OCT 27, 2025 - VOLUME 10, Issue 12
A Newsletter for Families of Solar Preparatory School for Girls
A message from
Principal Santos...
Trunk or Treat is here TOMORROW! We appreciate all who have signed up to volunteer! There are still a few more slots left if you want to sign up for a trunk. Parking can be tricky at Trunk-or-Treat. If you park in the neighborhood, please be mindful of our neighbors. Do not block driveways or park in front of fire hydrants. Arrive with enough time to walk over from where you park. We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow!
You have a bit more time to sign up for the read-a-thon to get a free wristband! See more details below in the PTA section.
GIrl Scout Cookie TIme is one of our favorite times of the year. Each grade level is a different Girl Scout Troop at Solar and each dollar raised through cookie sales goes to paying for field trips, lemonade day, and the 5th and 8th grade overnight field trips for your child's grade level. The cookie money raised stays with your child's "troop" all the way through 8th grade.
November 1st is Discover Dallas ISD where we will recurit new families to Solar. The tour schedule link is below. Our school was featured in the October edition of Texas Monthly. This is a great article to share with others to highlight a fraction of the amazing work we are doing. Also, 4th-8th grade preview night is coming up. This is a special event for all of our 3rd-8th grade families who want to come see what makes Solar such an amazing place to be all the way through middle school. You can join us even if you are not a 3-8 family. A form will be posted next week to sign up.
Have a wonderful week and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
We would LOVE your help appreciating and celebrating our staff! Any staff member who you see making a difference (big or small) in our school community would love to hear your words of affirmation. This link is always made available on BrightTimes to give shoutouts throughout the school year. We especially want to put it front and center this week! Staff members receive these shoutouts through our staff newsletter, and they brighten their days. Thank you for taking time to shout them out!
Check out this weeks shout-outs below.
Penson - I always feel so inspired when I plan and brainstorm ideas with you! You know how to maximize time, identify what is highest leverage for kids, and you are open to learning. I am thankful that I get to work with you!!
Quinonez- All of middle school is so happy to see you (somewhat) back on campus! Thank you for jumping in and offering your assistance, leadership, and expertise in a variety of different areas throughout our building!
Williams and Caviedes- Thank you both for sharing your peaceful Fall Break memories with me. I am proud of both of you for making time to enjoy life! I hope to hear more of these stories from both of you in the near future!!
Ms. Stadelmann - I want to shout her out because even though I’m not currently at solar prep, I miss it and Ms. Stadelmann always made class fun and productive.
Mrs. Petras- Every B day when I go to Mrs. Petras class I see her smile at other students and she makes me feel that happy and excited for her class. And no matter what shes always happy on bad day like when she didn't get her coffee and she was still happy.
Ms. Garza - Ms. Garza is always so attentive and helpful during carline. And always has a welcoming smile every morning to greet the pre schoolers that it always makes my daughters day!
Ms Shaheen- Ms Shaheen responded with kindness, empathy, and creativity when my daughter had some fears in the classroom and needed extra support. She gave me regular updates on the situation and was wonderfully supportive to my daughter. I’m so grateful for her!
Ms. Hailey - Thank you for helping with High School Options Night. Preparing the school to host an event like this takes a lot of work, but you made it look effortless.You’re amazing—thank you for everything you did to make it a success!
We Want Your Past Volunteer Hours Counted!
➡️ Have you volunteered this year? We would like to get your hours recorded. Please complete this form so that we can record the hours. VOLUNTEER LINK
➡️ Have you donated any items this year? We would like to get your donations recorded. Please complete this donation form. DONATION LINK
See Family & Community Engagement Site LINK
Suggestion Box!
Please share questions, comments or concerns.
SUGGESTION BOX LINK
🎃 Solar Trunk or Treat – Sunday, October 26 | 6–7:30PM 🎃
🍬Trick-or-treaters can visit each decorated trunk to collect their candy haul!
