Q2 Week 16 Dec 2-6

• 🎈Ms. Santiago

• Progress Reports distributed.

📆Tuesday, December 03

• 🎈Ms. R. Acevedo

• 3-5 MOY iReady Diagnostic (Reading)

• 3:30p - 5:00p: Coding Club

📆Wednesday, December 04

• K-2 MOY iReady Diagnostic, Make-Ups

• PK Field Trip (Dallas Arboretum)

• 10:30a: Grade 3 Field Trip (Texas Ballet Theatre)

• 3:40p - 5:30p: Cheer Practice

• 5:00p: Boys 🏀 v. Gill Elementary @ Walnut Hill Elementary

• 5:30-6:30p Pizza with the Principal with Special Guest Principal B from JL Long MS

📆Thursday, December 05

• 3-5 MOY IReady Math, Make-Ups

• WATCH Dog Michael Karnowski

📆Friday, December 06

• K-2 MOY Math, Make-Ups

📆Saturday, December 07

• Discover Dallas -Virtual (9:00-10:15a)

• ES Cheer Showcase

• ES School Fall UIL Academics

It’s hard to believe that we’re already preparing for the second i-Ready Diagnostic. The second Diagnostic is an important benchmark for understanding your student’s growth, which is why it’s so important they try their best. These results allow us to better support them in achieving their goals for the year.

The most important thing we can do is prepare students and motivate them to put forth their best effort.

Here are a few things you can do to help support your student:

• Make sure they get a good night’s rest before taking the Diagnostic!

• Talk to your student about why the second Diagnostic is important. You can say things like:

• The second Diagnostic helps you find out how much progress you’ve made since the beginning of the year.

• It allows your teacher and I to celebrate your accomplishments!

• Try your best, and do not rush—but don’t spend too much time on a question either.

• Remember, questions on the Diagnostic change based on your answers to earlier questions. You will see some questions you don’t know. That is okay! Just try your best.

• Let them know you’re excited to celebrate their progress.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your student’s learning.

Exciting changes are underway! This week marks the start of our much-anticipated Bond Project. As shared previously, progress will bring some temporary adjustments, but the outcome will be worth it as we work toward a fresh, modernized campus.

Construction Begins This Week

• The construction company will install the construction barrier (highlighted in yellow below) to establish their worksite and begin the addition, the most time-intensive phase of the project. While this barrier is in place, access to any areas inside the fencing will be restricted. Alternative pathways (highlighted in light blue) will be used for navigating around the construction zone.

Parent and Dismissal Adjustments

• For now, parents should use the cafeteria entrance currently used for PK-2 arrival for dismissal as well. I am actively exploring ways to adjust dismissal procedures, as this entrance will also be impacted by the construction. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this transition. I am committed to minimizing disruptions to our school operations throughout this process.

Phase I Overview: 3rd Floor Renovations

• Timeline: Begins over Winter Break; tentative completion by May 2025.
• Scope: Classroom Renovations will be completed in two groups, each with 6 classrooms.

While these timelines are subject to change, I want to assure you that we will not compromise quality for speed. My priority is to ensure this project meets the highest standards—your students deserve nothing less. I will continue to provide updates and communicate changes as they arise. Thank you for your partnership as we take this exciting step toward transforming our campus.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have regarding the Bond Project.

• Dec 6: Complete IB Nano PD via myIB Account (see email from Timms)

• Dec 7: Fall UIL Virtual Meet

• Dec 7: 9:00a: Discover Dallas ISD Virtual for PreK and Elementary

• Dec 9: Device check (Q2 SMC)

• Dec 10: Q2 SMC Reading (3-5)

• Dec 11: Q2 SMC Math (3-5)

• Dec 12: Q2 SMC Make-ups

• 🆕Dec 12 - Cara Mia Theatre - AUD 1st/2nd @10am
• 🆕Dec 12 - Cara Mia Theatre - AUD 3rd/4th/5th @ 11am
• 🆕Dec 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (religious observance)
• 🆕Dec 13: Q2 SMC Make-ups
• 🆕Dec 13: Third Grade field trip Perot Museum
• 🆕Dec 13 (6:00-9:30) Staff Holiday Party (604 Fort Worth Ave, Dallas, TX, 75208)
• 🆕Dec 14: Oncor Kids Race @ Dallas City Hall
• 🆕Dec 16: Committees Meeting

• Dec 16 - 20: GT Testing Week

• Dec 16 - 20: IB Planning for Unit 3

• Dec 16: Device check (ACP)

• Dec 17: ACP Science (Grade 5)

• 🆕Dec 17: Fieldtrip 1st/2nd Grade to Environmental Science

• Dec 18: ACP Science Make-ups

• 🆕Dec 18: Basketball Game @ Exline Park

• Dec 20: Early Release (12:15p)

• 🆕Dec 21: Yule/Winter Solstice (religious observance)
• Dec 23-Jan 6: Winter Break
• 🆕Dec 25:
• Christmas (religious observance)
• First Day of Hanukkah (religious observance)
• 🆕Dec 26: Zarathosht Diso (religious observance)
• 🆕Dec 26- Jan 1: Kwanzaa (religious observance)
• 🆕Jan 6: Teacher PD (½ day)/Work Day (½ day)
• 🆕Jan 6-17: CIRCLE MOY (Make-up Jan. 20-24)
• 🆕Jan 14: (6:00-8:00): Mockingbird, Roberts, Lipscomb Vertical Team Night - (Times Ten Wine Cellars)
• 🆕Jan 18 10:00a: Discover Dallas ISD Virtual (All Grades)
• 🆕Week of Jan. 27: Parent Conference Week

Be sure to check the Campus Outlook Calendar for events and updates!

Main Office: 972-794-7300

Nurse: Dawn Wilcox, dawilcox@dallasisd.org

Principal: Isaiah Carter, iscarter@dallasisd.org (972) 794 - 7302

Website: www.dallasisd.org/lipscomb

Location: 5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, 75214