BRIGHT TIMES
April 18, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 33
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
April 18, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 33
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
We have so much to celebrate and so much more to look forward to. This week we will be hosting the Fun Fierce Female Festival (otherwise known as our annual spring carnival). We look forward to being able to bring together our Solar families for time spent supporting our school and connecting with our fellow Trailblazer families. cannot wait to see you there!
Next week, on April 28th, we will be hosting our Pre-K-2nd grade Lemonade Day. (3-5 lemonade day will follow in May). If you have not had a chance to attend Lemonade Day (see flyer below) you are in for a sweet treat! This year, our event will be in person. We ask that all families stick to the window given to them by their child's teacher in order to help us stay safe and minimize traffic/parking issues.
The following week Solar League will be hosting the annual Sweetheart Dance! (see flyer below). This will be an awesome time for the males in our Trailblazers lives to get to know one another and lift up our girls with the gift of time!
With so many fun events (and still more to come - field day, field trips, awards days) know that your support, feedback and consistent effort to get your trailblazers to school on time and prepared for the day do not go unnoticed! We appreciate your effort to finish strong and make the next month count!
Who's ready for some FREE family fun? Join us this Saturday for Solar's FUN FIERCE FEMALE FESTIVAL from 2:00 -5:00pm!
ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR
Thank you to those of you who filled out the commitment to return form! We appreciate your help with this. If you ARE returning and have already completed the Commitment to Return survey, enrollment/registration is next on your list. Please follow the instructions below to complete this step!
Access the district's online registration website.
Then, use this helpful video with steps on how to complete the enrollment process for the 2022-2023 school year.
If you have any questions, please contact our registrar, Ms.Lopez at sandrlopez@dallasisd.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Wow! Our Middle School Showcase Tours have been incredible and we've had a great turnout from our returning families and new to Solar families. If you haven't visited yet, you have one more opportunity to RSVP for April 25 at 1:30pm. Use this sign-up link!
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.
Pre-K, Kinder, 1st grade & 2nd grade will host their very own Lemonade Day next week on Thursday, April 28th!
We are seeking VOLUNTEERS to help support our PK-2 classes! Are you interested in helping? Sign-up on Voly!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
This summer, Solar Prep Boys will be hosting the summer breeze program held at Solar Girls last year. DallasISD is also offering several summer opportunities for anyone who is interested. The Debate Camp shown below, is available for our current 5th graders entering middle school in the Fall along with current 6th and 7th grade scholars. There are also orchestra, chess and cheer camps being held around the district. Click on the links below to learn more.
SOLAR LEAGUE CORNER
Mark your calendars for May 7th: The annual Sweetheart Dance hosted by The Solar League is BACK!
Scholars are invited to bring their special date for an exciting night of dancing and socializing! Please note:
Tickets are $5 per person and can be pre-purchased HERE or at the door.
Siblings are welcome.
Snack donations and volunteers are needed. Please sign up HERE. Drop off snacks (labeled "Sweetheart Dance") in the Front Office the week before the event.
In order to reduce waste, please consider bringing a labeled water bottle to refill at water stations
Sponsorships are welcome and much appreciated! Please donate HERE.
We are looking forward to another exciting night of celebrating with Solar families!
Solar Families: Your help for the 2022 Sweetheart Dance is requested. We are in need of volunteers and/or snack item donations. Please sign up HERE. Many thanks for helping the Solar League host another memorable Sweetheart Dance for Scholars and their families!
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
2022-23 Executive Board Elections
Congratulations to the newly elected 2022-23 PTO Executive Board Officers!
President: Kasey Pozzi
VP External: Tatiana Velez
VP Internal: Temeka Davis
Communications Secretary: Shea Keller
Recording Secretary: Bianca Boutell
Treasurer: Carey Hurst
Parliamentarian: Michael Merrick
EXTENDED DEADLINE UNTIL APRIL 28th: 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!
Got photos from school events or sports? Checkout the guidelines for submitting your photos for the yearbook! Click here for more information.
Let's make sure all our scholars look and feel their finest at the Sweetheart Dance!
Solar Cares will be collecting new and gently used party clothes from Tuesday, April 19 - Friday, April 29. Donations of all sizes (from little kids to women's for our older scholars) can be dropped off at carline or the Henderson doors.
A free "shopping" event will be held at Solar on Saturday, April 30 from 12-3.
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.
STUDENT HOURS
7:45 - Earliest Drop-off Time
8:10 - Breakfast ENDS
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
OFFICE HOURS
Mon. - Fri. 8:20am - 4:30pm
(972) 749-4300