Uplift Luna Secondary
HIGH SCHOOL PARENT NEWSLETTER
Week of February 28th
Happy Weekend Parents and Guardians!
I hope that each of you was able to stay safe and warm during the last couple of days of inclement weather. Our improvement of policies and procedures continues to move in the right direction; we are now not seeing many phones on top of desks and tables during our daily walkthroughs, and instruction continues to improve as well. Our ask is that you continue to communicate with your scholar the importance of following rules, being polite when agreeing and disagreeing with adults, and enjoy their learning. We are two weeks away from closing quarter 3, and we want you to ask scholars the following questions:
- How satisfied are you with your academic performance?
- Have you accomplished the quarter goals?
- Have you taken advantage of the help offered by your teachers?
- What is your plan to successfully close out this quarter?
- How will this quarter’s performance help you be prepared for college?
It is important that you and your scholar discuss your scholars’ GPA. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Thank you,
Mauricio Dominguez
Policies in Effect - Week of February 28th
Backpacks have arrived. We will begin distribution on Monday during Advisory. Scholars are required to start carrying clear backpacks on Tuesday, March 1st.
Here is a picture of the backpack you will receive in case you’d like to purchase a different kind.
Scholar badges will be distributed on Monday, February 28th. Starting Tuesday, March 1st, scholars will be required to wear their badges at all times.
Cellphones
- No phones on desks
- No phones charging
- Phones will be put in a safety box if they are visible and will be returned at the end of the period
We will not take up the scholar phone unless we see it out during class.
Scholars may use their phones during lunch.
- Only blue/black/gray/college/Luna hoodies and shirts
- Large headphones will be taken up
- No earbuds/ air pods
- No Slides
- No Crocs
- No hoods on heads
- No hats
- No big headphones
- Bottoms - cloth navy/black dress pants
- No Jeans
- No leggins
- No khaki pants
From Ms. Magaña’s Desk
Dean of College Prep
Our staff has put together an assessment calendar for our families. If you click here, you can see a calendar for each grade level. If you have any concerns, please contact Ms. Magaña at ymagana@uplifteducation.org. If you would like your scholar to receive extra academic support, you can find the tutoring schedule here with all our teachers after school sessions.
Senior Decision Day has been rescheduled to Monday, April 11th! We can’t wait to share more details!
Luna Week At A Glace
February 28th - March 4th: Penny Wars
The class with the most points wins the war!
Luna Varsity Boys vs Atlas
Location: Premier Park - Field G
Time: 4:30pm
Luna Varsity Girls vs Atlas
Location: Premier Park - Field F
Time: 4:30pm
Luna Boys JV vs Trivium Academy
Location: Premier Park - Field B
Time: 4:30p
Luna Varsity Girls vs Leadership Prep School
Location: Premier Park - Field E
Time: 4:30pm
Luna Varsity Boys vs Leadership Prep School
Location: Premier Park - Field F
Time: 4:30pm
Luna JV Boys vs Atlas
Location: Premier Park - Field C
Time: 9:00am
Atlas vs Luna Varsity Girls
Location: Premier Park - Field A
Time: 9:00am
Atlas vs Luna Varsity Boys
Location: Premier Park - Field A
Time: 10:30am
Atlas vs Luna JV Boys
Location: Premier Park - Field A
Time : 12:00pm
March 5, 2022
We are excited to host our very first network-wide Community Resource Fair, Hand in Hand, which will serve as a community event to connect Uplift families with community resources. This event is free and open only to the Uplift community, for a day of health, education, and fun.
We cannot wait to see our Uplift community! Register today at https://upliftparent.ticketbud.com/hand-in-hand
✍ MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Last day of Quarter 3
March 10, 2022
School will be in session due to February 24th bad weather day.
Refer A Friend
We encourage existing Luna families to refer their friends, family members, colleagues, neighbors, etc. to join our incredible Luna family. We want more and more children in the DFW metroplex to have access to the high-quality education that they deserve and that Luna provides.
Have your friends and family visit www.uplifteducation.org/apply to complete a free application- it takes just 5 minutes. We hope you can help spread the Luna spirit in your community and help us welcome more and more smiling Luna scholars to our campus.
Parent Volunteers Needed Soon
Parent volunteers offer a huge resource and support base for Luna. They also show our scholars the importance of participating in the larger community. Even if you haven't been involved in the past, it's never too late to start. In fact, it is very important than ever to get involved when scholars reach secondary school. Working with teachers, administrators, and other parents will help you understand your scholar's daily activities. You'll also tap into trends and fads of school life that can help you communicate with your scholar as they grow and change. We will have volunteer opportunities coming soon to Luna but you must register first to volunteer. We hope to see you on campus soon!
PARENT RESOURCES
Boys & Girls Clubs STEM Camp
Join Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas for a memorable spring break science camp! Children ages 6-18 will enjoy daily science experiments, going on a safe field trip, gym time, arts and crafts, and time in the technology centers. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Dates: March 14-18, 2022
Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Cost: $70 per child
Please note: Your child must be a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs in order to attend Summer Camp.
For more information, please visit https://bgcdallas.org/stemcamp/ or email info@bgcdallas.org.
Mavs Reading Challenge
The Mavs reading Challenge presented by Whataburger encourages the love of reading for students of all ages.
Students K-12 cab track their reading minutes to win Mavs tickets and more.
Find out more @ https://www.mavs.com/readingchallenge/
Comp-U-Dot is giving away computers to families with children in school. If you have children K-12 and don’t own a computer you can register at https://www.compudopt.org/digital-connections.
