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Pre-Kindergarten registration has been scheduled for Monday, August 2 and Tuesday, August 3 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm at Reed MS (530 E. Freeman, Duncanville). A free immunization clinic has also been scheduled at Reed MS for Monday, August 2 from noon to 2:00 pm. For more information, please view the flyer here.  Share on Facebook
Student registration dates for new and returning students have been scheduled for the 2010-11 school year. Please note: returning students in grades K-6 are not required to register. To view a list of all registration dates, times, and locations, please click here. Share on Facebook
Ms. Morgan held a story time with every class, allowing students to act out the stories that she read. She also informed them of free special activities and story hours that would be available at the public library throughout the summer. Ms. Morgan let the students know that they did not need to have a library card to attend these special events, and that libraries across the country would also offer summer programming. “We look forward to seeing you at the library, Ms. Morgan,” said several students. “Thanks for showing our students that reading doesn’t have to stop because it’s summer,” added Bilhartz librarian Tami Dekle. Reading/listening logs will be available at the Duncanville Public Library from June 3 to July 23. Incentives for completing logs are provided by Pizza Hut, Redbird Skateland, Ringling Bros Circus, Sonic, the Duncanville Recreation Center, Whataburger, and Applebee’s. Special summer programs include puppet shows, clowns, science demonstrations, magic shows, sing alongs, and a drumming stomp show. Visit the library’s website for more information. Share on Facebook
Report cites 45 positive safety measures already in place At the May 10 School Board Meeting Duncanville ISD Trustees received a report on the School Safety Assessment conducted in April by National School Safety and Security Services. The report reflects 45 observations of measures already in place in the district prior to the safety assessment that positively contribute to the safety of district facilities. The assessment group indicated that the district should be proud of these 45 measures. “We don’t normally report that many positive observations,” said Ken Trump, President of National School Safety and Security Services. “Duncanville ISD parents and the community should feel confident that school leadership places great emphasis and value on safety and its role in academic achievement.” The safety assessment group applauded the district for these existing programs:
The report also included fourteen priority recommendations to strengthen school safety. The Board of Trustees will review these recommendations and develop a consideration process and timeline for implementation that works best for the district, keeping in mind available resources and funding issues. Some recommendations can be implemented quickly, and others my need to occur over a multi-year period. Two of the top priorities address the use of metal detection screening. The safety assessment group does not recommend that Duncanville ISD implement a full-scale metal detector program, and discouraged the installation of such equipment at the main entrances of Duncanville High School. The report recommends enhancing the district’s current random metal detector program by expanding the program to include extracurricular events. Also emphasized was the importance of investing time and resources into the human elements of school safety, with the recommendation that the district’s current successful Crimestoppers anonymous reporting system be further expanded and promoted. Additionally, several of the report recommendations address safety training and professional development opportunities for all staff at all levels, and conducting regular safety discussions and tabletop activities. District leaders have already experienced a small dose of the type of training National School Safety and Security Services is talking about. On Monday, May 10 the district’s management team members, which includes principals, spent a half-day engaged in a tabletop crisis management training scenario. To help establish a strong safety training and professional development program along with the implementation of recommended safety initiatives, the safety assessment group recommends that the district dedicate a position to oversee district-wide safety and security. One of the biggest challenges highlighted by the assessment were public safety jurisdictional issues that create limitations on how school resource officers can respond to campus needs. The report recommends the creation of a Duncanville ISD Police Department to eliminate jurisdictional concerns. The final sections of the report cover three areas: 1) district recommendations that should be reviewed and considered for inclusion into a strategic school safety plan; 2) individual school observations and recommendations; and 3) code of conduct and crisis plan document review. The extensive report provided the district with a comprehensive slate of recommendations that can be used to strengthen the positive safety elements already in place within the district. Its recommendations can serve as a guide as the Board of Trustees considers its next steps in the development of a strategic safety and security plan that meets the needs of our community. Share on Facebook
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Daniel science teacher Sarah Singley recently provided a unique classroom opportunity for her fifth grade students to study life cycles. Her two classes fed sugar water and fresh oranges to caterpillars and observed as they spun cocoons. The classes watched them emerge at an Earth Day Release Party on Thursday, April 22. Over thirty painted lady butterflies were released from their temporary net habitat. Learning by Doing Reuse, Recycle, RE-PLANT!
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CW 33-TV reporter Amanda Salinas visited Duncanville High School’s Partners PE class on April 27. Her rave reviews of the program and instructor Krystal Morrow were featured in a “Class Act” segment aired during the station’s newscast. You can watch Amanda’s report via the video link below. Krystal was also chosen as Duncanville ISD’s first-ever “Red and Blue – Is It In You?” recipient. Click here to read her Friday Informer feature. Krystal’s fifteen minutes of fame may not be over – she has the chance to be named the CW’s “Class Act of the Month”. Winners are chosen by a fan vote and receive cash donations for their schools. Share on Facebook
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Bilhartz Elementary is taking a proactive approach to encourage students to read. The school is promoting the Reading Counts program, a computer application that administers reading comprehension tests to students after they complete a book. The Bilhartz Elementary student body has already earned over 33,000 Reading Counts points. In addition to that program, the school’s library has held several special programs this year, including a recent visit by children’s librarian Urla Morgan from the Duncanville Public Library. 
Congratulations to Duncanville High School sophomore April Carrillo. She took the Texas State Floral Association’s High School Floral Certification practicum and exam on April 10, and earned a Medal of Honor and Certificate of Successful Completion. This certification will allow April to work with any florist doing design work. She is currently enrolled in Advanced Floral Design, and is the first DHS student to receive this honor – we hope you’ll join us in celebrating her as a trailblazer!
Butterflies are Free on Earth Day
Third grade teachers at Fairmeadows Elementary pitched in to purchase a tree for students to plant on Earth Day. As a replacement for one that was killed by the snow and ice this winter, they thought it would be a good lesson in the importance of giving back to the environment.