Pride Preview Vol. 5

Thank you for making our Grandparents’ Day on Friday such a wonderful success! This week, I’ll be sharing resources connected to how we track student learning at the individual level. As we reflect on our progress, remember that the distance from an 88 to an A is just as significant as the work it has taken to bring our campus this far. Let’s stay focused and keep the MAIN THING, the MAIN THING!

We are proud to recognize Ms. Paredes as our Pride Member of the Week and to celebrate her achievement as our newest Distinguished Teacher!

She fulfilled all requirements of the Distinguished Teacher Review, earning one of the highest honors in our profession. On campus, she serves as our LPAC Chair and PK4 Content Lead, played an important role in our school musical this past spring, and will soon be leading our expanded garden efforts.

Ms. Paredes embodies excellence and leadership in every role she takes on, and we are honored to celebrate her this week.

• A big shout-out to Mr. Ramirez for once again sponsoring our Robotics Club partnership with Bold Idea—your commitment gives our students incredible opportunities to innovate and explore!

• Shout-out as well to Ms. Jackson and Ms. Johnson for leading such a strong start to cheer this past week. Your energy and leadership are helping our students shine with pride!

• Shout-out to Mrs. Martinez Quiroga for organizing such a wonderful Grandparents Day celebration—your effort made it truly special for our families!

• Shout out to Ms. Moncada for capturing beautiful moments during Grandparents Day!

• Shout-out to Ms. Hernandez for teaching her class a fun transition song to the cafeteria—what a creative way to keep students engaged and moving with joy!

• Shout out to Mr. Cautiverio for his hard work and unwavering commitment to his students—your dedication is truly commendable!

• Shout out to Ms. Malanowski, our amazing TA in TC, for her tireless effort and perseverance. Your dedication and care truly make a lasting difference for all students.

• Nurse Wilcox, Thank you for your kindness, support, and empathy. Your thoughtful actions and presence make a real difference. I truly appreciate you and everything you do. You're a wonderful person, and our school is lucky to have you! - Arredondo

• AP Yetts, I’m truly thankful for your support and thoughtfulness. You’ve stepped in to help me in ways that go beyond your role at school, and it’s made a meaningful impact on both my personal and professional journey. I deeply appreciate your generosity." - Arredondo

Monday, Sept 8

• 6:30p-7:30p | SBDM Meeting

• 3:45p-4:45p | Faculty Meeting

• 5:30p-6:30p | PTA Exec Meeting

• Circle BOY PK/KN (Window thru 9-19)

• International Literacy Day

• 3:30–5:00p | Coding Club

Wednesday, Sept 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day)

🎈 Happy Birthday Ms. M. Acevedo!

🎈Happy Birthday Ms. Burns!

• 👕Attendance Matters: Jungle Safari Day - Wear animal prints, safari hats, or jungle explorer gear

• 8:00-11:00a or 1:00p-4:00: CILT Training at (CILT Members: Register HERE)

• 1:00p-2:30p (Cafeteria) | Academy4 Volunteer Orientation

• 5:30p-6:00p: GT Info Meeting Parent Meeting

Thursday, Sept 11

• Patriot Day (Wear Red, White, and Blue)

Friday, Sept 12

PAST DUE

NEW ITEMS

• Please take a moment to fill out this anonymous survey to guide the work of the leadership team throughout September.

🎯 Plan Grade Level Field Trips

🎯 CILT September 10 Registration HERE

UPCOMING

• Missing from Armenta, Burns, Contreras, Davila, Dotie, Gainus, Gatlin, Green, Hernandez, Martinez Quiroga, Segovia, Serrano Hernandez, Smalley, Timms, Valadez, Venters, Walker, Wilson

• Please be sure to check Lions Links at least once per week, as we will be adding additional information and other helpful resources in this all-in-one resource hub!
• If you would like to have something added , please send Carter or Ms. Valadez an email with the link!

I’m excited to launch a new way to celebrate our students and families—Lipscomb Roar Calls! Each week, I’ll be making quick, positive phone calls home to recognize students who are showing growth, effort, and the values of our Pride. These calls are a chance to spread good news, strengthen family connections, and keep our community roaring with positivity. 🦁

Thank you for helping me identify students whose hard work and character deserve a call home—I can’t wait to share these moments with families!

RECESS:

Recess is an important time for students to recharge and play safely.

Please remember:

• Teachers should be actively monitoring students at all times — not on phones.

• Move around the area to ensure strong visibility and supervision.

• Ensure students have plenty of water, especially on hot days, so everyone stays safe and healthy.

HALLWAYS:

• Only one student should be out of your classroom at a time.

• All students must have a hall pass when in the hallway.

• To maximize instructional time, limit individual bathroom breaks and adhere to the classwide break times outlined in the master schedule.

Let’s work together to keep our hallways safe, orderly, and focused on learning.

BREAKFAST FORMS

✨ Friendly reminder, teachers: please complete the breakfast form each morning by marking all present students and making sure they pick up their breakfast.

• Please review the legal updates sent out last week HERE

• Below are links to resources for all appraisal types based on the positions you hold.
• TEI Scorecards will be released to teachers on September 15th.
• Mr. Carter/ AP Yetts will schedule 1:1 meetings so that you can review your scorecard prior to that date.

