HIGHLAND MEADOWS ELEMENTARY
Parent Newsletter

A message from Principal Bahena
Dear Mavericks,
This week we will close out the school year by celebrating our students through virtual class ceremonies and celebrations. I want to say a special thank you to all of our parents and caregivers because I know that this semester has been full of unique challenges for you, but we simply could not have done it without you! Thank you all for your partnership in educating our future leaders.
Also, I must send a huge thanks to all of our students who have done such a great job adapting to at home learning and have worked so hard this semester without the help of their teachers or classmates being physically with them. I hope that everyone has a safe, fun and adventurous summer and I can not wait to many of you again in the fall!
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,
Esta semana terminamos el ano escolar celebrando nuestros estudiantes con ceremonias y celebraciones virtuales. Querio decir una palabra especial de agradecimiento a todos los padres porque yo se que este semestre ha sido lleno de retos unicas para todos, pero no lo pudimos haber hecho sin todos ustedes. Gracias por juntarse con la escuela en la educacion de nuestros lideres del futuro.
Tambien debo mandar un gracias enorme a todos nuestros estudiantes que han hecho un trabajo excellente en adaptarse a aprendizaje en casa y por trabajar tan duro este semestre sin la ayuda de sus maestros y companeros de clase fisicamente con ellos.
Espero que todos tengan un verano lleno de diversion, y adventuras pero tambien manteniendose seguros y sanos. Cuidanse mucho y espero con mucho anticipacion ver a muchos de nuevo en el ontonio!
Sinceramente,
Su directora
Sra. Bahena

Virtual Award Ceremonies by Grade Level/ Ceremonia de Premiación Virtual por Grado
Prek Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación PreK
Kinder Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Kinder
First Grade Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Primer Grado
Second Grade Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Segundo Grado
Third Grade Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Tercer Grado
Fourth Grade Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Cuarto Grado
Fifth Grade Award Ceremony/ Ceremonia de Premiación Quinto Grado

Fond Final Farewell From Mrs. Quintana
I love you all.
Marta Quintana, Assistant Principal
Despedida Final de la Sra. Quintana
Al final del año escolar 2019-20 me retiraré de Dallas ISD. Gracias a todos los estudiantes, padres y personal por el honor y el privilegio de servirles. Ha sido una experiencia única y gratificante. Les deseo a todos el éxito continuo en la búsqueda de sus metas. Atrévanse a soñar siempre en grande y trabajar duro para que esos sueños se hagan realidad. Cuando cometan errores, aprendan de ellos. Nunca dejen de aprender. Séan amable y indulgente con los demás. Tómense tiempo para disfrutar de la vida.
Los quiero a todos.
Marta Quintana, Subdirectora
Register your PreK Students For 20-21 School Year Today
Registre su alumno de PreK para el año escolar de 20-21

Información para inscripción en DISD
Dallas ISD Meal Service/Dallas ISD Servicios de Comida

Click her for latest updates regarding Meal Service/ Para mas información sobre servicios de comida.
Counselor's Corner- Ms. Wilkerson
Free Virtual Healthcare Visits
Children’s Medical Center website:
https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/virtual-care/virtual-visit
Children’s Medical Center is offering virtual healthcare visits. This is a free service to both children and adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Visitas Virtuales de Salud Medico Gratis
Children’s Medical Center website:
https://www.childrens.com/specialties-services/virtual-care/virtual-visit
Children’s Medical Center esta ofreciendo visitas virtuales completamente gratis para ninos y adultos durante la pandemia.


CITY OF DALLAS COVID-19 RESOURCES/ Recursos y apoyo de la ciudad de Dallas
Parent Guide for helping families cope with Corona Virus Pandemic/ Guia para padres como ayudar a la familia durante Corona Virus Crisis:
Click on the link below: Haz clic en el enlace
Dallas ISD COVID 19 Support
Virtual Field Trips/Excursiones Virtuales
Check out the Dallas ISD Electronic Library
Students and staff can celebrate National Library Week by checking out an ebook from the Dallas ISD electronic library.
Although students might not have access to physical books, they can still check out reading material on a smart phone, tablet or computer. A wide selection of ebooks is accessible through Dallas ISD’s electronic library and the local public library simply by downloading the Sora app, available for iOS and Android devices.
Dallas ISD staff also have access to the district’s library with their employee ID by downloading the app. Users can access to the public library, whether in Dallas or other cities, through the app with a current library card, which can be obtained electronically in most cities. Dallas ISD staff who don’t live in Dallas can get a temporary Dallas Public Library card online with their district ID.
Steps
- Download the Sora app
- If school is not listed, click on the link at the bottom and type it in or type in Dallas ISD (staff can type in Dallas ISD and not a specific school)
- Choose the selection that comes up
- Enter your information
- Students—student ID number as the username; the password is the last four digits.
- Staff—the employee ID number (with a leading 10 or 100 to make seven digits if necessary) for the username; the password is the last four digits.
- Repeat the process to find your public library and sign in with your library card information
Revisen la Biblioteca Electronica de Dallas ISD
Aunque todos talvez no tienen accesso a libros fisicos aun pueden accessar literatura desde un telefono inteligente, una tableta o una computadora. Hay una gran seleccion de libros electronicos accessibles atravez de la biblioteca electronica de Dallas ISD y la biblioteca publica simplemente con baja la aplicacion de Sora disponible para IOS y Android.
Puede accesar a la biblioteca publica aunque esta en Dallas o otras cuidades atravez de la aplicacion con una tarjeta actualizada de la biblioteca. La tarjeta puede ser obtenida electronicamente en la mayoria de las cuidades.
Pasos
- Baja la aplicacion de Sora
- Si la escuela no esta en la lista haz click en el enlace en la parte debajo de la pagina o escribe el nombre de la escuela.
- Escoje la seleccion que aparece
- Escribe su informacion: estudiantes- numero de indentification como usuario, contrasena es los ultimos 4 digitos
- Repite el proceso para encontrar su biblioteca publica y entrar con su informacion de tarjeta
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Corner
Aprendizaje Social e Emotional
Ways to Stay Calm
Maneras de Mantenerse Calma

Lista de Aplicaciones Utiles
Technology Corner

Technology Service Desk for Parents and Students
SI tiene problemas con la tecnologia llama a la linea de servicio por ayuda.
Hot Spot Options
1. Dallas Public Libraries are lending out hotspots. For our area, Arcadia Park and Dallas West libraries are distributing the hot spots but they are distributing throughout Dallas (more locations with city map are at the link) http://www.dallascitynews.net/dallas-public-library-allowing-residents-take-internet-home-hotspot-lending
Las bibliotecas publicas de Dallas estan prestando Hotspots para nuestra area. Vea la pagina web por mas informacion.
2. Dallas ISD has begun delivering Hot Spots to our campus. If you have filled out a request form and your request has been approved, you will be receiving a call once your HOT SPOT is delivered to our campus to schedule a time that you may pick it up.
Dallas ISD tambien ha comenzado a distribuir HOTSPOTS a nuestra escuela. Si lleno la forma de pedir un HOT SPOT y fue aprobado su peticion, recibiras una llamada cuando recibimos tu hotspot en la escuela. Les daremos un tiempo de venir y recojerlo.
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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.