Dear East Families,
We hope that you and your families are doing well.
Please be aware that our schedule this week (2/22/2021 - 2/26/2021) will be as follows:
Monday, February 22: Remote work for staff and virtual instruction for all Students
All campuses and buildings will remain closed so that we can conduct additional walk-throughs at every campus ensuring all issues which may have developed during the closure have been addressed. Child Nutrition Teams will use this time to prepare kitchens for food service by restocking inventory and ensuring kitchens are operational to provide warm and nutritious meals for our scholars.
Please note Grab and Go Meal service will resume at the regularly scheduled times and locations on Monday.
Tuesday, February 23: Staff return to campuses/offices while all students remain virtual
With staff back on campus, this day serves as an opportunity to assess the readiness of our classrooms and address any identified concerns prior to students physically returning.
Wednesday, February 24: Staff onsite; Campus-supervised learners return to campus
Weather forecasts report that, by mid-week, much of the ice and snow will have melted and temperatures will be warmer ensuring safe travel and more suitable conditions to resume normal activity in and around our school community.
We have included several resources below taking place this weekend, scroll down to see them all. Please feel free to also share the information with family and friends.
East Middle School has been blessed to be able to partner with Serving with a Purpose, a local nonprofit agency. We are excited about this partnership, as it will allow us to assist some of our families in need. If your family is in need of assistance, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/xY6DvpQnBJAxWkzu6
Please continue to take care and stay safe,
East Middle School
Important Announcements
- Monday, February 22nd - Virtual instruction for all students
- Tuesday, February 23nd - Virtual instruction for all students
- Wednesday, February 24th - Campus supervised students return to campus
- STAAR Interim Testing - Will be rescheduled, more information to come.
- Black History Month Upcoming Events - please see the flyer below for more information.
Please follow us on our social media platforms for more information. Twitter/Instagram: @desotoeastms
Sunday, February 21, 2021
North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry (2/21/2021)
Drive-thru mobile pantry distribution
1:00pm-3:00pm
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
9550 Shepherd Road
Dallas, TX 75243
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Harmony CDC - Free Food Distribution drive-thru event
1:00pm
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas, TX 75237
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Friendship-West & Sankofa Kitchen - Free Hot Meal Giveaway
12:00 PM
2020 West Wheatland Road, Dallas, TX 75232
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The City of DeSoto has bottled water available to residents without water service.
Drive-thru pick up service, Sunday, February 21st
12:00pm-5:00pm (or while supplies last)
DeSoto's New Fire House
206 South Parks Street, DeSoto, TX 75115
The Texas Rent Relief Program is here to help. COVID-19 has affected Texans across the state. We have emergency funds available to help Texas renters pay rent and utility bills (including past due rent and utilities).
Both landlords and tenants can use this website to create an account and submit their application. If you need assistance completing an application, our customer service staff can complete the application with you by phone by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368).
The Texas Rent Relief Program can help renters with the following costs starting as far back as March 13, 2020 (this means you could potentially request assistance for up to 11 months of past due bills):
Past due, current and up to 3 months of expected rent costs
Past due, current or up to 3 months of expected utility and home energy expenses
After the initial 3 months of forward assistance, you can apply for 3 additional months of assistance if funds are still available
Click on link below to find the application to apply for funds to replace ruined groceries.
DeISD_Online Learning Presentation_Cameras On Spring 2020-21.pptxPer District policy students are required to turn on their cameras in class starting January 25th.
The Dallas Mavericks and Whataburger are challenging students to read (or be read to) at least 20 minutes per day for 40 days. All participants who log 20 minutes a day, for at least 40 days by March 31st have the opportunity to receive A Whataburger Completion Certificate and Free Whataburger Jr. Coupon from participating Whataburger locations, and a Mavs swag bag!
https://www.mavs.com/community/education-and-recognition/readingchallenge/
We had so much fun celebrating our students who received A Honor Roll or A/B Honor Roll at our Drive-thru celebration. Keep up the amazing work!!
EMS - 2019-20 School Report Card.pdfTEA 2019-2020 School Report Card
East Middle School Phone Number: 972-223-0690
Calls answered from 8:00am-4:30pm M-F
For Enrollment Questions Email: Veronica.longoria@desotoisd.org
For Attendance Questions or Parent Portal Help Email: Rose.Smith@desotoisd.org
Virtual Student Behavior Reminder
We have had some students to say, post, and do some inappropriate things in the live classroom. Thank you to the parents that either helped the teacher, or called me... it does take a village!
Zoom bombing, profanity, lewd language or gestures, and other obscenities are not allowed. Please note our teachers are recording sessions, and we have transcripts with login info for every person that accesses a Zoom class. Parents please partner with us to remind students that this behavior will not be tolerated, and inappropriate behavior does come with consequences.
Master Schedule for Campus & Home Supervised Learning
Students Attend 1st-4th Period Classes! Mondays & Wednesdays
Students login to Classlink.
Then click the Schoology icon.
Start with 1st period course.
The live Zoom link will be posted on the main page of the course.
Repeat steps 2-4 for periods 2nd-4th.
Students Attend 5th-8th Period Classes! Tuesdays and Thursdays
Students login to Classlink.
Then click the Schoology icon.
Start with 5th period course.
The live Zoom link will be posted on the main page of the course.
Repeat steps 2-4 for periods 6th-8th.
Fridays- Asynchronous Day! Self-Paced Online Learning
Students will complete the choice board which will be posted in Schoology.
Teachers may assign online self-paced lessons on IXL, Imagine Math, and Achieve 3000.
Students will also have the opportunity to complete any pending or incomplete assignments.
Campus Supervised Enrollment Windows
How Students Login Monday-Thursday
Daily Online Student Procedures Checklist 2.pdf
Campus Safety Guides and Protocols
DeSoto ISD understands families and staff may have a range of questions related to the district’s approach to health and wellness for the upcoming school year in relation to provisions to protect against health concerns related to COVID-19.
Please see the approved guides for Elementary, Middle School and High School campuses in Desoto ISD at the Reconnect web space located here.
Additionally, DeSoto ISD will monitor trends related to COVID-19 data including confirmed cases in Dallas County in order to make decisions regarding adjustments to operations.
Please see the district’s safety meter by which these assessments will be measured here.
Classlink & Schoology Info Graphic (1).pdfDeISD Parent's Guide to Support Virtual Learning.pdf