Community Compass Vol. 13

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Hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween — and that you’ve recovered from all the sugar! 🎃

Welcome to November at Lipscomb, where the calendar doesn’t slow down (but we’re pretending it might). This week we’ve got a little bit of everything: an Election Day holiday on Tuesday (we all deserve that break!), Coffee with the Principal on Wednesday (bring caffeine and questions), and tryouts for our spring musical, Finding Nemo — because clearly we don’t have enough going on already! 🐠

Looking ahead, Career Day is just two weeks away, so please sign up and tell your friends and family — we’d love to show our students all the cool things grown-ups do when they’re not at school all day like us.

Last week was one for the books: our Student Ambassadors helped host Principal for a Day with Bank of America CEO Jennifer Chandler, our Cheerleaders wowed the crowd at the Discover Dallas ISD event, and our Boys Soccer Team pulled off a playoff just a week after they defeated the 4th-grade Mockingbird team! ⚽️ Meanwhile, our Book Fair was a huge success — all while our campus renovations continue to keep us on our toes (and occasionally guessing where the noise is coming from).

So yes — we’re a little tired, maybe running on caffeine and school spirit, but we’re doing it all with smiles and style. Excellence… not without effort!

Here’s to another great week at Lipscomb — we’ve got this! 💪

We are to share that we have new merchandise available in our Lipscomb Pop-Up Shop! 🦁 The shop will be open from November 13 through midnight on November 14. The link below will go live tomorrow, so stay tuned for more details and get ready to grab your new Pride gear!

📅 Mark your calendars! On November 14th, 2024, we will be hosting our 2024-2025 Lipscomb Career Day from 7:45 AM to 10:30 AM. This special event is designed to inspire and educate our Lions by connecting them with professionals from diverse fields.

👥 We invite parents, community members, and professionals to share your stories and the amazing work you do every day. Your journey could spark curiosity and inspire our students to pursue their passions!

Please fill out THIS form and reach out to Counselor Green (liwinfield@dallasisd.org) for more detials!

Hey Lions! If your family could use a little extra help with food next month, our Peace Pantry is here for you. Join us for our Lion Packs distribution on Thursday, November 7th — filled with pantry staples to help support our school families.

We’re proud to be a community that cares for one another. 💛
📦 Everyone deserves a full plate — and we’re here to help make that happen!

Click photo to sign up!

#LionPacks #PeacePantry #WeAreLions #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeThrive #SchoolFamily

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🦁 Paquetes de Leones – Distribución de la Despensa de la Paz | 7 de noviembre 2:45pm-3:45pm🥫💛

¡Hola Leones! Si tu familia necesita ayuda con la alimentación el próximo mes, nuestra Despensa de la Paz está aquí para ustedes. Venga a la distribución de Paquetes de Leones el jueves 7 de noviembre, llenos de alimentos básicos para apoyar a las familias de nuestra escuela.

Nos enorgullece ser una comunidad que se preocupa por los demás. 💛
📦 ¡Todos merecen tener la comida en abundancia, y estamos aquí para que eso suceda!

¡Haz clic en la foto para registrarte!

#PaquetesDeLeones #DespensaDeLaPaz #SomosLeones #ApoyoComunitario #JuntosProsperamos #FamiliaEscolar

