Week of May 6, 2019

What another terrific week at Lee.  We had a super Yellow House music performance and a bridal shower for Karli.  Our 4th graders had a safe and memorable trip to Austin.  We also got a chance to meet our incoming Kindergartners. Thank you to those of you that stayed and helped with Round Up.  It was a packed house!  Please leave as soon as the children are safely dismissed today.  There have been so many late nights and it is time to start your weekend.  ENOY Cinco de Mayo on Sunday!

DID YOU KNOW:

• for the next year, Texas second graders will learn how to write cursive letters and third graders will learn how to write complete words and answers in cursive writing.  The new learning standards reflect the growing science that backs the benefits of handwriting.
• that an IC shared this timely post (I know it is May, but it still applies) with Jacque?  Please take time to reflect with it. It is such a GREAT reminder during this busy season of the school year.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week.  Our fabulous PTO has planned a wonderful week of celebration for you!  Their theme is GRATITUDE- be thankful, appreciate, and return kindness.

• Monday- "Thankful"- tell your designer how thankful you are by writing a sweet note or making a special card
• Tuesday- "Designer Survival Kit"- Bring in highlighters, pens, pencils, notepads, or stationary for your designer
• Wednesday- Thank you for making my learning day sweet"- bring in something sweet for your designer
• Thursday- "You make us BLOOM all Day"- bring your designer's favorite flower  
• Friday- "Pamper your designer day" - Bring in a special surprise gift of your choice

PTO MEETING

Our final PTO Meeting for the year is on Tuesday, so please make sure you have children ready to give a final share out with our Board.  There will be a dessert potluck, so feel free to bring a dessert and enjoy some sweet treats.  You will get to meet our new Board President at this event.

HAPPY CALLS

I know you are in full swing of end of year conferences, but it is the perfect time to end the year on a good note.  Take some time and make a happy call to each of your learners.  It will pay off for you as much as it will them, trust me!

(this means learners will need a book from home or your class library for STAAR)

COPPELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION FUN RUN

We really need your encouragement to spread the word to our parents about the Run to Fund that is on Saturday, May 11, at Andy Brown East Park.  We only have 4 famiLEEs registered to participate.  Thanks for helping to spread the word.

CISD SUMMER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Dates: Thursday, May 30, and Friday, May 31
Focus: Digital Learning
Location: Coppell Middle School West
Click Here to view schedule and sign up

Dates: Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18
Focus: Social Emotional Learning
Location: Coppell Middle School West
Click Here to view schedule and sign up

LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:

Humility- being humble, not proud or haughty, not arrogant or assertive

LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:

If you win or excel at something, do not brag.

LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:

"The reward of a thing well done is to have done it." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 5- Leigh Ann's Birthday
Week of May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6- RTI Meetings
     Talent Show Auditions (after school)
     MiCocina Spirit Night
     Keeping Kids Safe, Happy and Healthy in the Digital World (5:00 pm A120)
May 7- Education Foundation Shirt and Jeans
     Teacher Appreciation Breakfast from Dad's Club (Cafe-7:00am)
     PTO Meeting (Cafe 7:00)
May 8- Convocation Shirt and Jeans
     IBC Luncheon for Staff (Lunch)
     Allen and Greer Fiesta (3:30-4:00)
     Staff Meeting (4:00-5:00)
May 9- Last Spurs Savings
     Samosas and Sweets from a Lee family
     Talent Show Auditions (after school)
May 10- Books Due to Library
     LEEdership Meeting (Cafe- 8:00)
     LEEdership Lemonade Sale (Recess Time)
     Teacher Appreciation Lunch from PTO (Texas Roadhouse)
     K/1/2 Author Visit (2:00)
May 11- CISD Ed Foundation Run to Fund (Starts 7:00 am)