Week of August 8, 2022

Being the Principal of this school is a dream come true.  If you ever wonder what my story is and why Richard J. Lee Elementary is so special to me, read the first blog post on Elementary Done DifferentLEE.  It is the story of me finding out when I got "THE JOB," the BEST JOB in the world at the most incredible school on the planet.  I have no children of my own, so birthing this school is one of my hugest accomplishments. WHY am I here?  I'm here because of our beautiful children, I'm here because I want to make a difference, I'm here because of each and every one of  YOU.  You are FamiLEE to me, and I would have it no other way.  Cheers to #rjlyear9, team.  We are here to bring our "A" game because our Spurs deserve it.  It is going to be an adventuresome year and there is nowhere else I would rather be!

DID YOU KNOW:

• Adrian Martinez will be our campus technician this year?  He is FABULOUS and we will share him with New Tech.  We will introduce you to him when he is on campus.  Remember the fastest way to get results with trouble on devices is a help desk ticket. 
• Alli Pryor is coming home to Lee Elementary?  Alli is a talented Digital Learning Coach who helped us open Lee.  We will share Alli with Austin Elementary.
• we will have an additional half time speech teacher to support our caseload? Welcome to Emily Harrison.  You will see her joyful smile around the building our first week back.  Emily is working here, at CMSW, and CHS9.
• communication from CK was sent out to parents about "all things beginning of the year?"  Here is a link if you are interested or choose to share out in your communications. 
• these are the CISD Grading Practices for 2022-2023?

IT'S HERE

EEEEK!  Our bus tour is HERE!  This is a FUN but optional event, and flex will be provided for those who attend.  Dress is casual as we will be hopping on and off of the charted bus driving through our neighborhoods.  Please bring signs, balloons, and your school spirit- it will be loads of fun!  Please be here by 8:00 so we can leave on time.  Bring something to drink, too!  

WHAT ARE THE PLANS FOR NEXT WEEK?

You got an email from Nancy Garvey with all the details for next week.  We also have a campus day by day glance to help our visual learners (like me).  We can't WAIT for us to all be together on Monday!  If you are not sure where to be and when, please ask.  We are here to help!  Bring your charged iPad and Apple Pencil on Monday.  Please download this incredible Pages document created by our talented IC, Samira Khan.  

DOWNLOAD THE UNIFIED TALENT APP

This year we will continue to use PowerSchool PL to log and track flex credit.  We are now able to scan a QR code via the Unified Talent app to do this for campus and district events.  Please follow these steps to get the app on your phone or school iPad.  We will be using this app next week in staff developments and at district-level events.

1. Use this link to download Unified Talent on your phone or school ipad
2. Enter the district code: Z3A8c9 
3. Once you have added the district code, you will log into the app with your district username and password

CLASS LISTS

Next week class lists will start to be populated in eSchool Plus. Remember these are constantly changing, so please do not make class labels or send emails, yet.  All grade level designers will email a welcome to their learners and parents through Parent Square to be scheduled to send out at 8:00 AM on Monday, August 15.  Time will be provided this week to work together, as a grade so you can comprise your welcome email.  

MEET THE DESIGNER NIGHT

Please share on your social media.  We will wear our #rjlyear9 shirts on this day and night.

TO DO FOR ALL:

• Download Unified Talent App on your phone or school iPad.  This is so you can scan a qr code for flex and not have to submit.
• Sign up for your health care with our benefits department.
• Fill out this form so we can learn all about your favorites.  It also helps us with ordering your school shirts for the school year.  We will share this with all of you so you can treat teammates.  FINAL CALL!
• Read the RJL Campus Handbook. We request you read this by August 31.  New/changed items are highlighted in yellow, but you are responsible for reading all of it.

SPIRIT WEAR

PTO has spirit wear for sale if you are interested in purchasing. Here is the link. 

LET'S START THE YEAR ON A "ROLL"

Let's ROLL into #RJLYEAR9 by taking on the Toilet Paper Challenge benefiting Metrocrest services.  In 2021, the Metrocrest Services Food Pantry provided 21,740 of your neighbors with food and hygiene supplies (including toilet paper). Every year, toilet paper is one of the most expensive items for the pantry to purchase. With your help, Metrocrest can reduce this expense and use those funds for other community needs. Donation drive will begin on August 15th and will end on National Toilet Paper Day (August 26th). Each HOUSE will have a donation location and collect packaged toilet paper.  

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Aug 8- CAMPUS DAY TOGETHER

Aug 9- District Day

Aug 10- District Day

Aug 11- District Day

Aug 12- Convocation and Campus/District Day