Friday, May 1, 2015

May Newsletter

Academics
  • EOC Tests! Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and a good breakfast and is here on time, ready for testing!
    • May 5th, Tues: Biology
    • May 6th, Wed: Algebra I
    • May 7th, Thurs: U.S. History
    • May 8th, Fri: Make-Ups
  • AP Tests! If your child is taking an AP test, he or she must be on campus no later than 7:15. Breakfast will be provided for them, although it will be light, so eating at home is still a good option. 
    • May 5th, Tues: Calculus AB, Calculus CD
    • May 6th, Wed: English Lit, Comp English IV
    • May 7th, Thurs: Spanish Language and Culture
    • May 8th, Fri: US History
    • May 11th, Mon: Biology
    • May 12th, Tues: Government
    • May 13th, Wed: English Language, Comp English III
    • May 14th, Thurs: World History
  • ACPs! End of year exams are taking place the last week of school from June 2nd through June 5th. These will be half days. June 5th is the last day of school.

Events
  • May 2, Sat, 9:00 to noon: Super Saturday Community Event & Color Run on campus – Free food & drinks, games, prizes, school entertainment, health screenings, etc.
  • May 4th-8th: Teacher Appreciation week – We love our teachers!! If you see or talk to a teacher this week, make sure they feel appreciated!
  • May 20, Wed: Stars Graduation – Curtis Culwell Center at 7:00 pm.  Mentors/Mentees graduation for the Just Say Yes Program.
  • May 21, Thurs: KPMG Book Event
  • May 23, Sat: Community Yard Sale on campus.  All invited to shop and/or sell goods.  Contact Ms. Jordan, 972-502-7303 for details.

PTSA

Volunteer
  • Explore opportunities to volunteer: www.dallasisd.org/volunteers
  • Complete volunteer application: www.dallasisd.org/volunteerapplication
  • Attend a volunteer orientation: www.dallasisd.org/volunteerorientation
  • Contact Marilyn Jordan, Volunteer Coordinator: 972-502-7303, marijordan@dallasisd.org with questions

Parent Portal
  • Access your child’s information online! Track grades, attendance, and assignments
  • Be connected! Sign-up today here: www.dallasisd.org/parentportal
  • Parent Portal Teaching Tuesdays are available every Tuesday in the library from 8-9am. Learn how to sign-up and access your account.
  • Contact Marilyn Jordan, Parent Portal Coordinator: 972-502-7303, marijordan@dallasisd.org with questions

Reminders
  • Don't forget you have access to ebooks and a lot of other resources FROM HOME on the DISD Library page! Go to www.dallasisd.org/Page/20061 to find them.
  • Dress code is so important! Common items we see that are not allowed: jeans, leggings, camo, hoodies that are not official TJ hoodies, and untucked shirts.
  • Every day we are preparing students for college. If you have any questions about college, we are here to help you too! Contact Marilyn Jordan: 972-502-7303,  marijordan@dallasisd.org  with questions and she will connect you to the person you need.