BRIGHT TIMES
July 26, 2021 Volume 6 - Edition 1
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
July 26, 2021 Volume 6 - Edition 1
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
IN THIS ISSUE...
Solar Family - We are ready for a new school year! As we think about ALL that we have been through over the past two years, we are proud of our strength and determination and cannot wait to get back to continue to make memories together as a family!
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
The front office summer hours will be:
July 22nd-August 6th
9:00am to 3:00 pm
After August 6th -
Monday - Friday
8:00am- 4:30 pm
During the month of July, we will be closed on Friday.
A MESSAGE FROM PRINCIPAL SANTOS
Here we go! As we begin getting geared up for the new year, I have to say that I am excited for all the new challenges ahead and equally excited to continue our path toward excellence. This year our number one priority will continue to be the safety and mental and physical well being of our entire Solar family. The next Bright Times will include more information about safety practices and protocol for COVID in August. In collaboration with students, staff and the members of SBDM we are excited to share with you a brief description of the four culture and instructional priorities that will guide our work this year. Two common threads that you will see woven into EVERYTHING we do this year will be considerations to ensure implementation of diversity and inclusion as well as social-emotional learning. This year, our goal is to provide consistent communication, training and status reports for each one of these priorities throughout the year.
LET'S GET THIS YEAR STARTED!
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.
Solar Girls & Boys will be following the DISD base calendar below for the 21-22 school year. Click on the image below to see a PDF version of this year's calendar.
Click on the slides below to answer any other questions you may have regarding the beginning of school including hours, contacts and more. Reach out to the front office with any questions or concerns! See above for summer office hours.
WILL BE SENT ELECTRONICALLY BEFORE MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT. We will be sending a survey out to all families to complete should they need to request any changes.
Uniform Reset! Students will begin the school year on August 16th in complete uniform. Reach out if you need uniform assistance.
All scholars will be expected to be in Solar or district uniforms beginning August 16th. This year we will return to STEAM Fridays with a girl scout uniform and jeans to be worn on Fridays only. If you would like to purchase any of the Solar swag items, visit the Solar Girm website.
Parents will have the opportunity to select from new or existing stops - Complete the E-Form today to make your bus stop requests known and use the link below to contact someone should you have any questions regarding transportation for this school year.
Transportation Questions
THIS IS NOT THE SAME AS THE COMMITMENT TO RETURN Google FORM THAT WAS COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY.
ALL NEW AND RETURNING FAMILIES MUST ENROLL/REGISTER EACH SCHOOL YEAR WHETHER THEY ARE NEW OR RETURNING.
All students must enroll annually.
(whether they are new or returning)
How can parents register for 2021-22?
Using a computer, laptop, or smart phone . . .
Go to www.dallasisd.org/enroll
(or enter through POWERSCHOOL)
Click Enroll Here link
For Pre-K: www.dallasisd.org/prek
Contact Ms. Webster with any questions at 972-749-4308 to assist with account access and to obtain your student’s Access ID code.
Karate is coming back to Solar After-School Activities. Stay tuned for more information and look for the booth available on campus at Solar for sign-ups on Meet the Teacher Night!