Overview of Special Education for Parents
🚨 GAME POSTPONED 🚨
Due to predicted inclement weather and expected poor field conditions, tomorrow’s soccer game (Friday, 4/19/25) has been postponed. The storms are likely to bring unpredictable shifts in weather, making it unsafe for players and fans.
⚽️ Next Game:
Manara Mavericks vs. Manara Falcons
📅 Saturday, April 26, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Field F – 1000 W Bardin Rd, Arlington, TX 76017
🗓 Make-up Games (due to weather cancellations) will be held in Irving on:
📅 Saturday, May 3 & Saturday, May 10, 2025
⏰ Times TBA
Stay safe and we’ll see you on the field soon! 💙 #ManaraStrong #MavericksVsFalcons #ManaraSoccer
Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents
Soccer Game Canceled 04-05-2025:
Due to inclement weather conditions the Irving/Arlington soccer game has been canceled. You will be notified of the rescheduled game at a later date. Have a safe weekend!
April is Autism Awareness Month!
🌟 Why Choose Manara Academy? 🌟
Looking for an exceptional school for your child? Manara Academy offers:
✅ High-Quality Academics – Engaging STEM, Dual Language, & College Prep Programming
✅ Personalized Learning – Small Class Sizes & Support for Every Learner
✅ Enriching Experiences – Leadership & Hands-On Learning
✅ Welcoming Community – A diverse, inclusive environment where students thrive!
📢 Now Enrolling for 2025-2026! Secure your child’s spot today!
🔗 Apply now: www.manaraacademy.org
💙 Tag a friend who’s looking for the BEST school for their child!
#ManaraAcademy #TopChoice #FutureLeaders #STEMEducation #BilingualLearning #NowEnrolling
Measles cases are on the rise! 😷 Measles is highly contagious but preventable with vaccination.
💉 Protect yourself and others:
✅ Get vaccinated (MMR vaccine)
✅ Watch for symptoms: High fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash
✅ If you suspect measles, contact your healthcare provider
Prevention is key — let’s stop the spread together! ❤️
#MeaslesAwareness #VaccinesWork #StaySafe
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
Lunch Box Note from Your Manara Mom: Testing Tip #6 for STAAR Exam Success!
Lunch Box Note from Your Manara Mom: Testing Tip #5 for STAAR Exam Success!
Lunch Box Note from Your Manara Mom: Testing Tip #4 for STAAR Exam Success!
Lunch Box Note from Your Manara Mom: Testing Tip #3 for STAAR Exam Success!
⚠️ 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!
