Bahena
Dear Mavericks,
I hope you are all staying safe and healthy!! I miss you all so very much! I want to take a moment to update you on what we are doing for you during this pandemic crisis. Because this is an unprecedented world event, we are having to suspend our normal school interactions for the health and safety of us all. However, we do not want learning to stop, so you will find district approved lessons on the Dallas ISD website. Also, we have posted a few resources, on the Highland Meadows website, (linked below) that are offering free support and access to help make learning fun and engaging. In addition, our on-campus availability has changed. As of now, we will only be available on-campus Mondays and Thursdays from 9am-4pm, we will still be available by telephone Monday through Friday during those same times. There are a lot of uncertainties around right now, and infomration is constantly changing and being updated, but know that we are all here to support you during these difficult and trying times. I will be sending you a newletter with the most up to date information, just like this one every week. I will also be posting updates on the campus website and facebook page. Be safe and I look forward to welcoming you back in the near future.
Sincerely,
Your Principal
Jo'Anna Bahena
Highland Meadows Elementary
"Where Expectations Are High" is not just something that we say, its something that we live!
Queridos Mavericks,
Espero que todos se encuentran muy bien, seguros y saludable. Extrano a todos muchisimo. Quiero tomarme un momento para informarle sobre lo que estamos haciendo por usted durante esta crisis pandémica. Debido a que este es un evento mundial sin precedentes, tenemos que suspender nuestras interacciones escolares normales para la salud y seguridad de todos nosotros. Sin embargo, no queremos parar de aprender, por lo que encontrará lecciones aprobadas por el distrito en el sitio web de Dallas ISD. Además, hemos publicado algunos recursos, en el sitio web de Highland Meadows, (mostrado abajo) que ofrecen soporte y acceso gratuitos para ayudar a que el aprendizaje sea divertido y atractivo. Además, nuestra disponibilidad en el edificio de la escuela ha cambiado. Aunque solo estaremos disponibles en el edificio hasta ahorita los lunes y jueves de 9 a.m. a 4 p.m., todavía estaremos disponibles por teléfono de lunes a viernes durante esos mismos horarios. En este momento hay mucha incertidumbre, y la informacion esta constantemente cambiando y adaptando a nuestra nueva manera de aprendizaje desde casa pero sepa que todos estamos aquí para apoyarlo en estos tiempos difíciles. Manténganse seguros y espero darle la bienvenida en el futuro cercano.
Sinceramente,
Su directora
Sra. Bahena
Parents please fill out the survey- Padres porfavor completan el questionario
- If your child (grades 3-5) is in need of a device, you must complete this survey before you are able to check out a device. Si su hijo (grados 3-5) necesita technologia usted necesita completar el questionario.
- When prompted to insert the serial number you may enter zeros. Cuando le pide un numero de serie mete zero.
- At this time we only have devices available for students in grades 3-5 but we hope to get more devices to be able to distribute to lower grades At this point we do not know if we will or not. Hasta ahorita solamente tenemos aparatos electricos para los estudiantes en los grados 3-5. Esperamos recibir mas para los de mas grados pero no estamos seguros si los vamos a recibir o no.
- We will be distributing devices to 5th graders first. Once we have distributed to all 5th grade students we will begin with 4th grade and then 3rd grade. If you are not a parent of a 5th grader please do not come to check out a laptop until we send a phone messenger letting you know we are ready for the next grade. Estaremos distribuyendo aparatos electricos a los estudianted de quinto grade primero y despues a 4to y finalmente a 3ro. Si no tienes hijo en quinto porfavor no vengas a la escuela hasta que les notificamos por telefono que estamos listos para el siguiente grado.
- Our technology distribution dates will be this Friday March 26 from 11:30am-4:00pm and Monday March 30 9:30 am-12:00pm and 1:00pm -4:00pm. Las fechas que estaremos distribuyendo technologia seran viernes 26 de Marzo desde las 11:30am-4:00pm y lunes 30 de Marzo
- If you are a parent of a 5th grade student who needs technology and has completed the survey you may come and check out a device at the school at 11:30 on Friday. Si tienes hijo en 5to grado que nesecita technologia y ya haz completado el questionario puedes venir a la escuela a las 11:30 viernes.
