Beyond School Hours

What takes place during school hours is extremely important, of course. But DLES also knows parents need opportunities for their children after school as well. Our Extended Day program offers families the ability to work their full day while their students participate in options beyond school hours. Extended Day is available until 5:30 every day and allows children time for outside play, art studio time, gym time, and more. Additionally, students can also be a part of enrichment options after school such as our music academy (PK-4 grades) and our newest offering, chess club (2-4 grades), pictured here.

Calling All Interested Families

We are growing ever-closer to January 29th, David Lipscomb Elementary School's Admissions Testing Day. All families who have applied through January 28th will be invited to be a part of the activities on the 29th, so that we have the opportunity to spend time with applying students and make determinations regarding placements for the 2011-2012 school year. If you, or someone you know, is interested in being a part of DLES, please contact us today to find out more. We don't want you to miss out!

Jennifer Green, Elementary Admissions/Guidance
966-6320 or jennifer.green@lipscomb.edu

Grandparent's Day 2010

Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. ~Alex Haley


DLES loves Christmas, and DLES loves grandparents. We celebrated both today in our first of two performances. The audience was full of family members who came from both near and far to enjoy the music the children have been working so hard to prepare. It was a pleasure to see so many grandparents smiling and proudly cheering on their little ones. If you were not able to attend the performance today, make sure you come tomorrow. We'll begin right after our 8:00 morning announcements.

Merry Christmas!
David Lipscomb Elementary School

Well done, Ms. Collins!

Congratulations to Kindergarten Teacher, Becky Collins, who received the Hubert Smothers Award at the TAIS conference held in Chattanooga earlier this week. Only five other teachers in the state received this award. The criteria for the award includes excellent teaching, a love of learning new things, and a passion for sharing with the broader community. Those of us at DLES know that Becky is often asked to share her love of outdoor learning with other schools. She has been instrumental in our work with environmental education for many years. This year, through her efforts, we won the Eastman Good Sports Always Recycle Award which gave us $500 to add to our environmental efforts. Well done, Ms. Collins! You make us proud!

It's Finally Here

It has been a long time coming, but our brand new Pre-First/First Grade playground is officially "open for business!" Following a ribbon-cutting celebration hosted by Mrs. Farmer, Principal, and Dr. Hammond, Headmaster of David Lipscomb Campus School, along with our two PTO Presidents, Stacey King and Lori Nixon, the children raced to be the first to experience the newest addition to the DLES campus. They have patiently waited day after day, on the other side of the fence, watching dirt being moved, equipment being built, and mulch being spread. Although excitement was mounting this morning, over 100 children took a moment to bow their heads in a prayer of thanksgiving for all of those parents, grandparents, and supporters of the school who made this moment possible, and joined in asking for a special blessing of safety for the thousands of children who will enjoy this gift for years to come. Thank you to each and every giving heart who has supported this effort. You have put smiles on so many faces - adults and children alike!