- Friday is Day 1 and First Grade's Team Time day? See you in the conference room. Samira will be there, too. GT, LAS, Holly please attend Team Time, when possible.
- elementary learner cell phones and smart watches should remain in backpacks during the school day? This was discussed in our Principal's meeting on Tuesday. Please enforce with our learners. This will also be in the district newsletter and shared with FamiLEEs at Curriculum Night.
- you need to make sure to sign your CISD Employee Handbook in Laserfiche? If you don't you will keep getting email reminders until you do.
- Angela was bragging about the open dialogue our staff has had with her with concerns about learners? Way to put your back to school training into action! We appreciate you!
Good school attendance is a significant predictor of academic growth! Research shows that students who are present and engaged learn more. Plus, our state allocates funds based on student success, making daily attendance a crucial factor. Let's ensure every day counts for our students' success!
Did you get a chance to reach out and make your happy calls? If you didn't, remember it is an expectation to pick up the phone and call EVERY family. Special Education, LAS, and Specials Team, please make some calls, too. Thank you for depositing in their emotional bank accounts! You may be surprised how much sunshine it brings YOU when you make these calls. Remember to document positive calls in Panorama. If it isn't documented, it didn't happen.
We will be in your spaces to give you feedback regarding Domain 3.1 Learning Environment (Classroom Routines and Procedures) We will be looking for:
Current character trait posted
Daily Schedule
What is on your magnet wall
“I Can” statements posted
Anchor Charts in all subject areas
Math and Science manipulatives and supplies accessible to learners
Each learner has a designated place for their supplies
Respect Agreement visible
Digital Citizenship Contract signed and displayed
Learner Work displayed
Guiding Purpose hung
Effective Routines, transitions, and procedures in place
How you manage learner groups and supplies
We still need over ten more volunteer slots filled to make our Fall book fair a success! This is one of the first onsite volunteer opportunities of the year and a great way to get involved and foster young readers! Please sign up here if you can! bit.ly/RJLBookFair. Reminder, if you plan to volunteer for this or any other future events, complete your yearly required CISD Background Check asap here.
- classroom doors should be closed
- learners should exit at level zero and sit at level zero looking away from the building
- staff should be at level zero, too
- please help check in learners when you have a sub in your house
- mark yourself safe- you always think of the kids first and sometimes you forget about this step
Did you know Microsoft Translate is our official app for any translating we do at CISD? Click this link to access educator information. Check out this One Pager for some great tutorials and additional information. Please let me know if you have any questions. -Kara
LEARNING COACH:
I will be meeting with houses on Monday, August 26th, to set up MAP sessions and go over mClass set up. Let’s plan to meet in a closed space with a Vivitek so we can follow along the steps of setting up sessions. I will also bring all the mClass testing papers with me.
LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL:
It is time to elect a representative from each class. I am excited to begin working with the new LEEdership Council. Here’s a timeline of events:
Introduce elections in newsletters: August 23rd, 2024
Campaign week: September 16-20th, 2024 (Depending on how many candidates you have, you could pick one day or multiple days.)
Election Day: September 19th, 2024
Deadline to submit Google Form with the information about Class Leader: September 20th, 2024
Please send the following information to your parents and learners through the weekly newsletter:
Our class will be electing a LEEdership Council representative on Thursday, September 19th, 2024. This learner will meet with Mrs. Samira Khan throughout the school year during normal hours to develop their leadership skills and voice on campus.
This person must be a strong communicator, confident about sharing their thoughts and ideas, respected by their peers, and be elected. Please discuss this role with your learner to see if they have an interest in campaigning. If your child does want to run, we’ll refer to him/her as a candidate. As they "run" for this position, please abide by these guidelines:
Candidates may create a campaign video or prepare a speech to speak in front of the class. Make sure you:
Introduce yourself
Share why you would be the best candidate for this position
Share what you will do to make Lee Elementary a better place
Speak for 2 minutes or less.
OPTIONAL: Campaign poster
If your child is in 5th grade and was elected in grades Kinder through 2nd, they may run to be a class representative again this year.
Good luck!
May the best candidate win.
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