📸 A Family Photo Area — say cheese with your crew!
✨ New this year: An Inflatable Zone to burn off that sugar boost!
➡️ Register for the Read-A-Thon by noon on Saturday to get a FREE wristband for the inflatable area!
💵 Wristbands will also be available for purchase at Trunk or Treat for $5 each.
💀 Inside the cafeteria, NJHS students will offer face painting, temporary tattoos, and NEW “faux injuries” (think gauze and fake blood for a fun little jump scare)
For more Read-A-Thon information, visit the the PTA website
You probably noticed that you received a LOT more permission and consent forms than every before this year. I first want to apologize that all the forms have come home without explanation. I will work to ensure that in the future with each form that comes home is well explained.
New legislation from the 89th Texas Legislative Session requires parents and guardians to provide annual consent for certain school-based services and activities. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) distinguishes between services that require opt-in consent (consent must be provided before service can be delivered) and services where parents may opt out (consent is assumed unless declined). Some services are always provided in emergencies or as general caretaking.
If you do not complete the form:Your child will not receive services that require opt-in. They will continue to receive opt-out services (unless you decline in writing) and services that are always provided.
These are the forms that have gone home so far:
Health Services Opt-in form. (this includes consent for mental health/counseling)
Clubs Permission forms (if we do not get these this week, your child will not be allowed to stay for clubs)
Girl Scouts Permission form (Because GS is an outside entity that provides us with curriculum to deliver during the school day, and students become GS members through our partnership, a separate form is required.) We were originally given the wrong from by the Girl Scout team which asked for a social security number. This was not correct. We will be sending home the revised form and shredding the previous forms that were returned.
Socio-economic form. This form impacts our funding and state accountability. We have to have a form to document each family's income. In order to retain our 50/50 status, we need to have forms to prove socio-economic status. You can check on the form that you prefer not to share your total income and it will automatically assume that you make over the amount listed here. In the future this form will be sent in an envelope so that you are able to return the form directly to the front office.
As part of FERPA and DISD laws, all information shared with our staff is confidential and will not be shared with any other person or entity. We appreciate your support Please reach out to your child's teacher if you need to upate information on a form or if you need a new form. Please reach out to me directly if you have any feedback or need any more information.
⚕️👩🏻⚕️ NURSE VISITS & IMMUNIZATIONS: If you have not submitted your immunization documentation or filled out your student's permission form, please do so.
👚👖 UNIFORMS/ATTIRE: Click the uniforms button below to purchase house shirts, girl scout shirts, spirit shirts, and uniforms.
Do you know someone interested in attending Solar next school year? Our parent tours have begun! These tours are a chance for prospective families to see what makes SOLAR so special. We will host tours every Tuesday morning at 8:00am. If you know of anyone interested in joining the Solar family for the 2026–2027 school year, please share this link to our SignUpGenius.
GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME
Volunteers Needed!
The Solar Peace Pantry is looking for volunteers with all different skills and schedules, but particularly, we are in need of volunteers who are available on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 (without kids with them) to staff the pantry during our busiest shift!
It's a tricky time slot for many parents so if you're one of the rare people available and childless then, please send us an email! -- solarpantry@gmail.com
SISTERHOOD CIRCLE FIERCE FEMALES
If you know any fierce females who you would like to see featured at our Sisterhood Circle in the fall, let us know by filling out THIS FORM!
REGION 6 LEADERSHIP
OFFICE HOURS
7:30am - 4:30pm
ARRIVAL
7:30-8:00 am
BREAKFAST
7:30-7:55 am
SISTERHOOD CIRCLE
8:00-8:15 am
EARLY DISMISSAL ENDS
2:15 pm
PIKMYKID DISMISSAL CHANGES CUT-OFF
2:45 pm
PRE-K/K DISMISSAL
(Henderson Doors)
3:10 pm
DISMISSAL
3:20 pm