
The Weekly Star-Parent Newsletter
Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez
District Goals
- Goal 1: All students will exhibit Satisfactory or above performance on State assessments. Students below Satisfactory performance will demonstrate more than one year of academic growth;
- Goal 2: Dallas ISD schools will be the primary choice for families in the district;
- Goal 3: The achievement gap by race, ethnicity and social economic status will be no greater than 10 percentage points on all academic measures;
- Goal 4: 95% of students will graduate. Of the graduates, 90% have qualifying scores for community college, college, military, or industry certification;
- Goal 5: 95% of entering kindergarten students are school-ready on a multidimensional assessment;
- Goal 6: All students will participate in at least one extracurricular or co-curricular activity each year.
Message from the Principal
It is with great excitement and pride to be your principal for Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez. I am honored to lead a Transformation School with a Montessori Program. Our main purpose is to provide a carefully planned, stimulating environment which will help the child develop and excellent foundation for creative learning. Our children will develop self-confidence, a deep sense of concentration, persistence and a natural drive to work and learn.
All of us at Hernandez are eager and thrilled to begin the best year ever for your child! The year will be filled with amazing academic experiences for your child and we will help them build relationships so that they make meaningful real-world connections. I will over communicate information to you through the Weekly Star bi-weekly through July. In August, I will communicate weekly as we get closer to the start of school.
We will have an EXTRAORDINARY year in 2018-2019!
Bi-Weekly Events July 9-20, 2018
Hello Montessori Hernandez Family!
I hope that you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend and you are enjoying your family time during this hot summer! I wanted to follow up with you and let you know that I will be on campus on Friday, July 13, 2018 at 6:00-7:30 pm to be of service to you. I will have school supply lists, school uniform order forms, transportation forms and enrollment information for you.
My office manager, Ms. Cano, will be of service to you starting next week. I will post office hours for you by Monday, July 16, 2018. I will still be in the heart of Montessori Training until August 3, 2018. However, I always end my day at our Montessori Academy from 5:30-6:30 and always available to serve you. In addition, any questions or concerns can be sent to our school email HernandezMontessori @dallasisd.org.
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Transportation: Please confirm with me or submit your request for transportation asap. I will submit this information by next week. (Forms were distributed during Parent Orientation) I am happy to send to you directly via email.
Save the Dates:
- August 9-drop off school supplies
- August 13-17- DRA Testing *times TBD (5-6-7 year olds)
- August 13- Mandatory Parent Orientation Meeting, more details to come
- August 16- Open House & Meet the Teacher (Homeroom Parent Sign Up)
- September- Family Potluck Picnic!
Enrollment: Inscripcion
Pre-K and new to Dallas Independent School District student check list
The following items will be needed at the time of enrollment. Please bring all necessary documents with you.
* Proof of Residency with in District Boundaries- The district will accept a gas bill, water bill, electric bill, mortgage or a lease agreement in the parent or guardians name as proof of residency within district boundaries.
* Student birth Certificate- A birth certificate is used only for verifying the student’s legal name, date of birth and the parent’s name. A foreign birth certificate is acceptable document for verifying the student’s information.
* Immunization records
* Proof of income- Pre-K requires the parent(s)/guardian(s) to provide the most current paystub or income document from employer. If one or both of the parents/guardians do not receive income, the school can assist with providing the proper documentation (this document is not necessary for grades Kinder through 12).
* Social Security Number (optional) - Providing a social security card or number is optional. The Dallas Independent School District will not refuse enrollment of any student opting not to provide a social security card/number. In lieu, a state identification number will be provided for educational purposes only.
* Parent or Guardian Identification- Parents will need to provide a form of identification such as a driver’s license, state ID, or military ID
* Other Pre-K Eligibility Documents- SNAP/TANF documentation, Military documentation, Foster/Conservatorship documentation, Chapter 3106 Star of Texas Award
Returning students to Dallas Independent School District check list for grades Kinder and above:
* If you child is a returning student to the district, the only document needed will be if you have a change in address from the previous school year. Please bring proof of residency. The district will accept a gas bill, water bill, electric bill, mortgage or a lease agreement in the parent or guardians name as proof of residency within district boundaries.
Documentos necesarios para inscripcion de Pre-Kinder y estudiantes nuevos al Districto Escolar De Dallas.
Favor de traer los siguientes documentos con ustedes.
* Prueba de domicilio dentro de los limites del distrito- El distrito aceptara una factura de gas, agua, electricidad, hipoteca o un contrato de arrendamiento a nombre de los padres o tutores legales como comprobante de que vive dentro de los limites del distrito.
* Acta de nacimiento del estudiante
* Registros de inmunizacion (vacunas)
* Comprobante de ingresos- Pre-Kinder require que los padres o tutores legales proporcionen el comprobante mas reciente de salario o el documento de ingresos del empleador (este document no es necesario para grados Kinder al 12).
* Numero de seguro social
* Identificacion con fotografia del padre/madre o tutor- Una forma de identificacion tal como una licencia de conducir, identificacion del estado, pasaporte, o documentacion militar
* Otros documentos para admision a pre-kinder- Documentacion SNAP/TANF, tarjeta de indentificacion militar del padre/madre o tutor, o documentacion legal de la Corte indicando si el nino ha sido colocado bajo cuidado temporal, Capitulo 3106 Premio Estrella de Texas (si es aplicable)
If you child will be entering grades Kinder or above, and you are new to Dallas Independent School District
Documentos necesarios para estudiantes ya establecidos(regresando) en el Districto Escolar de Dallas para grados Kinder al 12:
* El unico documento que sera necesario es si a tenido un cambio en su domicilio. Por favor de traer prueba de domicilio si es diferente al del año anterior. El distrito aceptara una factura de gas, agua, electricidad, hipoteca o un contrato de arrendamiento a nombre de los padres o tutores legales como comprobante de que vive dentro de los limites del distrito.
Why Montessori?
“Montessori schools promote hands on, self paced, collaborative, joyful learning. Children in Montessori follow their interests, wherever that passion leads; giving them strong academics, leadership, self discipline, responsibility, independence, initiative and a lifelong love of learning.”
Children are innately interested in learning about the world around them and through their natural curiosity are able to develop themselves. By providing an environment that supports natural development, Montessori education enables children to develop the fundamental capacities that they need to become happy and fulfilled adults who contribute to society.
Authentic Montessori environments encompass the following principles:
- Mixed age groups which not only offer a wide range of activities to spark children’s interest but also enable children to learn from others and learn by helping others.
- Freedom for children to work at their own pace, without interruption, choosing from a range of activities that are developmentally challenging and appropriate.
- Exploration is encouraged so that children find things out for themselves, make mistakes and correct them independently.
- Respect for each child as an individual personality with unique talents.
- Respect for others, the community and the environment.
(Maria Montessori Institute)