East Grand Preparatory Leads with Student Council
National Leadership Day was created over 50 years ago and started as National Student Government Day. It wasn’t until 1979 that it was renamed “Student Leadership Day.” In 1983 that the celebration was extended to a week, creating National Student Leadership Week to ensure all clubs and activities were included, such as student government clubs, honor societies, campus clubs and beyond. We are proud to acknowledge our school leaders at Cityscape Schools, as we celebrate NSLW across the country. East Grand Preparatory has grown in clubs and organizations. One of
East Grand Preparatory is proud of their own Mr. Angel Rodriguez Colon
In February 2023, Mr. Angel Rodriguez was designated as Recognized status in TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Mr. Rodriguez was interviewed by Cityscape staff while living in Puerto Rico and came to Dallas for the sole purpose of teaching students at Cityscape Schools. He currently teaches 8th grade ELAR classes at East Grand Preparatory. Mr. Rodriguez earned his bachelor’s degree in secondary education with a specialization in teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. One
2022-2023 NJHS Induction Ceremony
Cityscape celebrates the induction of the new members of the National Junior Honor Society. A group of middle school students at East Grand Preparatory were inducted into the honorable organization for their outstanding academic accomplishments. The purpose of the National Junior Honor Society is to elevate a school’s commitment to the values and help middle-level students develop the knowledge and skills to become student leaders in their school, community, and beyond. It is with great pleasure to see how each year the list of our students at East Grand Middle
From Puerto Rico to Dallas, TX: Mr. Rodriguez Is Helping Change One Student at a Time
His search for a better living and a competitive professional career that would enable him with the needed resources to better serve students, led Angel Rodriguez-Colon to make one of the hardest decisions of his life – to leave his island of Puerto Rico. With over ten years of teaching experience, Mr. Rodriguez-Colon made the move to Dallas and has now been with the Cityscape Family for 5 years. He says joining Cityscape schools was the best decision he could’ve made. “When I first started teaching at Cityscape Schools it
Become a Volunteer
Cityscape needs you! Help us make a difference in our students by gifting part of your time as volunteer. Volunteering opportunities include district and campus events such as reading days, school festivals, book fairs and many other fun and engaging activities. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, everyone wishing to volunteer should first register through our new system – VOLY, by visiting www.cityscapeschools.voly.org Steps to become a volunteer are simple: 1. Complete Application 2. Complete Orientation 3. Complete Background Check Consent A complete volunteer guide can also
Educators from Puerto Rico Find ‘Home Away from Home’ in Cityscape Schools
It all started with a Newspaper advertisement that motivated Norma Gomez-Fuentes to pursue her career goals outside of her hometown, a small island in Puerto Rico or “Islita” – as she calls it. Ms. Gomez-Fuentes moved to Dallas, Texas joining Cityscape Schools in pursuit of her passion for teaching. She joined Cityscape’s family back in 2016 and has been here ever since. She says that she knew great things were coming for her the moment she stepped into the interviews. “They welcomed me and accepted my vibrant and unique personality,
Cityscape’s TIA Program Approved with Six New Designees!
On February 7, 2023, Cityscape Schools received a congratulatory email from Commissioner Mike Morath stating that our TIA program, pending designations, and all supporting data have been APPROVED! Congratulations to the following teachers who are now recognized as Texas’s top teachers and their respective designation: Ms. Sol Acuña – Recognized Mr. Carlos Cupido – Recognized Ms. Margarita Esquivel – Exemplary Ms. Naima Howard – Exemplary Ms. Lindsey Miles – Recognized Mr. Angel Rodriguez – Recognized The Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) was
Buckner Preparatory shines with Ms. Naima Howard!
Meet Ms. Naima Howard TIA Exemplary Designee for the 2021-2022 School Year! In February 2023, Ms. Naima Howard was designated as Exemplary status in TEA’s Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Ms. Howard joined our district (via Buckner Preparatory) in 2020. She currently teaches 5th and 6th grade mathematics/science and has been teaching for 9 years in total. Before coming to Cityscape, Ms. Howard earned her bachelor’s degree in education (with a concentration in mathematics) from the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. One interesting note is that she has taught
4-Day School Week | Exploring Possibilities
LEA ESTA PÁGINA EN ESPAÑOL Our commitment to partnering with you to prepare your child to fulfill productive leadership roles in society remains strong. Therefore, to continue strengthening our service and support to your child and family, we are exploring the possibility of adopting a 4-day school week for the 2023-2024 school year, which begins in August. Your feedback as we explore a 4-day school week is very important to us, so we ask that you please take a few minutes of your time to complete the brief survey below. ANSWER THE
