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Gilbert Cuellar Sr. Elementary School

337 Pleasant Vista Drive, Dallas, TX 75217

Phone: (972) 749-6400
Fax: (972) 749-6401

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

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John Donnelly
Principal

Etinne Clerkley
Assistant Principal(s)

Grade levels:
PK-6

Motto/Mission:
Aim High! Go Far! We're the Cuellar Superstars!

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Navy, Khaki, or Black

School colors: Blue and White

Mascot: Superstars

Enrollment: 907

Number of teachers: 50

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

Trustee district: District 4

Learning Community:
Southeast Elementary -
Shirley Ison-Newsome

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Reneata Benjamin, (972) 749-6418

Counselor:
LaSonja Lacey and Katrina Miles, (972) 749-6400

Clinic:
Lacey Amelunke, (972) 749-6417

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
TAG, Art, Band, Computer

After-school programs:
21st Century Programs and Clubs, After-School Tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
Basketball, Tennis, Track, Girls Club,

Parent Involvement

Parenting Classes, English Classes, Sewing Classes

Major Awards and Honors

21st Century Grant Site, Track State Champions, Crayola Dreammaker National Art Winner 2001-2005, Youth Art Month at Dallas City Hall

Gilbert Cuellar Sr. (1911-1986) is better known for his restaurants, El Chico, than for his community work. Cuellar, son of Mexican immigrants, attended school until the eighth grade. He worked in his family's restaurant until 1940, when he opened his first El Chico restaurant in Dallas. His humble beginning and his fight to achieve success were always part of the message that he shared during speeches at universities and in business meetings. His interest in our children's education and civic participation left an imprint on our city. Cuellar dedicated much of his life to help others reach success. Cuellar received many awards during his lifetime, including Honorary Admiral in the Texas Navy, 1977; Outstanding Restaurateur of the Year, Restaurants Association, 1983; and in 1984, the Special Award for Achievement and Exceptional Leadership in the Development of Minority Businesses by the Secretary of Commerce, Malcolm Baldridge.