Week of November 13, 2023

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 a week away!  

DID YOU KNOW:

• the CISD board has approved the use of Amazon Wishlists, in addition to Donors Choose?  To use an Amazon wishlist moving forward, you will need to complete the proper paperwork.  The forms can be found on our district website: https://www.coppellisd.com/page/policies-procedures-and-regulations
• Social Spurs is hosting a Cookie Exchange?  Read below:

• 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, November 17, is Substitute Appreciation Day? Please be intentional in thanking any subs in our building that day!
• the office will clean the lounge fridge out at 2:00, on Friday? Please take your personal items and food home.

WORLD KINDNESS DAY

Monday, November 13, is World Kindness Day.  We can't wait to see how our learners spread kindness.  If you have a KIND shirt, join in on wearing it on Monday.  We will also celebrate kindness in January with the Great Kindness Challenge.

PROGRESS REPORT GRADES

3-5, please have your grades in by 8:00 on Tuesday morning.  THANK YOU!

MAC BOOK SWAP

On Tuesday we will swap out for our new MacBooks- YAY!  Please have your device ready to be exchanged.  We will host this in the Teacher's Lounge from 7:00 AM-11:00 AM.  Please come down when you are invited.

PTO MEETING

I will send a Parent Square email to  parents with a TEAMS Link on Tuesday morning.  

FAMILEE FEAST

Please let your famiLEEs know if they want to attend our annual Thanksgiving Lunch that they need to sign up ahead of time.  This lunch will be in place of FamiLEE Friday lunch this week. Parents can Sign up here.  NEW THIS YEAR: Child Nutrition has requested guests PREPAY ($5) for their meal to expedite their lunch line (if the guest is not using the learner account).  Please send payment to the office for a receipt before the event.  Bring prepay receipts to lunch to redeem for the meal.

PANORAMA SURVEYS

Final push for 3-5 learners and staff to complete these.  I appreciate your cooperation!

LIONS CLUB

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 reach out to Nurse Annah, Mrs. Garvin, or Mrs. Lightfoot no later than December 8th, 2023.  They will work with you to get the assistance you need.  Here is a form you can share with your families.

COACH'S CORNER

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LEEDERSHIP TIP AND QUOTE OF THE WEEK

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
• PANORAMA SURVEY WINDOW 

November 12-Diwali

November 13- Samira's Birthday

November 14- Bhavna's Birthday

     Progress Reports Grades Due

     MacBook Swap (7:00-11:00 Library)

     Virtual PTO Meeting (6:00)

November 15- Progress Reports Generated

     FamiLEE Feast at Lunch times

     Flex Learning (3:15-4:45)

November 16- MTSS Meetings (Conference Time)

November 17- Chantel's Birthday

     Substitute Appreciation Day

     Trot the Track

November 20-24- NO SCHOOL 

November 21- Joy's Birthday