Pride Preview Vol. 31

Good afternoon,

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend! It’s hard to believe we are already at Week 31. I am incredibly proud of our campus and all we have accomplished this year—especially while navigating a full building renovation.

The majority of the interior work is now complete, with a few third-floor spaces scheduled to be finished over the summer. Between now and then, crews will continue working on final details. Please take a few minutes to complete the Classroom Check-In form below to report any items that still need attention.

We also begin Reading STAAR this week, and I encourage everyone to come together in support of our 3–5 students and teachers. Your flexibility and willingness to step in over the next few weeks truly makes a difference.

Finally, I want to take a moment to recognize our incredible AP, Mrs. Yetts. We are fortunate to have such a hardworking and committed leader at Lipscomb. On a personal note, I’m not sure what I would do without her. I encourage you to find ways—big or small—to show your appreciation for her this week.

How we walk into the building each day is a choice. Choose positivity and carry light—light isn’t heavy. Spread joy, gratitude, and a love for what you do.

Thank you all for everything you do each day.

• 👏 A huge shout-out to all of our 3rd–5th grade teachers for your hard work and dedication in preparing our students. Your commitment to excellence—and more importantly, your unwavering belief in each student’s potential—does not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to help our students grow and succeed!
• 🎤 Shout-out to Mrs. Owens for an incredible GT student presentation! The Shark Tank projects were highly creative, and students delivered their pitches with confidence and clarity. It was truly impressive to see how well they engaged families and scholars alike—what an amazing showcase of student learning!

• Morning Announcements by 3C

• April 4–5: School Librarian Appreciation Day and Assistant Principal Week begins.
• April 6: Inclement Weather Make-Up Day (School Closed for Staff & Students).
• April 8–9: STAAR Reading (Grades 3-5) & Make-Ups, and Cafe Chismecito con AP Yetts.
• April 10: Pre-K Field Trip to the FW Zoo.
• April 11: Dallas ISD Job Fair (@ Loos Fieldhouse) and E-Sports Field Trip to BOMLA.
• April 13: PTA General Meeting, SBDM Meeting (CIP), and Staff Meeting.
• April 15–16: STAAR Science (Grade 5) & Make-Ups, Woodrow Drumline, and City Dance Ballet.
• April 18: Campus Debate and E-Sports Tournaments.
• April 22–23: STAAR Math (Grades 3-5) & Make-Ups, Earth Day, Administrative Assistant Day, and City Dance Ballet.
• April 24: 1st Grade Field Trip (Sea Life Aquarium), Academy 4 Friday, and Principal Deadline for Open Transfer Recommendations.
• April 27: Circle EOY (Pre-K) and Staff Meeting.
• April 28: 5th Grade Field Trip (Grady Spruce) and School Bus Driver Appreciation Day.

• March 23–April 10 – Parent Survey Window Opens
• 🆕Spring 2026 Campus Climate Survey will be open April 7–17, 2026

• Seating Charts Due before EOD Tuesday

• Electronic Device Log Due before EOD Tuesday

• May 8 – Cybersecurity Awareness Due
• Review HAZMAT Procedures in Preparation for Drill on Wednesday

Welcome back Team,

Thank you for your continued preparation and commitment as we approach STAAR testing. Your efforts to ensure our students feel confident and ready truly make a difference.

Please take a moment to review the updated testing plan attached. It is important that all staff are on time and actively monitoring throughout the testing sessions to ensure a smooth and secure environment for our students.

Additionally, please remind parents via Class Dojo and encourage students to arrive on time each day.

Last call: If you have documented supplemental aids or ISR, please mark thgem on your seating charts and deliver them to my office no later than your planning time tomorrow Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

We appreciate your dedication and support—let’s finish strong!

