Week of September 25, 2023

What an amazing turn out for our Special Friends Day.  The office and PTO did a wonderful job of greeting everyone and making them feel right at home!  The lunch teachers helped manage learner guests, our custodial and cafeteria staff handled our large number of visitors.  Holly and our volunteers rocked the Book Fair.  It takes us all on days like this.  Did you know we had almost 400 guests attend?  WOW!   I think of the CISD core values, and having events like this aligns with "valuing collective engagement that positively impacts the lives our our children and our world" and  "we value authentic relationships."  The children were so excited and proud to have their guests at our school.  We recognize it is stressful on you when we have these events, so thank you for your positivity!  

Being in some classes for walkthroughs this week was super affirming.  You all have created such remarkable learning environments this first half of the nine weeks.  What a privilege to be in your spaces to brag on you.  I will miss you the next three days.  I am modeling "taking care of myself" as Mike and I head to Vegas to take in the Steeler/Raider game.  Go Steelers!  Angel will be holding down the fort and Kat will be here with her on Friday.  If you need a sub (last minute) please contact Angel and Parker.

DID YOU KNOW:

• Gabby's last day is Thursday?  We are looking for a replacement and will let you know when they make it through HR. Please send all attendance concerns to Angel and Kat for the time being.
• 14752 is Abeer's sub number?  If you need a sub, after contacting Admin, please reach out to her to see if she is available.  Since this blog is public, her contact info it is in Teams for you.  
• we had 11 former Spurs recognized at National Merit Semi-Finalists?  WOW!  You all make such a difference in the lives of our kids.  

• October 2nd is Custodian Appreciation Day and Social Spurs will be presenting our custodial team with gift cards and notes of gratitude? Thank you for your Social Spurs donations.  These help us be able to recognize our hard-working custodians!
• speaking of Social Spurs, pay day is around the corner and you still have a chance to donate to Social Spurs and get your house into the upcoming prize drawing?  Venmo or donate your cash to Linda.

LUNCHROOM REMINDERS

I want to thank you for getting such great routines set in the cafeteria.  I am sure there are other houses doing this, but I caught Blue house reminding kids to recycle only their cartons right now.  EVEN ON SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY!  Thank you, all houses, for focusing on this one area of recycling for now.  Also, thank you for giving learners choice to where they sit at lunch.  That said, please be extra watchful when we have fifth and fourth graders sitting with Kindergarteners. We have had a few interactions brought to our attention in the office lately, so just hoping we can work together to avoid these.  We always want to keep our vertical system in a good light.

DESIGN DAYS

Thank you for making sure to start/end on time.  AM is 8:00-11:30 and PM is 12:00-3:30.  We will reserve the large conference room for you to meet in.  Please bring your devices and materials so you can have productive time together.  Leadership, please share notes and links from the day in your grade level Team Time Agendas.

CONFERENCE DAY

Please make sure that every parent gets a copy of this to accompany their MAP results in your learner led conferences.

I expect to see K-5th graders present in their conferences.  They need to own their data, share goals, and be part of the information you share with parents.  Remember to let our Admin Team know if you need/want us to sit in on any of your conferences.  

Helpful Conference Hints:

If we approach families with this mindset, we can begin seeing conferences as opportunities for collaborative inquiry about how we can best support children’s learning.

• Begin the conversation on a personal note instead of starting with the formal progress report.
• Create a sense of common purpose.  Avoid the use of "I" or "You."  Try words like "we" and "us."

FLU CLINIC

On October 6, Albertson's will provide flu shot clinics at Lee from 10:30-11:15. Staff will have the opportunity to sign up for other vaccines as well. Staff may sign up using the QR code on the attached poster. The clinic will accept all insurance plans. Participants should bring the attached informed consent and medical and pharmacy insurance cards to their appointment.

COACH'S CORNER

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

LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
• FALL BOOK FAIR WEEK
• DEAF AWARENESS WEEK

Sept 25- Chantel Off

Sept 26- SS Content Academy

     Kinder Design Day (AM)

     2nd Design Day (PM)

Sept 27-  Super Teacher Nominations Due

     1st Design Day (AM)

     3rd Design Day (PM)

     Staff Meeting (3:15-4:45 Cafe)

Sept 28- 5th Design Day (AM)

     4th Design Day (PM)

Sept 30- American Indian Heritage Day

Oct 1- Dyslexia Awareness Month

     Hindu Heritage Month

     Stomp Out Bullying Month

     National Principal Month