Pride Preview Vol 3

As we enter Week 3, let’s stay focused on making every minute count. Tight transitions, clear pacing, and purposeful instruction add up to big results for our students.

We also have powerful district resources available—let’s use them fully to strengthen lessons and save time where the work is already done.

Instructional time is our most valuable resource. Let’s protect it, maximize it, and keep the momentum going.

—Principal Carter

• We will be introducing our Lipscomb Creed at the conclusion of the announcements.
• Teachers, please project this slide so students can read and proudly recite it every morning!

Lion’s Links is your one-stop shop for everything you need as a member of The Pride. This dashboard brings together helpful tools, resources, and quick links so you can easily access what supports you in your busy day-to-day work. It’s a living resource that we’ll continue to build and update over time, with the goal of making sure you always have what you need at your fingertips.

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This fall, Lipscomb will have the chance to participate in Common Cents: Pennies from the Heart, a Dallas ISD program that empowers students to support local nonprofits while learning leadership, teamwork, and service.

• What it is: Students select a local nonprofit to support and lead creative fundraising efforts.

• Who’s involved: A staff sponsor will guide a student team (4–6 students).

• Why it matters: Students build leadership and philanthropy skills, and high school participants may earn scholarships.

Key Dates & Info:

• Registration Deadline: September 4, 2025

• Kick-Off Dinner Meeting: September 4, 5:30–7:00 pm at Dallas ISD Central Office (9400 N. Central Expy., Suite 207/208)

• Campaign Timeline: September 8 – November 20, 2025

• Approval Process: Fundraising plans must be submitted online through the FASC Activity Funds system.

In Spring 2026, student teams will present their nonprofits with a ceremonial check, and scholarships will be awarded.

Dallas ISD is launching the Campus Connector Initiative for the 2025–2026 school year. This program focuses on strengthening relationships and building a positive campus culture.

What is a Campus Connector?

A staff member who:

• Promotes belonging and respect on campus.

• Supports schoolwide climate and culture efforts.

• Leads connection projects that bring students, staff, families, and the community closer together.

Stipend Opportunity:

Campus Connectors will receive a $1,000 stipend ($500 per semester) by completing the following:

• Attend all required events:

  • Virtual Kickoff Training

  • Fall Learning Exchange

  • Spring Symposium

• Lead two projects (one per semester) supporting connection groups:

  • Student-to-student

  • Student-to-staff

  • Staff-to-staff

  • Staff-to-community/families

  • School-to-central office

• The district has asked all campuses to ensure that staff are following dress code standards per DH(LOCAL) and DH(REGULATION).
• Please review our campus dress code policy to ensure we are modeling appropriate attire for students.

• Please review our Staff 2025-2026 Attendance Policy
• Starting tomorrow, please be sure to follow the protocols outlined in this policy, and ask your appraiser if you have any questions.

• Please review our Students Attendance Policy for the 2025-2026 school year, and help us communicate these guidelines to parents.

• Training: 25-26 Teacher BIC training

  Quiz: 25-26 Teacher BIC Quiz

🎯Compliance Videos due by September 30

• Standards Mastery Checks will be administered in Reading Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies as a formative assessment measure on recently covered content

• Standards Mastery Checks will be administered for students in grades 3-5

• SMCs will collect student learning data on concepts and standards covered to date.
• SMCs will be administered via DAN.
• SMC blueprints will be made available via Curriculum Central at the beginning of the quarter.
• SMCs should be administered in one sitting within the specified windows. Suggested assessment dates will be included within the Instructional Planning Calendars (IPCs).
• Please note that these SMCs are not the same as those included within iReady.
• SMCs will progressively increase in length throughout the course of the year.

READING & MATH

• The Q1 SMC will be approximately ⅓ of a full-length STAAR.

• The Q2 SMC will be approximately ⅔ of a full-length STAAR.

• The Q3 Simulator will be as long as a full-length STAAR, with standards covered to date.

SCIENCE

• The Q1 SMC will be approximately ⅓ of a full-length STAAR.

• The Q3 Simulator will be as long as a full-length STAAR, with standards covered to date and aligned to the 2025-2026 STAAR/EOC Blueprints.

• RLA LEARNING CHECK BLUEPRINTS (GEN ED & DUAL)
• RLA SMC BLUEPRINTS (GEN ED & DUAL)
• ***WRITING PLAYBOOK***
• MATH LEARNING CHECK BLUEPRINTS
• MATH SMC BLUEPRINTS

• TEI FAQ Resource
• Weekly Lesson Prep Videos
• Instructional Priorities 2025-2026

As part of our school-wide focus on student well-being, each classroom will include a calming area called the Zen Den. This space will provide students with a safe, supportive environment to regulate emotions and refocus during the day.

To support you in setting up your Zen Den, you will receive:

• A Zen Den sign to display in your classroom
  

• Additional materials and resources to help guide students in using the space effectively
  

Together, these spaces will help us build a consistent and caring environment for all students across our school.

"Shout out to the Sensational Second Grade Team (Ms. Burns, Mrs. Gomez, and Ms. Johnson) for their engaging morning meetings!"

The Special Services Department is excited to begin another school year, partnering with families to support students who qualify for Special Education and Section 504 programs.

Kickoff Events

Discover Child Find — Parent Training

📅 Tuesday, August 26 | ⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM

📍 Haskell Building (408 N. Haskell Ave., Dallas, TX)

🍴 Lunch provided. Flyer attached.

Special Services Parent Ambassador Program Meeting

📅 Thursday, August 28 | ⏰ 5:30 PM–7:00 PM

📍Haskell Building

Contacts:

-Parent Ambassador Program: Michelle Brown — micbrown@dallasisd.org -

Parent Training Sessions: Mario Carrizales — mcarrizales@dallasisd.org

• 1st Semester - November 7th
• 2nd Semester - April 10th

All field trips and buses MUST be submitted at least 14 instructional days prior to the trip. The last day for field trips is May 3rd. We will have a new field trip platform coming soon through the DISD Portal but for now we are still utilizing Laserfiche.

Please login to Laserfiche for submission and approvals for field trips, fundraisers, etc. using your email address and password. The forms are accessible through the District’s Portal titled Laserfiche.