2018-2019 Corey FADL Kindergarten Applications are Open

We are excited to announce that the applications for 2018-2019 Kindergarten are open.  The information in this blogpost summarizes the parent information session.  Please be aware that attending a sessions at Corey or Jones is still required for consideration as an applicant.

PARENT MEETING PRESENTATION

CLICK HERE FOR THE PREZI LINK

Important Timeline for the Application process.

Your child must be 5 years old by September 1, 2018 to apply.

November 14, 2018 - Application Period Opens

CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

January 31, 2018 - All applications are due by 4:00 p.m.

March 24, 2018 - Applicants will be notified whether or not they received a spot in

Corey Academy for the 2018-2019 School Year.

Parents interested in either Corey or Jones Academy must attend an information meeting.  Attending a meeting at either school is acceptable for meeting the expectation for the application.

6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 at Jones Academy

6-7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 at Corey Academy

6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017 at Jones Academy

6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at Corey Academy

6-7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2018 at Corey Academy

6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 at Jones Academy

More information can be found in the following places

www.aisd.net - Fine Arts and Dual Language FAQ

Corey Academy Facebook Page

Corey Academy Twitter Page

Finishing Strong

Greetings everyone and Happy Summer !

I am proud to report that we finished the year with a terrific sixth-grade graduation and a wonderful Kindergarten graduation.  The best news is that there is no construction this summer!

Our sixth graders were a great group this year and we were so proud to send them to Boles in style.  Remember that you have the power to make a difference in this world.  We are proud of you and we wish you the very best at Boles. 

Check out the celebration video of our 2017 sixth graders.

(Thanks to Mr. Starr for putting this together.)

Congratulations are also in order for our second class of Dual Language Kindergarteners.

These kids are the graduating class of 2029.  Is that a real number?

We are so proud of your accomplishments and we can't wait to see the positive impact you make on this world.  Enjoy the video of our 2017 Kindergarten Graduation.

2017 Kindergarten Graduation - Part 1

2017 Kindergarten Graduation - Part 2

Our First Campus-wide Performance at the Levitt Pavillion

The Levitt Performance

We had a fantastic end of year performance at the Levitt Pavillion.  More than 1,000 people showed up to support the kids and more than 400 students performed.  It was a proud moment for our school. Thank you to the entire staff who turned out to make sure the event was a success.  A huge thank you to our entire fine arts team for coordinating and preparing the event.  

But enough talking about it !  Watch the video here !

April 20th Parent Information Session

Thanks to everyone who joined us at the 1st and 2nd grade parent information session this evening. 

Here is a link to the presentation from this evening.

The Corey Classic Fun Run

On March 25, 2017, the first annual Corey Classic Fun Run started.  Coach Kenny Tyler and his team came up with the idea in the Student Health Advisory Committee.  Thanks to Healthy Zone Schools for helping to inspire the idea and lead us in the direction of a campus 5K and fun run.  More than 250 participants came out to enjoy some crisp cool air and beautiful weather.

So many wonderful community friends came out to support Corey's first race and we are so honored that you would share your time and talents with us.  As special thank you goes to all of our sponsors for their generous contributions.  We couldn't have done this without your generous donation.

Justin and Anna Chapa

All Saints Lutheran Church

Athlete TH

Cliff Nelson Recreation Center

Colopy Chiropractic

Beyond the Blue Studios

Drs. Hyde, Miller, and Associates

Iris Bagel and Coffee House

JK Coaching

McKelvain Orthodontics

Robyn and Lanea

Kelly Christenson, Remax

Wade Roofing

The SuperHero Micah Foundation

Tyler and Kathryn Erlandsen

Everyone had a great time.  Thanks to everyone for coming out.  Coach Tyler has a few words for us.  Click on the picture to listen.

And Finally....

Click here to view the full highlight reel complete with the starting line and finish line.

Save the date - March 24, 2018 for the Second Annual Corey Classic Fun Run.

Spring 2017 at the Corey Academy

Greetings Corey Family !

