Allen ISD Public Schools 

An online directory of Allen Texas ISD Public Elementary & Middle Schools & the Allen Texas ISD School Calendar are listed below.  Visit the Allen Independent School District Website. 

View the 2010-2011 Allen ISD School Calendar.  Allen ISD School Supply List.

 Allen ISD: 

Phone:  (972) 727-0511
Address: 601 E Main St, Allen, TX

 

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Preparing Your Child For A Move

With jobs these days, sooner or later, many families face the prospect of moving. Disruptive as moving can be for parents, the experience can be even more traumatic for children, who may not be a part of the decision to move and may not understand it.

Your child may need some time and special attention during the transition. There are some steps you can take to make the entire process less stressful for your entire family.

Making the Decision to Move
Many kids thrive on familiarity and routine. So as you consider a move, weigh the possible benefits of such a change against your child's need for surroundings, a school, and social life to which he or she is accustomed.

If your family has recently dealt with a major life change, such as divorce or death, you may want to postpone a move if possible, to give your child a chance to adjust.

The decision to move may be out of your hands, due to a job transfer or financial issues. Even if you're not happy about the move, try to maintain a positive attitude about it with your child. During times of transition, a parent's moods and attitudes can heavily affect the kids, who may be looking for reassurance.

Discussing the Move With Your Child
No matter what the circumstances, the most important way you can prepare your child is to talk about it early and often.

It's a good idea to give your child as much information about the move as soon as possible. Answer your child's questions completely and truthfully, and be receptive to both positive and negative reactions. Even if the move means a clear improvement in family life, your child may not understand that, and he or she may be focused on the frightening aspects of the change.

Involve your child in the planning process as much as possible. If your child feels like a participant in the house-hunting process or the search for a new school, the change may feel less like it is being forced on him or her.

If you are moving across town, you may want to take your child to visit the new house (or see it being built) and explore the new neighborhood. If distance prevents this, provide as much information as you can about the new home, city, and state (or country).

Learn about where your child can do any favorite activities in the new location. A relative or friend may be able to take pictures of the new house and your child's new school. A real estate agent may even be willing to do this.

Moving With Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers
Children who are under the age of 6 may be the easiest to move, as they have a limited capacity to understand the change the move will involve. Still, your guidance is crucial. Here are some steps you can take that may ease the transition for your child:

Keep explanations clear and simple.
Use a story to explain the move, or use toy trucks and furniture to act it out.
- When you pack your toddler's toys in boxes, make sure to explain that you aren't throwing them away.

- If your new home is nearby and vacant, take your child there to visit before the move and take a few toys over each time.

- Hold off on getting rid of your child's old bedroom furniture, which may provide a sense of comfort to your child in the new house.

- Avoid making other big changes during the move, like toilet training or advancing a toddler to a bed from a crib.

- Arrange for your toddler or preschooler to stay with a babysitter on moving day.

Moving With School-Age Children
A child in elementary school may be relatively open to the change of a move. But your child will still need serious consideration and your help throughout the transition.

There are generally two schools of thought about "the right time to move." Some experts say that summer is the best time to avoid disrupting the school year. Others say that midyear is a better time, so a child can meet other kids right away.

To avoid any glitches that would add stress to your child, it's a good idea to gather any information the new school will need to process the transfer. That may include the most recent report card or transcript, birth certificate, or medical records.

Moving With Teens
It is not uncommon for teens to actively rebel against a move. Your teen has probably invested considerable energy in a particular social group and may be involved in a romantic relationship. Your family's move may mean that your teen has to miss a long-awaited event, like a prom.

It is particularly important to let your teen known that you want to hear about any concerns and that you respect those concerns. Blanket assurances may seem to your teen like you are dismissing his or her feelings. It may help to explain to your teen that the move is a type of rehearsal for future changes, like college or a new job.

You may want to begin planning a trip back to the neighborhood after the move, if that's possible.

If your teen remains strongly resistant to the move, you might want to consider letting him or her stay in the old location with a friend or relative, if you have the option. This may be particularly helpful if you are moving midway through the school year.

After Moving Day
After the move, it's a good idea to get your child's room in order before turning your attention to the rest of the house. Also, try to maintain your regular schedule for meals and bedtime to provide a sense of familiarity for your child.

When your child does start school, you may want to go along to meet as many teachers as possible or ask to introduce your child to the principal.

Set realistic expectations about your child's transition. Generally, teachers expect new kids to feel somewhat comfortable in their classes in about 6 weeks. Some kids may take less time, whereas some may need more.

