Week of November 12, 2018

Thank you for taking the time to spread some love to your peers.  If you need more #ThankfulThursday post its, they are in my mailbox.  We appreciate you taking the time to show gratitude and make Lee Our Happy Place!  Thank you for your House CIP documentation and for starting your work on your Respect Agreements.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Hour of Code is coming up?  Please sign up to participate and mark your calendars for the week of December 2-7.  I'm sure Kasey would love to design with you! 
• we have not forgotten to order your classroom bookshelves?  We have had to use a different vendor than IKEA.  We are VERY GRATEFUL for your patience!!
• in order to use the Easi-Scopes that were ordered earlier in the year, you will need to go into Self Service and download the software for your computer? 
• we have a LOT of activities happening at Lee next week?  I hope the graphics in this blog help you with communicating to our FamiLEEs.

RED AND BLACK SUPERSTARS

As of Wednesday morning, we only had 5 submissions to The Coppell Education Foundation for recognizing learners and staff members for their hard work.  The deadline is Friday, November 9, at 5:00pm.  2 learners per grade and 3 employees will be recognized, but ALL nominees will receive a certificate, so the more nominations, the better!  Click here to submit a nomination and here to learn more about the recognition program. 

MiCOCINA NIGHT

Please let parents know that the event is at the 635 and MacArthur location.  Campus Administration will be there after the Blue House music performance.

PICKLE SALE

Wednesday is #NationalPickleDay and LEEdership Council will be selling large dill pickles for $1.00 each during recess time.

FALL FARMERS MARKET AT LEE

Since our school garden has been so plentiful we will sell items from it during Wednesday's FamiLEE Feast.  There are items like beans, peppers, eggplant, herbs, and MORE!  Thank you Garden Gurus and volunteers for your hard work. 

FAMILEE FEAST @ LEE

All families are invited to join their learner for a traditional Thanksgiving Lunch on Thursday during their child’s lunch time.  The cost of a school lunch is $3.50, for guests, and will be easiest if guests use their learner's lunch account when purchasing.  If parents are planning to attend they can sign up here. 

COMPOST COLLECTION

Please help spread the word to our families that we will take their donations at our school garden.

BIG TIME TOURS AT LEE THIS WEEK

We have some very large and very important tours on Tuesday and Thursday next week.  I have included as many details as I can in our calendar notes.  I'm asking for you to each help in these ways:

• Make sure your space is organized
• Make sure you are using your collabs the way they were designed and they are clean, too.
• Please ensure you have these posted (Evidence of CBL work, current learner work, learning standards) 
• Make sure your digital signage is on and updated

Tuesday's Tour will last from 10:00-12:00 with 40 guests.  They will be having a comprehensive tour through the entire building.  Our guests will be looking for Challenge Based Learning during both tours on Thursday.


NELSON AT LEE
Nelson will be back November 27-29.   Those of you that signed up for Apple Learning (AM) and CBL Learning (PM) received calendar invites.  If you are interested in Nelson visiting your space on Wednesday or Thursday, please sign up here.

CISD FOCUSED WALKTHROUGH

This week we will give feedback on Domain 2 Dimension 5:  Monitor and Adjust.  We will be looking for evidence of how you are managing and monitoring learner engagement.  Are you noticing when you need to adjust pacing?  Are you scaffolding your questioning?  How are you checking for understanding along the way?  

LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:

Gratitude- the act of being grateful; thankfulness

LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:

Always say thank you when given something.  When given an assignment, there is no moaning or complaining.

LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"The ones you should try to get even with are the ones who have helped you." -Unknown

DATES TO REMEMBER:
Nov 12- Progress Report Grades Due
     Meghan W's Birthday
     Veteran's Day Performance (8:10 and 6:30 Cafe)
     MiCocina Night (5:00-9:00)
Nov 13- Samira's Birthday
     Delores' Birthday
     Tour (9:00-2:00)
Nov 14- LEEdership Council Pickle Sale
     Leadership Meeting (April's Space)
Nov 15- Spurs Savings (7:10-7:40)
     Tours (9:00 and 1:00)
Nov 16- Send Progress Reports Home
Nov 17- Chantel's Birthday
Nov 18- Hannah's Wedding
Nov 19-23- NO SCHOOL
Nov 20- Courtney's Birthday
Nov 22- Jacque's Birthday
Nov 24- Lisa's Birthday