This spring has been a wonderful exploration further into our A+ Arts integration and Dual Language Immersion.  Our first group of dual language students are in first grade and moving along wonderfully.  They recently had a wonderful informance where they researched famous Americans and presented their presentations to lots of parents and visiting students.  Many of those students presented in both English and Spanish.  Check out these videos of some of our famous Americans.  (You can check out our Facebook and Twitter pages to see all of them)

    

 100th Day

Kindergarteners presented their 100^th day of school parade and had a great time.

We were so proud of our kindergarteners who also presented their spring showcase.  One of the most wonderful hidden perks of our programming is the amount of confidence that kids acquire.  They are completely comfortable in front of audiences and it is such a joy to see them grow in their self-esteem.

DESTINATION IMAGINATION

We have taken our first steps at Destination Imagination this year.  Our Rising Stars team recently performed this year’s show and they did a fantastic job.  We look forward to our growth with this program.  A special thank you to Ms. Barton for taking the reins with our Rising Stars group.

OPEN HOUSE

Open House this year was also a great success.  We had the opportunity to showcase lots of theatre and informance presentations that happened inside classrooms.  Teachers are embracing the A+ Arts Integration framework and they are excelling.  Kids love to show their learning in unique ways.  It is so very refreshing to see kids engaged deeply in the content and process.  I am so proud of our teachers for finding creative ways for kids to show their learning.  These risks are paying off.  Keep up the great work team !

LEVITT PERFORMANCE - APRIL 25th

Stay tuned for our campus-wide performance at the Levitt Pavillion in downtown Arlington.  Corey will be taking over the Levitt on April 25^th.  We hope you can join us !

Passing the Baton

The start of school has been a busy one.  Teachers were not able to get into their classrooms until 48 hours before students arrived.  If you have been in that situation, you know how challenging it is.  If you haven't been in that situation, I don't recommend it.  Fortunately, we have a fabulous community who showed up in force and we made it to the first day of school.

A+ Training

A few days before the start of the 2016-2017 school year, we began our partnership with the A+ schools network.  The A+ schools network began in North Carolina and is largely regarded as the premier organization for the integration of the fine arts and academics.  Our staff loved the training and it is truly adding to the culture of our building.  Students are enjoying the integration and parents have received the new integration with excitement and a positive energy.

The A+ model has its roots in Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.  

Under this theory, we appreciate that all children learn differently.  

Instead of asking "How smart are you?", we ask "How are you smart?"

An Arts Integration lesson is different because teachers include a 

specific arts objective and a specific academic objective.  

Check out the results of our first implementation cycle here.

Dual Language Training

Dr. Varnell and Mr. Trevino also attended the Delaware Institute for Immersion Principals.  This is an initiative started by the state of Delaware to support Dual Language Immersion (DLI) in schools.  Half of the 50 participants were from Delaware and the other half were from outside of Delaware.  Mr. Trevino and Dr. Varnell were honored to be included.  This training along with the Arlington ISD support staff training helped to launch our dual language improvements for this year.

Celebrating 30 Years

Dean P. Corey Elementary has been around 30 years and has a wonderful tradition of excellence over that time.  Dean Corey was the Director of Fine Arts in Arlington ISD, so it is fitting that our campus embraces the transition to a Fine Arts and Dual Language Academy.  We had the honor of celebrating our 30 years with friends, family, alumni, and prospective families.  Below are two slideshows celebrating the history (special thanks to John Padilla, Clay Starr, and Rick Higgins), and a slideshow of the happenings from that day.  The slideshow from the days events can give you a deep look at the transition of the building now that construction is almost finished.

You can watch the 30th Anniversary Celebration here.

Dean P. Corey

30th Anniversary Program

History of Corey Elementary (1)

History of Corey Elementary (2)

30th Anniversary Celebration & Open House

Finally, we were honored and privileged to welcome Dr. Vistasp Karbhari, the President of the University of Texas at Arlington.  We are pursuing partnerships with the language department and with the arts department that will increase opportunities for our students.  Dr. Karbhari spoke with our fifth and sixth graders about the importance of college and how they can become a UTA student in the future.