Giraffe Gazette

Community Giraff-E-News - August 6, 2023

Dear DMA Giraffe Nation,

We are so grateful your family is a part of our community. Our campus is buzzing with excitement as we prepare to welcome students and families to our campus for the 2023 - 2024 school year. As you step through our doors, know that you are cherished, valued, and supported as we start our new beginning to create life-long learners. I hope you all stay safe and enjoy time with family and friends.

Please see below for information regarding the start of the school year.

August 10 Meet the Teacher will be from 4:30–6:30 PM. It is a come-and-go event. We invite you to drop off your supplies and say hello to your teacher. We kindly ask that you limit your stay to less than 20 minutes.
August 14 is the first day of school! DMA will follow Dallas ISD's base calendar. Check it out HERE.
Please note our new school hours are from 8:00–3:20 PM. The earliest you may drop off is 7:15 AM, and we ask that all students be picked up by 3:45 PM.

We are excited about this school year! We miss you all and your students. We look forward to connecting with you all very soon as we Make A TALL Difference Every Day with Every Child!

Welcome New Giraffes

Giraffes, Come Meet Your Guide

Know before you Go!

Log into Powerschool Wednesday, August 9th, by 6:00 PM to find out who will be your child's teacher!

Please ensure that you have registered for the upcoming school year. Remember, all students must register for this year. https://www.dallasisd.org/enrollment Please contact Mrs. Varela if you have questions. 972-749-2500

If you are new to DMA, please call the main office to obtain your PowerSchool Parent account information or email Mrs. Varela at yvarela@dallasisd.org.

DMA Bus Transportation Information

Click Here to Review our Arrival & Dismissal Procedures & Watch video for the carpool.

DMA 23 - 24 School Supply

Upper Elementary School Supply List 2023

Lower Elementary School Supply List 2023

Primary School Supply List 2023

Specials Team School Supply List 2023

Uniform Tops: White, yellow, red, or light blue

Uniform Bottoms: Navy or Khaki

More about uniforms.

Students must wear athletic shoes, loafers, dress shoes, or other closed-toe, closed-heel shoes.
Jackets are not limited to uniform colors. They must be appropriately sized and worn over an approved uniform. They may not contain offensive slogans, symbols, or other suggestive or controversial designs.

For more information about the Dallas ISD uniform policy, click here.

Click here for Levines Uniform Online store for DMA

Click here for Affordable Uniform Online store for DMA

Each year, the Dallas ISD Uniform Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Family and Community Involvement, provides one free uniform per year to students from Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade and limited uniforms available to high school students whose families meet economically disadvantaged district guidelines in accordance with board policy.

Cada año, el Programa de Asistencia Uniforme de Dallas ISD, administrado por el Departamento de Participación Familiar y Comunitaria, proporciona un uniforme gratis por año a los estudiantes desde Pre-Kindergarten hasta el octavo grado y uniformes limitados disponibles para estudiantes de secundaria cuyas familias cumplen con las pautas del distrito económicamente desfavorecido. de acuerdo con la política de la junta.

Parents can now request a uniform through PowerSchool for eligible students. Los padres ahora pueden solicitar un uniforme a través de PowerSchool para estudiantes elegibles.

See below for the guide for step-by-step instructions.

English Uniform Assistance

Spanish Uniform Assistance

Backpack Requirements

In an ongoing effort to ensure safer schools, Dallas ISD will require clear backpacks for all students starting in the 2023-2024 school year.

To support families, each student will be provided a clear backpack at no cost.

Click here for more information.

For Dallas ISD Back To School Information; click her e

DMA PTO - Parent Corner

Our new website!

https://dmapto.membershiptoolkit.com/

Back to School Party August 6th, 6-8 pm. Affordable Uniforms will be there selling uniforms for those who need them. Attached is a flyer and below are the links:

RSVP:

https://www.punchbowl.com/parties/a2788d9ae5090cfe8dab

Volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A45ACA622AAFE3-back

2023 Spirit Shirts

Order our new spirit shirts today! They are ready and will be for sale at the skating party as well. Students will be allowed to wear their school spirit shirts with uniform bottoms on Friday after the Labor Day Holiday.

To pre-order, go to the Spirit Store on our website: https://dmapto.membershiptoolkit.com/store/product/SS001

Yogo in the Park is Back

Thanks to our partners, DDI - Downtown Dallas Inc., Yoga in the Park will be kicking off this fall. Scan the QR code on the flyer for more information.