Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES)
This school year’s application window for the $1,500 PDSES Grant will open on February 3, 2025, at 8:00 AM CST, and will close on March 31st, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST. This program grants one-time $1,500 online accounts to the families of eligible students. To be eligible, a student must:
be currently enrolled in a Texas public school,
receive special education services through an individualized education program (IEP), AND
have not received this grant in the past—PDSES (previously SSES) is a one-time only grant.
Visit the PDSES website to learn more, or see the PDSES Application Process for Parents one-pager for help with how to apply. In addition, families will need a My SPEDTex account in order to access the PDSES Parent Portal and apply for the PDSES grant. Create your My SPEDTex account today. If you have any questions or need additional information please reach out to Ms. Chamri at cchamri@manaraacademy.org
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⚠️ Attention Parents: Measles Awareness ⚠️
Protect Your Child – Check Their Immunization Record Today! 🛡️👶
With the rise of measles cases, it's more important than ever to make sure your child is fully protected. The measles vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease. 💉
What You Can Do:
✅ Check your child’s immunization record to ensure they’ve received the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
✅ Ensure they've received both doses of the MMR vaccine (given at age 1 and again at age 4).
✅ Contact your pediatrician if you’re unsure or need to schedule a booster shot! 📅👩⚕️
Why Is This Important?
Measles can cause serious health issues, including:
⚠️ Pneumonia
⚠️ Brain swelling
⚠️ Vision problems
⚠️ And in rare cases, death 💔
Don't wait – protect your child today! 🛑💪
Let’s work together to keep our community safe! 🤝🌍
Lunch Box Note from Your Mom: Testing Tip for STAAR Exam Success!
🚨 Is Your Child Vaccinated Against Measles? 🚨
Measles can be dangerous, especially for babies and young children. Symptoms typically include:
🔥 High fever (may spike to more than 104°F)
🤧 Cough
🤧 Runny nose
😢 Red, watery eyes
🌡️ Rash breaks out 3-5 days after symptoms begin
Measles can be serious:
⚠️ 1 out of 5 people who get measles will be hospitalized
⚠️ 1 out of every 1,000 people with measles will develop brain swelling (encephalitis), which can lead to brain damage
⚠️ 1 to 3 out of 1,000 people with measles will die, even with the best care
As parents, you have the power to protect your child.
💉 Ensure your child is vaccinated with the MMR vaccine (measles-mumps-rubella) according to the CDC’s recommended schedule. Safe, long-lasting protection is available!
#ManaraCares#VaccinateForLife #MeaslesPrevention #ProtectOurChildren #MMRVaccine #HealthyKids
Special Populations Newsletter!
Manara Academy will be open and operating on a normal schedule today, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will communicate any changes if necessary. Please dress warmly in layers covering exposed skin areas allowing time for safe travel.
📢 Reminder! 📢
We are accepting new student applications for the 2025-2026 school year! 📚✏️
🗓️ Deadline to apply: March 21, 2025
🎉 Lottery date: March 28, 2025
🚀 Enroll today at manaraacademy.org
#NewBeginnings #EnrollNow #ManaraAcademy #EducationMatters
STAAR Interim Testing Parent Information
Testing Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, Feb. 4 – Math STAAR
📅 Wednesday, Feb. 5 – Reading STAAR
📅 Thursday, Feb. 6 – Science STAAR
To ensure a focused testing environment, the campus will be closed to visitors on these days.
Help Your Student Succeed!
✔️ Make sure they get enough sleep the night before.
✔️ Provide a healthy breakfast to fuel their brain.
✔️ Ensure they bring a fully charged laptop for testing.
We are excited to see the progress our students have made since the Fall semester! Thank you for your support in their academic success.
Arabic Spelling Bee!
Join us at Manara Academy! Now accepting new applications for the 2025-2026 school year!
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We are excited to announce that new student applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now OPEN! 🎉 If you have new siblings who would like to apply to Manara Academy, or know of any new families interested in joining our community, now is the time to apply! 🏫💫
Stay Warm! Stay Safe! ❄️🚌 As temperatures drop, remember to bundle up before heading to school or to the bus stop. Layers, hats, gloves, coats and safe footwear are a must! In the event there is a change to school operations, stay informed! 🌨️✨
TELPAS
Welcome back to school! We hope everyone had a wonderful winter break!
Manara Academy hopes everyone had a wonderful Winter Break!
We are excited to see all of our students back and ready for an amazing second half of the school year.
JUST A REMINDER: Students will resume school on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
Winter Break is from December 23, 2024 to January 7, 2025
