Week of August 29, 2022

WOW!  You made it through the second week of school and I could not be more pleased with the stellar job you have all done.  We are so super proud of you for your creativity, collaboration and heart.  You have done an incredible job of supporting your learners, their parents, and each other.  Thank you for your weekly communication.  I am so impressed with the way some of you are using Bulb, S'more, Twitter, and podcasts to keep our FamiLEEs engaged. YOU make our school look SO GOOD in the community, and I thank you so much for that.  We have loved having class visits through the office and it is an awesome way to see each class and their individual needs.  We are here for YOU!  Have a fabulous Friday and weekend.  Please REST.  You have earned it!

DID YOU KNOW:

• Social Spurs is collecting beginning of the year funds?  Linda sent an email on Tuesday. 
• that the district is working on replacing HEPA filters in your air purifiers for all classrooms?  We were not serviced when the building was offline this summer.    
• our special education paraprofessional in Practical Academics will start on Monday?  Her name is Poonam Mittal.  Please welcome her to our FamiLEE!
• C&I would like you to put a pause on digital SEL surveys with learners at this time?  You can still check in with them and use technology, but do not collect their responses.  If you have any questions, let me know.  
• campus number days can be found on the Lee Faculty Calendar and on the CISD Lee Website (thanks Angel)?  Tomorrow is Day 1 and first grade's Team Time day.

CURRICULUM NIGHT

Thank you for working as a grade on your Curriculum Night presentations.  Here is the latest version as of 8/25.  We caught a few updates (thanks Leadership Team).  Please make sure you share your presentation with Admin and have the FAQ questions and answers approved by Chantel BEFORE sending home to parents.  It is SUPER IMPORTANT these answers are consistent.  We will open front and back doors at 5:15 on Thursday evening. You can dress casual for the school day, but please wear professional dress for Curriculum Night.  

PTO CORNER

Update (or sign up for) your PTO Membership Toolkit account

• Log in to your account on https://rjleepto.membershiptoolkit.com and update your account information (if you are already logged in to your account on this site, please click on "My Account" and then "My Forms/Paperwork”).

Click here to donate to the annual house fund (online donations only please)

Click here to sign-up as a room parent volunteer 

BOY GOAL SETTING MEETINGS

Please sign up here for your BOY meeting- they start IN TWO WEEKS.   We are excited to review your goals for the year and how we can support you.  Samira may join in, when she can, so that she can help support your goals.  If Angel is your evaluator, PLEASE try to sign up on a day she is here (on the Faculty Calendar).  Please make sure you add your goals to your Bulb and Power School. Bring your laptop to the large conference room for your meeting.  ALL campus employees must sign up for a meeting.

PARENT CONTACT
Did you get a chance to reach out and make your happy calls?  If you didn't, remember it is an expectation to pick up the phone and call EVERY family.  Thank you for depositing in their emotional bank accounts!  You may be surprised how much sunshine it brings YOU when you make these calls. 

CISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION 

CISD Ed Foundation grants are open July 25 through midnight September 12.  If you submitted an application last year, log-in credentials are still valid.  This is a SUPER avenue to get items for your classroom that cannot be purchased through approved vendors.   GOOD LUCK!

• Get Login Credentials for LivingTree (Google Form)
• LivingTree Website

You can order your 2022-2023 CISD Education Foundation t-shirt now?  If you purchase this year's shirt, Dr. Hunt has given permission to wear it with jeans EVERY TUESDAY.  Orders will only be accepted through Friday, September 9.  

COACH'S CORNER

Let’s collaborate! Sign up so we can work together.

ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK

Showcase ALL Students and Their Work. Displaying pictures of students and their families on the walls helps each learner to feel seen and validated in the learning space. This creates a sense of belonging and builds community among the class. Hanging student work on the walls, such as writing and art, can also send clear messages to learners that the classroom is for learners and learning.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

MAP and MClass Window Open

August 30- Lariettes Greet in the morning

August 31- Staff Meeting (all need to attend CRASE Training 3:15-4:45)

Sept 1- ISIP for iStation

     Curriculum Night (5:30-6:30)

Sept 2- Charlene's Birthday

     Nikki's Birthday

     Happy Calls Due

     Spirit Shirt with Jeans