Lipscomb's Own in USA Today

Our Learning Enhancement Program (LEP) has served numerous children across our PK-12 campuses for over 18 years. An on-site tutoring service, LEP has offered resources to students who need some extra academic help to those who have tested gifted and require extra challenge. Marlene Butler, our elementary LEP coordinator, is a huge advocate for understanding different learning styles and, as you will read in this USA Today Article (click bold print), imaginative and outdoor play. As a Performer Level Status Green School, DLES encourages daily outdoor activities, both in fun and learning, throughout all of its grades, utilizing its state-of-the-art outdoor classroom and wide-open green spaces. We are proud of the work we are doing in this area, and we are extremely proud of Marlene's "voice" in the included article. Thousands of responses are sent to USA Today everyday, and one of ours was chosen to be heard - now that is something worth talking about!

We're Off to a Great Start!

Tomorrow will officially be one full week of school completed, and we're off to a great start! Having our families and children back in the building just feels good. Please remember that tomorrow evening is Meet the Teacher Night. We begin at 6:00PM and will finish up at 7:30PM. It's a perfect time to learn about the year your child's teacher has planned for him or her, ask questions, and get to know other families with whom you'll be sharing life for the next several months. You'll also have the opportunity to look at outerwear provided by our Booster Club and find out more about other ways to become involved and support the school. You don't want to miss it - hope to see you there!

It's Time!

Registration - Wednesday, August 11th, 7:30-10:30 AM
First Half-Day - Thursday, August 12th, 8:00-10:30 AM (PK/K), 8:00-10:45 AM (Pre-1), 8:00-11:00 AM (1-4 grades)
First Full Day - Friday, August 13th

Early drop-off begins this week, 7:00 AM. Extended Day begins next week, Monday, August 16th.

New Family Ice Cream Social

Families are invited to our annual New Family Ice Cream Social to be held this Sunday, August 8th, from 2-4 PM, come-and-go. All will enjoy a family treasure hunt, and of course, ice cream (Blue Bell, to be exact)! Dress is casual and all events will be held indoors at the elementary school campus due to the projected high temperatures. We just can't wait to get to know you better. See you then!

Two Weeks and Counting

As of today, we are merely two weeks away from our official first day of school! Where the time goes, I do not know... a sure sign I am getting older.

We are terribly excited about a few new faces you will be seeing in our halls this year. After 39 years of service, Ms. Nancy Lochridge retired. She will be dearly missed. Filling her art position is Britney Harper. She comes to us from Georgia with her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia.

Kathleen Moss, a most kind and gentle pre-kindergarten teacher and servant of this school for a very long time, has also retired. That position has been filled by Emily Hammond. Emily earned her Elementary Education degree from Lipscomb University, and her M., Ed. in Reading from MTSU. She taught in Metro Nashville schools as well as the Harpeth Hills Church of Christ pre-kindergarten program.

To round out the list, we are thrilled to welcome a new third grade instructor, Sarah Williamson. Sarah received her BA in Communications from Abilene University as well as her M, Ed. from Pepperdine University with a certification in ESL. She taught several years in California before re-locating with her family to Nashville where she has most recently been a pre-kindergarten teacher at Otter Creek Church of Christ.

As you can see, we have made three very fine additions to our faculty. They are eager to meet you and look forward to serving DLES children this year.

Enjoy your last few days of the summer break. We'll see you on Registration Day, August 11th!

Shine,
JDG