BRIGHT TIMES
April 1, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 31
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
April 1, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 31
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
This week we have a LOT of important information so be sure to check out the whole issue this week. We are excited about Middle School tours coming up and hope that our 5-7 families are able to join us. We also have a parent training coming up that will help us all navigate conversations about race within our families and at school as well as give us a perspective on how much diversity, equity and inclusion impact our experience at Solar. This topic has such a huge impact on our community and our own self-awareness. We encourage all parents to take part in this amazing opportunity. Have a wonderful week!!
2022-2023 COMMITMENT TO RETURN
We are planning for the next school year and we need your help by informing us of your intentions for next year in our Commitment to Return survey. A separate survey response needs to completed for each scholar that is currently attending our campus. Please take some time to fill it out so that we are able to plan accordingly for August. All intentions are due by April 15th.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Recording: March Meeting Recording
Choice Sheet: Due this week!
Tours: April 12, April 20, April 25 at 1:30pm
COIN DRIVE
The friendly HOUSE competition is back to help raise funds for this year's Staff Appreciation Week in May.
Please mark your calendar for Thursdays in April to send your spare change with your scholar:
April 7
April 14
April 21
April 28
Mark your calendars...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! More details to come.
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.
SPRING CLUBS
If you wish to switch to a new club, there are still a few spots available and you can use THIS FORM to sign-up.
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!
SPINAL SCREENINGS
Use this link for more information about the required spinal screenings for 5th and 7th grades.
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
Who's ready for some FREE springtime family fun?!? Mark your calendar...Solar's FUN FIERCE FEMALE FESTIVAL is Saturday, April 23rd from 2:00 - 5:00pm!
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.
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!
April 8th - April 15th, Solar Cares will be collecting gently used House shirts in the bin at Henderson doors. Thank you so much!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 12th...Stop by Saint Taco on 5323 Greenville Ave. and show them this flyer to help raise funds for the Fierce Female Festival. 30% of proceeds will go back to Solar for Girls (excluding alcohol and other promotions).
2022-23 Exec 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
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