Pride Preview Vol. 15

We’ve had so many wonderful events lately—thank you for staying focused and for volunteering your time to help us keep up with such a full and exciting calendar! Let’s push through this final week before Thanksgiving, which includes our Teamsgiving Potluck on Tuesday, catered lunch on Wednesday, and the Door Decorating Contest! Let’s work hard this week so we we can rest hard over Thanksgiving!

Our success starts and ends with you—grateful, always.

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This week we celebrate Ms. Moncada for organizing our upcoming Teamsgiving Potluck and wearing so many hats in the Front Office! She helped coordinate guests for Career Day, welcomed families during the Thanksgiving Meal, and even volunteered at Movie Night on Saturday alongside her amazing daughters.

So much of her work happens behind the scenes, but her knowledge, dedication, and kindness make her an essential part of our Lipscomb Pride. 💛

• TA's clock in by 7:30am | Teachers clock in by 7:45 am
• 🎯Teachers, please pick up your students by 7:45 am from the auditorium.
• Morning Announcements, 4A
• Morning Circle Lessons
• 🎯 Week 6: six grades per subject in Powerschool (Grading Calendar)

Monday, Nov 17

• Staff Meeting-MOY i-Ready Test Presentation
• 🎨 Wear your house colors head to toe.

Tuesday, Nov 18

• 💻 3:30pm-5:00pm | Coding Club
• 🏀 5:30pm Basketball Game | Lipscomb vs Gil @ Highland
• 🦃 Happy Teamsgiving Potluck

Wednesday, Nov 19

• 🎭 3:30 - 4:40pm | E-Sports Club (4th - 5th)

• 🎭3:30 - 5:00 | Finding Nemo Musical Rehearsals

• 🍎Education Support Professional Day

• 🍱 Staff Appreciation Luncheon (Uncle Julio's)

Thursday, Nov 20

• 🎭 3:30–4:30 PM | After School Instrument Ensemble

Friday, Nov 21

• Academy 4 (11:30 - 2:30pm) SCHEDULE
• Student-Teacher Swap Day
• Substitute Appreciation Day
• The Pigeon Gets a Big-Time Holiday Extravaganza!
• 🚌 2nd Grade FT to Dallas Arboretum

Saturday, Nov 22

• Native American Heritage Day

As we head into December, it’s time for our mid-year assessments! These tests are simply a way to see how much our students have grown and to help us plan for the rest of the year.

Let’s keep the energy calm, positive, and encouraging as we move through testing week. Thank you for helping create a supportive environment where our Lions can shine! 💛

• Dec 02: i-Ready MOY 3-5 Reading
• Dec 03: i-Ready MOY K-2 Reading, Make-Ups
• Dec 04: i-Ready MOY K-2 Math, Make-Ups
• Dec 05: i-Ready MOY 3-5 Math, Make-Ups
• Dec 8-12: G/T Testing
• Dec 9: SMC Q2 3-5 Reading
• Dec 10: SMC Q2 3-5 Math
• Dec 11: SMC Q2 Make Ups
• Dec 16: ACP 5th Grade Science
• Dec 17: ACP 5th Grade Science Make-Ups

• 2025-2026 3rd Standards Mastery Blueprint
• 2025-2026 4th Standards Mastery Blueprint
• 2025-2025 Standards Mastery 5th Grade

Math

• SMC 2 Blueprint Grade 3
• SMC #2 Blueprint Template [4].docx
• SMC #2 Blueprint Template [5].docx

Science

• ACP Blueprint

It’s time to plan for after-school snacks! If you sponsor a club, team, or group that meets after school, please take a minute to complete this form today so Ms. Johnson and her team can plan ahead and make sure your students stay fed and happy.

Thank you to Cheer, Coding Club, Music Ensemble, and Debate for complete your Rosters . Please complete them today if you have not already!

Heads up, team — Dallas ISD has rolled out a new mobile app, and it’s actually pretty handy.

You can grab it from the App Store or Google Play by searching “Dallas ISD.”

Once you download it, parents can:

• Get quick access to district news and updates

• See important documents and cafeteria menus

• Subscribe to their child’s school for school-specific news and alerts

• Get notifications all in one place

Later this fall, parents will also get access to a new feature called Rooms, which will let them message teachers and school staff directly through the app (no need to juggle multiple platforms).

