Q4 Week 28 Mar 17-22

Welcome back, Lipscomb families! I hope you had a fantastic Spring Break, filled with rest, connection, and fun. Our students are back and ready to finish the year strong! Let’s make every day count!

Go Lions!
-Principal Carter

🔹Monday, March 17 🍀

• SBDM Meeting (6:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
• Parent Survey Opens

🔹Tuesday, March 18

• 📸Spring Class Picture Day (Students free-dress)
• Cheerleading Tryouts (3:45 PM - 5:30 PM)
• City Ballet Program (3:45 PM - 4:45 PM)
• Coding Club (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)

🔹Wednesday, March 19

• 101 Dalmations Musical Rehearsals (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
• Cheer Practice (3:45 PM - 5:30 PM)

🔹Thursday, March 20

• 101 Dalmations Musical Rehearsals (3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)

📌 Friday, March 21

📅 Full calendar →[CALENDAR]

✅ Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration Opens April 1! Secure your child’s spot early to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Learn more & register here →[PreK Information]

✅ We Value Your Input! Our Parent Survey is open March 17–April 4. Your feedback helps shape our school community. Submit your response here →[Survey]

✅ Tardy Policy Update – Starts March 17

Starting Monday, March 17, students must be in class by 8:00 AM. Any arrival at 8:01 AM or later will be marked tardy. The previous 8:05 grace period has been removed to ensure we maximize every instructional minute. Let’s work together to build strong habits and start the day right!

✅ Uniform Expectations Reminder

Students must wear the approved uniform daily unless a specific “dress-up” day is listed in the weekly newsletter. Let's stay consistent!

✅ STAAR Testing Date Change – Adjusted by One Day

📅 RLA STAAR (Grades 3-5) → April 8, 2025

📅 Science STAAR (Grade 5) → April 15, 2025

📅 Math STAAR (Grades 3-5) → April 22, 2025

✅ March Madness at Lipscomb! 🏀

Help your student fill out their March Madness Bracket here by following the instructions from Coach Majors below!

✅ 5th Grade Field Trip – Important Updates!
We are excited for our 5th Grade Collin County Adventure Camp Trip from April 28-30!

📌 Important:

• Permission slips are due by Monday, March 24.
• Packets will be sent home this week with trip details & requirements.
• Have questions? Reach out to Mrs. Bustos, Ms. Armenta, or Mrs. Yetts!

Our classrooms are going head-to-head in an Attendance March Madness Challenge! Each week, the section with the best attendance and punctuality moves to the next round. Let’s work together to make sure our students show up on time and ready to learn every day!

🔥 Prizes Include:
🎟 $500 First Book Grant for the winning class!
🎈 Extra recess coverage for the winning teacher!
🎉 First access to the Ninja Nation Obstacle Course in May!

✅ How You Can Help:

• Prioritize on-time attendance – Every minute counts! ⏰
• Celebrate small wins – Encourage your child when they show up on time! 🎉
• Report absences promptly – Email lipscombattendance@dallasisd.org for documentation.

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🦁 Volunteer at Lipscomb: [Insert link]

🍎 Lunch Menu: [Menu]

👕 Spirit Store: [Store]

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