Dear East Families,
Tuesday, April 13th - 7th grade STAAR Writing Test
DeSoto ISD will administer the 7th grade STAAR Writing assessment on April 14th, 2021. The STAAR test will only be given on campus with students testing in person, as there is no “at home” option. However, parents of virtual students may opt out of testing if they choose. The East Middle School testing schedule is below. We will require social distancing with limitations on the number of students per room and use PPE to ensure a safe environment. Students will be required to wear their masks at all times.
7th grade students will take the Writing Exam on:
Tuesday, April 13th
Students are required to bring the device that has been checked out to them by the district fully charged and ready to test. If the district device is broken, please return it for repair. Students should also bring their chargers. Please do not bring personal devices as they cannot be used to access the test. If your student does not have a device, one will be provided for them for the day. The tests are offered online at the campus only. Students will not be able to take the tests from home. If they are not able to come to campus, there will be no negative effect on grades or attendance as long as their work on Schoology is completed in a timely manner.
Please complete the short info survey if you plan for your student to take the 7th grade STAAR Writing test on April 13th, 2021: https://rb.gy/zwmbcp
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DEADLINE EXTENDED: Our future 7th & 8th grade students need to make their online course requests for the 2021-2022 school year. Students are selecting their electives only. Course requests are due by Friday, April 16, 2021.
Please know that we will do our best to honor your request. Once submitted, the request cannot be edited.
* Please note that completion of the online course selection is a request only, it is not the student’s actual schedule. Schedules are filled based on availability.
Future 7th grader Course Request - https://forms.office.com/r/avQCL3zd3Z
Future 8th grader Course Request - https://forms.office.com/r/F4AgbDfHwW
Please continue to take care and stay safe,
East Middle School
Important Announcements
Tuesday, April 13th: 7th grade STAAR writing test
Friday, April 16th: Deadline to submit future 7th and 8th grade course request
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We are so happy to announce the opening of the S.W.A.P. (Serving with a Purpose) Resouce Center for our East families!!
Click on the video to the left for more information about the resources offered.
If you are currently in need of assistance, please complete the link below:
DeSoto ISD COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Scheduling Form
The completion of this form allows you to schedule a time to obtain your FIRST COVID-19 vaccine dose at the DeSoto ISD Community Vaccination Administration event on Wednesday, April 14. Please answer all questions below and select your desired time slot. You will receive an email confirmation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the DeSoto ISD Freshman Campus Gymnasium located at 620 Westmoreland Road. The appointments are grouped into 1 hour blocks between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. All those who receive the vaccine at this event will return May 5 to receive the second dose.
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Click on link below to find the application to apply for funds to replace ruined groceries.
Children in Need of Coats
We the Village, Inc. have coats available for children in the DeSoto area as long as the supply lasts. Please contact 469-431-0246.
Support for DeSoto families (Homebound or COVID-19)
The Community Nest, a local non-profit is ready to offer support to DeSoto families who are battling COVID-19, homebound and also impacted by the storm to receive resources. Please contact 972-878-5009.
SNAP Benefits Replacement
SNAP recipients in Texas can seek replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed during the historic freeze. Recipients should dial 211 and select option 2 to apply.
Recipients may also download Form H1855 and fax or mail it to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in Austin.
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
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
Campus Supervised Enrollment Windows
Each parent or guardian in DeSoto ISD will receive a survey link via email regarding the selection of students’ fifth six weeks learning selection. The survey includes an opportunity to communicate whether students will need transportation to support their participation in campus-supervised learning.
In the event a parent or family did not receive that information, please complete the survey here:
Families are encouraged to complete the survey by Monday, March 8, 2021.
For questions or for additional support, please direct an email to INFO@DeSotoISD.org.
DeSoto ISD will offer transportation for students starting March 22. Please note the following information and click the flyer or the link below to view the bus routes by campus:
Students MUST wear a mask at all times while riding the bus.
Buses will be cleaned before and after each route.
Windows will remain open while students are aboard buses.
While the district cannot guarantee social distancing aboard the bus, students are asked to maintain a reasonable distance from peers while riding the bus.
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.
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