Community Compass
Lipscomb Elementary
As we gear up for the new week, I just have to pause and celebrate the amazing things that happened at Lipscomb last week! We kicked it off with an appreciation parade for our incredible custodial staff, who said they’ve 'never felt this appreciated before!'
Then, to top it all off, our Multicultural Committee and PTA threw an absolutely fantastic Hispanic Heritage Night. It was a beautiful celebration of the cultures that make us who we are, and it brought our entire community together for some fun, food, and fellowship. I’m already excited for how this event will grow in the years to come! Thank you to everyone who joined in these events—you truly made them special.
Oh, and yes, I got attacked by silly string (photo included for your amusement) Friday for my birthday. To those responsible… I know your birthdays too! 😉
Now, we’ve got a short but mighty week ahead. Let’s give these next three days our all before we enjoy a well-earned Fall Break. See you out there!
With Pride,
Mr. Carter
Help us meet our goal! 😬
- Alright, folks, we've got a bit of a situation—our Family Engagement Survey has only 8 submissions so far! Our goal? A strong 40 by October 21st! Now, I won’t name names, but let’s just say our friendly rivals down the street already have 45… 😏
- So, can you help us catch up (and maybe even pass them)? It only takes 5 minutes! Click HERE and let’s hit that goal together!
- Monday, Oct 7 will include Standards Mastery Check (end-of-quarter assessment) in Reading for students in Grades 3-5.
- Tuesday, Oct 8 will include Standards Mastery Checks in Math for Grades 3-5.
- Both assessments will be 1/3 of the STAAR Exam and will begin promptly at 8:30am. These are not district assessments, but will provide you, your child, and their teacher needed insights to drive instruction as we approach Quarter 2.
- Please help support the work our teachers are doing by:
- Ensuring your child gets to bed early
- Eats a good breakfast (if your student does not eat breakfast at school)
- Is on time and present at school (the makeup window will close Oct. 9)!
- We invite parents to volunteer and give our dedicated teachers a well-deserved break from recess duty! Our teachers work tirelessly for your children each day, and there’s no better way to say "thank you" than by giving them the gift of time!
- Sign Up to relieve a teacher from lunch or recess duty! (ACCESS CODE: WLESPRIDE)
- You must be cleared through the District Volunteer System prior to signing up.
- Starting on October 15th, the Lipscomb Student Ambassadors invite you to wish your child a Happy Birthday by having their name displayed on the school marquee on their birthday along with and a birthday message announced over the morning announcements that can be submitted by a student's family member!
- If you would like to participate, the Student Ambassadors are asking for a $20 donation that will go directly to the Student Ambassadors Club this school year.
- A form and details on how to send the donation will be available in next week's Compass!
I have noticed a large amount of student clothing that is left around campus and on the playground. Please encourage your student to come home with whatever clothing items they brought to school!
Unclaimed items have been placed in the Cafeteria on gray hanging stands.
Starting this week, we will donate unclaimed clothing to a local shelter each Friday, so please remind your child to look during lunch and claim any items they may be missing!
You’re invited to the largest school fair in Dallas! Join us Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Discover Dallas ISD at Fair Park.
Come and explore ALL of our schools and programs, including our specialty and Legacy Schools. Onsite application support will be available for specialty schools and neighborhood school transfers.
Visit DallasISD.org/Discover to join this rich LEGACY!
Share with your friends and family members considering Dallas ISD!
Guide Your Child's Education
Create a Daily Family Routine that Includes
- Wake Up Time
- Mealtimes
- Homework Time
- Exercise/Play Times
- Bed Time
Work with your child(ren) to set a timetable for studying at home.
- List the times for learning and breaks.
- Stipulate which subjects will be completed first and second.
Ensure an organized work area.
- Create Family Time
Cook Together and Have Dinner as a Family
Watch Movies Together
Playing Board Games, Cards, etc
Working on a home project together
"Did You Know?" - Mrs. Nuno (Campus Dyslexia Interventionist)
Letter reversals are not due to ‘seeing’ words backward. It’s mainly caused by problems with directionality and the ability to decipher left and right. Our brains know how to recognize objects. For example, a puppy is a puppy from any direction. This is called mirror invariance. We must unlearn this skill for letters because a stick and a ball one way is not the same as a ball and a stick the other way. This means letters must be stored in our memory differently.
Unity Day - October 16
On October 16, we encourage staff and students to WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE for Unity Day! Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.
Oct 8: Dallas ISD Community Listening Event at Woodrow Wilson HS
Oct. 10-11: Fall Break
Oct.14: Student Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
Oct 16: Wear Orange for Unity Day in Honor of National Bullying Prevention Month
Oct. 22: Pink out Day in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
Oct. 19: 2024 Komen Dallas North Race for the Cure
Don't Miss Out, Follow Us On Social Media!
*NEW* Lipscomb Facebook
Lipscomb Peace Pantry Facebook
Lipscomb Little Lions Facebook
Lipscomb Instagram: @lipscomb_lions
Lipscomb PTA Instagram: @lipscombpta
Peace Pantry Instagram: @lipscombpeacepantry
Campus Information
Main Office: 972-794-7300
Website: www.dallasisd.org/lipscomb
Location: 5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, 75214