We’ll be using Thrillshare on our end to post announcements, send updates, and chat with families — and the cool part is that messages will automatically translate into each family’s preferred language.

Bottom line: the app should make it easier for parents to stay in the loop and for us to reach them without having to send things five different ways.

From Assessment Calendar:

• K-2 RLA:
• Grade 1: Knowledge (KN4)
• K-2 Math:
• Kindergarten: Mid-module Assessment
• K-2 Dual Language:
• Grade 1 DL: Knowledge 4
• Grade 2 DL: Knowledge 5
• 3-5 RLA:
• Grade 3: ECR 4
• Grade 4: Learning Check 4
• 3-5 Dual:
• Grade 3 DL: ECR U3
• Grade 4 DL: Bilingual Learning Check - End of Units

As we enter November, we’re taking time to reset our hallway culture across the building. This isn’t just about order — it’s about student safety. Clear expectations and calm transitions keep every Lion accounted for and ensure that staff can monitor students effectively throughout the day.

• Hall Passes: All students must have a hall pass during instructional time.

• Limit Traffic: Only students with medical needs or emergencies should be out during class.

• Lions’ Hallway: Walk on the right, stay on your square, hands behind your back, voices off, eyes forward.

• Teacher Monitoring: Teachers actively monitor and lead transitions — no unescorted groups.

• Lockers: Keep all lockers closed and belongings neatly inside throughout the day.

• Restrooms: Use restroom helpers, go 3–4 at a time, and keep breaks short and structured.

A consistent hallway culture helps us maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free environment where learning can thrive.

Hello! At Lipscomb, we ensure every student stays warm during the winter by providing coats to those in need. Whether a student's jacket is too small, too large, worn out, or they have no outerwear at all, we're here to help! Please include their information below, and myself and the PTA will coordinate the rest. Thank you!

- Counselor Green

Click HERE to SIGN UP for the Door Decorating Contest!

🦃 Lipscomb Elementary Teamsgiving Potluck

We’re bringing the tradition back!! 🍁
Join us for our annual Teamsgiving celebration — a time to share good food, laughter, and gratitude with the best team around!

Our admin team will provide the main dishes (turkey and ham), and we’d love for everyone else to bring a favorite side or dessert to share.

💛 Sign up using the QR code! or click on flier.

Dec 01: 3:45 - 4:45pm | Staff Meeting w/Berenice (BOND Furniture)

Dec 02: i-Ready MOY K-2 Reading

Dec 03: i-Ready MOY 3-5 Reading

Dec 04: i-Ready MOY 3-5 Math

Dec 05: i-Ready MOY K-2 Math

Dec 8-12: G/T Testing

Dec 9: SMC Q2 3-5 Reading

Dec 10: SMC Q2 3-5 Math

Dec 11: SMC Q2 Make Ups

Dec 16: ACP 5th Grade Science

Dec 17: ACP 5th Grade Science Make-Ups

Dec 19: WLES Staff Holiday Party

• All core content DOI teachers are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of district-assigned professional development by December 15, 2025.
• Eligible sessions completed in Cornerstone will count automatically, but any PD not listed in Cornerstone will require documentation and an administrator’s signature.

• From October 1 through December 12, 2025, teachers and staff can receive important seasonal and preventive vaccinations at various District locations.
• Flyer

NEW CATALOGUE

Action Items for Sponsors:

• 🎯 Student Waivers — All club members must return a signed waiver by the end of this week.

• 🎯 Rosters — Update Student Activities Rosters.

• 🎯 Sponsor Training — 100% of sponsors must complete the 2025 training. A passing score of 80%+ generates a certificate emailed to you. Please provide a copy to Ms. Valadez for recordkeeping in case of audit/campus review.

• Dallas ISD is offering a $500 incentive for EC–6 Core Content and Secondary ELAR teachers who earn ESL certification in 2025–26.
• Eligible teachers must attend a prep session, pass the TExES 154 exam, and add the certification to their license.
• 📎 Details and requirements are in the attached one-pager.

• Maker Space: Nearly $20,000 remains for our new maker space (to be complete by December). If you’d like to join the design team, let Mr. Carter know.
• PTA Wishlist - Don’t forget—you can request up to $500 through the PTA using this form. Before submitting, please check with Mr. Carter to confirm the item isn’t already on campus.