As the school year comes to an end, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all an amazing summer break ahead. You've worked tirelessly throughout the year to shape the minds of our future, and now it's time for a well-deserved break. Whether you plan to relax at the beach, explore new places, or spend quality time with loved ones, I hope your summer is filled with joy, laughter, and good memories. I'm on contract through June 11 and will be back on July 7, if you need anything. I will miss you, but I am excited to see what #rjlyear12 brings us. Let's Go!
WELCOME TO THE WORLD TO OUR NEWEST SPUR
Sweet Collins Nicole was born on Monday morning. She is 6 lbs. 13 oz. and was born at 2:55 AM. Congratulations Kaitlin- we love her already! Enjoy momma time with her.
FARMER MARKET ON FRIDAY
Our learners will harvest and sell their garden items during our last Family Friday lunch. The sale is moved to the library- THANK YOU, HOLLY! All funds raised go back to providing for our school garden. Thanks for letting learners leave the cafe to shop.
FROM KAT
Report grades are due at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 19. Kat will run them and send them to you for verification that afternoon.
Don't forget we wrap up MTSS, today May 15. You will go in and update the most recent progress from your learners and close out all the goals. Also, a reminder to go into our MTSS spreadsheet and propose MTSS goals for the beginning of next year for your learners to get a head start.
TALENT SHOW
Please join the campus for a showcase of school-wide talent on Tuesday. We will follow this schedule on Tuesday. It is a Day 6. This schedule is also in our Master Schedule document under the Talent Show Schedule tab.
SERVICE AWARDS
We will recognize these staff members on Tuesday for all of their years of service to CISD.
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RETIREMENT RECEPTION
Join us as we celebrate Suzi after our staff meeting on Tuesday.
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FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION
Congratulations fifth grade learners! We are excited to honor you with your family members. Siblings need to stay in their classes and go home their normal way. We will follow this schedule on Wednesday. It is a Day 7. This schedule is also in our Master Schedule document under the Graduation Schedule tab.
LAST DAY WITH LEARNERS
Parents are invited to attend our last day Spirit Rally. They can sign up to attend, here. During this event, Specials will be making K-4 recognitions and parents have been informed if their learner is being recognized.
Please follow this schedule for the last day. It is also in our Master Schedule document under the Last Day Schedule tab. This day is a Day 1.
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LAST DAY WITH STAFF
We will visit houses to close out at these times on Friday:
- Purple House- 8:00-8:30
- Yellow House- 8:30-9:00
- Red House- 9:00-9:30
- Green House- 9:30-10:00
- Blue House- 10:00-10:30
- Music- 10:30-10:45
- Art- 10:45-11:00
- STEAM- 11:00-11:15
- PE- 11:15-11:30
- Prac Ac- 11:30-11:45
- AL- 11:45-12:00
We will check out the following people at alternative times: ESL, GT, MLI, SPED, Library. Calendar invites were sent for your assigned time.
TO DO
- EOY Checklist (put your furniture issues on this list, not the usual google form or Teams channel at this time)
- Shared Curriculum List
- Furniture Inventory (please pull all furniture from storage closets on Friday so that it can be counted and cleaned over the summer. Extra furniture goes to the flex space.)
- T-shirt update
- email AB and CK your EOY checklists when completed (before leaving on Friday).
- get any personal items out of the lounge refrigerators by 11:30 on Friday.
- empty your teacher mailboxes.
IPAD COLLECTION
Please collect iPads from all K-4 learners. We also need to collect the charging cord and brick. Please put all three in on ziploc bag and store in the tote provided by CISD. (Our front office counted out bags so you do not need to used yours.) Write the child's name and ID # with a sharpie on the bag. Place your class iPads in the totes for iPad collection. The plan is for you to hold on and deliver totes to the library on Friday. Margie is emailing this out:
- Please mark the name and student IDs on each bag with black Sharpie.
- Collect iPads, chargers, and bricks for each child and put them into their respective bags.
- Initial under the column "Comments" on the class list when learners turn in all items. If they are missing something mark it in the "Comments" section as well (see example attached).
- If a learner is taking Summer School, please put "SS" in the "Comments" and allow them to keep their iPad, charger, and brick.
Please share with parents:
K-4 iPad Collection:
- iPads that have been assigned to our learners will stay on campus starting this summer.
- Each iPad is enrolled directly to a learner. Additionally, we will label each iPad to ensure each child will have access to the same iPad when they return in August.
- Parents, please send the iPad, charging cable and brick to the classroom teacher by as soon as possible (Tuesday, at the latest).
- We will place and store their cords, brick, and iPads together in a labeled bag.
- Once the bags and devices are collected, we will store the iPads remaining at Lee so they can be checked and updated over the summer.
- If your child is going to another school in the fall, we will collect and store those devices and get them ready to be delivered to their new campus.
- If your child is going to summer school, we will send their device with them.
MEET YOUR NEW LEARNING COACHES
We’re thrilled to introduce ourselves as your new coaching team! Together, we’ll be supporting instruction through collaborative coaching, lesson planning, and sharing effective instructional strategies. Our team is excited to serve both Canyon Ranch and Richard J. Lee next school year. See below for fun facts about our team: We all….
- have 2 children.
- have one child under 5 years old.
- prefer to teach from the iPad.
- have previously served as a coach at CRE/RJL.
- love tacos!
2025 SPUR SUPPLY KITS ARE LIVE
FamiLEEs - can you believe it is time to start thinking about next school year already? It may seem early, but we are here to help you be fully prepared! Our one stop shop for EVERYTHING you need for the 2025-2026 school year is here! Grade level school supplies, Spiritwear, House Fund contributions, Stadium blankets, and the Online directory are available all in one place. Ordering through us also saves you time and money with discounted prices on the school supplies, and in addition, you don’t pay tax or shipping!Place your orders by 6/30/2025 to guarantee delivery to your child's classroom by Meet the Designer Night!
IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB
The Irving Public Library invites our learners to participate in their Summer Reading Club. Here is a video with more information about all the fun events.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 19- Report Card Grades Due (8:00 AM)
5th Grade Graduation Practice (8:00 AM)
Green House Learner Led Conferences (10:00)
Yellow House Learner Led Conferences (11:30)
Red House Learner Led Conferences (1:00)
May 20- Talent Show (8:00-10:00 Cafe)
Blue House Learner Led Conferences (12:00)
Purple House Learner Led Conferences (1:00)
Staff Meeting (3:15 Cafe)
Suzi's Reception (3:45 Cafe)
May 21- 5th Grade Graduation (1:00 Cafe)
May 22- Spirit Rally (8:00 Gym)
Yearbook Signing (9:00 Library and Classrooms)
5th Grade Clap Out (2:55)
May 23- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STAFF (8:00-12:00)
May 27- Preeti's Birthday
May 31- Christina's Birthday
June 10- Taylor's Birthday
June 18- Tabitha's Birthday
June 21- Chandana's Birthday
June 27- Mary's Birthday
July 2- Suzi's Birthday
July 3- Kristi's Birthday
July 13- Cassie's Birthday
July 20- Ed's Birthday
July 26- Rachael's Birthday
July 30- Leadership Retreat
July 31-Aug 1- New Hire Training
Aug 4- Bus Tour
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