Q4 Week 32 Apr 14-Apr 18

We’re heading into a big week before the long weekend! This Wednesday, our 5th graders take their Science STAAR exam. A few weeks ago, we were proud to have 100% attendance for the Reading STAAR — which allowed us to avoid makeup testing and gain valuable instructional time. Let’s aim for the same with our 5th graders and give them the best sendoff into their upcoming field trip!

This week also brings our PTA and SBDM meetings, along with new initiatives to help us get every student registered for the upcoming school year. Early registration is critical to keeping class sizes balanced and ensuring a smooth start in August.

Thank you for your constant support as parents and champions of your children. The work of a teacher grows more demanding each year, and so does the role of a parent. But together, as a community, we create the village that surrounds and lifts up every child. It’s an honor to walk alongside you as we prepare our students to compete and succeed in whatever path they choose.

📌 Monday, April 14th

• 5:30: PTA Meeting in Library
• 6:30: SBDM Meeting

📌 Tuesday, April 15th (🧪⭐STAAR SCIENCE🧪⭐)

📌 Wednesday, April 16th

• 🔵 🔵Wear Blue in Honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month!
• 101 Musical - Tech and Dress Rehearsals

📌 Thursday, April 17th

• 101 Musical - Tech and Dress Rehearsals

📌 Friday, April 18th (NO SCHOOL!)

• Staff/Student Holiday

📌 Saturday, April 20th

• We are excited to share an early sneak peek of the renderings for our upcoming renovations! These images represent the vision for the future of our school — a future that honors our rich history while creating spaces designed for learning, growth, and community.
• While these designs are still in draft form and some details may continue to evolve, they give us a first look at the transformation taking place right here at Lipscomb. From learning environments to shared spaces, our goal is to create a building that reflects the energy and excellence of our students and staff.
• This is a milestone moment, and I couldn’t be more excited to take this next step together as a school community. I will continue to keep you informed as the project moves forward and more updates become available. After some hurdles with the City of Dallas and permitting, the team will be working hard this Spring and throughout the summer to get us back on track.
• Take a look at the renderings below and let’s continue to dream big for our Lions!

We’re launching our Roar to Registration campaign to encourage early enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉

Register your child early and they’ll be entered into our weekly raffles!

Raffle Dates:

• April 17 • April 25 • May 1 • May 9

Prizes include:

• 🎽 House Swag Set

• 🎥 Family Movie Night Pack

• 🛴 Electric Scooter Pack (Surprise week!)

• Special Bonus: On May 2, we’ll select five students to "Pie the Principal" at Field Day!

Register today to secure your child’s spot and enter to win!
✅ choose.dallasisd.org
📞 Need help? 972-794-7300

• We’re thrilled to announce that Lakewood Early Childhood PTA has awarded us a $15,000 grant! 🎉This generous gift is an investment in our students’ futures, opening new doors for creativity, learning, and growth at William Lipscomb. Thank you, LECPTA, for believing in our mission and helping us soar higher! 💜🦁

• This Wednesday, we invite all of our Lipscomb Lions to wear blue in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Wearing blue is a simple but powerful way for us to come together as a school community and raise awareness for the safety and well-being of all children. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued — not just at school, but everywhere.
• By wearing blue, we’re helping spark conversations and showing our collective commitment to creating a world where every child can thrive. Let’s fill the building with blue and stand united for our kids!

We’re excited to share that Lipscomb will be participating in an Earth Day Costume Donation Drive hosted by our Disney Musicals in Schools teaching artist and her non-profit, Theatrical Threads.

What We’re Collecting:

• Dance and theatre attire

• Costume pieces to support arts programs in other Title I schools across DFW

Additional Impact:

• Students will learn about textile waste through an Earth Day lesson (materials will be provided).

• Donated items will benefit local schools and promote sustainability.

• In September, Theatrical Threads will return to provide Halloween costumes for Lipscomb students in need!

Lipscomb will be hosting our own Recruitment Table at Spring Fling, the Junius Heights Neighborhood Block Party and we are looking for volunteers to help our at our table!

Be on the lookout for this event on Class Dojo and sign up to RSVP to volunteer directly through Class Dojo!

• April 18: Good Friday (No School)

• April 21: Inclement Weather Day (No School)

• April 27: Junius Heights Spring Fling

• April 28: 101 Dalmations Student Showcase @ AT&T Performing Arts Center

• April 28-30: 5th Grade Field Trip

• May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week!

• May 9th: Ninja Nation Comes to Lipscomb
• May 7: 6pm: 101 Dalmations Musical at Lipscomb Auditorium
• May 12-16: EOY iReady Testing Window

• May 15: Field Day (DATE CHANGE)

• 🆕 May 20: IB Student Exhibition

• Tuesday, May 20: Pre K 3 & 4, K and 1st
• PK: 8:30- 9:30
• K: 11:30- 12:30
• 1st: 1:30- 2:30
• Wednesday, May 21: 2nd, 3rd, 4th
• Thursday, May 22: 5th grade ceremony & reception
• Friday, May 23 (last day of school) at 2:15pm: 5th grade clap out

Students in Pre-Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade took a trip out to the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos this past week! Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who chaperoned and helped ensure every student got home safely!