Thursday, April 27, 2023

Week of May 1, 2023

What another terrific week at Lee.  It is so hard to believe that Monday will be MAY!   Enjoy Babes for lunch on Tuesday.  We hope your hearts are as full as your tummies- we appreciate everyone in the building for preparing our learners.  Happy Birthday wishes to our fabulous APs, Leigh Ann and Angel this week. 


CONGRATULATIONS DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR
How about the wonderful surprise announcement for Laura being named the District Elementary Teacher of the Year?!  What an honor for both Laura and our school.  WOW!  


DID YOU KNOW:
  • Friday will be Ms. Park's last day subbing in B5?  Thank you Ms. Park!  Please welcome Adrian Rodriguez to Blue 5B starting Monday.  We are so grateful to Blue House and Hannah for all of the help they have given to our long term subs. 
  • all 3-5 learners are expected to complete the Spring Panorama survey by next Friday?  Please access the survey here:  surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/login and enter their student ID, which serves as their access code.  Here are the district slides to help with administration
  • a Parent Square email went out to parents last Sunday regarding next year?  Please re-share the appropriate link for your group.  These will help as you construct class lists for next year:  
  • this is a cool creativity site to help with creating photo words?  Thanks LAH for sharing!

COLLEGE SHIRT DAY
Don't forget to wear your favorite college shirt on Wednesday.



KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
We will host Kindergarten Round Up on Thursday night.  If you would like to meet our newest Spurs and help at the event, please reach out to Hannah Barley.  We will take all the help we can get!  Thank you, Kindergarten team and those that have already volunteered your time!



MAY 4TH IS HERE
Feel free to wear your Star Wars attire this day.



FIELD DAY
Staff, you may wear appropriate shorts and hats on this day. 
  • Please be sure to show the Field Day presentation to your house before Field Day to ensure everyone is familiar with what to expect.
  • Each house will have 10 CMS West students to help facilitate the activities at each rotation.  They should already be familiar with all things field day, so please utilize them as you see best.
 Please share this information with your FamiLEEs:   



SUPPORT LEARNER PROJECT
This learner project will begin this week.  They will use money earned to buy more canned food, mac and cheese, and peanut butter for our LEEdership Council project. 




TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Each of you are loved and appreciated so very much.  Our fabulous PTO has planned an extra special week for you, next week  Please share these plans with your FamiLEEs so they can join in on the celebration.




REMINDER FROM THE LIBRARY



SAVE THE DATE




RJL SENIOR RECEPTION- SAVE THE DATE
Please help us spread the word as we welcome back former Spurs to Lee Elementary.  We can't wait to see our learners from #rjlyear2.




STORAGE ROOMS
It is that time where you need to start inventorying and organizing your storage closets.  Please make this a team effort and not left to Leadership.  HINT:  START NOW!!  Here is the Shared Curriculum List.  Please save to Noteability and mark up for us.  We will have you share your house inventory before the last day of school.


DLC UPDATE

Over the past couple of weeks Google has received a lot of updates. Take a look 👀 at this interactive Bingo board with details linked to each tip. 

Learn how to: 

  • Color code your folders

  • Use # to find documents easier

  • Organize files with drag and drop. And more!




COACHES CORNER

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



ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
Don’t underestimate (or forget!) the power of choral reading. Choral reading allows EBs to practice their reading fluency, pronunciation, and their ability to read sight words. Not only that, but it gives a safe space for mistakes to be made since they are doing it with a group of learners. This practice can help build their self confidence with reading. All readers will benefit from this simple practice!


COPPELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
You have ONE MORE WEEK TO REGISTER!
Run to Fund
Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes. The Coppell ISD Education Foundation will be hosting its Annual Run to Fund at Andy Brown East Park on Saturday, May 13. We can’t wait to see our Spurs at this fun event that benefits the Teachers and Students of Coppell ISD. Registration is now open at coppellisdef.org


STAFFING UPDATES 
Our interview team has been BUSY and we have recommended some great people for hire for next year.  Gina will be teaching 3rd grade at Lee next year as Priscilla moves into our STEAM position.

Hello! My name is Gina Gutierrez, and I am finishing my third year of teaching in Arlington ISD. I graduated from UTA in 2020 and am currently obtaining my master's degree in Educational Administration at Tarleton University. I taught 2nd grade my first two years but currently teaching 3rd grade, which I think is my favorite grade to teach! I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family in my free time, watching Netflix, cuddling with my two cats, and shopping. I feel so blessed to be a part of Lee Elementary. I can not wait to meet all of you! 


LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:
Responsibility- Making the right choice to be reliable and dependable

LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:
After we eat, we will clean up after ourselves.  This includes cleaning off the tables and making sure we haven’t left any trash on the floor or around the eating area.

LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you.  Never excuse yourself.”- Henry Ward Beecher


DATES TO REMEMBER:
EOY PANORAMA WINDOW OPEN
MCLASS WINDOW OPEN
MAP WINDOW OPEN
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

April 30- Kathy's Birthday
May 1- Hannah B's Birthday
     ISIP Testing
May 2- 3-5 STAAR Math
     Day 0 (Remind parents alternate lunch schedule)
     Babes for Lunch
     Kindergarten Field Trip to Zoo
May 3- College Shirt Day
     Campus Tour (9:00)
May 4- Star Wars Day- wear Star Wars if you like
     Kindergarten Round up (5:30-6:30)
May 5- Leigh Ann's Birthday
     Field Day
    School Lunch Hero Day
May 6- Angel's Birthday

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