One more week and Spring Break is HERE!!! Thank you for all you are doing to get your learning spaces set up for Open House. It is a HUGE deal to have parents in the building and there is so much learning to showcase. Please make sure all extra furniture is moved out of your spaces and that collabs are as organized as your learning spaces.
The district employee that was here getting technology data for CISD was super complimentary of all of you and our school. She said she had been at multiple campuses and that our school does an incredible job of using devices to PRODUCE content with. She also mentioned that she had never been here before and she was super impressed with the sound level and how our learners behave. Way to shine!
DID YOU KNOW:
- if you need to call 911, it is best to use your classroom phone? Cell phones will delay response time.
- we need your feedback on Kendall's pathway and digital manual? Please take time to review and participate. From Kendall: Please complete this post-survey regarding the sensory pathway. I’m sharing it a bit early to give you ample time to complete it; there’s no need to respond right away. I want to be sure you’ve had sufficient time to use the pathway and review the digital manual. Please submit your response by March 13 at the latest. Thank you! -Kendall Keeton
- ...what this means?
PTO MEETING REMINDER
Mark your calendar! Our March Virtual PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 10th at 6 PM. Join us for exciting updates from your PTO and RJL Admin Team. Submit questions for Principal or PTO anonymously before the meeting by visiting rjlpto.org/rjlspeaks.This month, our CMS West Principal and PTO team will be visiting our meeting to welcome 5th grade parents!
The meeting link will be emailed home closer to the date.
OPEN HOUSE
We are excited to host Open House next week. Front and rear doors will be unlocked for entrance at 5:30 PM. This is a "come and go" event, so parents can stay as long as they need to during this hour. Don't forget to invite parents to stop by the cafeteria to see the Color Run incentive charts. Please plan to dress professionally for the Open House event.
RODEO GOAT SPIRIT DAY ALL DAY FOR LEE ELEMENTARY ON 3/12
Join us Thursday, March 12th, at Rodeo Goat in Cypress Waters from 11am-9 pm for a fun day of food and fundraising! With our RJL Open House happening the same evening, it’s the perfect chance to grab dinner before or after the event. Mention our fundraiser when dining in or ordering by phone, and 20% of sales go to Lee PTO! Don’t miss out!
COLOR RUN FOR PARENTS
FamiLEE! Only one week left before our Color Run, with all proceeds going to the PE Department, and one of our learners' favorite events of the year, FIELD DAY!! Visit rjlpto.org/colorrun for more details, to donate, and to register to run or throw color at your learner's race. Ask your learner about the awesome prizes their specific classes are working towards! .png)
COLOR RUN FOR STAFF
Please PARK IN THE BACK LOT and feel free to wear warm ups or shorts for the Color Run. We do have an adjusted schedule for the day. Please use the schedule below (tab 2 in Master Schedule document) on Friday. Thank you to the support staff helping to throw color and participate during the day. Thank you to coaches and the Specials team for making this an incredible day for everyone.
NO SCHOOL
There will be no school March 16-20. See you back safely on March 23.
MARCH MADNESS AT LEE ELEMENTARY
Join in the March Madness! Stop by the lounge each day and sample the daily PopTart flavor to vote on. We will see who is the winner at Lee Elementary on March 25.
REMINDER
Remember that all flex learning is due by April 30. Dr. Brooks sent this graphic of suggested learning opportunities for those who still want or need hours. All submitted hours are approved by CK as of 4/4.
COACHES CORNER
📱 Intentional App Usage in the Classroom
We are focusing on intentional implementation and meaningful use of technology. Digital tools should enhance instruction and support deep thinking, creation, discussion, and application aligned to our standards. Curriculum directors have provided recommended maximum instructional usage:
ELAR
- Foundations A-Z: 60 min per week
- Boost: 45 min per week
- NoRedInk Grammar Lessons/Practice (3–5): 45 min per week
Math
- DreamBox: 3-5 lessons per week
- Each lesson in K-2 can take 8-10 minutes.
- Each lesson in 3-5 can take 10-15 minutes.
- Reflex: 3 Green Light days a week
- Each green light in 2-5 can take 10-15 minutes.
- Frax: 3 missions a week
- Each mission in 3-5 can take 15-20 minutes.
📎 Technology TEKS Reference:
When planning technology integration, consider alignment to your grade level Technology Applications TEKS, particularly strands connected to creativity, communication, research, and problem-solving.
When planning technology integration, consider alignment to your grade level Technology Applications TEKS, particularly strands connected to creativity, communication, research, and problem-solving.
🌟 Early Finisher and Extension Ideas
Instead of a sit-and-get app for early finishers or extension, try out:
- Choice boards aligned to current standards
- Depth & Complexity prompts (flex training from this week targeted this! If you weren’t able to make it, check it out in our RJL Schoology course here!)
- Learner created problems, questions, or task
- Written justification tasks
- Purposeful and creative uses of technology (animations, ,gifs, podcasts, posters, etc) - check out Everyone Can Create from Apple!
If you'd like support designing early finisher tasks, extension menus, or planning lessons with intentional tech integration aligned to the Technology TEKS, feel free to book time with me — I’m happy to plan alongside you!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
GREEN AND PURPLE HOUSE LOUNGE DUTY (March)
TEXAS HISTORY MONTH
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
COLOR RUN FUNDRAISING WINDOW
TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
March 8- Daylight Savings Time
March 10- Regan's TOY Visit (10:00-10:45)
Kinder Dentist Visit (2:00 Cafe)
Virtual PTO Mtg. (6:00 PM)
March 11- Leadership Mtg. (Laura's Space)
March 12- Rodeo Goat Spirit Day (11:00 AM- 10:00 PM)
Open House (5:30-6:30)
March 13- Andrea's Birthday
Color Run (Day 0 Schedule)
3rd Grading Period Ends
March 14- Maria's Birthday
March 15- Linda's Birthday
March 16-20- NO SCHOOL
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