Dear Prestonwood Montessori Families,
Happy Birthday, Maria Montessori! 🎉 As we enter our second month of school, we are excited to see how much our students continue to learn and grow. We have many upcoming events and helpful resources to share—be sure to check out all the information below!
Best wishes,
Cristina Cendejas
Parent Support Specialist
As we enter our second month of school, our dismissal process should continue to improve and become more efficient. Please review the reminders below to help us ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
🏷️ NEW WHITE CAR TAGS
Our car tag numbers have changed, so new white tags are required. Please make sure your tag is clearly visible and easy for staff to read. These tags will be used every day for dismissal.
Please email ktestut@dallasisd.org with your students name and teacher as soon as possible if you need a tag.
🚌 BUS RIDERS:
Please complete the transportation form and join the ClassDojo Bus Chat.
Any transportation changes must be communicated through the ClassDojo Bus Chat and the office by phone call.
🚗 PREK3, PREK4/SIBLINGS
Dismissal will begin at 2:45 PM this week only. Starting next week, dismissal will begin at 3:00 PM.
Please display your white tag and line up in the LEFT lane ONLY.
🚫 Please do not block the right lane, as it is the BUS lane.
🚗 KINDER–6TH GRADE
Dismissal is through the FRONT of the school.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us make dismissal safe and efficient for everyone! 💙
Parents, please remind students that they are not permitted to use microwaves at school to heat their food. Please plan accordingly when packing lunches. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
📚 The district is now providing families with a Parent Academic Support page, offering centralized access to course syllabi and helpful academic support resources! 💻✨
Visit the website here: https://www.dallasisd.org/parents-students/parent-curriculum-support
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
Hello families!
As we jump into the new school year, our core theme—#Show Up! Attendance Matters—continues to guide everything we do. We know that when kids are here, they are learning, growing, and building important connections with their peers and teachers every single day.
To help our students stay on track, our district is challenging everyone to “Strive For No More Than Five” absences for the entire school year.
Attendance Incentives
Students who accumulate five or fewer absences during the school year may receive special end-of-year rewards:
Six Flags & Hurricane Harbor: Reduced-price admission tickets
Ripley’s Believe It or Not: One free admission ticket
(Details and ticket redemption information will be shared at the end of the school year.)
September is National Attendance Awareness Month!
We are celebrating Attendance Awareness Month all September long across Dallas ISD. Check out the flyer attached to this post for our September Attendance Awareness Dress Up Days! We can't wait to see our students participate in these fun themed Wednesdays.
Please share your celebrations, activities, and campus highlights on social media using our district hashtag:
#showupdallasisd26_27
Thank you for partnering with us to make every day count!
Minute Meetings with Ms. Litton! 💙✨
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sitting down with every student for a quick 1-on-1 "Minute Meeting"!
These brief check-ins are a normal, positive part of our school year to ensure every child feels seen, heard, and supported.
What Are Minute Meetings?
Quick 1-on-1 Check-Ins: A brief moment to connect with every student.
Whole-Child Support: Checking on academic, social, and emotional growth.
Safe Space: A comfortable environment to share wins, ask questions, and celebrate personal strengths.
I am so excited to connect with each of our learners and kick off a fantastic school year! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Here is the link for Big Thought https://bigthought.org/who.../our-programs/thriving-minds/
🥤🍫 MilkShake Factory Giveback Fundraiser THIS Saturday!
Celebrate Maria Montessori’s birthday with a milkshake or chocolate and support Prestonwood!
📅 Saturday, August 29 | 12:00–5:00 PM
📍 MilkShake Factory – Preston Valley (12835 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230)
🗣️Mention “Prestonwood Fundraiser” when checking out!
Bring the family, invite a friend, and help us celebrate Maria Montessori with a little something sweet!
🥤🍫 ¡Evento de Recaudación de Fondos de MilkShake Factory ESTE Sábado!
¡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)
🗣️¡Celebra el cumpleaños de Maria Montessori con batidos o chocolates y apoya a Prestonwood!
¡Trae a la familia, invita a un amigo y ayúdanos a celebrar a Maria Montessori con algo dulce!
🚨The Pup Shop Flash Sale closes on Sunday!
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: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pup-shop-swag
🚨¡La Venta Flash de The Pup Shop termina el Domingo!
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: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pup-shop-swag
🐺 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.
Translation and 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.
¡Se ofrecerá servicio de traducción y cuidado de niños GRATUITO!
Todas las familias de Prestonwood son bienvenidas. ¡Nos encantaría verlos allí!
