Week of April 12, 2021

This week, I am reminding myself that being an educator is the BEST profession in the world and Lee Elementary is the BEST place to be!  Why do I feel this way?  Because of EACH OF YOU!!  Starting end of year goal setting conferences this week has truly reminded me of my WHY.  The creative ways that you have showcased your year of growth in your Bulb portfolios is super impressive.  Our children and famiLEEs are blessed to have YOU as their educational partner!  I can't wait to continue with more conferences this next week.  Have a great weekend!

Today is #lovemyschool day.  Show Lee Elementary why you love your school, on Twitter.

DID YOU KNOW:

• PTO will be providing lunch from Texas Roadhouse for Teacher Appreciation Week?  Please fill out this form , by Wednesday, so that they can plan accordingly.
• Tuesday is another waiver day for K-2?  4th Grade STAAR Writing is on this day.  Please remind your parents to keep their learners home.

PTO GRANT SUBMISSIONS

The grant window is open for you to apply for up to $700 for your classroom.  Please fill out this form for consideration by April 22.  Grant awards will be announced by May 6.

PTO BOARD POSITIONS FOR 2021-2022

PTO is looking for parents to fill a few more open Board positions.  Please share this link with parents to share their interest. 

#IHeartCISD CAMPAIGN
CISD has launched an "I Heart CISD Campaign." If you would like to share why you love our district or our campus, please share your thoughts on this google form or on Twitter with #IHeartCISD.

COPPELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION

COACHES CORNER

You might never remember the most powerful conversation you have with a student… but that student will.

ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK

Cooperative Learning Strategies

Use cooperative learning strategies. Lecture style teaching excludes ELLs from the learning in a classroom. We don’t want to relegate ELLs to the fringes of the classroom doing a separate lesson with a classroom aide or ESL teacher. Working in small groups is especially beneficial to ELLs who have an authentic reason to use academic vocabulary and real reasons to discuss key concepts. ELLs benefit from cooperative learning structures. Give students a job in a group. Monitor that they are participating.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

April 12- Meredith's Birthday

April 13- Waiver Day K-2 for 4th STAAR Writing

     HB3 Cohort A Training
April 14- Suzanne's Birthday

     HB3 Cohort A Training

     Flex Learning Day (3:15 - 4:15)

April 15- HB3 Cohort B Training

     LEEdership Lunch Date on Zoom @12:00

April 16- Carley's Birthday

     HB3 Cohort B Training