BRIGHT TIMES
November 15, 2021 - Volume 6, Edition 16
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
November 15, 2021 - Volume 6, Edition 16
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
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
November has been the best month yet for our Solar family. I am so grateful for each one of you and hope that you have an amazing week, next week with your loved ones. We have a lot of important dates coming up. Please check the November calendar below!
We need your input! Later this week we will be sending a survey to get feedback about which families have siblings applying and which families may be considering magnet schools for the upcoming school year. We want to know what we need to improve to keep our families and Trailblazers with us through 8th grade and your voice matters!
Check out who has been celebrated this week!
Tiana Boyea
Mrs. Boyea is an amazing advocate for our 7th grade scholars here at Solar. I truly appreciate all of the support I receive from her on a weekly basis when she comes into the classroom. She is so kind and willing to help ALL students!
Victoria Correa
Thank you for taking on all that you have and being such a consistent support for all those around you. You have truly stepped up in so many ways and have made a huge impact on the front office!
Maribel Webster
You are an awesome leader! Your experience and patience truly have made all the transitions we have entered into this year so much easier. Thank you for showing all of us how much positivity, focus and providing treats can make our daily work more joyful and meaningful!
Hailey Ribeiro
Thank you for always thinking about everyone around you and going above and beyond to create the best experience for your team, your girls and our Solar families.
Gabriela Armijo
Ms. Armijo goes out of her way to care for everyone. She is a true example of grit, leadership and curiosity always looking for ways that she can be a support to others and make them feel seen and heard and help us all level up to be our best selves.
Claudia Capetillo
Ms. Capetillo is really the best! She knows how to make our Solar girls truly great all around people who think before they act, and help lift others up and celebrate those around them.
Yesel Gutierrez and Emma Arett
We are so grateful to have two amazing blended learning experts on our team. Thank you for helping us all level up. If you haven't had a chance to see these ladies in action, you should!
Sign up for a time slot for the COVID vaccine clinic HERE.
Cookie Permission Slips and Initial orders are Due November 19th!
Step 1: Online Permission Form CLICK HERE
Step 2: Set Cookie Selling Goal
Step 3: First Cookie Order by November 19th CLICK HERE
Step 4: Pick up Cookies January 16th (cookie sales are live January 16th - Feb 26th)
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!
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. Click here for pick up details.
Half of all proceeds collected will go to the PTO to fund Teacher/Staff Appreciation events.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Don't sweat it...Solar sweat shirts will be on sale SOON. Keep your eyes peeled for the link (coming soon).
Got photos from school events or sports? Checkout the guidelines for submitting your photos for the yearbook! Click here for more information.
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.
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!
We are excited to announce that Winter Basketball thru the YMCA is open for registration now thru November 22nd!
Click here for YMCA portal to view the latest update stating their system Is undergoing reconstruction and that all registrations here on out must be completed In person!
Coaches needed also! Sign up here to volunteer as a coach.
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 7:30PM.
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).
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.