Parent Newsletter
Dec 6th - Dec 10th
Martin Weiss School of Leadership will be a premier school of choice serving the Oak Cliff community with pride and excellence that prepares students to lead both nationally and globally by facilitating data-driven, leadership focused, project-based instruction.
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December is finally here!!! The school year is moving swiftly. This week our teachers are diligently working with our students to ensure they perform their best on the upcoming ACP exams. Your child has been working very hard to prepare for these exams and we ask that you ensure your student is at school everyday on time. Please remember that attendance is crucial to your child's educational success.
As always, if you have questions or concerns, please contact us at 972-749-4000 and we will do our very best to provide you with the information you need.
Sincerely,
Principal Merritt
Masks are REQUIRED for EVERYONE!!!!!
Arrival & Dismissal Updates for Drop Off & Pick Up
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, Dec 7th -
Atwell Law Academy Open House 6pm
Meeting ID: 886 0231 3238 Passcode: Zv7vZa
Spence Academy 4:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/4724103937?pwd=d0hLMVVoemtxNm5LV3hYdE4raTdidz09
Meeting ID: 472 410 3937 Passcode: fy96j
Thursday, Dec 9th -
O.W. Holmes Academy Open House 5:30pm
https://zoom.us/j/98762570374?pwd=N3FRR1ZsZ1FFSmFLdCtidzJub0RIQT09
Meeting ID: 987 6257 0374 Passcode: DTHDA6
Longfellow Academy 5:30 pm
https://dallasisd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tdu6rqzsuHdLbsGBIRWQ-IELiLQ85XSN0
Meeting ID: 890 1735 0476 Passcode: LCEA2021
Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy 5:00pm
https://dallasisd.zoom.us/j/5822256940
Meeting ID: 582 225 6940 No passcode required
Irma Rangel Young Women's Leadership School 5:00pm
https://dallasisd.zoom.us/j/81550826769?pwd=OG9jcHFrYjRzejFKR3pLT0hoTjhtdz09
Meeting ID: 815 5082 6769 Passcode: Rangel
Saturday, Dec 11th
Dallas Hybrid Preparatory at Stephen J Hay
In Person Open House 11am
We need to hear from our parents!!! Join our PTO!!!!!
COVID Protocol
If you anyone in your home is diagnosed with COVD-19, please keep your student(s) at home and contact us with information regarding date of diagnosis.
If your child has symptoms of COVID-19, please keep your student(s) at home, contact your medical provider, and contact us regarding the absence.
If your child has been a close contact of a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, please keep your child home, contact your medical provider, and contact us regarding the absence.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school nurse at 972-749-4005 or the main office at 972-749-4000.
Daily Home COVID Screening for Students
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5th Grade Parents
Register for Application Workshops
https://www.dallasisd.org/choosedallasisd
Learn more about options in Dallas ISD
https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/79159
Visit School Finder to see which schools are a good fit & learn about locations.
https://dallasisd.schoolmint.net/school-finder/home
Email Ms. Daniels for any score or report card request needed to complete your application.
Parent Request for Counseling Services
Are you concerned about your child and need to speak with the school counselor?
Ms. Daniels can be reached at tidaniels@dallasisd.org
If an emergency, please call 911.
SEL Strategies for Winter Break
Weiss Leader in Me Program
Your child will learn about the importance of being an effective leader and finding their voice. Students will spend the first 15 minutes of the morning learning the habits of highly effective people, developing academic and personal goals, and organization with their own leadership notebook.
https://www.leaderinme.com/resources/kids-teach-the-7-habits
3rd-5th Grade ACP's
Your child will be administered the Fall ACP exams from December 13th - 17th.
Please help us by ensure the following items for your student's success:
1. Have your child go to bed on time to get a good night's rest
2. Attend school everyday and on time
3. Remind your child they are smart and able to be successful on this test
The testing schedule is as follows
Monday, Dec 13th
5th Grade Science
Tuesday, Dec 14th
3rd-5th Math
Wednesday, Dec 15th
3rd-5th Grade Reading
Thursday, Dec 16th
Make Up Testing
Santa Day Sunday, December 12, 2021 | 1pm - 4pm
UNT Live
Virtual Family Literacy Fair - Let's Read a Latte
Campus Rating
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MARTIN WEISS SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP
Website: www.dallas.org/weiss
Location: 8601 Willoughby Boulevard, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: 972-749-4000
Twitter: @MartinWeissSOL