BRIGHT TIMES
March 7, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 28
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
March 7, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 28
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Believe it or not - the journey into pandemic life began two years ago Never in a million years would we predict what life after spring break would be like in March of 2020. Here's to all that we have learned, accomplished and experienced over the course of the last two years of our lives. While we have all endured our own share of challenges, we have all been able to reflect on what matters most in our lives. As we enter this week before spring break - all much different people than March of 2020, let's take time to celebrate and continue encouraging one another because one thing we know for sure is that we could not have done it alone - we were never meant to. Cheers to the much deserved break ahead for our Trailblazers!
SPRING CLUBS ARE BACK!
We are excited to provide engaging enrichment opportunities for our 3rd-7th grade trailblazers. If you are happy with your fall club selection and it is still on this list to the left - no action needs to be taken. If you wish to switch to a new club OR if you are new to clubs this semester, Please use THIS FORM below to sign-up for your spring club. Clubs will resume when we return from spring break. For new club members, you will receive your club assignment and permission slips before the end of the week. Remember that club pick-up time must be adhered to - and failure to do so, will result in removal from a club. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Seagroves at bseagroves@dallasisd.org. We appreciate your support and cannot wait to see you after the break!
LANSCHOOL
We are excited to announce that we are currently working on implementing LANschool to all chromebooks in 3rd-7th grade! We are eager to provide students and families with this extra level of protection while using district devices to create a safer digital environment. We look forward to providing more information and support regarding cybersecurity and safe practices for students and families.
The form will be closed daily at 3pm. Parents needing to make an emergency change after this time should call the office at 972-749-4300.
Proof of Vaccination
Due: March 31st
Below is the link to submit your child’s proof of vaccination by March 31st:
Click on this link to the form.
Sign in using the student ID number and date of birth
Fill out the required information, including your email (e-card will be sent to that email)
Upload an image of the proof of vaccination (card, IMMTrac2, document from medical provider)
Submit the form
Library Updates:
Book Fair 2022
Due to fundraising guidelines and scheduling conflicts this fundraiser has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Middle School Planning
Did you miss our middle school events on March 1st and 8th via Zoom? No need to fret! We are sharing all of the helpful resources that you will need for your current 5th, 6th, or 7th grader at Solar.
Here are the resources:
Description of the classes that we will offer for the 2022-2023 school year.
Planning slides used for our presentations
Click on the Solar calendar and preview the event flyers above for more details on the listed events for this month.
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
Who's ready for some FREE springtime family fun?!? Mark your calendar...Solar's Spring Festival is Saturday afternoon, April 23rd!
We are currently accepting sponsorships to help fund the festival. Whether you can donate $5, $10 or more, all donations are appreciated and encouraged. Thanks to Friends of Solar Prep, this can be a tax-deductible donation. CLICK HERE to learn more about individual and corporate sponsorships. Please email questions HERE.
Thank you Solar families for supporting the monthly Dollar Dress Days!!! These donated funds help the Solar Prep PTO Community support our scholars (Solar sports/clubs) and Staff Appreciation!
Next Dollar Dress Day will be March 25th to help raise funds for SPRING CARNIVAL (a free event for Solar families). Let's keep the generous donations coming...They are VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!
The PTO is currently accepting Executive Board nominations until Friday, March 11th. Elections will open on Wednesday, April 6th.
If you or someone you know with positive, high energy, and innovative ideas is interested in serving Solar Prep for Girls and their families, please submit your/their name on this FORM.
SOLAR SWAG STORE OPEN
There are a few Winter items still available!. Click HERE to order
Got photos from school events or sports? Checkout the guidelines for submitting your photos for the yearbook! Click here for more information.
Solar Cares is hosting a Puberty Product Drive! Donations of pads and (new) women's underwear (sizes s-xl) can be shipped directly to Solar or placed in the donation box outside the office.
If you would like to make a smaller contribution, we are also accepting chapstick (from pre-k to 1st grade families); hair ties (from 2nd - 4th grade families); and mini bottles of scentless lotion (from 5th - 7th grade families).
Thanks in advance for your support of our scholars and their changing bodies!
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.