Dear Prestonwood Montessori Families,

🐾 Week Two, Here We Come!

As we move into our second week of school, we are excited to continue building routines, making connections, and setting our students up for a successful year! 💙

Thank you to all of our families for your support and patience as we get back into the swing of things. We’re looking forward to another great week of learning and growing together!

Please take a look at this week’s Pupdate for important reminders, upcoming events, and information you may need. 🐾✨

Best wishes,

Cristina Cendejas

Parent Support Specialist

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Arrival & Dismissal

Arrival (7:30 - 8:00 AM)

Please note there is one lane only for drop-off. Cars should pull forward as much as possible, and our staff will be there to assist children in the unloading zone. Older students who are comfortable may exit the car on their own.

Once inside:

Pre-K–3rd grade students will go directly to their classrooms, where breakfast will be served.
4th–6th grade students will head to the cafeteria to enjoy breakfast.

⏰ Arrival Time
School doors close promptly at 8:00 a.m. During the first two weeks of school, we’ll allow a 5-minute grace period as families adjust. Beginning the third week, 8:00 a.m. will be a firm cutoff.

If you arrive after the doors are closed, please park and walk your child to the foyer to sign the late log before they head to class.

Dismissal (3:15 - 3:30 PM)

As our community grows, we will now have two dismissal processes:

Kinder–6th grade: Please watch the video for a step-by-step overview of this process.
Pre-K: This year, Pre-K (along with their siblings) will follow a new dismissal procedure. Please review the diagram carefully to ensure a smooth pickup.
Pre-K: For at least the first week of school, we are going to start dismissal early at 2:15 pm instead of 3:15 pm, to assist our youngest learners with the complexities of a "Big Kid" dismissal process.

🚗 For both pick-up lines, please remember to:

Have your car tag visible (these will be handed out at Meet the Guide).
Avoid using your phone while in line.
Be patient—the dismissal process always takes longer during the first few weeks of school as everyone adjusts.

⏰ Pickup Time
When the process runs smoothly, 3:30 p.m. is considered late pickup. Just like with arrival, we will allow a short grace period during the first two weeks while families adjust to the new routines.

👉 Important for Pre-K Families: If you arrive after 3:20, please join the main car line on the Wozencraft side for pickup.

👉 All families, please complete the transportation form linked below!

👉Please remain inside your vehicle at all times during pick-up.

👉Our staff will bring your child directly to your car door and assist them with getting into the vehicle.

👉 Please pull all the way forward when directed so we can keep the line moving and serve families as efficiently as possible.

Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and for helping us keep all of our students, families, and staff safe! 💙

Meet the guide night!

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Here is the link for Big Thought https://bigthought.org/who.../our-programs/thriving-minds/

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Resource Center South will be hosting a Drive-Thru distribution on Wednesday, August 26, beginning at 4:30 PM. Registered families will receive 3 free drawstring backpack filled with non-perishable food items, while supplies last.

Here is the link: https://forms.gle/2oKeJCJdWvtsjBtz6

Classes will be held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Families must have an emergent bilingual student enrolled in Dallas ISD. Childcare for school-age children will be provided.

Space is limited to please make sure to register soon.

Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyEAHJdPsM17mAL18LgNQ6h1_Ses-D_3rqmPWK_ZzTCqs2zw/viewform

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Room Parents Needed!

Click here to let us know you’re interested: https://forms.gle/p4fgrdpZW2DFwEsU9

¡Se necesitan padres colaboradores para el aula!

Haz clic aquí para indicarnos que te interesa: https://forms.gle/p4fgrdpZW2DFwEsU9

🚨The Pup Shop Flash Sale is LIVE!

Save big on vintage PWM tees (starting at $4!) and scoop up our new 2026-2027 official spirit wear before it’s gone. Sale runs Aug 21 – Aug 30. All proceeds support PWM PTO programs!

🛒 Shop now: zeffy.com/the-pup-shop-swag

🚨¡La Venta Relámpago de The Pup Shop ya está ACTIVA!

Ahorra en grande con las camisetas vintage de PWM (¡desde solo $4!) y consigue nuestra nueva ropa de espíritu escolar oficial 2026-2027 antes de que se agote. La venta es del 21 al 30 de agosto. ¡Todas las ganancias benefician a los programas del PTO de PWM!

🛒 Compra aquí: zeffy.com/the-pup-shop-swag

⚽ Fall Soccer Registration – Late Deadline August 26!

Interested in Fall Soccer? There’s still time to sign up!

Please complete the Google Form first and carefully follow all instructions provided, including completing registration with the YMCA.

📅 Late registration ends Wednesday, August 26.

Start here and be sure to complete all required steps: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepxdJwC3pm8FMMF8FQUPlPrFsAF4Cv3wAaHHgTlz_KLtxUvg/viewform

⚽ We hope to see your Pup on the field!

⚽ Inscripciones para el fútbol de otoño – ¡Fecha límite de inscripción tardía el 26 de agosto!

¿Te interesa el fútbol de otoño? ¡Aún estás a tiempo de inscribirte!

Por favor, completa primero el formulario de Google y sigue atentamente todas las instrucciones, incluyendo la formalización de la inscripción con la YMCA.

📅 El plazo de inscripción tardía finaliza el Miércoles 26 de Agosto.

Empieza aquí y asegúrate de completar todos los pasos requeridos: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSepxdJwC3pm8FMMF8FQUPlPrFsAF4Cv3wAaHHgTlz_KLtxUvg/viewform

⚽ ¡Esperamos ver a tu pequeño jugador en la cancha!

🥤🍫 Save the Date: MilkShake Factory Giveback Fundraiser!

Celebrate Maria Montessori’s birthday with a sweet treat and support Prestonwood!

📅 Saturday, August 29 | 12:00–5:00 PM

📍 MilkShake Factory – Preston Valley

12835 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230

Bring the family, invite a friend, and help us celebrate Maria Montessori with a little something sweet!

🥤🍫 ¡Reserva la Fecha: Evento de Recaudación de Fondos con MilkShake Factory!

¡Celebra el cumpleaños de Maria Montessori con un dulce capricho y apoya a Prestonwood!

📅 Sábado 29 de agosto | 12:00-5:00 PM

📍 MilkShake Factory – Preston Valley

12835 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230

¡Trae a la familia, invita a un amigo y ayúdanos a celebrar a Maria Montessori con algo dulce!

🐺 Our First PTO Meeting of the Year!

Join us on Tuesday, September 1 for our first PTO meeting of the school year! Come learn what the PTO has planned, hear about ways to get involved, and help shape an exciting year for our Prestonwood community.

🧸 FREE childcare will be provided!

All Prestonwood families are welcome.

We’d love to see you there!

🐺 ¡Nuestra primera reunión del PTO del año!

¡Acompáñenos el Martes 1 de Septiembre en la primera reunión del PTO de este año escolar! Venga a conocer los planes del PTO, entérese de cómo participar y ayude a dar forma a un año emocionante para nuestra comunidad de Prestonwood.

🧸 ¡Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños GRATIS!

Todas las familias de Prestonwood son bienvenidas.

¡Nos encantaría verlos allí!

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