Mrs. Yetts

• 🆕 Spring 2026 Campus Climate Survey Administration Window

• 🆕 Districtwide transition from Docusign to Adobe Acrobat Sign

• 🆕 Month of the Military Child (MOMC) & Purple Up Day – April 2026

• 🆕 2026 Child Abuse Awareness Go Blue Campaign

• Summer Science Enrichment Program
• 2026-2027 Calendar Start and End Dates
• Heart of Teaching Grant Cycle 2026 - Extracurricular Activities and Programs from the Dallas Education Foundation
• Suspension of Instruction and Activities related to Cesar Chavez
• Sue Rose Summer Institute 2006 - Summer Learning Opportunity

• The Campus Climate Survey window will be open from April 7–17, 2026. All campus-based professional and support staff will receive an email invitation from Hanover Research to participate.
• This survey is an important opportunity to reflect on our campus culture and share your perspective. Your feedback directly informs decisions, supports growth, and helps strengthen our campus for both staff and students.
• Responses are completely confidential and reported only in aggregate. The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes and must be completed in one sitting.
• We encourage everyone to take a few minutes to thoughtfully complete the survey—your voice matters and helps shape the direction of our campus.

• Each classroom is equipped with a call button that connects directly to the front office and should be used in the event of an emergency to request immediate assistance.
• Please ensure the call button remains visible and accessible at all times. It should not be covered by furniture, paper, or other materials.
• Students should be clearly taught that the call button is not to be pressed and this expectation should be included in your classroom procedures. However, it must remain accessible so it can be used quickly if needed.

Thank you for helping keep our campus safe!

• We are planning a series of mural installations across campus to add color, creativity, and school pride to our hallways and outdoor spaces. This includes reimagining the courtyard mural and adding sensory paths to our basketball court—just two of the six installations we have planned.
• We are looking for staff members who are interested in helping plan, design, or support the execution of these murals in collaboration with artist SwaggieScript.

If you have ideas, artistic interest, or simply want to be part of bringing this vision to life, please let me know—we’d love your involvement!

• We recently received a grant to enhance our courtyard and transform it into a vibrant, functional space for students and staff. We are looking for teachers and staff who are interested in helping plan and design how this space will be used.

As we wrap up recent renovations, we want to make sure every classroom is fully ready and functional. Please take a few minutes to complete this form to share any items in your space that still need attention.

Be sure to include all items in one submission—no need to submit multiple forms. If possible, please add photos to help us address items quickly.

Thank you for your help in making sure our campus is safe, complete, and ready for learning!

• STAAR RLA is Next Week! Grades 3-5 STAAR Reading assessments begin next Wednesday, April 8. Please continue to ensure students are getting consistent practice on the Cambium testing platform this week so they are comfortable with the digital tools.
• Operation Math Magic: Continue pushing fact fluency in Grades 1-3 this week! Keep tracking progress on your classroom medallions and encourage students to hit their targets.

As we head into testing season, we’re launching a fun campus theme to motivate our students: Leveling Up Lipscomb!

You’ll begin seeing video-game inspired visuals, announcements, and celebrations across campus as we encourage students to unlock their best effort on STAAR. Think progress bars, power-ups, achievements, and lots of Lion pride as our students continue leveling up their learning.

Our goal is simple:

• 🎯 Confidence
• 🎯 Effort
• 🎯 Growth

More details on ways we’ll celebrate students and build excitement will be shared soon. In the meantime, thank you for the incredible work you’re doing each day to prepare our Lions.

Let’s keep leveling up. 🦁🎮

• April 8: Grades 3–5 STAAR Reading Language Arts (RLA)
• April 15: Grade 5 STAAR Science
• April 22: Grades 3–5 STAAR Math

💻 Cambium Practice Reminder

Please ensure students are given regular opportunities to practice on the Cambium platform in preparation for STAAR, for each testing subject.

As we return from Spring Break, we will be closely monitoring attendance and work hours procedures. Please ensure absences are entered in Frontline in advance and sub plans are updated.

District-issued laptops are for instructional use only. Students should not be using laptops during indoor recess or other non-instructional times. Please actively monitor and enforce this expectation.

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