BRIGHT TIMES
BRIGHT TIMES
November 8, 2021 - Volume 6, Edition 15
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
Our parent physicians, medical specialists and dedicated volunteers contributed to an awesome first COVID Vaccine Clinic. Thank you to Dr. Wolovits and all who supported this effort!
Diwali was celebrated last week! Thanks to our parent who shared awesome chalk rangoli drawings with our girls!
6th Graders zoom with a pro beach volleyball athlete in PE.
Library Fun - 6th grade novel studies in action, and Balloons over Broadway projects!
A MESSAGE FROM
Principal Santos
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who helped to make the COVID Vaccine Clinic a success on Saturday! There will be one more opportunity to get 5-11 year-olds vaccinated on November 20th. (see flyer below). During this month of gratitude I would like to thank all of the parent leaders who have taken our parent organizations to new heights this year and have provided feedback and support along the way to ensure that we are consistently moving in the right direction and learning and growing along the way. From coordinating events to supporting and celebrating our teachers, providing opportunities for sports, health, safety, swag and giving back, thank you for going above and beyond to support our community and help us shine brightly!
Check out who has been celebrated this week!
Solar Instructional Leadership Team
Jessica, Cecelia, Bethany, Jacelyn, Cristhal & Maggie - Thank you for always exuding positivity, love and being available to share your wealth of great ideas and always holding yourself to the highest expectations. You are truly appreciated by so many but this week of this month of gratitude I want to celebrate you and ALL of the amazing things you bring to Solar!
Valiza Patterson & Silvia Cabrera
Thank you for taking on the mental health and wellness of the entire Solar community. We know your job entails wearing so many unseen hats and we thank you for wearing all of them proudly and doing whatever is needed for our Trailblazer family.
Maribel Webster
Taking all the emails. Helping everyone. Being awesome!
Deisy Sanchez
Being an amazing fourth grade teacher!
Haley Ribeiro
My daughter comes home from school glowing. The other day she said her day was “even better than her birthday!” Ms. Ribeiro had complimented her math skills during math circle, which she has honed immensely since starting Kinder at Solar. I am so glad she is a part of the Solar family and very thankful for Ms. Ribeiro for making her classroom such an inclusive place.
Gabriela Armijo
Ms. Armijo goes out of her way to make sure that our girls feel loved while also challenging them to work up to their full potential! My daughter loves school and loves to learn! We credit her teacher for that! Thank you, Ms. Armijo, for all you do!
Claudia Capetillo
Ms. Capetillo is invested in making sure each of her students works up to their full potential. She believes in them and thanks to her, they also believe in themselves. We are so thankful for her!!
Marisol Reyna
We are so grateful to have Ms. Reyna in our daughter's life! Our child started her first in-person school year full of fears and anxiety. Ms. Reyna has gone above and beyond to help build our daughter's confidence and communicate with us about both her education and well-being. Thank you, Ms. Reyna!
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!
Spread Some Holiday Cheer and BECOME A GIVING PARTNER
Spread Some Holiday Cheer and BECOME A GIVING PARTNER
Solar’s annual holiday gift drive is under way! Through this event, Solar families support other Solar families (anonymously) in this gift-giving season. If you would like more information or to participate as a Giving Partner, please check out our SignUp Genius. Thank you!
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
Taco Tuesday Night
Taco Tuesday Night
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Brought to you by the Solar Prep for Girls PTO and Saint Taco
Friendly reminder to pick up your pre-ordered tacos and quesadillas at Solar Prep for Girls on Tuesday, November 16th.
Half of all proceeds collected will go to the PTO to fund Teacher/Staff Appreciation events.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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.
Virtual Book Club
Virtual Book Club
For those scholars participating in the fall virtual book club, discussions will start the week of November 1st. Please click here for more information re: dates and times.
Spring Carnival Planning
Spring Carnival Planning
Thanksgiving break is almost here and we are excitedly planning the Spring Carnival! We are having our first committee meeting via zoom on Tuesday Nov 16 at 730PM.
If you are interested in joining the committee, email Aman Scott, and you will be added to the planning committee and notified of the zoom details and agenda (even if you're unable to attend the 1st meeting).
Solar Swag Sale
Solar Swag Sale
Don't sweat it...Solar sweat shirts will be on sale SOON. Keep your eyes peeled for the link (coming soon).
Dollar Dress Day
Dollar Dress Day
FRIDAY, November 19th
This month's Dollar Dress Day goal will help fund holiday Staff Appreciation gifts.
CLICK HERE if you wish to make a "virtual" donation via PayPalMe!
Karate is back as part of the Solar Girls After-School Activities and It's not too late to join! For more info, please contact Sensei Genevieve Petersen at info@dallaskenpo.com today!
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.
It's Cookie Time!
It's Cookie Time!
Cookie Permission Slips and Initial orders are Due November 19th!
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