Pride Preview Vol. 16

Welcome back, team! I hope you each enjoyed a restful and refreshing Thanksgiving break. Thank you for the work you’ve done to keep our students motivated and focused—your consistency and commitment make an incredible difference, especially during this busy stretch of the semester.

As we come back together, let’s stay grounded in our purpose: instead of counting down the days, let’s make every day count.

Instruction This Month

December is a full month of learning, and our students need strong, engaging instruction every day. Please continue moving through your lessons, projects, and assessments according to your pacing guides and curriculum plans. Your intentionality helps ensure students finish the semester with confidence and momentum.

Let’s finish strong—with purpose, clarity, and a shared commitment to making each moment meaningful for our kids.

Thank you for all you do for our students and our school community.

• Shout-out to the fourth-grade team for being the first to submit their seating charts! Thank you for your efficiency and teamwork!
• Shout-out to Mrs. Bustos and Ms. Armenta for supporting and bringing our Girls on the Run team last Saturday! Thank you for your dedication and encouragement.
• Shout out to Ms. Banda and Ms. Elda for putting together the Turkey Scavenger Hunt! We hope everyone enjoyed this activity!

• TA's clock in by 7:30am | Teachers clock in by 7:45 am
• 🎯Teachers, please pick up your students by 7:45 am from the auditorium.
• Morning Announcements, 4D
• Morning Circle Lessons
• 🎯 Week 7: seven grades per subject in Powerschool (Grading Calendar)
• Follow Master Schedule Daily

Monday, Dec 01

• 3:45 - 4:30pm | All Staff Meeting
• 5:30pm | Finding Nemo Parent Meeting

Tuesday, Dec 02

• i-Ready MOY 3-5 Reading

• 💻 3:30pm-5:00pm | Coding Club
• 3:45pm - 4:30pm | Basketball Practice
• Special Education Day

Wednesday, Dec 03

• i-Ready MOY K-2 Reading, and Make-Ups

• 🎭 3:30 - 4:30pm | E-Sports Club (4th - 5th)

• 8:30 am | Coffee with Principal Carter

• 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Finding Nemo Music Rehearsal

• 🎂 Happy Birthday, Ms. R. Acevedo!

Thursday, Dec 04

• i-Ready MOY K-2 Math,

• 🎭 3:30–4:30 PM | After School Instrument Ensemble
• Grade 5 Field Trip to Dallas Arboretum
• Grade 3 Field Trip to Texas Ballet Theatre
• i-Ready MOY K-2 Reading, Make-Ups

Friday, Dec 05

• i-Ready MOY 3-5 Math, Make Ups
• Grade 2 Field Trip to DCT

• 2:30 - 4:00pm | Peace Pantry
• 5:00pm | Basketball Game against Bayles Elem. @ MLK Recreation Center

Saturday, Dec 06

• ES Cheer Challenge
• ES Sports Tournament - North
• ES UIL Academic Meet

i-Ready MOY testing takes place this week. Please review the updated dates and grade-level assignments on the schedule before the testing window begins.

Please complete the following by the start of each testing day:

1. Post a ClassDojo reminder for families asking that students arrive on time and ready to test.

2. For grade levels with field trips this week, remind students to stay focused and follow testing expectations on their testing days.

3. Review the Student Simulator Experience with your class the day before their test to ensure students are comfortable with the platform and procedures.

• 2025-2026 3rd Standards Mastery Blueprint
• 2025-2026 4th Standards Mastery Blueprint
• 2025-2025 Standards Mastery 5th Grade

Math

• SMC 2 Blueprint Grade 3
• SMC #2 Blueprint Template [4].docx
• SMC #2 Blueprint Template [5].docx

Science

• ACP Blueprint

• Starting Friday, December 19 after school, the moving team will start removing old furniture

• Removal of old furniture is scheduled to be complete by Sunday, December 21

• Campus staff to do list on or before Friday, December 19 by 12 noon

• Please declutter all spaces and box up your loose items/documents.

• Confidential documents are to be locked away in a safe location. Not to be left out or inside any drawers. All old furniture will be removed and taken to a landfill.

• Once old furniture is removed, we cannot get it back.

• All technology is to be unplugged and removed from old furniture.

• Remove any/all personal items from all areas. Lock them up and/or take them home for the holidays.

• Only in certain special circumstances will any existing furniture remain. All existing furniture will be removed

• New furniture will make a nice statement when delivered and installed. Upon your return from winter break, you should have all new furniture in place as pictorial depicts.

• If you have existing furniture that you would like to keep in your room/space, please speak with Mr. Carter.

