Community Compass Vol. 9

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We have a short but important week ahead! Thank you to our parents for treating our staff to lunch on Friday and for helping us celebrate our amazing custodians for National Custodial Day.

A reminder: school will be closed this Thursday, Friday, and Monday (October 13). We’ll return on Tuesday, October 14.

Students in grades 3–5 will be taking their quarterly assessments this Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Please help us by ensuring they are here on time and ready to learn each day.

And don’t miss the great photos at the bottom of this week’s Compass — lots of good moments captured! :P

— Principal Carter

• Oct 9 — ❌ Fair Day – No School (Fall Break)

• Oct 10 — ❌ Fair Day – No School (Fall Break); ⭐ End of 1st Nine Weeks

• Oct 13 — ⭐ Begin 2nd Nine Weeks;

• ❌ No School – Staff Professional Development;
• 5:30–6:30 PM PTA Executive Meeting;
• 6:30–7:30 PM SBDM Meeting

• Oct 14 —

• Purple & Pink Dress Day;
• National School Lunch Week

• Oct 15

• 5:00–6:30 PM Taste of Hispanic Heritage Month (Cafeteria)

• Oct 23 — 4:00 PM-6:30 PM

• Fall Parent Conference Night;
• Red Ribbon Week begins (thru Oct. 31)
• Oct 24 —11:30 AM–2:30 PM
• Academy 4 Friday;
• Book Fair begins

• Oct 27–31 — Book Fair (all week); Halloween Door Decorating Contest

• Oct 31

• 📖 Storybook Character Day
• 📝 FCE Fall Parent Survey Closes

Last year, Mr. Sullivan unknowingly started something special. As the very first Watch D.O.G.S. of the year, he set the tone for what it means to be a dad who shows up for his child and his school. This year, without missing a beat, he carried on that tradition by once again being the first to put on the Watch D.O.G.S. shirt. What started as a coincidence has now become an expectation — a family tradition rooted in love, presence, and community.

Thank you, Mr. Sullivan, for reminding us that dads can be just as involved as anyone else in the everyday learning and joy of their child.

Want to be a watch dog? Recach out to our Watch Dog Parent Group here.

Our custodians are the absolute best in Dallas ISD, and National Custodian Day gave us a chance to show just how much we appreciate them. Our front office team surprised them with flowers and thoughtful gifts, and our generous parents supplied cookies and other sweet treats.

To top it off, we brought back the celebration parade we started last year, with students lining the halls, holding up homemade signs and cheering for the people who keep our school clean and welcoming every day. It was a wonderful way to end the week and honor the hard work, warm smiles, and tireless dedication of our custodial team.

Mark your calendars! Parent Conference Night is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 23, from 4:30–7:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you to campus to discuss your child’s progress and goals. Stay tuned for additional details and sign-up information coming soon.

We are excited to invite you to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Lipscomb! Let’s come together to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn, celebrate, and connect with our vibrant community. Event will be on October 15th from 5:00PM-6:30PM.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

You’re invited to pack your bags and travel with us as your student participates in National School Lunch Week, October 13–17, 2025.

This year, the Texas Department of Agriculture and your child’s school nutrition team are using the theme “Texas Taste Tour: Your School Lunch Passport” to showcase nutritious meals served at school and healthy foods from Texas. Celebrating National School Lunch Week can introduce students to the many ways balanced, nutritious school meals help fuel success.

School nutrition professionals work hard to serve lunches that keep students ready to embark on academic adventures throughout the school day. Come along for the journey by encouraging your child to eat lunch in the cafeteria this week.

For more information, please visit www.SquareMeals.org/NSLW.

#TXNSLW25 #TXNSLW25 #TexasTasteTour25 #YourTXSchoolLunchPassport25

Chandler serves as managing director and president for Bank of America in Dallas and head of philanthropic solutions . As part of Principal for a Day—which brings community leaders into our schools to increase understanding of our students’ needs and build lasting partnerships —she will shadow our leadership team, visit classrooms, and meet students and teachers.

We look forward to welcoming her, sharing our school’s story, and learning from her experience and passion for community service.

Each year the state creates a School Report Card to communicate to parents, guardians and the

community information concerning accountability. This is a report required by the Texas Legislature and prepared by the Texas Education Agency. Due to judicial proceedings, the release of the 2023 School Report Card was significantly delayed.

State law requires that the School Report Card display information about the state, the district, and

the school. Where possible, the information must be reported by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic

status of the students and must include at least two years of results.

The School Report Cards can be found online at: https://rptsvr1.tea.texas.gov/perfreport/src/src_srch.html

A more complete report about our school, the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR), can be

accessed online at: https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academicaccountability/performance-reporting/texas-academic-performance-reports

This “report card” is for the campus, not for individual students. If you are not able to access the

internet and would like a paper copy, or if you have questions, please contact the school office.

We’re excited to share that new landscaping has been installed in front of our building, giving our campus a welcoming new look. This landscaping work is one piece of our campus improvements funded through the Dallas ISD bond program, which also includes a new connector addition that will link the main building to the cafeteria and gym and upgrades to classrooms, lighting, security and site drainage . Construction will continue in phases, with the majority of work happening between now and December 2025; by January 2026 we expect all renovated classrooms and the connector to be complete and ready for students.

