Pride Preview Vol. 37

As we enter our final full week of the school year, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for the heart, dedication, and joy you continue to pour into our students every single day. This week is filled with celebrations, exhibitions, performances, and milestones that reflect the incredible growth our Lions have made throughout the year.

A special congratulations to all of our students being recognized during awards ceremonies this week. Your hard work, perseverance, and leadership have made us proud! Thank you to our teachers and staff for creating meaningful end-of-year experiences while continuing to support strong instruction and a positive campus culture through the very last day.

I would also like to give a very special shoutout to Mrs. Benton, Ms. Wright, and Ms. Acevedo for their incredible work bringing Finding Nemo Kids to life. Your dedication, creativity, and countless hours of preparation created an unforgettable experience for our students, families, and staff. Thank you for sharing your talents and helping our Lions shine on stage with confidence and pride.

As we begin wrapping up the year, please continue supporting campus procedures for device collection, grade submission, and classroom closeout tasks. Your attention to detail helps ensure a smooth and successful transition into summer.

Let’s finish the year strong and continue showing our Lipscomb Pride in all that we do!

With gratitude,

Carter

• Monday, May 18

  • Speech Language Pathologist Day
  • 8:30am - PK Awards 🏆
  • 9:40am - Kindergarten Awards 🏆
  • 3:45pm - Staff PD: Rewrite Mission/Vision

  Tuesday, May 19

  • 8:30am - 1st Grade Awards 🏆
  • 9:40am - 2nd Grade Awards 🏆
  • Student Device Collection (PK3, PK4, Kindergarten) 💻

  Wednesday, May 20

  • 8:30am - 3rd Grade Awards 🏆
  • 9:40am - 4th Grade Awards 🏆
  • Student Device Collection (1st & 2nd Grades) 💻
  • 2:00pm - 4th Grade Class Party 🎉

  Thursday, May 21

  • Student Device Collection (3rd & 4th Grades) 💻
  • 12:30pm - 2nd Grade Class Party 🎉
  • United to Learn Staff Treat
  • 4:30pm - IB Student Exhibition
  • Last Day of Boys & Girls Club (Until 6:30pm)

  Friday, May 22

  • 1:15pm - 5th Grade Awards 🏆
  • Student Device Collection (TC & 5th Grade) 💻
  • 2:15pm - 5th Grade Luncheon & Class Celebration 🎉
  • Cycle 4 Grades Due

• 🎯 Past Due (May 8):Device Inventory

• 🎯Thursday, May 14: TEI SLO Goal Accomplishment Due!

• 🎯Friday, May 15: Turn inSummer Professional Learning Agreement

• 🎯Ongoing:Two-Way Communication Tool for Teachers

• July 13: Principals return

• July 20: Assistant Principals return

• July 23: CILT Training

• July 28–30: New Teacher Academy. July 28 will serve as a campus-based day

• August 3: Teachers return

• August 3–7: Campus Teacher Professional Development

• August 6: Elective Teacher Training (central location)

• August 7 & 10: Teacher Work Days

• August 11: First Day of School

Ensure all student devices remain on campus for summer maintenance. If you did not finish last week, please prep your digital displays for summer software updates by: unplugging cords, wrapping them securely, turning screens away from direct sunlight, and labeling all remotes and pens.

Please keep these critical grade reporting deadlines on your radar:

• Guardians must be notified of student retention.

• Ensure C4 grades are entered by the upcoming deadline.

• Print, review, sign, and submit all scoresheets by 3:00 PM on May 28.

• End of Semester 2 Grading Tips - Elementary (Grades PK-5/6)
• Teacher Verification of Final Grades

• iReady EOY Testing Plan
• Focused IPC's
• Weekly Lesson Prep Videos
• Submit MTSS concerns here!
• Help parents schedule an INITIAL MTSS Meeting
• IB Shared Drive

Thank you to all teachers who've volunteered to be a mentor for the 5th Grade Exhibition. An email was shared with your student group, their topic, and sample probing and support questions to ask for each step.

As we look toward the end of the year, please keep these critical grade reporting deadlines on your radar to ensure accuracy for every student:

• May 19: Guardians must be notified of student retention.
• May 22: Deadline to enter Cycle 4 (C4) grades.
• May 28: Print, review, sign, and submit all scoresheets by 3:00 PM.

• Student Devices: Ensure all student devices remain on campus for summer maintenance. If a student needs a device for end-of-year assignments, please use a shared campus device.
• Classroom Displays: If you did not finish last week, please prep your digital displays for summer software updates by unplugging cords, wrapping them securely, turning screens away from direct sunlight, and labeling all remotes and pens.

• Campus Safety Procedures
• Standard Response Protocol
• Raptor Resources

• May 25: Memorial Day (No School)

• May 27: End of Q4 | Class EOY Parties (11am) | 5th Grade Clapout (11:45am) | Early Release (12:15pm) | Staff EOY Luncheon (1:00pm)

• May 28: Teacher Work Day | Scoresheets Due

• REFERRAL FORM
• PTA WISHLIST FORM
• LIONS LINKS
• PREVIEW ARCHIVE
• NEWSLETTER INFO SUBMISSION
• CALENDARS
• IB SHARED DRIVE