Community Compass Vol. 2 | Issue 22

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Good Evening, Lipscomb Families, and Happy Sunday!

I hope this message finds you safe, warm, and enjoying time together. With the recent weather and campus closure, I want to thank you for your flexibility and continued partnership.

As we return this week on Wednesday, we have so much to look forward to! We are excited to celebrate our 100th Day of School on January 28th, marking 100 days of learning, growth, and perseverance for our Lions.

We also look forward to welcoming families to Spring Parent Conferences on January 29th. These conversations are an important opportunity to reflect on student progress and strengthen our home-school partnership. Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to your child’s success.

As always, thank you for being such an incredible community. Together, we continue to live out our motto—Excellence, Not Without Effort—every single day.

With gratitude,

Isaiah Carter

Principal / Head of School 🦁💛

PS - Take a look at our campus, layered in snow -- thank you Mr. Karnowski for the awesome photos.

UPDATE: Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 | 3 p.m.

After careful consideration for anticipated road conditions and extreme temperatures, Dallas ISD will remain closed Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. All athletic events and practices (indoor and outdoor) are postponed. The district will reopen Wednesday.

Instructional days will be made up on:

Monday, April 6

Monday, May 4

For updates, please continue to monitor the district’s website, social media channels, or local media.

🦁Shout-out to Mr. Jesse Moreno for being our D.O.G. of the Day on Friday! 🦁
Our students and staff are so grateful for your time, positive energy, and willingness to step in and make a difference. Thank you for showing up for our Lions—we truly appreciate you!

• January 28 – 100th Day of School!
• January 29 – 4:00-7:30 PM: Parent Conferences
• January 31 –School Choice Application Closes (Only for current PK4 students!)
• January 31 – Debate Tournament; ES Cheer Showcase
• February 1 - Black History Month
• February 1 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
• February 3 - STAAR Field Day Test (3-5) Reading Spanish
• February 4 - Coffee with Principal

Holidays & Observances

• January 27 – Lunar New Year
• January 25–30 – Holocaust Remembrance Week
• February 2 - Groundhog Day

You are cordially invited to participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences on January 29th. These meetings provide an opportunity to review academic progress and discuss goals for your child.
We appreciate your continued partnership and look forward to meeting with you.

📖📚Dear Parents,

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue reading every day with our little lions!

We will continue updating this list, and if you have a favorite resource you’d like to share, please email our Parent Specialist, Mrs. Martinez, at cmartinezquiroga@dallasisd.org

1. Sora: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmT8hG_blZk

2. Storyline Online: https://storylineonline.net/

3. Britannica for Kids: https://kids.britannica.com/

4. National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals

5. National Geographic for Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

6. Math Playground: https://www.mathplayground.com/

7. PBS Kids: https://pbskids.org/games

8. Gonoodle: https://www.gonoodle.com/tags/QXPDZX/emotional-literacy

We’ve been learning, reading, and growing for 100 days!
Come celebrate by wearing something with 100 items, dressing like you’re 100 years old, or showing your creativity on January 28th.

📣Attendance update -Please read!!

Dear Lion Parents,
Due to last week’s inclement weather and because we love having all of our Lions on campus, we are extending the opportunity to earn Perfect Attendance through the end of next week.

We can’t wait to welcome all of our Lions back—ready to learn and shine—starting tomorrow!

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Thanks to our amazing after-school partners, Boys & Girls Club, students with perfect attendance will be entered into a monthly raffle to win a BICYCLE!

⭐ How it Works:

✅ Every Friday:

Students with perfect attendance for the week will have their name added to the raffle bowl.

🎊 Last Friday of Each Month:

We will draw ONE winner to take home a brand-new bicycle! 🚲

📌 Important Reminder:

If your child was absent during the week, you must submit an excuse note to the CRC office promptly in order to participate.

Let’s keep our Lions in school every day!

The STAAR Stand Alone Field Test is used by the state to try out new test questions that may appear on future STAAR exams. This test is not scored and will not affect student grades or STAAR results, but it helps improve the quality of the STAAR test for future years. Next Tuesday, the letter will be sent home to students participating in this assessment. (English, Spanish)

A nationwide assessment that helps measure how students are performing across the country. Individual student results are not reported, and scores are used only to help understand learning trends at the local, state, and national level. Next Tuesday, the letter is being sent home with 4th grade students. (English, Spanish)

• A few parents sent in questions about our campus safety drills, in an effort to help their students prepare/reflect on the various drills we have on campus. Here are some helpful resources for families.

Please join Woodrow Boys’ Basketball Friday, January 30th for Feeder Night!

In addition to an exciting match-up against Samuell, there will be door prizes and halftime contests!

Inspired by winter’s arrival in East Dallas, we will cheer on the Wildcats with a WHITE OUT theme.

A can’t miss evening for all future Wildcats!

Be sure to join us at our next Coffee with the Principal on February 4th, where the Woodrow Wilson Executive Director will stop by to share a little about himself and answer any questions you have may have.

DPAC is a group of parent leaders who collaborate with district staff to strengthen family and community engagement across Dallas ISD. Members share parent perspectives, provide input on district initiatives, participate in parent-led projects, and help guide efforts that support student success. We are still looking for 2 parent ambassadors for our feeder pattern. If you are interested please apply soon!

• PK4 Transfer Students: Apply for the 2026-2027 School Year by Jan. 31st!
• How To Apply (English)
• How to Apply (Spanish)

We are weeks away from opening our Joe Buck Innovation Lab -- with 5 Worker Zones for our students to explore and design in ways they have not before. Take a look at the opportunities our students will soon be able to engage with as we continue to equip all lions to compete in a future they create.