Giraffe Gazette

Community Giraff-E-News - September 3, 2023

Dear DMA Giraffe Nation,


As we enter week 4 of this academic year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable efforts and dedication that our students, staff, and community have already displayed. Your unwavering commitment to our students and the school's mission is truly commendable, and it is essential that we continue to foster a supportive and thriving school community.

 

Our school is not just a building; it's a vibrant community that thrives on collaboration, open communication, and unwavering support. As the principal, I firmly believe that when we work together, we can achieve remarkable things for our students.


Your involvement in our school community is invaluable. Whether you are a parent, guardian, teacher, staff member, or student, your contributions shape the learning environment. Parents and guardians, your active participation in PTO meetings, volunteering, and attending school events sends a powerful message to our children that education is a priority. 


DMA is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is valued, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential. Our dedicated team of educators, staff, and administrators is prepared to provide the highest quality education and support to help our students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.


As we journey into the fourth week of the school year, I want to emphasize the invaluable role that your partnership plays in creating a thriving educational experience for our students. I have resurfaced a podcast that I shared over the summer, an exciting curriculum addition that would be added to our children's learning experience. The Science of Reading in the Montessori Classroom with Amplify is a key that opens the door and answers how we can apply research base in a Montessori setting. Amplify and Eureka are designed to provide students with knowledge and enable them to discover learning with elements of support. They also offer grade-level concepts that are outlined in the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills(TEKS) while developing thinkers, doers, and life-long learners. 


I want to express my deepest gratitude for your ongoing commitment to Downtown Montessori at Ida B. Wells Academy. Together, we create a nurturing and dynamic educational environment where our students can excel, learn, and grow into responsible, compassionate, and successful individuals

—together as we Make A TALL Difference Every Day with Every Child!




Tabitha J. Preston

Principal

Podcast for Montessori  Schools 
Join our DMA YouTube Channel Every Morning @ 7:55 am for our Morning Announcements 

Come One, Come All to DMA's first TOWN HALL MEETING

Reminders


  • Parent Compact Meeting Sept 7 @ 4:30 & Sept 8 @ 10:00
  • September 15 picture day
  • September 18 Recess & Voly 2nd Training
  • September 19 PTO @ 5:30

We are working on getting all students their issued laptops and textbooks. If a student has technology issues, please contact our librarian Mr. Marvin! magonzalez@dallasisd.org

DMA Technology Flyer & Information 

Family & Community Engagement Survey

TAG/GT Fall Information

September is Perfect Attendance Month

News from Nurse Natalie

Dallas ISD Health Allergy Form 

Does your child have a health allergy that we need to be made aware of? Please complete the form using the clickable button to fill out the form and return it to school.

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? No, then please scan the QR code below and fill out the necessary information.

¿Tienes tu DMA Carplacard para tu coche? ¿Ha recibido su código QR si su hijo es un andador? No, entonces escanee el código QR a continuación y complete la información necesaria.

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

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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

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.

Over the summer, I entered into a contest to win a little library! I won!!! All of the books and library are at my home, and I plan to get this for everyone. The goal of this project is to build community, Inspire readers, and expand book access to all readers!

Way to Make A TALL Difference Mrs. Blair!

Happy 153 Birthday Dr. Maria Montessori

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

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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Dallas, TX 75201

(972) 749-2500

www.dallasisd.org/downtownmontessori

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