Week of December 11, 2017

We hope you are looking forward to one more week of treats from Ashley, Leigh Ann, and I.  It is SO MUCH FUN planning out ways to show you how much we care for you!  You are the BEST staff on the planet and deserve to be celebrated!

Thank you for the incredible coding opportunities for our kiddos this week.  Your tweets were fantastic!  It was awesome being able to see the opportunities our kids had all the way from Allaso Ranch.

Have the BEST final week of school for 2017.  We know there are so many exciting things happening all over the building.  Have an incredible two weeks off and take time to celebrate the kindness of the giving season as you make memories with those you love.  We will miss you during the break, and be happy to catch up in the new year!  

DID YOU KNOW:

• that we have two staff members being recognized as GEMS (Great Educators that Matter) before the Board Meeting on Monday.  We would love to have staff members in attendance to cheer ASHLEY and STEPHANIE on as they are celebrated.  Their celebration takes place at 5:30.  CONGRATULATIONS GIRLS!
• that there is a new Coach's Corner?  Check it out here!

DECEMBER TO REMEMBER:

Don't forget you can wear jeans the entire month of December!  Please tweet out what you enjoy with #decembertoremember and #rjlyear4 

• 12/11- We will host a Flannels and Flapjack breakfast for you.  
• 3rd grade, don't forget to leave at your Team Time (get your duty covered, if needed)

• 12/12- Bring your cookies to the cookie exchange

(bring a copy of your recipe and we will put together for participants)

• 4th grade, don't forget to leave at your Team Time (get your duty covered, if needed)

• 12/13-  Hot Cocoa Bar  

• Join us at the Staff Holiday Party.  We will draw for the Gnome on the Roam winner.
• 12/14- Luncheon provided by our PTO
• Wear your UGLY SWEATER TODAY.  There will be prizes.  
• 12/15- Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and stop by the lounge for our popcorn bar. You may watch holiday movies in  your houses after Spirit Rally until dismissal

Our Gnome is hidden and ready to be found.  

It could be up high...or down on the ground. 

Don't touch him or move him, he must stay in place. 

Capture a picture with him and your face.

Don't tell others you found him, or where he has been.

You want the most entries, so you can win!

He will be in a new location each day.

Take a picture of yourself with the Gnome and email the picture to: LeeGnomeOnTheRoam@gmail.com Each picture submitted will enter you into the drawing for a full day sub in January.  Our drawing will take place at the staff party next week. 

HOLIDAY MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Help celebrate the holidays by joining us on Monday for the CMSW Choir & Band and on Tuesday for the 4/5 grade Choir.


ECONOMICS FAIR
Please encourage your learners to join in supporting our 3rd graders with their Economic's Fair on Thursday.  There will be a modified schedule for this day.


ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM AND WINTER PARTIES
Please have learners packed up and down to the gym by 1:15 on Thursday.  While we are in the program, your Room Parents will be setting up for your parties.  We will make an announcement when we are ready for you to come down.

LUNCHES ON DECEMBER 15:

We will have lunches in your spaces on December 15.  



SPIRIT ASSEMBLY
Please invite parents to attend our event on Friday.  We will start at 8:00.  Red and Black Superstars and Yearbook winners will be announced.  We also have some festive games for you to join in- BE READY!

EARLY RELEASE 

Friday is a half day of school.  The elementary school early release time is 12:15.  Please communicate this to your parents.  You may leave once the office is clear of ALL learners.  We will need all hands on deck to make sure learners get home the proper way so EVERYONE can leave early.  

ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK:

Modify testing and homework for ELLs. Content area homework and assessments needs to be differentiated for ELLs. Teachers should allow alternative types of assessment: oral, drawings, physical response (e.g., act-it-out), and manipulatives as well as modification to the test. Homework and assessment should be directly linked to classroom instruction and students should be provided with study guides so that they know what to study. Remember that the ELLs in your class may not be able to take notes.

CISD CURRICULUM COURIER

LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:

Generosity- freely giving of time or resources

LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:

Surprise others by performing random acts of kindness.  Go out of your way to do something surprisingly kind and generous for someone at least once a month.

LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"We make a living by what we get and a life by what we give!" -Winston Churchill

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Dec 10- April's Birthday
Dec 11- Julie B's Birthday
     RTI Meetings
     CMSW Choir Performs (1:30 Gym)
Dec 12- Lee 4/5 Choir Performs (8:00 Cafe)
Dec 13- New Learner Luncheons (lunchtimes)
     Frisco Principals at Lee ALL DAY
     Staff Holiday Party
Dec 14- Spurs Savings (7:20-7:40 Cafe)
     Economics Fair
     Anti-Bullying Program (1:15-2:00 Gym)
     Winter Parties (2:00-3:00)
Dec 15- Spirit Assembly (8:00 Gym)
     Early Release (12:15)
Dec 18- Jan 1- NO SCHOOL
Dec 19- Ayesha's Birthday
Dec 29- Ashley's Birthday