BRIGHT TIMES
BRIGHT TIMES
October 25, 2021 - Volume 6, Edition 13
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
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OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 8:20am - 4:30pm
(972) 749-4300
STUDENT HOURS
7:45 - Earliest Drop-off Time
8:15 - Sisterhood Circle Begins
8:20 - Tardy Bell Rings
3:45 - PK-K ONLY Dismissal (@Henderson doors)
3:55 -Carline, 1st-7th Walkers, YMCA Dismissal
A MESSAGE FROM
Principal Santos
Thank you for the appreciation and love sent my way for National Principal's Month. I truly have the best job in the world and I could not be more grateful for the amazing teachers, families and students that I am privileged to serve. I could not do this work without all of you! It brings me joy each day to find ways to improve and put forth my best for our entire Solar community every day. On Wednesday, October 27th, we will round out this month of appreciation and welcome our principal for a day, Sherri Crosby Wheeler, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion for Fossil Group. We are excited for the opportunity to have this fierce female share her light with our Solar Trailblazers!
I hope everyone has had a chance to connect with teachers for Fall Parent Conferences. They will continue this week. Please reach out to your child's teacher, if you would like to schedule a conference.
We look forward to a fun book character day on Friday. Please see the flyer below for Book Character Day costume guidelines. Trunk or Treat will be happening from 6:00 to 8:00 and for safety and contact tracing purposes all participants, guests and volunteers must fill out the form below in order to attend. All attendees must wear masks at this event while they are on district property.
Check out who has been celebrated this week!
Christine Hernandez
This week we welcomed back Ms. Hernandez from maternity leave! It was so great having her energy and spirit back in 4th grade and we cannot wait to support her through the transition back to work. Anyone who has experienced a mom's first week back knows it isn't easy but her shine has already given so many of us the extra pep in our step that we needed. Thank you, Christine!
Nancy Arteaga
Thank you for always doing what's best for kids! Your teaching style is amazing and the students really learn from your strategies.
Bethany Seagroves
You bring so much joy and excitement to the makerspace for both our girls and for educators from all over. Thank you for opening up your space to allow others to learn from your one and only makerspace knowledge.
Susamei Echeverria
She is always so kind and responsive, putting any concerns at bay! We appreciate all she does for our daughter and the other scholars.
Mayra Trillo
This week I had three students come up to me to speak about the amazing strength and positive attitude they build in PE. Thank you for always making such a positive impact on our girls and for sharing your gift for engagement and fun each and every day!
Patty Kim
It is evident that her teaching goes beyond art. Our scholar has come home with lessons of grit and cultural representation from her kinder art class. You are a fantastic addition to our Solar family!
Carline Staff
Afternoon carline pick-up is so smooth and fast! What an amazing job y'all have done this year! Thank you for helping our girls get into their vehicles safely and quickly!
Emma Arett
Ms. Arett made a point to contact me with good news about my daughter’s performance on an exam. This helps me motivate and encourage my daughter to work toward her own success.
Elizabeth Cuevas
She’s so sweet and patient with our girls! She’s well liked amongst the parent community, and continues to support our school as a parent and a staff member.
She’s always happy and excited to greet our girls in the morning. Her positive energy is addicting. She’s the perfect role model for our girls!
Christina Cano
Girl, you are a LPAC rockstar. Thank you for being such a diligent problem-solver to ensure that all of our discrepancies are taken care of!
Maribel Webster
Through every curveball that is consistently thrown at you each day, your positivity and careful, focused approach to ensuring that all parents feel taken care of is awesome. Thank you!
Victoria Correa
Ms. Correa manned the front office like a CHAMP! You are appreciated every day!
Michelle Canales
Ms. Canales has made a big difference in helping my little Kindergarten become so excited to come to school. Her attentiveness and consistency is keeping my daughter motivated to show up as her bestest self.
I love when we discuss how our day went Ms. Canales is always a positive part of my daughter's stories. She was loved in pre-k and loved just as much, if not more, for kindergarten.
Principal for a Day,
Sheri Crosby Wheeler
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with the REMIND
JOIN CODE:
Pre-K - @solarprek4
Kinder - @solark5
1st Grade - @solar1st
2nd Grade - @solar2nd
3rd Grade - @solar3rd
4th Grade - @solar4th
5th Grade - @solar5th
6th Grade - @solar6th
7th Grade - @solar7th
SOLAR UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR
SOLAR UPCOMING EVENTS CALENDAR
SOLAR SPORTS
We are so grateful for the amazing volunteers who have helped make our sports teams possible! We would love to share our sports action with the community and we need your photos! CLICK HERE to join the Photocircle App and upload them- or email them to oborrego@dallasisd.org. When using the Photocircle App - make sure that your name is visible.
GO TRAILBLAZERS!
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
Trunk or Treat Time
Trunk or Treat Time
**For safety precautions and contact tracing purposes, every attendee and volunteer participant must submit this form BEFORE ATTENDING**
Friday, October 29th from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Solar Prep Parking Lot
Candy donations are much appreciated!
We also need volunteers. Sign Up HERE.
TACO TRUCK selling $1 tacos (limit 2 per person). CASH ONLY.
Solar Swag Sale
Solar Swag Sale
On-site sale of Solar Spirit, House and Girl Scout shirts will be available at Trunk or Treat. Cash and PayPal accepted.
Volunteers needed and much appreciated! Please sign up here.
Costume Drive
Costume Drive
We are collecting gently used or new costumes from 10/15 - 10/27 in preparation of Storybook Character Day (October 29th)! Donation bins will be at the Henderson and Car Line entrances.
Solar Scholar size appropriate (i.e., not toddler). One-size-fits all and larger sizes work best please.
Yearbook Photo Submissions
Yearbook Photo Submissions
Got photos from school events or sports? Checkout the guidelines for submitting your photos for the yearbook! Click here for more information.
Karate is coming back to Solar After-School Activities. Stay tuned for more information and look for the booth available on campus at Solar for sign-ups on Meet the Teacher Night!
2021-2022
SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
KEY PRIORITIES:
Culture and Communication
Our goal is to clearly communicate the systems that reinforce the high-expectations and cohesive culture for students, parents, and staff. This focus on communication, data informed decision-making and consistency will elevate our staff and student culture to build the habits of mind and heart. These habits enable effective instruction, love of learning and excellence.
Project and Performance-Based Learning
Students will participate in meaningful and relevant learning experiences through the implementation of high quality project based learning across the campus. Students will make connections to the content they are learning. Instruction will focus on real-world situations with an emphasis on student agency, collaboration and students effectively communicating their ideas.
Math-Positive Culture
Math is for EVERYONE. A positive math culture will require that math is integrated across curriculum and contents throughout the school. We will work to improve campus-wide math mindsets, build fluency, and create a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, problem solving and ways to manipulate numbers.
Blended Learning Practices
A deeper focus on the highest leverage differentiated learning systems that increase student achievement across the campus. Through blended-learning students receive instruction specific to their learning needs. The purpose, best practices and progress of our blended learning systems will be consistently to all stakeholders involved.
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