How to Avoid Getting Sick this Fall
The 2023-24 school year is already in full swing! As the leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are slowly beginning to drop, the chances of our scholars missing school because of sicknesses are rising. Cold and flu season will be here before we know it. It is important to know what these different […]
Safe, Connected, and Celebrated: Why and How IDEA Is Prioritizing School Culture and Climate
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more words that are equally important within the IDEA Team & Family. Joyful and Safe. One of IDEA’s priorities for this academic year is “School Culture and Climate,” and we define […]
Suicide Prevention Month at IDEA Public Schools
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and resources available for suicide prevention. At IDEA Public Schools, we believe mental health is equally important as physical health. By prioritizing physical and emotional safety of our students, we have […]
Our Commitment to Safety
IDEA Team & Family, This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, a community I worked in for many years and continue to cherish. As we are painfully all too aware, the tragedy in Uvalde is one of many mass shootings that have shaken communities across the nation, many of which […]
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Thanksgiving Break
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our Team & Family. From our students who show up every day ready to learn to our dedicated teachers who make learning magical, we say, “We are thankful for you!” Whether […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. This month-long event serves to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. At IDEA Public Schools, we want […]
IDEA Public Schools Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the importance of school bus safety. This year, National School Bus Safety Week is recognized October 17-21 and the theme is “1 Bus + 1 Driver = A Big Impact on […]
Practice Good Health and Safety Habits this Fall
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends and family! Make an appointment to get your COVID-19 booster and flu shots if you have not already done so. Did you know that it is safe to get a […]
What you should know about IDEA’s 2022-2023 Fall Family Survey
To support our family’s social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. The Fall Family Survey will provide valuable insight that supports the well-being of each family. Working together, we will continue to improve and ensure the success of all IDEA students. Continue reading to […]
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
At IDEA Public Schools, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have deeper conversations about mental health and warning signs and resources for suicide prevention. We spoke with two IDEA experts, Joelisse Galarza, Family Engagement Manager for IDEA Tarrant County, and Elizabeth Germain, Regional Student and […]