What a fabulous week participating in beginning of the year goal setting with some of you. Angel, Leigh Ann and I are impressed with the thoughtful reflection and goal setting ideas you each have, and we look forward to supporting you on your journey. THANK YOU for having the growth mindsets that you do and for continuing to stretch yourselves as professionals- you deserve it and OUR KIDS DESERVE IT!
DID YOU KNOW:
- safety audits will begin around the district? Please always wear your badge/ID and close doors and turn off lights when you leave spaces.
- there is BIG news from Apple Education this week? Click here for a cup of awesome from your DLC!
- we have Reading Academies next week? Please be aware there will be extra guests in the building.
- only one house has earned SONIC from Social Spurs so far? There is still time for your house to win, too Will it be yours? Social Spurs would love your participation as this group takes care of spreading sunshine in times of need. You can share funds with Linda through Venmo or with cash. THANKS for your consideration!
CISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS DUE
CISD Ed Foundation grants are open 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
PTO MEETING
We have our first VIRTUAL PTO Meeting of the year on Tuesday night at 6:00 pm. A Zoom link will be emailed to parents, through Parent Square, on Tuesday morning.
FLEX LEARNING
Please remember to submit for flex credit when you participate in either of these learning opportunities. We are working to differentiate learning for our staff and this week's topic is highly encouraged for ALL to learn more about the Apple Classroom app and how it will enhance your physical and digital learning environment. There is a face to face and virtual option.
COLLEGE SHIRT DAY- AGAIN???
Join in as ALL of CISD participates in college shirt day on Thursday.
DOT DAY IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
If you don't want to wear a college shirt, wear some dots and celebrate Dot Day. Here is a collaborative class book template in Pages to go along with The Dot book for Dot Day.
PTO SPIRIT NIGHT
Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 8445 N Belt Line Rd Ste 130 in Irving for our fundraiser on Wednesday, September 14 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support Richard J. Lee Elementary PTO, so just show the flyer below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause! You can also order online/Chipotle app for pickup by using the code LL2TM4F in the ‘promo’ field before checkout. Thank you for your support!
BOOK FAIR
The Fall Book Fair is coming. Please share these reminders with parents.
Sign-up to volunteer at the Book Fair! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aafa92da2f9c16-book
GTI REMINDER
Have a learner testing out of pre-assessments and you are puzzled what to do with them? I can help…
- Put extensions/enrichments into Schoology and publish it to selected students.
- Collaborate with you to come up with a specific extension, to meet your class needs.
- Help you with small group or individual support.
REMEMBER: Extensions are for ANY learner, not just GT identified learners.
WALKTHROUGHS
We will beginning walkthroughs this week. During these VERY BRIEF visits the next couple of weeks, we will specifically evaluate Domain 3.1 which is Learning Environment (Routines and Procedures). We will look for things like the current character trait posted, learning objectives visible, learner work displayed, supplies and materials accessible to all, etc. We can't wait to find ways to brag on you. Please take time to review your feedback and feel free to use the communication tools in Talent Ed to follow up, if desired. Our walkthroughs are not a "GOTCHA," they are about GROWTH.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
Do you keep a parent communication log? This is a good idea for both positive and not so positive conversations. In education: if it is not documented, it didn't happen. Panorama is the PERFECT PLACE to document parent communication. Also, think about picking up the phone (instead of emailing) when you have an issue that could potentially escalate. We have a caring staff, and typically if there are issues, it is due to miscommunication. When a parent has your listening ear and hears your voice on the other end showing concern, most problems will be solved. Please always inform Admin if you have a "tricky" conversation.
HOMECOMING
Lee Elementary will participate in Homecoming Dress-Up Days if your learner would like to participate the week of September 19-23. Here is some advance notice to get your wardrobe ready.
COACH'S CORNER
Let’s collaborate! Sign up so we can work together.
ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
Engage Students in Structured Talk. Structuring talk among classmates offers emergent bilinguals the chance to discuss with peers in a routine that focuses on academic language. A Structured conversation (like QSSSA) lightens the cognitive load so students need not worry about who their partner will be, who talks first, or how to begin the conversation. Their energy is placed directly on the content.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- BOY GOAL SETTING WINDOW
- BOY MAP AND MCLASS WINDOW
- CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK
Sept 11- Susie's Birthday
TX First Responders Day
Sept 12- Scout Rally Day
Reading Academy Cohort A
Lee Pop Up Learning (3:15- Bethany's Room)
Ed Foundation Grants Due by Midnight
Sept 13- Reading Academy Cohort A
PTO Meeting (Virtual- 6:00 PM)
Sept 14- Reading Academy Cohort B
Flex Learning (3:30-4:30)
Lee Chipotle Night (4:00-8:00)
Scout Night (7:00-8:00)
Sept 15- Reading Academy Cohort B
Fall Book Fair Arrives at Lee
MTSS Meetings during House Time
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