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Pride Preview Vol. 36

Week of Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15, 2026

Pride Preview Vol. 36 Week of Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15, 2026
Pride Preview Vol. 36Week of Monday, May 11 - Friday, May 15, 2026

Principal's Message Principal's Message

πŸ¦βœ¨πŸ“£Shoutouts!!πŸ¦βœ¨πŸ“£

πŸŽ‰ Shout out to our amazing office staff β€” Ms. Valadez, Ms. Moncada, Ms. Banda, and Ms. Elda β€” for coming in on Monday to beautifully decorate the school for Teacher Appreciation Week! The decorations around the school, hallways, and teachers’ lounge helped create a welcoming, festive atmosphere and made our staff feel celebrated and appreciated. Thank you for your creativity and hard work! πŸ’›πŸ¦

πŸŽ‰ Shout out to Coach Walker and the Specials Team for putting together an amazing schedule for our students! Your organization and teamwork helped make the day run smoothly and ensured students had a great experience.

πŸŽ‰ Shout out to all of our teachers for participating in Field Day and having fun alongside your students! Your energy, positivity, and willingness to join in made the day extra special for our students.

πŸŽ‰ Shout out to Ms. Acevedo for supporting in the library with students who were unable to participate in Field Day activities. Thank you for your flexibility and support with our students.

WEEK AT A GLANCE WEEK AT A GLANCE

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Announcements by 2A
  • Monday, May 11
    • i-Ready Math EOY (K-5)
    • πŸŽ‚ Staff Birthday: Maribel Moncada
    • 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM – Staff Mtg Globe Life Presentation
    • 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM – PTA General Meeting
    • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – SBDM Meeting
  • Tuesday, May 12
    • i-Ready Reading EOY (K-5)
  • Wednesday, May 13
    • πŸŽ‚ Staff Birthday: Laura Gamez
    • i-Ready Reading EOY Make-Ups
  • Thursday, May 14
    • TEI SLO Goal Accomplishment Due
    • i-Ready EOY Make-Ups
    • 7:00 PM – Nemo Spring Musical
  • Friday, May 15
    • Senior Clap Out
    • i-Ready Window Closes
    • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Picnic Day from Parents
    • 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM – Academy 4 Friday
    • 7:00 PM – Nemo Spring Musical

🎯ACTION ITEMS 🎯 🎯ACTION ITEMS 🎯

  • 🎯 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

CAMPUS-WIDE NEWS CAMPUS-WIDE NEWS

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i-Ready EOY Testing Reminders

Tomorrow is our last round of testing. Grades K–2 will complete secure testing, and grades 3–5 will complete non-secure testing. testing plan

  • Cafeteria schedule and specials will remain the same.

  • We will have indoor recess until K–2 testing is complete.

  • Grades 3–5 Teachers: Please walk your students to and from specials and maintain a Voice Level 0 during transitions to ensure a quiet testing environment

End-of-Year Technology Prep

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.

Year-End Grade Reporting

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

5th Grade IB Exhibition (PYPx)

Thank you to all teachers who've volunteered to be a mentor! Check your email for your student group, their topic, and sample probing questions. Mark your calendars for the Exhibition on May 21 from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM.

MASTER SCHEDULE FEEDBACK FORM

[CLICK] May 18-22: Awards Adjusted Schedules [CLICK] May 18-22: Awards Adjusted Schedules

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πŸ“– DISTRICT NEWS πŸ“– DISTRICT NEWS

Learn More

INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION

  • 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

Save the Date: You are invited to Lipscomb's 5th Grade Exhibition Save the Date: You are invited to Lipscomb's 5th Grade Exhibition

IB PYPx Mentors!

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.

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OPERATIONS OPERATIONS

Year-End Grade Reporting Timeline

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.

End-of-Year Technology Reminders

  • 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.

End-of-Year Technology Reminders

  • 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.

Resources

  • Campus Safety Procedures
  • Standard Response Protocol
  • Raptor Resources

CULTURE CULTURE

Teacher Picnic & Green Day is THIS FRIDAY (May 15)!

We are celebrating Mental Health Awareness by wearing green! To show their appreciation, our wonderful parents are hosting a Picnic Day for our teachers from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with sandwiches and salads. Let's enjoy some great food and connection together!
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⏭️ LOOKING AHEAD (May 18 - 28)

  • May 18: Speech Language Pathologist Day | PK Awards (8:30am) | KN Awards (9:40am) | Staff Meeting (3:45pm)

  • May 19: 1st Grade Awards (8:30am) | 2nd Grade Awards (9:40am)

  • May 20: 3rd & 4th Grade Awards

  • May 21: IB Student Exhibition (4:30pm - 6:00pm)

  • May 22: United 2 Learn Staff Treat (AM) | 5th Grade Awards (1:15pm) | Cycle 4 Grades Due

  • 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

RESOURCES RESOURCES

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