Q2 Week 18 Dec 16-20

Dear Lipscomb Families and Community Members,

As we approach the final week before winter break, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your partnership, support, and commitment to our school community. This week is filled with exciting activities, from classroom holiday parties to our annual Spelling Bee, and we look forward to celebrating our students' achievements together.

A few reminders:

• Attendance remains a priority, even during this busy season. Every day counts!
• Be prepared for colder weather, and send your child with coats, gloves, and hats as needed.
• Friday, Dec 20 is an Early Release day for Students. Please plan for pickup at 12:15
• Students return Jan 7

Thank you for making Lipscomb Elementary a place of learning, community, and joy. Wishing you all a safe, restful, and happy winter break!

Warm Regards,

Mr. Carter

• 8:30-10:30: 5th Grade Science ACP (no schedule changes required)

• 3:30 - 5:00: Coding Club

• Science ACP Make ups

• Grade 3 Math Final Q2 LAB Assessment (Math)

• 3:40: Cheer Practice

• 5:00: Basketball Game w/Burleson Elementary @ Exline Park

• Peace Pantry Meal Delivered to Campus (for Thursday distribution)

• 2:00: Classroom Holiday Parties (details below)

• End of Q2 Grading Period
• 12:15: Early Release
• Grab and Go Sack Lunches

During the December 21 - January 6 winter break from school, we are grateful to everyone for helping to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families.

We appreciate everyone’s efforts to avoid taking extra time off during the winter break. As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session.

Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to develop personally, socially and academically.

We thank:

• Our students and their families who do their best to show up daily even when it isn’t easy.
• Our teachers who go above and beyond to make school a welcoming and safe place for all students to learn.
• Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we create a physically and emotionally safe and engaging learning environment.
• Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.

We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on January 7th!

Thank you for partnering with us!

• Teachers may invite up to two parents to assist in classroom holiday parties this week. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you are interested in volunteering to help.

"Parents, we are planning to provide our staff with lunch off campus on 12/18 sponsored by Comerica! To reward out teachers with time to step off campus and get lunch we are asking for parents to support with covering recess duty! If you would like to support, please use THIS LINK to sign up for a time slot ( or multiple 🙂) ! Thank you for your continued support for our staff and students!!! "

- Mrs. Luck

Campus Literacy Acceleration Specialist

We are excited to share that we now have a hygiene closet stocked with male and female products available for any family in need. Additionally, as the temperatures drop, we are providing winter coats to ensure our students stay warm during the colder months.

If your family could benefit from either resource, please reach out to Counselor Green (lwinfield@dallasisd.org) . We will discreetly ensure your student is sent home with what they need. We’re here to support our Lipscomb Lions!

Classroom Spelling Bees

• By Dec 18: ELAR teachers in Grades 3-5 host class spelling bee in class.

• The Top 3-4 students in each class will be invited to the Campus Spelling Bee

Campus Spelling Bee

• Date: Jan 10, 2025 @ 2:00pm in Auditorium
• Parents of participants are invited. Please refrain from bringing babies or young siblings.

District Spelling Bee

• School champions compete in District Spelling Bee Jan 21, 2025 with the final being held Jan 28
• The winner and runner-up of the district competition will advance to compete in the 67th Annual Dallas Regional Spelling Bee . The top three participants will receive all-expenses paid trips to the Washington, D.C. area to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee on March 8, 2025

Campus Spelling Bee Coordinator: Ms. Diaz (nandiaz@dallasisd.org)

• The campus will be closed from Dec 21 - Jan 6
• Students will return Jan 7

• If the outside temperature or wind chill is below 32°F, we will have indoor recess.
• Staff will remain alert to students who appear uncomfortable during outdoor activities, especially those with underlying health conditions.

Ms. Smalley has done an incredible job ensuring that both she and her team are well-prepared for the upcoming Bond. She has been instrumental in assisting teachers with moving rooms and preparing the campus for upcoming work. Much of her effort often goes unnoticed, but this week we proudly recognize her leadership and unwavering dedication to our campus, teachers, and students.

Thank you, Ms. Smalley, for going above and beyond!

Please take a moment to fill out the survey below. Special thanks to Mrs. Trotter for developing this awesome tool for our school and community.

Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) will provide “pop-up” meal services on Monday, December 23rd and on Monday, December 30th. Families will be given two days worth of nutritious meals per child during the Winter Break at no charge. Cooking instructions are provided on the FCNS website. All children 18 years and younger, or up to 21 with disabilities, qualify and MUST be present to pick up meals.

Meals will include: 2 breakfast meals 2 lunch meals (per child)

When: Monday, December 23rd & 30th, 2024

Times and Locations: Until supplies last

• 9:00 am - 10:30 am: Everette Degolyer ES, Sam Tasby MS, Dr. LG. Pinkston Sr. HS, Justin F. Kimball HS, J.L. Long MS, H. Grady Spruce HS
• 11:30 am - 1:00 pm: Francisco “Pancho” Medrano MS, Billy Earl Dade Preparatory, Moises E. Molina HS, South Oak Cliff HS, Franklin D. Roosevelt HS of Innovation

• Dec 21: Yule/Winter Solstice (religious observance)
• Dec 23-Jan 6: Winter Break
• Dec 25:
• Christmas (religious observance)
• First Day of Hanukkah (religious observance)
• Dec 26: Zarathosht Diso (religious observance)
• Dec 26- Jan 1: Kwanzaa (religious observance)
• Jan 6: Teacher PD (½ day)/Work Day (½ day)
• Jan 6: Teacher PD (½ day)/Work Day (½ day)
• Jan 6-17: CIRCLE MOY (Make-up Jan. 20-24)
• 🆕Jan 8: 101 Dalmation Spring Musical Student Meeting (details TBD)
• 🆕Jan 8: Pizza with the Principal
• 🆕Jan 15 & 16: 101 Dalmation Spring Musical Student Tryouts
• 🆕Jan. 10 @ 2:00: Campus Spelling Bee
• Jan 14: (6:00-8:00): Mockingbird, Roberts, Lipscomb Vertical Team Night - (Times Ten Wine Cellars)
• Jan 18 10:00a: Discover Dallas ISD Virtual (All Grades)
• 🆕Jan 18: Kindergarten and PreK Open House

• Jan 18: Holiday District Closed - MLK

• Week of Jan. 27: Parent Conference Week