In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I am reflecting about the many blessings at our school. Every one of you are a blessing to me in your own unique ways. You are not taken for granted and are appreciated beyond measure. Each of you choose to come to Lee and work so hard, daily, to bring our school building to life for our learners. Your passion for learning, your flexibility and your heart shines in all you do. Over the years, I have learned how to grow and lead with additional grace and patience. I see that demonstrated in so many of you, too! Please REST over the break. DO NOT WORK OR THINK ABOUT SCHOOL!! Take time for yourself and reflect on how incredible you are. I cannot wait to show you how much we care during December to Remember. When you return it will be here!
DID YOU KNOW:- Chantel will be gone on Friday? I will be on a plane to celebrate my 50th birthday and 24th Anniversary. ENJOY the day and what your APs have "cooked up" for you. You are in great hands!
- you can wear warm ups on Friday and "trot the track" during your break? Please only wear warm ups if you plan to take part in this self-care activity and tweet out to #cisdhealthyhabits!
- Friday is Substitute Appreciation Day? Please be intentional in thanking any subs in our building today!
- the office will clean the lounge fridge out at 2:00, on Friday? Please take your personal items and food home.
- the American Heart Association’s District Go Red campaign has officially launched? To get a head start and donate for this year’s commemorative Go Red t-shirt, text DHCCOPPELL to 71777 or click here.
- we have a new technology technician on campus FULL TIME? While we are sad to lose Adrian, we will be getting Ian Yeager every day. Thank you for your patience as he learns the ropes. Keep those help desk tickets coming!
FLEX LEARNING WEDNESDAY
Keep it real in your classroom by using Keynote templates to guide learning! In this session we will go in depth on designing in Keynote, providing a foundation for those new to the program and design tips and time for those who have used it, but are looking for new ways to create!
Our other session is Using the Everyone Can Create resources to Draw. More information on location of both sessions is to come.
SAVE THE DATE
Support PTO on Thursday Night by purchasing dinner at Panera at Beltline and 635. 20% of sales will go back to our FamiLEE PTO.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DAY
Friday is National Special Education Day. In addition to our general education special education learners and staff, we are blessed to have two specialized special education programs here at Lee: Active Learning and Practical Academics. Please take time to celebrate the accomplishments of our special needs learners, their designers, our paraprofessionals and their parents for the incredible jobs they do!!! If you want to learn more about special education, our two programs, or your class would benefit from a lesson on inclusivity and learners in these programs at Lee, our teachers are awesome resources!
CHS MADRIGAL TOUR
What a FUN way to start the holiday season! The Madrigal group will be caroling through Lee on Friday. This talented group of singers plan to arrive at 10:30 and will perform in the Media Center. Learners upstairs can gather at the glass walls when they hear them.
RED AND BLACK SUPERSTAR NOMINATIONS
(Please share with parents) The nomination deadline for the 2nd round of the Coppell Education Foundation's Super Star Program is Friday, December 2. As you know, the Program is designed to give parents and CISD staff an opportunity to recognize the dedicated and hardworking students, teachers, administrators, and support staff within Coppell ISD. Parents and CISD Staff Members can nominate any CISD Staff Member at their campus. Student nominations can be submitted by CISD staff only. PLEASE NOMINATE AT LEAST ONE LEARNER FROM YOUR CLASS.
Want an authentic writing experience for your learners? For every letter Santa receives through Christmas Eve, Macy's will donate $1 to Make-A-Wish, up to $1 million. Need inspiration for your letter to Santa? Let Pastor's video explain how your letters make a difference. If you'd like to participate, please have your kids bring their finished letters in the red mailbox in the office by 3:05 Friday, December 9th. You can also have learners send letters digitally by clicking here. Feel free to use the hashtag #MacysBelieve to promote this event. Mike and I will deliver the letters on December 10th.
LIONS CLUB HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS
Every year, the Lions Club of Coppell provides holiday food baskets and toys for Christmas to those in need. If your family can benefit from this assistance, please click here to print and complete this form. Forms should be turned into Nurse Annah, Mrs. Garvin, or Ms. Lightfoot. If you need a printed copy sent home with your student, please email arose@coppellisd.com. By completing this form, you understand that this information will be shared with the Lions Club of Coppell for distribution of your food/toys. Please submit the form no later than December 9, 2022. Thank you!
LIONS CLUB DONATIONS
The Lions Club will be collecting canned goods and new unwrapped toys for distribution to members of the community. There is a box in the office for donations. Donations will be picked up by members of the Coppell Lions Club the morning of December 16th.
DLC UPDATE
Computer Science Education Week and the #HourOfCode is right around the corner! While the "official" week is held Dec. 5-11, you are invited to celebrate any time in the month of December!
The DLC's have curated a variety of Hour of Code Choice Menus and Flipgrid reflection pieces on the CISD Hour of Code website. Don't see something that fits your needs? Check in with Alli to dream up other ideas.
Don't forget to use #HourOfCode #CISDCode2Learn & #CISDWorkingTogether in your Tweets as our district celebrates computational thinking along with the rest of the world!
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ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
Hold High Expectations. Multilingual students are brilliant. We have to believe they CAN DO it! With our support, they can do everything monolingual English speakers can do. We set the ceiling for them. It’s a matter of how high our expectations are. What do we believe? Our belief creates potential and that potential builds action. Action creates results. The cycle continues. Believe BIG!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Nov 22-26- THANKSGIVING BREAK
Nov 30- December to Remember Calendars Delivered
Flex Learning (3:15-4:15)
Dec 1- December to Remember Begins
Blue House Performance (2:00 and 6:30 Gym)
Panorama window opens
FamiLEE Panera Night (4:00-8:00 PM)
5th Early Out (2:00)
Dec 2- Amy's Birthday
Red and Black Super Stars Due
Madrigals Visit (10:30 Media Center)
Happy Holidays Coffee With the Counselors
Kinder Early Out (2:00)
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR MAKING THIS SPECIAL BIRTHDAY- ONE THAT IS OVER THE TOP! I AM SO VERY BLESSED TO HAVE EACH OF YOU IN MY LIFE AND WISHING ME WELL ON MY 50TH! I APPRECIATE FEELING SO MUCH LOVE TODAY!
