Lion's Roar
Monthly PTA Newsletter
February is Black History Month
Let's Celebrate Black History reading with our students stories of African-Americans overcoming adversity and making their multicultural mark on the world. There are many rich biographies and themes to explore with children during Black History Month!
Our librarian can help you choose a variety of titles appropriate for your kiddos's ages.
Spring Clubs
Counselor's Week
Take a moment this week and thank our wonderful Mrs.Green for all the hard work and care she gives Lipscomb every day.
Lipscomb Elementary PTA 11th Annual Auction
General Auction Meeting
Please join us for our next general auction meeting to learn about the many different ways you can get involved!
You don't have to make a big-time commitment. Your time is appreciated, no matter how much you have to give. If you can't make it but would like to be involved, please email Tiffani Cornell at LipscombAuction@gmail.com.
Please RSVP to tiffanicornell@yahoo.com to get the location of this meeting.
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2020, 06:30 PM
Cornell Residence
Donuts with Doc
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2020, 08:30 AM
5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Watch D.O.G.S. Kick-Off Party
Join us to enjoy some pizza, meet other dads, and become a member of the Watch D.O.G.S.!
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020, 06:30 PM
5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Lipscomb Yearbook
2019-2020 Yearbook Meeting
We will be having a planning meeting for our 2019-2020 Yearbook on Friday, February 7th, 3:00 p.m. in the library.
This is a special yearbook that marks the generation of students attending school when our building turns 100 years from the first stone. One year before the Centennial of Lipscomb Elementary serving our community!
Everyone is invited, including students interested in helping with the 2019-2020 yearbook.
Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 03:00 PM
5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, USA
Purchase your Yearbook in advance!
Order yours here.
National Random Acts of Kindness Week
The goal of the National Random Acts of Kindness Week is to change schools, the workplace, families, and society through kindness.
The Random Acts of Kindness Website has ideas and all kinds of inspiring stories and ideas of random acts of kindness.
Experts assert being kind to others benefits you in a variety of ways.
- It fuels personal energy and self-esteem
- It makes you happier.
- It's good for your heart.
- It helps you live longer.
- It decreases the harmful chemicals in your body
We will engage students and create awareness, wearing fun clothes that week!
Check the calendar for a list of dress-up suggestions for each day.
PTA BOARD MEETING
Come to our PTA Board Meeting
This meeting is open to everyone even if you aren't on the PTA board.
Monday, Feb 10, 2020, 05:30 PM
5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Lipscomb in the News
Friendship Rules the World
Friday, February 14th is a Professional Development day and school will not be in session for students.
Expect a flyer or a note from your students' teachers about the specifics of their classroom celebrations.
They will donate 10% of Lipscomb specific sales to our school. So, be sure and tell your server you are there to eat and support Lipscomb Elementary.
Presidents' Day Holiday Observed
Feeder Pattern News
Fam Jam at Woodrow Wilson HS
For schools in the Northeast Network including Woodrow, Bryan Adams, North Dallas, Skyline and Lassiter Early College Feeder Schools
- Free Parent Workshops
- Free Childcare
- Free Fun Activities
- Free Food and Drinks
- Door Prizes and Games
- Student Entertainment
- Free Books and Resources
All of the above is FREE for all attendees. All Dallas ISD families are invited.
Spanish Interpretation provided.
For more information, contact the Office of Family and Community Engagement at (972) 925-3916 or at family@dallasisd.org
Volunteering Opportunities
Peace Pantry
We encourage everyone to sign-up to help the Peace Pantry fill Lion Packs.
Remember to follow the Peace Pantry on Facebook and Instagram @LipscombPeacePantry for daily updates!
Voly Application
Read Across America
We need lots of volunteers to come and read with our students in their classrooms.
On March 2nd, we will gather to read with our students from 8:30 in the morning until we have put a smile on all our wonderful readers!
Follow the link in the image to sign up!
Talent Show
Our talent show is scheduled for Thursday, February 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Growth Goals Reward Party
Our school needs volunteers to chaperone students during a movie they will watch in the auditorium.
The students that have reached their academic growth goals will get a ticket to this special event!
Friday, Feb 28, 2020, 12:30 PM
Lipscomb Auditorium
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION
You can download the BoxTops app, choose William Lipscomb Elementary as your charity and scan your receipts.
The app will detect if you purchased products with the BoxTops logo, and it will add the rewards to our account!
AMAZON SMILE
Do you shop on Amazon? Any purchase made through the Amazon Smile link counts towards your chosen charity.
Choose William Lipscomb Elementary and start shopping!
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Kroger Community Rewards makes fund-raising easy..all you have to do is shop at Kroger and swipe your Plus Card!
Enroll in the program to link your card to the Community Rewards.
Help the Pantry!
Double the benefit!
You can also add the word "smile" in place of the "www" before "amazon" in the URL. Remember to do it before any Amazon purchase!
Jeans & Things
Monetary Donations to PTA
WILLIAM LIPSCOMB ELEMENTARY PTA
Our PTA is made up of hard-working parents & teachers who pool their talents to provide practical support for our school. We are here to help, feel free to ask any questions you have. Interested in open board positions? Contact us!
Email: lipscombcomm@gmail.com
Website: lipscomblions.com
Location: 5801 Worth Street, Dallas, TX, USA
Phone: (972) 794-7300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lipscombpta/