Giraffe Gazette

Community Giraff-E-News - September 10, 2023

Dear Giraffe Nation, 


I hope this message finds you all in good health and high spirits as we embark on Week 5 of this academic year. The journey we've embarked upon is off to a fantastic start, thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of our students, teachers, and parents. 


BOY Assessments: Building a Bridge to Success

Beginning-of-year assessments (BOY) are in full swing, and they play a vital role in shaping our approach to education. These assessments help us understand the unique needs of each student, allowing us to tailor our instruction to ensure every child reaches their fullest potential. 


Celebrating Attendance: Fostering Community Through Consistency

Our community thrives on consistency, and one key element of that consistency is regular attendance. We're proud to see the commitment to learning demonstrated by our students. Attendance is not just about being physically present; it's about being actively engaged in the learning process. I want to applaud all our students for showing up ready to learn each day.


A Call for Parental Support

To maintain this positive momentum, we kindly request the continued support of our parents and guardians. Punctuality is crucial for our students' success. Being on time for instructional learning ensures that our children receive the full benefit of their education. Please make every effort to help your child arrive on time each day. If you encounter any challenges, don't hesitate to contact our school's support staff for assistance.


In the coming weeks, we will continue to work together as a close-knit community, striving for excellence in every facet of education. Our students are the future, and together, we are building a strong foundation for their success. We will be hosting our first DMA Open House on September 25 & 26. More information will be shared in next week's Gazette.


Thank you for your unwavering support, and let's make Week 5 an exceptional one —together as we Make A TALL Difference Every Day with Every Child!



Tabitha J. Preston

Principal

Podcast for Montessori  Schools 

Discovery is a part of the Prepared Montessori Environment

Join our DMA YouTube Channel Every Morning @ 7:55 am for our Morning Announcements 
Recess Volunteer

Reminders

  • Education Go-Get-It Week September 18
  • September 18 Recess & Voly 2nd Training @ 5:30
  • September 19 PTO @ 5:30
  • September 19 DMA After School Activities & Extra Curricula Parent meeting @ 6:00
  • September 21 @ 4:30 & September 22 @ 10:00 Parent Title 1 meeting
  • DMA 1st Open House September 25 & 26
DMA Technology Flyer & Information Folleto e información sobre tecnología DMA

Safety Updates

Safety Shout Outs Coming Soon

September is Perfect Attendance Month

News from Nurse Natalie

Stay home if you are sick!

Practicing healthy habits can prevent germs and other infectious diseases such as COVID and the flu from spreading to others.

Please keep children home when they are sick.


Staying home when sick helps protect others from infectious disease and allows your child space and time to heal so they can come back to school at their best!



School Readmission Criteria


  • Fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever suppressing medications. Fever is a temperature of 100° Fahrenheit (37.8° Celsius) or higher.
  • Diarrhea free for 24 hours without the use of diarrhea suppressing medications. Diarrhea is 3 or more episodes of loose stools in a 24-hour period.
  • Staff and or students who are COVID positive should isolate at home for 5 days from symptom onset or the date of a positive test.


STAY HEALTHY!

DMA Bus Transportation Information

Check out Dallas ISD's New Bus Tracking System!

Dallas ISD has a New Bus Tracking System which replaces Bus Bulletin and My Stop App.

Tenemos una aplicacion de seguimento nueva para los padres de alumnos cuales usan el autobus.

Instructions in English on how to use Parent Portal

Instrucciones en espanol para obtener la aplicacion


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

(New) 7:15 am arrival will only be on Main St.

Elm St. will start

@ 7:30 am

Haga clic aquí para revisar nuestros procedimientos de llegada y salida y ver el video del viaje compartido.


(Nuevo) La llegada a las 7:15 am solo será en Main St.


Elm St. comenzará @ 7:30 am

School Start and End Time

School starts at 8:00 am

School Ends at 3:20 pm

Important / Importante

We will not release students after 2:00 p.m. unless you have contacted the school or campus administration for an emergency to do so.

No dejaremos salir a los estudiantes después de las 2:00 p.m. a menos que se haya comunicado con la administración de la escuela o del campus por una emergencia para hacerlo.

Click here to read our DMA Safety Letter for Arrival & Dismissal

Haga clic aquí para leer nuestra carta de seguridad DMA para llegadas y salidas.

Do you have your DMA Carplacard for your car rider? Have you received your QR Code if your child is a walker?

¿Tienes tu DMA Carplacard para tu coche? ¿Ha recibido su código QR si su hijo es un andador?

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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

DMA BOY Assessments

Coming soon: We will be sharing some of our campus's beginning-of-year baseline assessments so that you may mark your calendars! Please reach out to Mr. Garcia, our campus test coordinator, or your child's teachers if you have questions regarding any assessments.

See your child's STAAR Results

The new Texas Assessment Family Portal was launched on January 2, 2023, and is available for parents to view test scores for the Texas Assessment Program. The portal can be accessed via the Texas Assessment.gov website, https://www.TXFamilyPortal.org, or the easiest way by using the single sign-on feature in PowerSchool at www.dallasisd.powerschool.com/public

After-School Enrichment Activities

Click here to sign up for DMA After-School Enrichment Activites

TALL Things Are Happening @ DMA!

 TALL Moments.

Thank You Message from Specials

ART on a CART with Ms. Natosha!

Loud & Proud with our Cheer Coach Ms. Moore!

Primary

Thank you Ms. Lesslie, for leading the learning - Montessori in Action!

Lower

Upper

Porifera research project presentations. Ms. Duncan joined us, as well as Ms. Lewis' class.

Needs of a plant

Zoology research on the Poriferas 

Checkboard and so much more happening in Upper Elementary

Thank you, Ms. Miner, for bringing the Great Lessons to life @ DMA

Think College Thursday DMA SWAG

Family Community Engagement

Parent Comapct & Involvement Recorded Video - Click Here

Video Passcode: @4pQ9zWF 

DMA Town Hall Meeting Recorded Video - Click Here

Passcode: 3rp$d@zT 

Use 311 Protocols for unsafe traffic violations

Did you know you can help us stop traffic and parking violations? 311 is the only way to document and show that there is an issue. Staff, parents, or anybody can file a 311 report. Download the 311 app today.

Click Here For

September Specials Schedule

DMA PTO - Parent Corner


Our new website! 

https://dmapto.membershiptoolkit.com/


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

Students are allowed to wear their spirit shirts with uniform bottoms on Fridays. We will have assigned dress out days throughout the school year.

SBDM & FELT

If you would like to sign up for the SBDM of FELT committees, please sign up here!


The Site-Based Decision-Making team meets six times a year (3 times each semester) to discuss how to improve student achievement and the school in general.


The Family Engagement Leadership Team meets three times every year (once each semester and once at the end of the school year) to discuss what activities/events the school should host and how to improve parent-teacher communication


Click Here to Join our SBEM or FELT Committee

Boys & Girls Club After School Program starts on August 28th

Yoga 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.

Action for Kindness Calendars

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