

Winnetka Parents Weekly Newsletter
Leading in Rhythm with Equity & Excellence
Week of September 18, 2023
Dear Winnetka Family,
I hope you all had a restful and relaxing weekend and are ready and excited for a fun week ahead! This week is Education Go Get It Week and it is our goal to promote College and Career Readiness for All scholars! This week is our big kick-off and starting Monday, September 25 our scholars will be able to wear their college shirt with uniform pants on Monday. Also taking place this week on September 21st, we will have our Grandparents Day, STEM Night, and our Scholastic Book Fair! Thursday we will also have our Title I Meeting, and on Friday we will have our Mom's Club Workshop. Definitely great things ahead and we can't wait to create amazing new experiences with you! Please view the rest of the information below to stay informed of important dates and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support as we Lead in Rhythm with Equity and Excellence! Let's have a great week Wildcat Nation! 😀
Querida Familia Winnetka,
¡Espero que todos hayan tenido un fin de semana tranquilo y relajante y estén listos y emocionados para una semana divertida por delante! ¡Esta semana es la Semana de Educación Go Get It y nuestro objetivo es promover la preparación universitaria y profesional para todos los alumnos! Esta semana es nuestro gran inicio y a partir del lunes 25 de septiembre nuestros alumnos podrán usar su camiseta universitaria con pantalones de uniforme el lunes. ¡También esta semana, el 21 de septiembre, tendremos nuestro Día de los Abuelos, la Noche STEM y nuestra Feria del Libro Scholastic! El jueves también tendremos nuestra Reunión de Título I y el viernes tendremos nuestro Taller del Club de Mamás. ¡Definitivamente hay grandes cosas por delante y estamos ansiosos por crear nuevas experiencias increíbles con ustedes! Consulte el resto de la información a continuación para mantenerse informado sobre fechas importantes y próximos eventos. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo mientras Lideramos en ritmo con Equidad y Excelencia! ¡Trabajemos juntos hacia una gran semana Wildcat Nation! 😀
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Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the library on Thursday, September 21st during STEM Night from 4-6 for parents who would like to come and shop in person.
La Feria del Libro Scholastic
La Feria del Libro Scholastic estará abierta en la biblioteca el jueves 21 de septiembre durante la Noche STEM de 4 a 6 para los padres que deseen venir a comprar en persona.
Winnetka families! We want to hear your story of your college,trade, or university experience! Education GoGet It Week helpsus communicate with our students about college and careerchoices. We want to empowerthem to follow their dreams forimpacting this world! One world, many stories. Please fill out thisform byFriday, September 15 to share your education story:
https://forms.gle/XyZh3n5cgwbCVi28A
You can also add a picture of your college or trade graduation soour students can see you shine!Education...let's get it!
¡Familias de Winnetka! ¡Queremos escuchar tu historia de tuexperiencia universitaria, profesional escuela deoficios!Education Go Get It Week nos ayuda a comunicarnos connuestros alumnos sobre las opcionesuniversitarias yprofesionales.
¡Queremos empoderarlos para que sigan sus sueños de impactareste mundo! Un mundo, muchas historias.Complete esteformulario antes del 15 de septiembre para compartir su historiaeducativa:
https://forms.gle/XyZh3n5cgwbCVi28A
¡También puede agregar una foto de su graduación universitariao profesional para que nuestros estudiantespuedan verlos brillar!Educación... ¡vamos a por ello!
Dear Parents,
This week, we are excited to have our Education Go Get it Week Kick Off with great learning opportunities for our scholars about their future professions. To continue to promote College and Career Readiness, starting Monday, September 25, we would like to invite all of our scholars to wear a college shirt on Mondays with their uniform pants. Thank you, and let's continue to support our scholars towards being College and Career Ready! 🏫🎓👩🏻🎓👨🏻🎓
Estimados Padres,
Esta semana, estamos emocionados de que comience nuestra Semana Education Go Get it con excelentes oportunidades de aprendizaje para nuestros alumnos sobre sus futuras profesiones. Para continuar promoviendo la preparación universitaria y profesional, a partir del lunes 25 de septiembre, nos gustaría invitar a todos nuestros alumnos a usar una camiseta universitaria los lunes con los pantalones del uniforme. ¡Gracias y sigamos apoyando a nuestros alumnos para que estén preparados para la universidad y la carrera profesional! 🏫🎓👨🏻🎓👩🏻🎓
Teacher All About Me!
