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Bayles Elementary School

2444 Telegraph Ave., Dallas, TX 75228

Phone: (972) 749-8900
Fax: (972) 749-8901
mtafur@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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Maria Tafur
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
Motto: If it's to be, it's up to me. Mission Statement: We, at Bayles Elementary, are committed to providing a safe and structured environment where all students can learn and reach their fullest potential, becoming lifelong learners supported by the high expectations of their teachers, guardians, and school community.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Blue, black, or khaki

School colors: Royal Blue and White

Mascot: Bobcat

Enrollment: 578

Number of teachers: 39

Hours/Bell schedule: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Trustee district: District 3

Learning Community:
Northeast Elementary -
Lisa DeVeaux

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 749-8914 Becky Bacsik

Counselor:
(972) 749-8905 Loretta Soto

Clinic:
(972) 749-8904 Tonya Ealy

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
Art, Computer Labs (K-5), Band, Talented and Gifted, Science Lab, Student Council

After-school programs:
Title I, Texas Workforce, Dallas Parks and Recreation, Tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Cheerleaders, Athletics, Jump Rope or Step Team, Ballet, Choir

Parent Involvement

Parent Center, PTA, Annual Bayles Fest: Health and Safety Fair, Family Math and Reading Nights, Kite Day

Major Awards and Honors

Recognition from Disney World for our Web site (www.dallasisd.org/schools/es/a_b/bayles/)and integrating technology into the curriculum, Safe Haven for Ween-n-Seed Grant, 04-05 PTA Golden Apple Award, Acceptable Status from TEA

The school was named after the Bayles Family. The father's name was Edwin Bayles, but the school dropped the first name. The full history of the school dating to 1856 can be found on www.dallasisd.org/schools/es/a_b/bayles/history.html. The information on the site and the photos were gathered from parents who are former students at Bayles.