Community Compass Vol. 2 | Issue 28
Q3 Week 27 March 2-6, 2026
Community Compass Vol. 2 | Issue 28
Q4 Week 28 March 9-13, 2026
🔔 60-SECOND SNAPSHOT
Tuesday / Martes: Spring Class Pictures; 5th Grade Camp Grady Spruce virtual parent meeting 6:00 PM
Fotos escolares de primavera; Reunión virtual para padres de 5º grado sobre Camp Grady Spruce 6:00 PM
Wednesday / Miércoles: PTA Spirit Night at Snarf’s 4:30–8:30 PM
Noche de Espíritu de PTA en Snarf’s 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday / Jueves: Conchas y Chismecito with AP Yetts 4:00–5:00 PM; Reading Tutoring (Grades 3–5) 3:45–4:45 PM; 5th Grade Camp Grady Spruce virtual parent meeting 6:00 PM
Conchas y Chismecito con la AP Yetts 4:00–5:00 PM; Tutoría de Lectura (Grados 3–5) 3:45–4:45 PM; Reunión virtual para padres de 5º grado sobre Camp Grady Spruce 6:00 PM
Friday / Viernes: End of Quarter 3
Fin del Tercer Trimestre
👔 PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Lipscomb Families,
As we Spring Forward and close out Quarter 3 this week, I want to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ growth. It has been a strong quarter of learning, and we are proud of the progress students are making across grade levels.
This week includes several opportunities to stay connected — Spring Class Pictures on Tuesday, PTA Spirit Night on Wednesday, and virtual parent meetings for our 5th grade Camp Grady Spruce trip on Tuesday and Thursday evening. Your engagement in these moments helps build the strong school community our students deserve.
As we head into Spring Break, please continue encouraging strong attendance and daily reading at home. We look forward to starting Quarter 4 refreshed and ready for a strong finish to the school year.
With gratitude,
Carter
🗓 WEEK AT A GLANCE
March 9–13 / 9–13 de marzo
Monday / Lunes
- PTA Executive Board Meeting 5:30–6:30 PM / Reunión Ejecutiva de PTA 5:30–6:30 PM
- SBDM Meeting 6:30–7:30 PM / Reunión de SBDM 6:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday / Martes
- Spring Class Pictures /Fotos escolares de primavera
- Math Tutoring (Grades 3–5) 3:45–4:45 PM / Tutoría de Matematicas
- 5th Grade Camp Grady Spruce virtual parent meeting 6:00 PM / Reunión virtual para padres de 5º grado sobre Camp Grady Spruce 6:00 PM
Wednesday / Miércoles
- PTA Spirit Night at Snarf’s 4:30–8:30 PM / Noche de Espíritu de PTA en Snarf’s 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday / Jueves
- Conchas y Chismecito with AP Yetts 4:00–5:00 PM / Conchas y Chismecito con la AP Yetts 4:00–5:00 PM
- Reading Tutoring (Grades 3–5) 3:45–4:45 PM / Tutoría de Lectura (Grados 3–5) 3:45–4:45 PM
- 5th Grade Camp Grady Spruce virtual parent meeting 6:00 PM / Reunión virtual para padres de 5º grado sobre Camp Grady Spruce 6:00 PM
Friday / Viernes
- End of Quarter 3 / Fin del Tercer Trimestre
❗SPRING BREAK! NO SCHOOL MARCH 16-20❗
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
- March 16–20 – Spring Break (No School)
- March 24–25 – Student Surveys (Grades 3–5)
- March 25 – 4th Grade Field Trip to the Dallas Arboretum
- March 25 – TAG Showcase (Grades 3–5) 5:00–6:00 PM
- March 27 – Academy 4 Friday 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
- March 28 – PTA Battle of the Bands 1:00–4:00 PM
- March 28 – Innovation Lab Grand Opening 12:00 PM
- March 30 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Dallas ISD Environmental Education Center
🏫 CAMPUS HIGHLIGHTS
PARENT OF THE WEEK
We are proud to recognize Mr. Joseli Zacarias as this week’s Parent of the Week. Mr. Zacarias has been an active and dedicated parent on our campus and continues to play an instrumental role in supporting our school. Each year, he partners with Lipscomb staff to help out if anything is needed around school.
This year, he has supported staff with volunteering and helped out tremendously on our black history month celebration event. We are grateful to have Mr. Zacarias as part of our school community and are honored to recognize Mr.Zacarias for his continued commitment and service.
📢 EVENTS & FLYERS
March 11: Spirit Night at Snarf's
March 10: Class Pictures
March 28: Makerspace Class Opening
Academic Partnering - Parent Support
March 16-20: Spring Break Camp
Spring Break Meals
May 2: Bond 2026 Election Day
March 28: PTA Battle of the Bands
📸 LIONS IN FOCUS 📸
Principal Cronin of JL Long Middle School stopped by Coffee with Carter to share about all the awesome things happening at Long
PreK celebrates Storybook Character Day for Read Across America Week
Matt and Ms. Knott, our fabulous morning volunteers
🔗 PARENT RESOURCES
📌 SAVE THE DATE
Event Information
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Too early to think about next school year? Nope — it’s never too early! 2026–2027 School Year Registration for William Lipscomb Elementary opens April 1st! Mark your calendars and get ready to secure your child’s spot for the upcoming school year.
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📅 ¡RESERVA LA FECHA!
¿Demasiado temprano para pensar en el próximo año escolar? ¡No! ¡Nunca es demasiado temprano!
La inscripción para el año escolar 2026–2027 en William Lipscomb Elementary abre el 1 de Abril.
Marquen sus calendarios y prepárense para asegurar el lugar de su hijo(a) para el próximo año escolar.
🌿 Did You Know? Pi- Day🌿
National Pi Day on March 14th recognizes the mathematical constant π. Also known as pi, the first three and most recognized digits are 3.14. The day is celebrated by pi enthusiasts and pie lovers alike!
William Lipscomb Elementary – The Pride of Old East Dallas
Founded in 1920, William Lipscomb Elementary is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme campus serving Pre-K through 5th grade. Our mission is to empower every student to learn, grow, and lead with excellence—always guided by our motto: Excellence, Not Without Effort.