PK Team
Kinder Team
1st Grade Team
2nd Grade Team
3rd Grade Team
4th Grade Team
5th Grade Team
Specials
Interventionists
Teacher Assistants
Get To Know The Counselors! ¡Conoce a las consejeras!
Parents,
We are here to help your child succeed and become a healthy, well rounded individual. This means that your child will have the academic and social skills needed to be college and career ready. We are committed to the students at Winnetka Elementary and their families.
Feel free to contact us with any questions, concerns and/or ideas. Our doors are always open and we look forward to working with you this school year.
Sincerely,
Ms. Duran and Mrs. Sanchez
Padres,
Estamos aquí para ayudar a su hijo(a) a tener éxito y convertirse en una persona sana y completa. Esto significa que su hijo(a) tendrá las habilidades académicas y sociales necesarias para estar preparado para la universidad y una carrera. Estamos comprometidos con los estudiantes de la escuela primaria Winnetka y sus familias.
No dude en contactarnos con cualquier pregunta, inquietud y/o idea. Nuestras puertas siempre están abiertas y esperamos trabajar con usted este año escolar.
Atentamente,
Srta. Duran y Sra. Sanchez
Guidance Lesson Presentations to Scholars PK-5/Presentaciones de lecciones de orientación para estudiantes de PK-5
- Student Handbook and Counselor Introduction
- Health and Wellness
- Higher Education and Career Awareness
- Suicide Prevention (age appropriate: self esteem/self respect)
- Anti-Harassment/Racial Equity & Sensitivity (age appropriate: anti-bullying)
- Anti-Victimization/We Help Ourselves/Internet Safety (age appropriate: safety)
- Any teacher requested lessons
*Character education is integrated into all lessons*
- Manual del estudiante e introducción al consejero
- Salud y Bienestar
- Educación superior y conciencia profesional
- Prevención del suicidio (apropiado para la edad: auto-estima/auto-respeto)
- Anti-acoso/Equidad racial y sensibilidad (apropiado para la edad: anti-bullying)
- Anti-victimización/Nos ayudamos a nosotros mismos/Seguridad en Internet (apropiado para la edad: seguridad)
- Algún profesor solicitó lecciones.
*La educación del carácter está integrada en todas las lecciones*
Ms. Duran
Grades/Grados: PK-2
Email/Correo Electronico: yduran@dallasisd.org
Office Number/Numero de oficina: 972-749-5087
Follow us! ¡Siguenos!
Instagram: consejera_duran
X (Twitter): @MsDuranEdu
Mrs. Sanchez
Grades: 3-5
Email/Correo Electronico: ksanchez@dallasisd.org
Office Number/Numero de oficina: 972-749-5107
Follow us! ¡Siguenos!
Instagram: mrs.sanchez_22
X (Twitter): @Krystalsschools
We want to hear from you! ¡Queremos escuchar de ustedes!
Family and Community Engagement Survey
Encuesta de participación familiar y comunitaria
Family and Community Engagement Survey
Parent-Student Handbook
September 15 will be the last date to join the Club! Free shirt also included!
Winnetka-After-School-Parent Formation Classes
Consecutive Workshops for Parents: Fortaleza En La Familia
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location: Parent Room
Language Spanish
Dates:
10/05/2023- Conexion entre el Cerebro y el Comportamiento
11/02/2023-Valores y Armonía Dentro del Sistema Familiar
12/07/2023-Las Rutinas y La Organización
02/01/2024-Comunicación Que Invita Cooperación
03/06/2024-Manejando el Estrés
We hope to see you soon!
