Dealey Dragon Update
March 2016
Message from the Principal
Well, we made it through January and February without any snow or ice days. It looks like we may get another Friday off in March. (Fingers crossed!)
We are getting ready for Spring Break and STAAR testing this month. Just before Spring Break, we will have several of our Montessori teachers attending the National Conference in Chicago. This is such a wonderful opportunity for them to engage in new learning around the Montessori method and bring some new strategies back to Dealey.
Be sure to read the calendars and information below regarding some upcoming events in the month of March. Speaking of events, I hope everyone plans to join us at the Dealey Rocks Auction on March 5th. It's going to be a great night!
Thanks for all you do!
Sincerely,
Beverly Lusk
Principal
Mark Your Calendar - March
2 - Read Across America - Dr. Seuss's Birthday
2 - Orchestra UIL Competition
3 - Choir UIL Competition
4 - Blue Ribbon Applications Due to TEA
5 - Chess Tournament @ Dealey; Regional Robotics Tournament (Middle School)5 - Dealey Rocks! Silent Auction 7 - 11 p.m.
6 - Dealey Auction Closes at 9 p.m.
14 - 18 SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
18 - Blue Ribbon Applications Due to Dept. of Ed.
22 - PTA General Meeting 6:30 p.m.
24 - 4th Grade Field Trip to DMA
25 - Inclement Weather Day - NO SCHOOL (Staff and Student Holiday)
29 - STAAR: 4th and 7th Writing; 5th and 8th Math
30 - PK/K Field Trip - Dallas World Aquarium; 1-3 Field Trip DCT
30 - STAAR: 5th and 8th Reading; STAAR: 7th Pre-AP Math (UPDATED 3.10.16)
April 1 - Movie Night; MS Chaos
Official Dealey Calendar
Global Friday - Friday, February 5th, 2016
Middle School Alumni Orchestra Concert - 2.18.16
TMSCA Math and Science Regional Qualifier Meet
Dealey Robotics
The middle school team will be competing in the Regional Tournament on Saturday, March 5th. Good luck! GO DEALEY!
Pre-K/K Weather and Seasons 2.23.16
Physics Update
Physics was a new course for Dealey 8th graders this year and we are pleased to announce that our Physics 8 students performed higher than high school Physics students on the first semester ACP. Way to go, Dealey!
We will continue to offer Physics next school year and are excited to add Astronomy to the 8th grade choice sheets as well.
March STAAR Testing - Writing
Writing:
4th and 7th grade students will take the writing STAAR assessments on Tuesday, March 29th. Students will be required to write an expository essay. They will have 26 lines to write an essay that directly supports the prompt they are given. Sample prompts from the 2015 STAAR are as follows:
4th Grade:
READ the information in the box below. In the book Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, Dr. Seuss writes, “Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So . . . get on your way!”
THINK about all the different places you could visit or things you could do in the future.
WRITE about something that you look forward to doing. Tell what you want to do and explain why you want to do it.
Be sure to — • clearly state your central idea • organize your writing • develop your writing in detail • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
7th Grade:
READ the following quotation. A friend is a gift you give yourself. —Robert Louis Stevenson
THINK carefully about the benefits of friendship.
WRITE an essay explaining the importance of having a good friend.
Be sure to — • clearly state your controlling idea • organize and develop your explanation effectively • choose your words carefully • use correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences
To view any of the writing STAAR assessments from 2015, click the link below:
March STAAR - Math and Reading
Math:
5th and 8th grade students will take the math STAAR assessments on Tuesday, March 29th. They will have 4 hours to complete the assessment.
7th Pre-AP students will take the 8th grade STAAR assessment on Wednesday, March 30th. (The district has recently changed the date from the 31st)
Reading:
5th and 8th grade students will take the reading STAAR assessments on Wednesday, March 30th. They will also have 4 hours to complete the assessment if needed.
To view any of the reading or math STAAR assessments from 2015, click the link below:
News from Ms. Thorpe
OTHER INFORMATION...
Read Across America (Dr. Seuss Day) 3.2.16
Bond Update - New Roof
Contact Us
Wendy Miller, Assistant Principal
Email: belusk@dallasisd.org
Website: www.dallasisd.org/dealey
Location: 6501 Royal Ln, Dallas, TX, United States
Phone: 972-794-8400