Learn more about our school’s bond‑funded projects at Dallas ISD Bond – Lipscomb Elementary.

Come explore all of our schools and programs at Discover Dallas ISD, the largest school fair in the city! Meet teachers, explore programs, and apply on-site for the 2026–2027 school year.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Automobile Building, Fair Park

Representatives from every campus including P-TECH, Magnet, STEAM/STEM, Montessori, Personalized Learning, Project-Based Learning, Transformation, Visual & Performing Arts, Dual Language, and Legacy Schools will be available to answer questions.

We’ve listened to your feedback about after-school clubs and know that sometimes the experience has felt inconsistent. Our goal is to make it easier for families to see what’s available and for students to find the activities that fit them best.

Because Lipscomb is a smaller school, many of our teachers and staff already wear multiple hats every day. Hosting a club is something they choose to do on top of their regular responsibilities, often giving their own time to make sure students have opportunities to explore their passions. While a few clubs come with district stipends, most are led purely out of our staff’s dedication to our Pride. Their willingness to step up is what makes so much possible here, and we are deeply grateful.

Below, you will see our 2025-2026 Club Catalogue that contains our offerings:

Student Ambassadors are a group of 3rd – 5th grade leaders chosen to represent our school with pride! These students model the IB Learner Profile, welcome visitors, help with school events, and share their voices in making our campus a better place. By serving as ambassadors, they develop the following Approaches to Learning: responsibility, teamwork, and communication skills while showing what it means to be a leader in our learning community.

THERE IS AN APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS!

Applications will go live on October 1, 2025 following morning announcements.

QUESTIONS? Contact Ms. Timms at totimms@dallasisd.org

🎉 Come Join the FUN at National Night Out 2025!
📍 Willis Winters Park Pavilion
📅 Tuesday, October 7th
🕔 5–7 PM

An evening of community fun with:
🚒 Fire Truck | 🚓 Police Car | 🚁 Helicopter Fly-By | 🐾 Canine Police Unit
🎶 DJ | 🎨 Face Painting & Balloon Artist | 🎸 Rock Painting
🌭 Hot Dogs | 🍧 Snow Cones | 🍿 Popcorn
🐶 Dog Treat & Water Station
👮‍♂️ Meet & Greet with Police & City Employees

Brought to you by:
Juliette Fowler Communities • Mount Auburn • Friends of Willis Winters Park • Hollywood Santa Monica • Junius Heights

Let’s celebrate community and connection — see you there!

📍 Pabellón del Parque Willis Winters

📅 Martes, 7 de octubre

🕔 5–7 PM

Una noche de diversión comunitaria con:

🚒 Camión de bomberos | 🚓 Patrulla | 🚁 Vuelo en helicóptero | 🐾 Unidad policial canina 🎶 DJ | 🎨 Artista de pintura facial y globos | 🎸 Pintura rupestre 🌭 Hot dogs | 🍧 Conos de nieve | 🍿 Palomitas

🐶 Estación de golosinas y agua para perros

👮‍♂️ Encuentro con la policía y empleados municipales

Presentado por: Juliette Fowler Communities • Mount Auburn • Friends of Willis Winters Park • Hollywood Santa Monica • Junius Heights

¡Celebremos la comunidad y la conexión! ¡Nos vemos allí!

📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

🕗 Time: Race starts at 9:00 AM (race-day registration & packet pickup begins at 8:00 AM)

📍 Location: Bachman Lake, Dallas, TX

✨ Special Highlights for the Day:

• 🎶 Music, DJ, and community energy

• 🏃‍♀️ Family-friendly 5K Walk/Run

• 💙 Community vendors, support resources, and awareness activities

This event is about coming together to celebrate, raise awareness, and support one another

👉 Register today for FREE here:

https://dallasclearneuroadhdawareness.itsyourrace.com/register/

Website: https://clearneuro5k.com

📅 Mark your calendars!

Join Mayor Pro Tem Jesse Moreno at this year’s Fall Fest at Old East Dallas Work Yard Park! 🍂🎉

👉 Click the flyer for the link to register.

Don’t miss out on the fun—see you there!

📅¡Apúntenlo en sus calendarios! ¡Únanse al alcalde pro tempore Jesse Moreno en el Festival de Otoño de este año en el Parque Old East Dallas Work Yard! 🍂🎉

👉 Hagan clic en el folleto para obtener el enlace de registro. ¡No se pierdan la diversión! ¡Nos vemos allí!

Serving children ages 14 and under in North Texas

📅 Application Dates:

September 12 – October 10

📝 Apply at: saangeltree.org

(Click the picture for the direct link)

✨ Help make a child’s Christmas brighter this year!

See the flyer for full application requirements.

Para niños de 14 años o menos en el Norte de Texas

📅 Fechas de solicitud: 12 de septiembre - 10 de octubre

📝 Solicita en: saangeltree.org

(Haz clic en la imagen para acceder al enlace directo)

✨ ¡Ayuda a alegrar la Navidad de un niño este año!

Consulta el folleto para conocer todos los requisitos de solicitud.