School to Parent Communication 2024-2025

What	Where	Purpose	To	When	Contact
Pride Preview	Email by Principal Carter	Communicate school wide updates & priorities	Faculty & Staff	Sundays	Principal Carter
*Class Dojo* Click HERE to join!	Text-Based App How to Use	Two-way communication from School Faculty/Staff and Parents/Community	Parents and Community	As needed	Principal Carter/Teachers
Community Compass	Smore/Dojo	Communicate preview of week’s events each Sunday	Parents and staff	Sundays	Principal Carter
School Messenger Call-Out	Automated voice messages	Keep parents and staff informed of upcoming events; disseminate and critical information including weather emergency situations.	Parents and staff	As needed	Principal Carter
School Website	dallasisd.org/lipscomb	Digitally advertise and communicate the culture of the campus. Provide Lipscomb Elementary events, staff, and information.	Parents, staff, students, community	As needed	Ms. Timms
Pizza with the Principal	Q & A session with Principal; Parent involvement sessions as well	Provide direct contact and feedback between community and principal. Ability to provide parent workshops to the community.	Parents and community	First Wednesday of each month 5:30-6:30	Ms. Valadez
Communication to Campus Faculty & Staff	using @dallasisd.org email addresses	General Communication	As Needed	As Needed	School Directory on School Website
Morning Announcements	Intercom	Communicate student news, birthdays, Lipscomb events to campus	Students	Daily @ 8:10 a.m.	Mr. Carter/Ms. Timms
Raptor Emergency Alert System	Raptor Alert App	The Raptor Alert system will be a campus wide communication hub for both real time emergencies and emergency drills.	Faculty/Staff Members	Real-time emergencies & Safety Drills	Mr. Carter
Social Media	Instagram/X: @lipscomb_lions Facebook	Communicate campus-based events and celebrations	Parents, staff, students, community	As needed	Ms. Timms

In order to best serve our community, Lipscomb Elementary will OFFICIALLY communicate in the following ways:

ClassDojo- click HERE for parent sign up codes
Dallas ISD PowerSchool Email

Please ensure that your information is kept up-to-date in PowerSchool, so that we can ensure you are getting all necessary information.

Para servir mejor a nuestra comunidad, la Primaria Lipscomb se comunicará OFICIALMENTE de las siguientes maneras:

ClassDojo- haga clic AQUÍ para ver los códigos de registro de los padres
Dallas ISD PowerSchool Correo electrónico

Asegúrese de que su información se mantenga actualizada en PowerSchool, para que podamos asegurarnos de que obtiene toda la información necesaria.

Rationale: Research has shown that the use of smart devices such as cell phones, smartwatches, and AirPods during school hours can significantly impact student achievement, behavior, mental health, and social interactions. In an effort to support all our students, we are implementing a consistent policy across the Woodrow Feeder pattern. This unified approach is based on data indicating that these devices distract from learning, reduce instructional time, fragment student attention, and contribute to anxiety, bullying, and addiction. By removing access to these devices during school hours, we aim to create a more focused, supportive, and community-oriented environment for our students.

Protocol:

Collection and Storage: Upon arrival, homeroom teachers will collect students' smart devices, including smartwatches, Gabb watches, cell phones, and AirPods. These will be stored in labeled pouches within a storage tub, kept in a secure area inaccessible to other students.
Non-Compliance: If a student does not comply with this policy, an administrator will collect the device, and the parent will be required to pick it up from the front office. Parent contact will be made immediately after the first offense.

We believe that these measures will greatly benefit our students by enhancing their focus, improving their mental health, and fostering better community interactions. Your support and cooperation are vital to the success of this policy.

Thank you for your understanding and partnership in making Lipscomb Elementary a great place for our children to learn and grow.