
BLUEs news
Volume 2 Edition 35
Absence
Just a reminder that if your student misses school for any reason then a note is need to get it marked excused.
STAAR testing
STAAR testing is coming up soon. Please see the testing dates below.
May 1st US history and 8th grade history
May 2nd 3rd/4th math
May 3rd 5th/6th grade math
May 4th 7th/8th grade math and Algebra I
May 5th makeup day
Please make sure your child gets a good nights rest and is ready on their STAAR testing day.
Annoucments
We have an exciting announcement. Starting next year, we will be adding a PreK 3 class to Irving elementary. Please see the linked announcement from our superintendent.
Autism Walk
Today students had the chance to dress up like a super hero and particpate in our Autism walk. We had alot of fun today. We hope that you join us next year for this amazing event. Pictuers will be coming soon.
Summer program
Not sure what you want your child to do this summer. Make plans for them to spend the month of June with us. Want to register them for summer program? We will have field trips academics and other fun activities for them to do. Click on this link to register
https://www.manaraacademy.org/page/2023-summer-program Here is the web address if the link is not working.
Dismissal
With the last 4 weeks of school finally upon us. I want to remind everyone that we close the early pickup 30 minutes before release time in order to allow the front lot to clear in time for the busses to get here.
Monday through Thursday we stop early release at 3:00. On Fridays we stop Early release at 12:45.
Getting ready for College
I know our Juniors and Seniors are looking forward to going to college this coming fall or a year from this fall. Many Universities have opportunities for students to experience the campus through tours and other events. As we hear of them, we will share the information with you.
One University has reached out and shared about their Senior Year Experience. The University of North Texas has shared some amazing opportunities for our students that are interested in going to UNT. If you would like more details, please here to learn more. Juniors have a Junior day and a Senior day this summer that they can attend in preparation for their Senior year.
Notes from the Dean of Academics
ESL YouTube channel
It is a wonderful time for us. Our special populations department has created a youtube channel with lots of amazing informtion. If you use the following link it will tak eyou to this channel fo rthe information.
Manara App
Downloading the Manara Academy App will help us stay connected. We will celebrate good news, share accomplishments, deadlines and events. Did you know you can set the app to your preferred language by going to settings and selecting your language choice? Great news Manara! We are making strides for improvement every day!