- Parents of 3rd and 4th grade students need to wait for a call to come to the school to pick up a device. Padres de ninos en 3ro o 4to grado nessecitan esperar por una llamad dejandoles saber que estamos listos para su grado antes de venir a la escuela.
- Please be sure to respect social distance requirements. We want to make sure that every one stays safe and healthy. Porfavor aseguranse de respetar los requesitos de la distancia social. Queremos asegurar que todos se mantengan seguros y sanos.
Dallas ISD Meal Service
Students and Parents may pick up meals at most Dallas ISD middle and high school locations. Grab and go meals are only available on Mondays and Thursdays between 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Our school's closest location is: Robert T Hill MS 505 Easton Road, Dallas TX 75218 or Sam Tasby MS 7001 Fair Oaks Avenue, Dallas TX 75231
Click on link for additional locations
Counseling Corner
Reading Corner
Reading Tips At Home:Set-up/ Surgenencias para exito con lectura en casa
Allow students to choose books or articles that interest them. Permiten los estudiantes a escojer libros o articulos que les interesan.
Make sure the book is on their level. (Meaning they should recognize about 90% of the words without help). Aseguranse que el libro es un nivel apropriada para su hijo.
Provide a cozy/special place for them to read. Be creative: Maybe use sheets to create a makeshift tent and students can read underneath it with a flashlight. Maybe include a cushion, blanket, or soft lighting. Crear un lugar comodo y especial donde su hijo puede leer. Sea creativo por ejemplo crear una casa de campar con savanas de la cama y deja que usan una lampara de mano para leer debajo. Talvez incluir almohadas suaves y una covija.
Create a reading routine/habit: For example: include it during Family Time, after dinner, at bedtime, and etc. Crear una routina para leer: por ejemplo incluirlo durante tiempo con la familia o despues de la cena o a la hora de acostar etc.
Show interest in your child’s book”
“Wow-that looks like a really cool book! What do you like most about it? Would you recommend that book to your friend and if so why/why not? How are things that you are reading about similar or different than your real life. Muestra interes en el libro de su hijo: "Ooh ese libro se mira muy bueno! Que te gusta mas de ese libro? Recomendara ese libro a un amigo? Porque si o porque no? Cuales son algunas similares y diferencias entre los eventos en el libro a tu vida real?
Math Corner
Science Corner
Specials Corner: PE, Music and Art
Gonoodle.com
gonoodle.com puede ser usado desde la casa y es muy divertido por un descanso para la mente, bailando, cantando, y recreo adentro de la casa. Tiene lecciones de contenido que mantiene el interes de los ninos. Seran moviendo y aprendiendo a la vez!
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Corner
Angry?Fearful? Frustrated?- Enojado? Asustado? Frustrado?
Ententa ejercisios de respiracion!
Online Resources
HME Vision and Mission
Mission Statement: Educating. Empowering. Evolving. Everyone.
Vision Statement: Solidly grounded in our commitment to develop our school, community and the pursuit of excellence for all.
DISD Student Achievement Goals
- Student achievement on state assessments in all subjects at Approaches or above will increase from 66 percent to 75 percent by 2022.
- Student achievement on the third-grade state assessment in reading at Approaches or above will increase from 62 percent to 75 percent by 2022.
- Student achievement on state assessments in two or more subjects at Meets or above will increase from 34 percent to 40 percent by 2022.
- Student participation in extracurricular or co-curricular activities will increase from 59 percent to 65 percent by 2022.
Highland Meadows Elementary School
Website: http://www.dallasisd.org/domain/523
Location: 8939 Whitewing Ln, Dallas, TX 75238, United States
Phone: 972 502 5200