• All new furniture must remain in place, no moving anything around until FF&E Team has inventoried all items in each room the 1st week in January 2026!!

• I will provide final room assignments as well as a pictorial of the new furniture installation later this week.

The IBLT invite you to sign up and support the Fall IB Night - Winter Wonderland!

Task - You will be manning one of the STEM-focused stations.

No experience necessary, you will be trained by the Perot team!

Time - 4:30 - 7:00PM*

*Guaranteed 2 hrs.

Rate - $25/hr.

We have 8 spots available for supplemental pay, but we welcome ALL to stay and support the event!

The supplemental code is available to TEACHERS and STAFF.

Sign up here! (Must use Dallas ISD email)

IB Night Winter Wonderland Event Support Sign Up

• Adults only should operate the shades—please keep students from handling them.

• Raise and lower shades slowly and evenly using the chain/pull system.

• Keep furniture and classroom items clear of the window area to avoid rubbing or damage.

• Do not attach tape, stickers, or any decorations to the shades.

• Report any shade that is sticking, rolling unevenly, or making noise.

• Please fully lower your shades at the end of each day. This supports campus security and helps maintain proper tension on the shade mechanism.

  
  

  Thank you for helping care for our new equipment!
  

It’s time to plan for after-school snacks! If you sponsor a club, team, or group that meets after school, please take a minute to complete this form today so Ms. Johnson and her team can plan ahead and make sure your students stay fed and happy.

As we enter November, we’re taking time to reset our hallway culture across the building. This isn’t just about order — it’s about student safety. Clear expectations and calm transitions keep every Lion accounted for and ensure that staff can monitor students effectively throughout the day.

• Hall Passes: All students must have a hall pass during instructional time.

• Limit Traffic: Only students with medical needs or emergencies should be out during class.

• Lions’ Hallway: Walk on the right, stay on your square, hands behind your back, voices off, eyes forward.

• Teacher Monitoring: Teachers actively monitor and lead transitions — no unescorted groups.

• Lockers: Keep all lockers closed and belongings neatly inside throughout the day.

• Restrooms: Use restroom helpers, go 3–4 at a time, and keep breaks short and structured.

A consistent hallway culture helps us maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free environment where learning can thrive.

Hello! At Lipscomb, we ensure every student stays warm during the winter by providing coats to those in need. Whether a student's jacket is too small, too large, worn out, or they have no outerwear at all, we're here to help! Please include their information below, and myself and the PTA will coordinate the rest. Thank you!

- Counselor Green

Click HERE to SIGN UP for the Door Decorating Contest!

Dec 8: Watch Dog - Matthew Nabb

Dec 8-12: G/T Testing

Dec 9: SMC Q2 3-5 Reading

Dec 10: SMC Q2 3-5 Math

Dec 11-12: SMC Q2 Make Ups

Dec 16: ACP 5th Grade Science

Dec 17-18: ACP 5th Grade Science Make-Ups

Dec 12: Watch Dog - Todd Schubert

Dec 16: ACP 5th Grade Science

Dec 17: ACP 5th Grade Science Make-Ups

Dec 17: Basketball Game w/Maple Lawn @ Walnut Hill Academy

Dec 18: Watch Dog - Jibsam Arias

Dec 19: WLES Staff Holiday Party

• All core content DOI teachers are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of district-assigned professional development by December 15, 2025.
• Eligible sessions completed in Cornerstone will count automatically, but any PD not listed in Cornerstone will require documentation and an administrator’s signature.

• From October 1 through December 12, 2025, teachers and staff can receive important seasonal and preventive vaccinations at various District locations.
• Flyer

NEW CATALOGUE

Action Items for Sponsors:

• 🎯 Student Waivers — All club members must return a signed waiver by the end of this week.

• 🎯 Rosters — Update Student Activities Rosters.

• 🎯 Sponsor Training — 100% of sponsors must complete the 2025 training. A passing score of 80%+ generates a certificate emailed to you. Please provide a copy to Ms. Valadez for recordkeeping in case of audit/campus review.

• Dallas ISD is offering a $500 incentive for EC–6 Core Content and Secondary ELAR teachers who earn ESL certification in 2025–26.
• Eligible teachers must attend a prep session, pass the TExES 154 exam, and add the certification to their license.
• 📎 Details and requirements are in the attached one-pager.

• Maker Space: Nearly $20,000 remains for our new maker space (to be complete by December). If you’d like to join the design team, let Mr. Carter know.
• PTA Wishlist - Don’t forget—you can request up to $500 through the PTA using this form. Before submitting, please check with Mr. Carter to confirm the item isn’t already on campus.