National Family Literacy Month

National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

National Native American Heritage Month

• 1 - Día de Los Muertos; Happy Birthday, Ms. Morse!; ; Discover Dallas ISD
• 3 - Happy Birthday, Ms. Alvarez!; School Psychology Week (Thru Nov 7); 4:15 PM | PTA “Because of You” Event @ Garden Cafe
• 4 - Election Day – No School for Students; Junius Heights HOA Meeting
• 5 - 8:30 AM | Coffee with Principal Carter
• 6 - 4-Week Progress Reports Distributed; Happy Birthday, Mrs. Sumners!
• 7 - 2:30–4:00 PM | Peace Pantry Distribution; Wear Purple (Homeless Youth Awareness Month)
• 9 - Kindness Week (Thru Nov 15)
• 10 - 5:30–6:30 PM | PTA Executive Meeting; 6:30–7:30 PM | SBDM Meeting
• 11 - Happy Birthday, Mrs. Gomez!
• 12 - 6:00–8:00 PM | “This is Home” Woodrow Feeder Pattern Night
• 13 - Thanksgiving Lunch @ Lipscomb
• 14 - Career Day; National Superintendent Day; World Diabetes Day; Wear Purple (Homeless Youth Awareness Month)
• 15 - PTAB Family Movie Night
• 19 - Education Support Professionals Day; U2L Staff Appreciation Luncheon (Uncle Julio’s Taco Buffet)
• 21 - 11:30 AM–2:30 PM | Academy 4; Student–Teacher Swap Day; Substitute Appreciation Day; The Pigeon Gets a Big-Time Holiday Extravaganza!; Wear Purple (Homeless Youth Awareness Month)
• 22 - Native American Heritage Day
• 24 - Thanksgiving Break
• 25 - Happy Birthday, Ms. Jackson!; Thanksgiving Break (No School)
• 26 - Thanksgiving Break
• 27 - Thanksgiving Day; Thanksgiving Break (No School)
• 28 - Thanksgiving Break; Thanksgiving Break (No School)

Food and Child Nutrition Services would like to celebrate the spirit of the holiday and encourage our students to feel the gratitude and togetherness that are so important to our community. To celebrate, we will be serving a special Thanksgiving meal for lunch on Thursday, November 13th.

The Thanksgiving meal will consist of roasted turkey breast with gravy, cornbread stuffing muffin, green bean casserole, savory sweet potatoes, fresh pear, apple cinnamon crisp, and a cookie. Adult meals will be available for purchase for $5.00. A la carte pricing will not be offered for this special meal. Vegetarian entree options will be available

This is a friendly reminder to follow all posted traffic signs and routes during morning arrival.

Due to the limited space surrounding our campus, it’s essential that everyone helps maintain a safe and efficient flow of traffic. Please be mindful of our volunteers, students, and staff who assist daily — their safety depends on each of us doing our part.

Thank you for keeping our arrival safe and showing what it means to be part of The Pride!

• Children who begin kindergarten well‑prepared are much more likely to succeed academically later: one study found that students who met readiness benchmarks on a kindergarten readiness assessment had an 85% chance of being proficient in reading by the end of 3rd grade.
• Research shows that if students struggle to read by 3rd grade, they are much more likely to fall behind permanently.
• Students who are not reading proficiently by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.
• Reading at grade level by 3rd grade is the single greatest predictor of future academic success and life outcomes.

🎯 What This Means for Home Learning

• For Kindergarten families: building strong skills now (language, literacy, social‑emotional, motor) makes a big difference. When children begin school ready, they’re much more likely to achieve later.
• For 3rd Grade families: supporting reading at home is critical. Being on grade level in reading by end of 3rd grade unlocks learning in the years ahead — and falling behind now can create long‑term gaps.
• For all families: even simple daily routines — reading aloud, talking about learning, supporting homework, making home practice a habit — contribute significantly to student success.

Do More Goods Discount!

Do More Goods, powered by VolunteerNow. Their store, located at 2800 Live Oak Street, offers everyday goods at deeply discounted prices — up to 80% off — thanks to generous donations from corporate partners, including national retailers and manufacturers.

Proceeds from purchases are reinvested into the community, supporting workforce training programs, community initiatives, and reducing waste by diverting usable goods from landfills.

You can learn more at: www.volnow.org/discountdepot.

¡Descuentos en Do More Goods!

Do More Goods, impulsado por VolunteerNow, ofrece en su tienda, ubicada en 2800 Live Oak Street, artículos de uso diario con grandes descuentos (hasta un 80%), gracias a las generosas donaciones de socios corporativos, incluyendo cadenas nacionales de tiendas y fabricantes.

Las ganancias de las compras se reinvierten en la comunidad, apoyando programas de capacitación laboral, iniciativas comunitarias y la reducción de residuos mediante el reciclaje de productos útiles.

Para obtener más información, visite: www.volnow.org/discountdepot