Pride Preview: Aug 10, 2025

Thank you to every staff member who found ways to make the most out of our transition back to campus this past week. Despite many inconveniences and the pains of progress, I appreciate those of you who stayed focused on the task at hand. Our little campus is special because of each of you, and I can't wait to get this year going with some refreshed spaces, and sights set high as we head to new heights. This week's Preview is dense with important information, so don't hesitate to read it in parts, and return to it later.

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We will meet as a campus tomorrow at 2:00pm to review data, campus systems and staff expectations, and first 10 days procedures.

You will count those that are physically present (day 1); after day 1 it will be physically present PLUS any that are absent and report them HERE each morning between 9:30am and 10:00am

I will meet with grade level teams tomorrow to discuss any master schedule questions. Please review below and provide me with any questions or concerns tomorrow.

• Wet Bulb Globe Temperature – Measurement tool that uses ambient temperature, relative humidity, wind, and solar radiation from the sun to get a comprehensive measure that can be used to monitor environmental conditions during exercise.

• When WBGT readings are 92.1 or higher we will not have any outdoor activities. Read more here

In accordance with state law, we will enforce the restrictions on cellular devices on campus this year. We do not typically have an issue with cell phones or cellular watches, but please review the policy linked here. The new rolling carts in each classroom are perfect locations for you to identify for your classroom as the secure location to store student devices.

Please help by overcommunicating this policy to parents, especially if you have had students bring these devices in the past. The best thing to do is to highly encourage students to leave those devices at home.

CILT Responsibilities

CILT members will:

• Lead weekly PLCs and review asynchronous lesson prep packages.

• Mentor new teachers, meeting bi-weekly to ensure their success.

• Attend quarterly half-day trainings to stay ahead of district priorities.

• For each quarter, CILT representatives may choose to attend one of two available training dates, selecting either a morning session (8:00–11:00 AM) or an afternoon session (1:00–4:00 PM) based on campus needs and scheduling flexibility.

Teachers should choose to attend one, half-day training based on the schedule below.

• Q2 training: Choose September 3, 2025 or September 4, 2025

• Q3 training: Choose November 5, 2025 or November 6, 2025

• Q4 training: Choose February 4, 2025 or February 5, 2025

• Facilitate formal new teacher training on September 18 and February 19, from 4:30–8:00 p.m.

Compensation & Incentives

CILT members will receive supplemental pay as outlined in the 2025-2026 Dallas ISD Compensation Handbook for their work outside of the normal school day, and must clock in and clock out to receive compensation for the activities listed below:

• Preparing for weekly PLCs (1 hour of supplemental pay per week).

• Preparing and delivering new teacher training – 1 hour for prep one week prior to training plus 3.5 hours for delivery on September 18 and February 19, from 4:30–8:00 p.m.

• Delivering Flex Day training – This special opportunity is available only to CILT members who have completed 14 hours of summer Flex Day training and includes 1 hour of paid preparation time, plus 7 hours of supplemental pay for each Flex Day session on October 13 and November 4.

• passwords for all students in grades 5–12 will be reset to the district default. This is intended to minimize login issues and reduce instructional disruptions during the first days of school.

Student Password Reset Guide Folder

• teachers will retain the ability to reset passwords (Student Password Reset Guide Folder) and view default passwords for students through the Dallas ISD Portal.

• Breakfast in the Classroom will be offered to Pre-K thru 2nd
• Grab and Go “Breakfast in the Classroom from kiosks offered to grades 3rd thru 5t

We will outline procedures for this during our afternoon meeting tomorrow.

Enjoy two complimentary tickets and spend the day exploring the Dallas Arboretum! Enjoy full access to the 8-acre Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, where interactive science exhibits bring classroom concepts to life.

• HERE is the Assignment/Appraiser List for 2024-2025

• i-Ready (K-5) Students in grades K-5 will take the iReady BOY Diagnostic Assessment for both reading and math. These assessments should be completed during the testing window of August 18-22.

• For students in K-5 dual language programs, the teacher of record, in collaboration with the campus LPAC, will determine the most appropriate language of assessment for each individual student based on classroom observations and student data. See the iReady Language of Assessment Guidance for further information.

• In preparation:

• A self-paced module has been created for testing coordinators and can be accessed through Cornerstone.

Additional resources to support can be found on the Assessment website using this link.

• In addition to BOY i-Ready Reading and Math, kindergarten students will be assessed with Circle Kindergarten Progress Monitoring (KPM) (formerly known as TX-KEA) at BOY only. KPM will capture K-Readiness that will be reported to the state, and in a change this year, only the three subtests (Vocabulary, Spelling, and Letter Names) that comprise this measure will be required. All the rest are optional.

• Here is a a KPM Teacher Assessment Guide – BOY 2025 to provide support for kindergarten teachers. This step-by-step guide informs you about assessment preparation and includes sample schedules. If you are unfamiliar with administering KPM, use the Step-by-Step Self-Paced Training Guide and the KPM User Guide.

Students in Grades 3-5will use i-Ready.

• Students who take the iReady Reading Diagnostic in English will be placed on an individualized, automated pathway.
• Students who take the iReady Reading Diagnostic in Spanish will be placed on a pathway set by i-Ready that will appear on the teacher assigned side of the student screen.
• Recommended time for elementary students is at least 30 minutes per week, per subject.
• Recommended time for secondary students is 30 minutes per day.

• i-Ready Preparation Guidance and Supporting Documents:

  • SSO iPad Instructions

  • Use data to plan instruction

  • Deep Dive: Using i-Ready as a Student Growth Measure

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Take a moment to choose the committees and activities that spark your passion. Your contributions matter, and your ideas will help make William Lipscomb Elementary a place where Excellence is Not Without Effort!

• Complete Compliance Videos by September 30
• Ensure you are on the Staff Remind 101 Account
• Dojo Links Form
• Lipscomb Information Form
• Student Activities Interest Form
• Campus Committees Interest Form