Ben Milam Elementary, Dallas ISD

Join our school for the Klyde Warren Park Tree Lighting Celebration! 🎄It will be on December 2nd from 3 PM to 6 PM. This free annual tradition includes a festive day of activities and entertainment, photos with Santa, story time with Mrs. Claus, face painting, crafts, games, and snow flurries! The day culminates with live music from the Emerald City Band, visits from Frosty and Rudolph, and the lighting of the Mayor's Tree.

Plus, a special moment for our top 5th graders, in partnership with Energy Transfer. These "Science Stars" will enjoy an exclusive experience to celebrate their scientific achievements.

Location: Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy, Dallas, TX 75201

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Join the PTA this month to hear from Uptown Dallas, Inc. President Jamee Jolly about some of the exciting initiatives that the organization supports. In addition, hear from licensed play therapist Christi Shortes as she discusses how toys can help children manage and deal with their emotions.

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In a new podcast about children, the host quoted Bell Hooks who said, "There can be no love without justice." The podcast from NPR Podcasts is called "Are children a marginalized group?" Host Brittany Luse joins several experts to discuss the systems around childhood and how to encourage them to have the tools to become successful adults.

To listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hRM62ETnFJeNjvhinDpcQ?si=wRYhpcUfQ3iRmgnAYyC9ZA&nd=1

👩‍🏫🎃 Happy Halloween! Our amazing Milam faculty got into the Halloween spirit at the Fall Carnival! From witches to superheroes, they showed us their creative side. Thank you for being such fantastic role models for our students, on and off the stage! 🧙‍♀️🦸‍♂️👻

🍂🎃 Our Fall Carnival was a blast! Check out these incredible Hispanic dancers who lit up the stage with their amazing moves. We're so grateful to everyone who made this event a success. Share your favorite memories in the comments below! 💃🕺🍁

Why does Ty volunteer at Milam? "It's peaceful." She is one of several parent volunteers that make a real impact at Milam ES. You can be one too! Sign up here to volunteer: https://dallasisd.voly.org/opportunity/view.html?id=85726

🌟 Exciting news! New resources are now available for guardians to support students at home with their curriculum.

Visit dallasisd.org/domain/33247 for details! 📚🏡

You just had to be there. Our estimates are there were about 300 students, parents, and other family members in attendance. It was all due to the support of our parents who donated their time and their resources to make this safe family friendly events that had the kids smiling until the very end!

There will be so many free books at the carnival! Our Parent Leader is showcasing a selection of free books before the carnival!

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