After the move, if you are still concerned about your child's transition, a family therapist may be able to provide some helpful guidance.

A move can present many challenges, but many good things can also come from this kind of change. Your family may grow closer, and you may learn more about your child by going through this experience together.

Updated and reviewed by: Barbara P. Homeier, MD
Date reviewed: February 2005
Originally reviewed by: David V. Sheslow, PhD, and Jennifer Shroff Pendley, PhD

Oct 2006 Events

Lynda Morley's October 2006 Events

Join famous local author, Lynda Morley, as she explores exciting places around the metroplex each month. Lynda gives you and your child a personally guided fun and educational tour!

 

Come Learns with Us adventure (CLU)  - Cowgirl Museum, Fort Worth

Date: Monday, October 2nd
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address: 1720 Gendy, Ft Worth
Cost: $40/parent/child couple; Each sibling - additional $5
Fee due: 3 days prior to CLU
Museum Cost: Cost: Museum - Adults $8, Children $7
Ages: Designed for ages 3-6
Reservations required:  Contact Lynda Morley at sbmorley@sbcglobal.net

Interested in seeing a real cowgirl costumes, making a simple paper cowgirl/cowboy vest, and performing cowgirl/cowboy chores and duties?  Then this is the right adventure for you! 

Join me for this morning's Come Learn with Us program at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Ft Worth.   Meet at the museum at 10am (if interesting in car pooling, please contact Lynda Morley), and we'll
begin our adventure as cowgirls and cowboys from the old west. 

Spontaneous Adventure (SA)  - The Dallas Zoo

Date:  Monday, October 16th
Time: 9-12pm
Cost: Adult $10 and Child $5; Each sibling - additional $5
Address: 650 South R.L. Thornton Freeway, Dallas
Ages: Designed for ages 2-6
Fee due: 3 days prior to SA
Transportation: Meet at the DART 15th Street station in Plano to catch the 9:05am train to the zoo for a fun train ride!
Reservations required:  Contact Lynda Morley at sbmorley@sbcglobal.net

Join us for a morning of exploration and a scavenger hunt at the Dallas Zoo.  We'll investigate the new bird exhibit and some old favorites.  Some surprises await us!

 

Spontaneous Adventure (SA)  - International Museum of Cultures 

Date:  Friday, October 20th
Time: 10am-12pm
Cost:   Adult $10 and Child $5; Each sibling - additional $5
Address: 7500 W. Camp Widsom Road, Duncanville
Ages: Designed for ages 4+
Fee due: 3 days prior to SA
Museum Cost:  $4 Adults, $3 for children ages 4 +
Reservations required:  Contact Lynda Morley at sbmorley@sbcglobal.net

 Located just southeast of Dallas on Camp Wisdom Road, this unique location offers a peek inside a few lesser known cultures around our world including the Waoranis, the Shipibo, and the Quichua.  This small, but delightful museum offers a look at these different peoples and encourages tolerance for all.  

Meet at the museum at 10am (if interesting in car pooling, please contact
Lynda Morley). 

 

Come Learns with Us adventure (CLU)  - Fair Park's Museum of Natural History

Date:  Tuesday, October 24th
Time: 10a-12pm
Cost: $40/parent/child couple; Each sibling - additional $5
Address: 3535 Grand Ave, Dallas
Ages: Designed for ages 3-6
Fee due: 3 days prior to CLU
Museum Cost:  $8:50 Adults, $5 for children ages 3 +
Reservations required:  Contact Lynda Morley at sbmorley@sbcglobal.net

Come discover different birds and mammals from our United States, see fossils from ancient sea creatures and the Ice Age, and tour a reproduction bat cave at Fair Park's Museum of Natural History.  We'll start this Come Learn with Us program and experience all sorts of new and interesting sights. 

Meet at the museum at 10am (if interesting in car pooling, please contact Lynda Morley). 

 

Come Learns with Us adventure (CLU) -  Bethany Cemetery

Date:  Tuesday, October 31st
Time: 9:30a-11:30am
Cost: $40/parent/child couple; Each sibling - additional $5
Address:  Custer Road between Legacy and Hedgcoxe, Plano
Ages: Designed for ages 4+
Fee due: 3 days prior to CLU
Reservations required:  Contact Lynda Morley at sbmorley@sbcglobal.net

 

Think a cemetery is creepy?  This Halloween we'll visit one of Plano's oldest historic resting places; the Bethany Cemetery, and experience the beauty and history of this unique location.  Join me at  at the Custer Road cemetery and we'll make crayon rubbings of some markers, and "read" the art work pictures carved
into the stones.