BRIGHT TIMES
BRIGHT TIMES
May 16, 2022 - Volume 6, Edition 37
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
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PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Solar Family,
Thank you for all of your help this week! We had a very successful week of testing for our 5-7th grade students and look forward to an equally successful week for our K-4th grade students this week. Please help us get all students to school on-time so that they can begin their day with the right mindset before getting started. We appreciate your support with this!
A Note Regarding Safety:
We are disheartened by an unfortunate incident that occurred at a recent family event. While the family event was planned and executed by parent volunteers, we will always hold our students accountable for any incident that occurs on campus. We adhere to strict privacy laws, which are crucial to upholding the safety and dignity of all students and their families. A culture of trust between our Solar community and administration is one of the most critical components to our success as an organization. We will be holding an information session to discuss safety and the expectations we hold for all of our students. This event will be held - Monday, May 23 from 6-7pm.
The session will be recorded and if you would like to submit questions to be answered, at the event, please do so here.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We need your help! We love providing opportunities for our girls to have fun and celebrate their learning, and in order to make all of these amazing experiences come to life safely and successfully, we need volunteers! Please see these opportunities below.
Student Transportation Services department is excited for the new students/parents that were accepted into the 2022-2023 Choice Program. Students that are new to the choice program, had the opportunity to request transportation at the time of applying and when confirming scholar’s seat via the online enrollment platform (SchoolMint). Services will continue for existing students riding the bus who are registered during the 2021-2022 school year.
Who needs to complete the e-form?
Returning students who did not request transportation for the 2021-2022 school year and are requesting transportation for the upcoming school year will need to complete the e-form at: https://forms.gle/Pnowd1S1Pd7eBi45A.
New students who did not request transportation at the time of enrollment but now they are wishing to request transportation will need to complete the e-form.
Returning students who received transportation but are wishing to change their pick-up and drop-off location will need to complete the e-form.
For further information or if you have any questions/concerns, please submit a Let’s Talk ticket at: https://www.dallasisd.org/Page/61626 or call us at (972) 925-4BUS (4287).
FIELD DAY
Sign up here for PK-2nd Field Day!
Sign up here for 3rd-5th Field Day!
Sign up here for Middle School Field Day!
This event isn't open for parents to attend with their scholar, unless they are signed up to volunteer and help with a station activity. Thank you!
AWARDS
Scholars' families are welcome to attend their awards ceremony to join us in celebrating their daughter's accomplishments this year! There is a 2 guest limit per scholar and guests can arrive 10-15 minutes prior to the awards ceremony start time. Girls can wear their Sunday best to dress up for their awards or they may wear their uniform.
We need volunteers to support with minor set up:
Pre-K & 2nd Grade Awards Sign-Up
Kinder & 1st Grade Awards Sign-Up
6th & 7th Grade Awards Sign-Up
LEMONADE DAY
It's for 3rd-5th grade Lemonade Day! 🍋 We had such a great turnout for our PK-2 Lemonade event and we can't wait for round 2. More details about the stand locations will be shared later, however this event won't be a drive thru like last year. Parents can find street parking and walk to visit the stands outside. We still have a few volunteer slots left and we would love your support. Here's the link to sign up!
ENROLLMENT FOR NEXT YEAR
If you ARE returning, enrollment/registration is next on your list. Follow the instructions below to complete this step!
Access the district's registration website.
Then, use this video to complete the enrollment process for the 22-23 school year.
For any questions, contact our registrar, Ms.Lopez at sandrlopez@dallasisd.org.
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.
From the Dallas ISD Athletics Department:
DISD Athletics is hosting Softball Academies around the district for grades 3-6. We look forward to an awesome time of learning and growing through softball! READ MORE HERE!
If you're interested in this opportunity for your scholar: Here's the link to the WAIVER and the paper copy of the REGISTRATION FORM.
Lone Star.pdf2022Spring_GirlsIncAchievers (April-May).pdf
Library Update
All library books were due on Friday, May 13th. Mrs. Campos is requesting that parents send a check for the amount of any lost books OR they can send any new or gently used book as a donation to replace a lost book.
BACK TO SCHOOL: 2022-2023
Your Child Fits Here Flyer AS - Registration Now OPen.pdfAFFUNI PROMO ENG.pdfSOL 2022-2023 - ENG.pdfSUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
DallasISD is offering several summer opportunities for anyone who is interested. The Debate Camp 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 linked documents to learn more.
SOLAR LED- SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
ELEMENTARY CHEER CAMP
Dates: June 20-23 @ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Grades 4-5 (This year’s 3rd - 4th Grade Students)
Limit: Unlimited Students
Location: Ellis Davis Field House 9191 S. Polk St.
Complete the sign up LINK HERE or contact Ms. Kyle or Ms. Hailey for details.
DEBATE CAMP
Dates: June 21-24 @ 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Grades 6-8 (This year’s 5th - 7th Grade Students)
Limit: 30 Students
Location: Conrad High School, 7502 Fair Oaks, Dallas, TX 75231
Complete the sign up LINK HERE or contact Ms. Hailey for details.
SOLAR GIRLS PTO CORNER
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.
APRIL COIN DRIVE WINNERS' CELEBRATION
Congratulations JIDO for winning in both categories of the April Coin Drive: Total amount raised and number of coins!
We want to celebrate JIDO with a Pajama Day and Cookie Decorating Party. Due to conflicts with STAAR testing this week and scheduled field trips, the dates will be staggered for different grade levels, see details below:
PreK-5 Pajama Day & Cooking Decorating: Friday, May 13th
1st Grade Pajama Day: Thursday, May 12th
1st Grade Cooking Decorating: Friday, May 13th
6th-7th Pajama Day & Cooking Decorating: Monday, May 16th
Volunteer to help on Friday, 5/13: Sign up here!
Volunteer to help on Monday, 5/16: Sign up here!
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
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