Pride Preview Vol. 30
Week of Monday, Mar 30 - Friday, Apr 3, 2026.
As we enter Week 30, we have a short but incredibly important week ahead of us. With Good Friday this week and our unused inclement weather make-up day next Monday, we are heading into a well-deserved four-day weekend!
Before we head out for the break, this is our final instructional push before the STAAR Reading Language Arts (RLA) assessments kick off next week for our 3rd through 5th graders. Let’s use these next four days to build confidence, reinforce our high-leverage TEKS, and ensure our students are practicing on the Cambium platform so they know exactly what to expect.
Please remember that this Wednesday, April 1, is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. Our paraprofessionals, teacher assistants, and support staff are truly the backbone of our campus. They step in to cover classes, support small groups, assist with lunch and arrival, and provide daily care and encouragement to our students. Their dedication does not go unnoticed—please take a moment to celebrate and thank them this Wednesday.
Additionally, Librarian Appreciation Day is this Saturday. Ms. Acevedo wears many hats on our campus, and much of her work happens behind the scenes. Librarians are among the most versatile professionals in education, with responsibilities that continue to grow and evolve each year. Ms. Acevedo’s ability to adapt, innovate, and support both students and staff is admirable, and we are grateful for her contributions to our school community.
Thank you for helping us recognize and celebrate these outstanding members of our team.Let’s have a focused, purposeful, and positive four days.
Shoutouts
🎷🎸🥁✨ Huge shoutout to Mrs. Sumners for being a fantastic MC at Battle of the Bands 2026, and keeping the energy high all afternoon!
💃 Shoutout to Ms. Timms, Ms. Jackson, and Ms. Johnson for their epic Destiny’s Child performance—plus Ms. Wilson for serving as their talented make-up artist and manager!
🔥 Shoutout to Ms. Hernandez, Ms. Burns, Ms. Martinez, Ms. Paredes, Mrs. Sumners, and Ms. Mena for their show-stopping Pitch Perfect group performance that had the crowd on their feet!
👑 Shoutout to Ms. Gamez for her impeccable Beyoncé Bowl performance—absolutely iconic!
🎷 Shoutout to Coach Walker for his amazing saxophone skills—what a performance!
🥧 And we can’t forget our brave Pie the Pride members: Principal Carter, Mr. Ramirez, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Owens, and Ms. Armenta—thank you for being such great sports!
👏 Shoutout to all the faculty and staff who came out to support: Ms. Ana & Cecilia Martinez, Mr. Serrano, Ms. Elda, and so many more!
👏 Shout out to Ms. Smalley, who helped facilitate the setup for Battle of the Bands and supported
the Makerspace dedication—your hard work made it all possible! 💪✨
💛 Our parents and community truly enjoyed an afternoon filled with incredible performances by our talented teachers and staff. What a day to remember!
• March 23–April 10 – Parent Survey Window Opens
• May 8 – Cybersecurity Awareness Due
• Review HAZMAT Procedures in Preparation for Drill on Wednesday
- 🆕 Summer Science Enrichment Program
- 🆕 2026-2027 Calendar Start and End Dates
- 🆕 Heart of Teaching Grant Cycle 2026 - Extracurricular Activities and Programs from the Dallas Education Foundation
- 🆕 Suspension of Instruction and Activities related to Cesar Chavez
- 🆕 Sue Rose Summer Institute 2006 - Summer Learning Opportunity
- Summer 2026 Professional Learning for Campus Professional Staff
- Dallas College Courses for PreK Paraprofessionals
- March for Better Nutrition – Celebrate National Nutrition Month
- Open Transfer Period
🎮 Leveling Up Lipscomb: Unlocking Our Best for STAAR!
As we head into testing season, we’re launching a fun campus theme to motivate our students: Leveling Up Lipscomb!
You’ll begin seeing video-game inspired visuals, announcements, and celebrations across campus as we encourage students to unlock their best effort on STAAR. Think progress bars, power-ups, achievements, and lots of Lion pride as our students continue leveling up their learning.
Our goal is simple:
- 🎯 Confidence
- 🎯 Effort
- 🎯 Growth
More details on ways we’ll celebrate students and build excitement will be shared soon. In the meantime, thank you for the incredible work you’re doing each day to prepare our Lions.
Let’s keep leveling up. 🦁🎮
Testing Dates
- April 8: Grades 3–5 STAAR Reading Language Arts (RLA)
- April 15: Grade 5 STAAR Science
- April 22: Grades 3–5 STAAR Math
Please ensure students are given regular opportunities to practice on the Cambium platform in preparation for STAAR, for each testing subject.