Winnetka's House System!
Extracurricular Opportunities
Parent Engagement Opportunities
Parent Involvement
- Parent Involvement Center
- PTA
- SBDM
- Classroom/School Volunteers
Winnetka Group: The Winnetka Queens Mom’s Club
Consecutive Workshops for Moms: Mujer Maravilla-Mama Maravilla
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30-10:30
Language: Spanish
Time: 9:30-10:30 am Location: Parent Room 111
9:30-10:30-Orientation/Research
10:30-11:30- Introducción al Cuidado Propio
09/15/2023- Cuidado Propio-La Nutrición y El Cerebro
09/22/2023- Cuidado Propio-El Agua y El Cerebro
09/29/2023-Cuidado Propio-El Dormir y El Cerebro
10/06/2023-Cuidado Propio-La Meditación y El Cerebro
9:30-9:30-Post Research
10:30-11:30-Class/Graduation/Certificates
Location: Room 111
Winnetka Group-The Cool Dad’s Club
2nd Meeting: Friday, October 20, 2023 Time: 9:30-10:30 am Location: Parent Liaison Room 111
Consecutive Workshops for Dads: El Hogar Que Construyo Mi Padre
Day: Fridays
Time: 9:30-10:30
Language: Spanish
Dates:
11/03/2023
9:30-10:30-Orientation/Research
10:30-11:30- La Fundación del Hogar-El Cerebro
11/17/2023- El Albañil Atento-El Padre Presente
12/15/2023- Los Planes-La Visión de Papa
01/19/2024- Construyendo el Hogar-Sueño Hecho Realidad
02/23/2023- Etapas de Desarrollo y Temperamento: ¿Quién Es Mi Hijo?
03/01/24- 9:30-10:30 Disciplina Positiva
10:30-11:30-Post Research
Location: Parent Room 111
Winnetka-After-School-Parent Formation Classes
Consecutive Workshops for Parents: Fortaleza En La Familia
Days: Thursday
Time: 5:00-6:00
Location: Parent Room
Language Spanish
Dates:
09/07/2023-Explorando Esperanzas
10/05/2023- Conexion entre el Cerebro y el Comportamiento
11/02/2023-Valores y Armonía Dentro del Sistema Familiar
12/07/2023-Las Rutinas y La Organización
02/01/2024-Comunicación Que Invita Cooperación
03/06/2024-Manejando el Estrés
Childcare will be provided as part of our After-School Program.
Coffee with the Principal
Friday, September 29, 2023 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, September 29, 2023 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, October 27, 2023 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, October 27, 2023 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, November 17, 2023 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, November 17, 2023 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, January 26, 2024 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, January 26, 2024 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, February 23 2024 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, February 23, 2024 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, March 22, 2024 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Friday, April 26, 2024 Time: 8:30-9:30 am In Person Location: Parent Room 111
Friday, April 26, 2024 Time: 9:30-10:30 am On Zoom
Title I Meetings
Title I Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 4:00-4:30 pm Location: Parent Room
Parent Compact & Parent Involvement Policy Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 4:00-4:30 pm Location: Parent Room
Parent Compact & Parent Involvement Policy Meeting
Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
Time: 8:30-9:30 am Location: On Zoom
Title I Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 4:00-4:30 pm Location: Parent Room
Title I Annual Meeting
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 8:30-9:30 am Location: On Zoom
SBDM Meetings
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Parent Room 111
Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Parent Room 111
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Time: 4:00-5:00 pm Location: Parent Room 111
Family Events
STEM Night!
Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Date: October TBD
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Fall Carnival- Off Campus
Date: Thursday, Oct 26, 2023
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Literacy Extravaganza!
Date: Thursday, November 16
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Festival of the Arts Showcase
Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Time: 4:00-6:00 pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Date: January TBD
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
Daddy Daughter Dance
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
MAP & STAAR Night K-5
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
Time: 4:00-6:00
Mother and Son Dance
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm
5 de mayo Festival
Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 4:00-7:00 pm