Week of June 8, 2020

Hi folks!  Keeping you in the loop as we jump into summer.  Remember I will not be sending blogs out weekly, just as new information comes in that is important for you to know.  So...if you were wondering about next year's theme...here you go!

This is the perfect theme to follow our year of "Attitude of Gratitude."  I've been reminded how much better we are together and what a great Big Idea to share with our kiddos and each other this next school year.

The next week and a half I will spend wrapping up 2019, digging into data, and visioning for 2020-2021.  Please know we value your thoughts and ideas.  Send them my way if you want things added to next year's campus improvement plan.  With everything going on, you can be certain there will be goals in the area of virtual learning and cultural sensitivity.  I am working with custodial and maintenance to get your spaces touched up and repaired so you come in to a sparkling space in August.  You will be coming back to new dry-erase walls installed (that starts on Monday) and we have some other surprises that you will have to wait for.  (You know how I love dangling a carrot!) It is EXCITING!  Please enjoy your summer break.  Relax. Make memories.  Learn something new.  I already miss you!  KNOW I am feeling blessed to have served as your Principal for #rjlyear6 and can't wait to see what #rjlyear7 brings us as we are BETTER TOGETHER!

STAFFING:
Thank you to our Admin Team and our Interview Team (Hannah B, Samira, Sam, Layne) for their time and help.  We have found some talented, kind, and loving individuals to add to our FamiLEE.  Please join us in welcoming:

ESL Facilitator:  Alex Pinela-  apinela@coppellisd.com (from CRE)
Office Aide:  Peg Hamam-  phamam@coppellisd.com - she is Shari's sister-in-law!
Purple 1 Designer: Kourtney Waggoner-  kwaggoner@coppellisd.com
Yellow 2 Designer:  Kelsie Wible- (CISD email coming soon) kelsie.murph@gmail.com
Red 4:  Josephine Shin- jshin@coppellisd.com 
Green 4:  Carley Riggins- (CISD email coming soon)  rigginscarely@gmail.com
Blue 5 Designer: Hannah Ferrell- hferrell@coppellisd.com 

I know you will be eager to reach out and welcome each of them to the greatest school on the planet!  If you want their cell number, check with your house lead, I don't want to post their private numbers on a public blog.  House leads- these are in our 19-20 Leadership Team teams group.
   

HOUSE ASSIGNMENTS

You all have been SO PATIENT and I thank you for that.  Our goal is always to put the children first, move as few children and staff to different houses as possible, and to place people in a grade they will be happy in.  Here are the assignments for the 2020-2021 school year.  Remember that they are always subject to change based on enrollment and staffing needs.  An "*" designates our Leadership Team members in house/grade.  A "__" indicates a new staff member.   Much effort was made to create balanced houses and grades.  You can see we are going to start with a full building, and I can't wait to see how each house creatively uses the spaces and flexible furniture we have at Lee.  It is going to be a fabulous year!

#RJLYEAR7 SELFIE CHALLENGE

Last year, we had our third summer selfie challenge and we are back for a fourth round.  This challenge is our way to see what you are doing this summer and to stay connected.  It is also a great way for our school community to see our new hires and for us all to get to know each other outside of school.  We hope everyone will be interested in joining the FUN.  Below is this year's board. Please tweet it out to your followers and encourage your learners and their famiLEEs to join in, too. Use the hashtags #rjlyear7  and #rjlsummerselfie. We will try to coordinate some outings this summer that can help you fill in a square or two.  If you plan something...spread the word!  

SUMMER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

CISD Virtual Professional Learning will take place on June 24 and 25.  The focus will be on SEL and Digital Learning.  Webinar and learning experiences will extend through the summer.  You will be getting information about this from the district, soon!

In addition, it is time to release the CISD Compliance Course in Schoology.  The content in this course is very important as compliance training covers local, state, and federal requirements that must be completed annually.  Dr. Hunt has approved 3 hours of Flex credit and Texas SBEC credit for employees.  Use the code 9J7N-38VS-7WF2S to join the new course and complete required compliance content for the 2020-2021 school year.  You should pay close attention to the due dates located on each folder.  Most of the content folders require you to view a presentation and then complete a task.  

SUMMER CHOICE BOARDS 

Did you know that CISD is sharing Summer Choice Boards for our K-2 and 3-5 learners?  I encourage you to share these with your parents as they change throughout the summer.  

PLANS FOR OPENING THE 2020 SCHOOL YEAR

I want you to take comfort in the fact that there is a CISD Task Force that is working through 3 plans for our return to school in August.  We are still planning a return of educators on August 5 and learners on August 12.  We will keep you informed along the way and your health and safety as well as the health and safety of the children are in the forefront.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Blue 5 Designer, Hannah, who got married on Saturday.  She will be MRS. JONES when we return to school.  We are so excited for her to start her married life.

NEW HIRES

As a new hire, I am sure you are thinking about what you can do to start getting ready for your new adventure at Lee.  This blog I would encourage you to:

1. Update or create a Twitter account.  Follow @NetZeroLee and other staff members.  Post to the #rjlsummerselfie challenge.

TO DO FOR ALL:

• Fill out this form so we can learn all about your favorites.  The first one to complete it will be getting a surprise in the mail!

HAPPY  BIRTHDAY!
June 1- Cindy
June 10- Taylor
June 18- Tabitha