Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign ended up raising $120,000, which far surpasses the original $80,000 goal!
The campaign supports the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs.
Central Staff employees can now take their learning to the next level with dozens of online and video-based courses. These include titles such as Lead with Compassion, Build a Team, The Seven Habits of Highly Effectively People, Six Sigma, and more. These online learning opportunities are available around the clock, accessible from a computer, tablet or other mobile device–for the first 300 Central Staff employees who sign up. Go here to review a list of training sessions, and register today.
The 2018–2019 school year will start for students on Aug. 20, include a full week off for Thanksgiving, and end for students on May 29.
Trustees approved the 2018–2019 Dallas ISD calendar during their scheduled meeting on Dec. 14. The calendar incorporates feedback received from employees, parents, students and community members.
Important dates for the Dallas ISD calendar include:
Trustees on Dec. 14 also approved the 2019–2020 school year calendar.
Participants in the 2017-2018 Central Staff Leadership Development Program donated books they had collected to the Margaret and Gilbert Herrera Student Intake Center.
Graciela, an 11-year-old Dallas ISD student from Bolivia who is also a champion in BMX bike racing, happened to be on hand and took one of the books home.
Dallas ISD student Graciela took one of the donated books home.
The Central Staff Leadership Development Program is for early to mid-management (coordinator, supervisor, manager, or director) employees who are ready to take their leadership ability to the next level. The program, a 10-month experience held in conjunction with The University of Texas at Dallas Jindal School of Management, is designed to help central staff leaders grow in meaningful ways. To learn more about the program, click here.
Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign has so far raised $77,541, which is close to the goal of $80,000! The campaign just has one more week to go.
The campaign supports the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs.
To learn how you can support the goal, contact your campus or department United Way coordinator, or visit the United Way webpage.
What do a Black History Month essay contest, rewards for students who excel in STEM/STEAM, a teacher recognition program, a reading program and scholarship competition all have in common? In this instance, they’re all sponsored by the Dallas Mavericks and are all available to Dallas ISD students and staff.
As part of the Mavs’ Black History Month Challenge, eighth through 12th-grade students are invited to submit an essay honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The essay on the topic “Advancing the Dream: Taking the Next Step to Improving My Community,” will win one lucky student a trip to Atlanta to visit the home of Dr. King and the King Center. The deadline to submit essays is Monday, January 15, 2018.
In concert with ExxonMobil, the Mavs are sponsoring the Honorary Co-Captains program to reward students who enjoy and excel at STEM/STEAM programs. Teachers, counselors and administrators can nominate students for the honor. Selected students get two game tickets, a chance to join in a pre-game shoot around and a seat on the team bench during pre-game introductions. Nominations are due Friday, February 28, 2018.
As a boost to teachers, the Mavs are sponsoring Classroom Champions, a program created to recognize educators for their work in the classroom. The organization will select a pair of teachers every month through March as Champion Teachers of the Month for recognition at a home game and online. At season’s end, the public will be invited to vote for the top five, one of which will receive a cash award of $1,000 for themselves and $1,000 for their school.
Avid readers of all ages can get in the game for the Mavs Reading Challenge, a 15-week effort designed to improve reading and literacy and promote a love of reading among kids of all ages. Dallas parents, students and teachers can sign up online or at any of the 29 Dallas Public Library locations, track their reading from December to March, and qualify to win prizes from the Mavs and Whataburger.
Last but certainly not least, is the Dallas Mavericks Scholarship Program offering high school seniors in financial need the opportunity to apply for one of four $5,000 college scholarships funded in corporation with Century 21 Mike Bowman, Inc. Visit the scholarship program website to view the qualifications and requirements. Applications are due Friday, February 23, 2018.
Here is the opportunity for central staff to learn about how Dallas ISD places highly qualified teachers in front of students. You will hear about the student teaching process and the recruitment of teachers for high need subject areas. Come find out more about recruitment of new and veteran teachers, international recruiting, and the VISA process.
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017
Noon to 1 p.m.
Dallas Education Center, Training Room 200
9400 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231
Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign has so far raised $44,496 for a great cause! There are just two weeks to go to meet the goal of $80,000.
The campaign supports the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families. These programs include: after-school, scouting, early childhood, parent education, college and career readiness, homeless education, summer camps, mentoring, STEM, tutoring and many more programs.
To learn how you can support the goal, contact your campus or department United Way coordinator, or visit the United Way webpage.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 9 for the largest school fair in the city – Discover Dallas ISD!
Representatives from every campus across the district will be on hand to answer questions about enrollment, admission requirements, extracurricular activities and much more. With four convenient locations across the city, parents and students will have the opportunity to discover the right school for their child. For times and locations, visit www.dallasisd.org/discoverdallasisd.
Dallas ISD’s United Way employee giving campaign is underway, and it’s a chance to support the many United Way programs that directly benefit district students and families.
Here are some thoughts from Dallas ISD employees on why they support the United Way employee giving campaign:
“I give to United Way because it has been such a big help to so many people. There have been children and teachers in my school who have received help from United Way.” — Alpher Garrett-Jones, principal of Charles Rice Learning Center
“I think the importance of giving to United Way is not measured by money or by a number, but it’s measured by the impact it has on somebody’s life.” — Raul Pena, executive director of Molina High School feeder pattern
“I feel like we are all connected together as a community and we do better as a whole if everybody is at their best. So, when somebody struggles, we all suffer, and it’s important to build everybody up and bring everybody together.” — Kristin Parr, GIS analyst
The Dallas ISD United Way employee giving campaign goal is $80,000. To learn how you can support the goal, contact your campus or department United Way coordinator, or visit the United Way webpage.