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Lorenzo de Zavala Elementary School

3214 N. Winnetka Ave., Dallas, TX 75212

Phone: (972) 892-6400
Fax: (972) 892-6401
dezavala@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Anne H. Vincent
Principal

Grade levels:
PK-5

Motto/Mission:
We, the faculty, staff, parents, and students of Lorenzo de Zavala commit to establishing a community of continual learners where excellence, academic rigor, and clear expectations will prepare our students to be bilingual, and to be successful in college and in life.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  white or navy blue
• Bottoms:
  navy blue, khaki or black

School colors: Blue and Gold

Mascot: Eagle

Enrollment: 475

Number of teachers: 24 CLASSROOMS

Hours/Bell schedule: Grab and Go Bagged Breakfast - 7:05-8 a.m.; Bell - 8 a.m.; Tardy bell - 8:05 a.m.; Exit bell - 3 p.m.; Tutoring (Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Fri. at individual teacher's direction as needed0- 3-4 p.m.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
Northwest Elementary -
Ivonne Durant

Other Contacts

Librarian:
(972) 892-6461

Counselor:
(972) 892-6459

Clinic:
(972) 892-6466

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
21st Century afterschool program (T-F and Sat.)

After-school programs:
Tutoring: choir; Saturday School

Extracurricular activities:
Boy Scouts, After-school tutoring and sports programs with City of Dallas Anita Martinez Center, Wesley Rankin Center, Bataan Center, and Trinity River Mission

Parent Involvement

PIQE, volunteers, parent and neighborhood volunteers

Major Awards and Honors

2003-2004 Exemplary School, 2004-2005 Recognized School 2005-2006 Recognized School 2006-2007 Recognized School

Lorenzo de Zavala was active in the Texas independence movement and was elected the first vice president of the Republic of Texas. He is buried near the San Jacinto Monument.