• Career Management System (CMS)

• Dallas Librarian Appraisal (DLA)

• School Counselor Excellence Initiative (SCEI)

If you were out on August 4th when we took Staff ID Pictures, do not worry. Logan's Photography will be back at campus on September 9th to take Student Individual Photos. This is your opportunity to take you Staff ID. For those that would like to do a retake, the charge will be $5.

• Each grade level is expected to plan one field trip per semester.
• Fall Field Trip Form Deadline - October 24th

• All field trips forms MUST be submitted to Ms. Valadez at least 20 instructional days prior to the trip. The last day for field trips is May 3rd. I spoke with Ryan from PTA, and they are sponsoring two field trips. One in the fall and one in the spring per grade level. More information regarding forms will be send next week.

Learning Checks (LC) are unit assessments that are available to be administered in Reading Language Arts (RLA), Math, and Dual Language/ESL classrooms. They are aligned with district curriculum as well as with the content and format of Standard Mastery Checks (SMC) and STAAR.

• LCs are designed to gather formative data and allow students to show their learning over the course of recently taught standards within the unit or module.

• LCs for RLA and Math will be administered for students in grades 3-8. The RLA/DL Bilingual Learning Checks will be administered for students in grades 3-5 DL.

• LC Blueprints will be made available via Curriculum Central at the beginning of the quarter.

• Suggested assessment dates will be included within the Instructional Planning Calendars (IPCs).

• LCs will be available via All in Learning (AiL). During the suggested week of the assessments, a direct link will be available on the IPCs.

Please refer to the FAQ document for information about the Bilingual Learning Checks.

Testing windows can be found on this Assessment Calendar.

We’re looking for teachers to step up and lead our UIL student activities this year! These are stipend-paying opportunities that not only support our students’ growth but also strengthen our campus culture. Student clubs and extracurriculars are where kids discover their passions, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime. By sponsoring a UIL event, you’ll play a key role in giving our students opportunities to shine beyond the classroom and showcase the Pride across Dallas ISD.

Please reach out to Ms. Timms, our Campus Activities Coordinator for questions!

• Q1 Look Fors Document
• LEARNING CHECK BLUEPRINTS
• SMC BLUEPRINTS
• ***WRITING PLAYBOOK***
• LEARNING CHECK BLUEPRINTS
• SMC BLUEPRINTS
• TEI FAQ Resource
• Weekly Lesson Prep Videos

K-5 Math Teachers!!

🛑STOP and do this now.

You must log into Cornerstone and register for the collaborative planning session. THIS IS A MANDATORY SESSION.

Links to the Cornerstone Registration

👏Shout to the Kindergarten team (Arredondo, Serrano, & Hernandez) for being the FIRST team fully registered!

Purpose of the Book

Connie Hamilton’s Hacking Questions is part of the Hack Learning series and is written for teachers who want to move beyond surface-level questioning and cultivate deeper student thinking, engagement, and ownership of learning. The book emphasizes that questioning is not just about checking for understanding but about fostering a culture of curiosity and critical thinking.

Big Idea
The way teachers ask questions—and what they do with student responses—shapes the learning culture of the classroom. Instead of questions being “gotcha” moments or ways to reward the fastest hand-raiser, Hamilton argues that questions should be tools that invite all students into dialogue and inquiry.

Over the next few weeks, we will unpack the hacks and learn how we can create a culture of inquiry in our classrooms!

Please reference for your upcoming IB planning sessions for Unit #2 (Unit #1 for Pre-K)

For IB Planning you will need:

1. Previous Unit (for reflection)
2. Access to Toddle
3. Charged Technology
4. Access to upcoming curriculum
5. CAN DO IT attitude!

Wondering how to create an Intervention Plan in Powerschool?

This video that breaks it down STEP by STEP!

• BOY MTSS Slide Deck
• Be prepared for your first SST meeting by watching this video!

Questions about MTSS? Email Ms. Timms at totimms@dallasisd.org

• Please review the Counselor Training Slides. We will cover the information during our September staff meetings.

• Staff Needs Assessment

• Please complete the Staff Needs Assessment to help Ms. Green and the Guidance Committee plan for the year.

We are seeking 4–5 dedicated staff members to serve on our IB Leadership Team. This team will play a vital role in driving our Program Development Plan (PDP) and ensuring we grow stronger as an IB World School. Using the IB Program Standards and Practices as our guide, the IB Leadership Team will help shape campus-wide decisions, support teacher capacity, and make our school a model of excellence in IB teaching and learning.

If you’re passionate about student agency, collaboration, and strengthening our IB culture (OR WANT TO LEARN MORE), we’d love for you to join!

Wondering if you have capacity? one meeting a month (paid), support Fall IB Night, support 5th Grade Exhibition

Email Ms. Timms at totimms@dallasisd.org to join today!

My daily medical procedure in the TC classroom has changed from 1:50 PM to 2:35 PM to 12:50 PM to 1:35 PM. This will give me adequate time to see students in the clinic towards the end of the day.

For our records, please always enter a Google e-pass for any student requiring clinic services. While I am in the TC classroom, please notify the office of any urgent or emergency situations.

I will evaluate any other students when I return to the clinic.

Sincerely,

Nurse Wilcox