Q3 Week 25 Feb 17-21

Q3 Week 25: Feb 17-21, 2025
📝 Principal’s Message
As we approach our first big week of Spring assessments, I want to encourage all of us—families, teachers, and students—to reframe how we think about testing. These assessments aren’t just about a score; they’re a chance for students to show themselves, their teachers, and you—their biggest supporters—just how much they’ve learned and grown.
We believe in the incredible potential of every child at Lipscomb, and we’ve seen firsthand the effort they put into their learning every day. Now is the time to remind them that they are capable, they are prepared, and their hard work matters. A positive mindset can make all the difference! A simple encouragement—"You’ve got this!" or "I’m proud of you!"—can boost their confidence and set them up for success.
Lipscomb is a place where students rise to challenges because they know they have a team—at school and at home—cheering them on. Let’s continue to support and uplift them this week. They deserve it, and we can’t wait to celebrate their growth.
Thank you for your partnership, and let’s make it a great week!
Mr. Carter
📅 Week At A Glance
Monday, Feb. 17 (President's Day)
- Campus Professional Development (No School)
- 🎈Karma Navarro! (5C)
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Grades 3-5 Reading STAAR Simulation
- 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Coding Club
Progress Reports Distributed
Wednesday, Feb, 19
- Reading STAAR Makeups
8:30AM -11:30AM: Grade 2 TELPAS (Listening and Speaking)
3:30PM - 5:00PM: 101 Dalmations Practice
- 3:30PM - 5:30PM: Cheer Practice
🎈Ronald Lopez Mendoza (5A)
🎈Ezekiel Elias (2D)
Thursday, Feb 20
- 8:30 AM - 12:30PM: 3-5th Science STAAR Simulation
- 3:30PM - 5:00PM: 101 Dalmations Musical Practice
5:00PM- 6:30PM: Read In with Judge Kelly
🎂 Nurse Wilcox!
Friday, February 21
Black History Month: Power to the People!
Wear all Black or show your Black History Month advocacy shirts!
- Science STAAR Makeups
- 8:30AM -11:30AM: Grade 2 TELPAS (Reading and Writing)
🎈Annabella Jaime! (4B)
- 🎈Sidney Breland! (KC)
- 🎈Hajar Miller! (3PKB2)
🎉 Pride Member of the Week: Ms. Diaz
Ms. Diaz is truly a Jill of all trades, seamlessly wearing multiple hats on campus to support both staff and students. Her unwavering commitment to her students remains her top priority, and her impact on our new teachers has been nothing short of incredible. Ms. Diaz leads by example, embodying the values she instills in her classroom every day. Her influence can be seen and felt throughout our campus, making William Lipscomb a better place for all.
Thank you, Ms. Diaz, for your selflessness, dedication, and ability to walk your talk. We are proud to have you as a member of our Pride!
📢 Key Updates & Announcements
Literacy Night on March 5th
Did you know?
If a child reads just 20 minutes a day, they’ll be exposed to 1.8 million words in a year! That’s 137 more hours of learning compared to kids who read for only 5 minutes a day.
- On March 5th we will be holding a Literacy Night in conjunction with Pizza with the Principal to here at Lipscomb, and families are invited to attend! We will walk parents through different ways to engage their students in reading at home to support the growth we are seeing at school.
2025-2026 Registration & Enrollment
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, please note the following enrollment details:
- ✅ Current Students (Kinder & Above): No action is needed! Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade are automatically enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year.
- 🎒 Pre-K Registration: Opens April 1st and seats are first come, first served. If you have a child entering Pre-K, we encourage you to apply early to secure a spot.
Student absent? Submit a note via email!
- Email attendance notes to: lipscombattendance@dallasisd.org
- If you need assistance please call the office at 972-794-7300
📅 Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Feb 24: 8:30 AM - 12:30PM: 3-5th Math STAAR Simulation
Feb 24: Parent Survey Opens
Feb. 24: TELPAS Make Ups
Feb 25: Coding Club 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Feb 26: 101 Musical Practice 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Feb 26: Cheer Practice 3:30pm - 5:30pm
- Feb 26: 3-5 TELPAS 3-5: Listening and Speaking
- Feb 27: Book Fair Starts
- Feb 27: 101 Musical Practice
- Feb 27: African American Read In
- Feb 27: Black History Live Museum @ Lipscomb
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🔗From Ryan Walton-King (PTA President):
Save the date for our spring fundraiser, a "Battle of the Dad Bands" in our neighborhood! To help plan for this event, please volunteer to help by sending Ryan Walton-King an email at primo1313@gmail.com We need help with planning volunteers, operations, the Kid Art Auction with Mrs. Wright, obtaining sponsorships for the event, organizing the kids area with jump houses, etc., helping organizing food ideas, leading sponsorships, etc. - PTA
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