Thursday, February 22, 2024

Week of February 26, 2024

Hi team!  I will miss being on campus on Friday, as I'm taking a personal day.  Angel is also at Crucial Conversations training.  Please keep discipline issues until Monday for us to address.  If there are any emergencies, please reach out to Kat.  

DID YOU KNOW:
  • Super Teacher nominations are due March 6, and GEM nominations are due March 22?  Please nominate some dedicated peers.  
  • that only emergency copies should be made on the copier in the records room?  This machine should be used for your color copies.  It defaults to color and we get charged for every copy so make sure that you select printing in B/W if you are printing anything not in color.  Thanks for your help to keep the color printing costs to a minimum.  Please know, we recognize Open House is coming so our color copy count will be elevated.
  • that Kristi will be recognized at Monday night's Board Meeting?  If you plan on supporting Kristi, please join us in the lobby of the Admin Bldg. at 5:30 PM.  
  • our new custodian's name is Isinia?  Please welcome her on board and let her know if there is any way she can help keep our building clean.  If you want your windows cleaned (because they are foggy- I see them) please take your items off and let me know to add you to "the list."
  • our new security guard's name is Ryan?  He will be out Friday, Monday and Tuesday, but Officer Chase will be here on those days.
  • we have not had reminders for positive home communication lately?  I would encourage an email or picture or phone call home praising your learners.  Spend time after school on this or documenting it in Panorama????  Apply for flex!

FABULOUS FRIDAY
A fresh fruit tray will be put out in the teacher's lounge for you to enjoy on Friday.  Please stop by and treat yourself.  We appreciate you!  Thank you, Angel, for picking up the trays and to the front office for putting them out.



PARENT EVENT- DON'T MISS OUT!
Parents, Mrs. Kastrounis highly recommends you mark your calendars to attend this Parent University topic on February 28. She has heard this speaker before and you should be informed of current trends that are impacting our community.

ECONOMICS FAIR
Third grade will host their annual Economic's Fair on Friday.  Thank you for supporting them!  They will share communication with your house to send in your newsletters.


SAVE THE DATE!  LEE COLOR RUN COMING SOON
Fundraising is LIVE for our annual Color Run, with all proceeds going to the PE Department, and, of course, one of our learners' favorite events of the year, FIELD DAY!!  Visit bit.ly/RJLColorRun for more details, to donate, and to register to run or throw color at your learner's race.  Ask your learner about the awesome prize incentives their classes are working towards. 

Also, PTO will gift the top designer in each house $50 in classroom supplies (of their choice) from Amazon (PTO will order on your behalf). And PTO will provide Sonic drinks for the entire staff on March 8.


RED AND BLACK SUPERSTARS
Help the Coppell ISD Education Foundation spotlight the dedicated and hardworking students, administrators and support staff in CISD by nominating them for a Super Star award. The deadline for Super Star nominations is April. Teachers, Staff, and parents, nominate a staff member today! www.coppellisdef.org/superstar/.


YEARBOOK
Order your 2023-24 yearbook from Lifetouch today! Type in Richard J Lee Elementary. Yearbook ID: 13015824.


PTO MEETING MINUTES AND NEXT MEETING
Thank you to all that attended this past Tuesday.  For those unable to attend, you can find the meeting minutes here.  Our next virtual PTO Meeting is coming up on Tuesday March 5, at 6PM, with a special guest from the CISD School Board. 


SAVE THE DATE
Our next spirit night is coming up on Thursday, March 7th, at Rodeo Goat right here in Cypress Waters.  Beginning at 4PM, if you mention you are with RJL, they will donate 20% of your order back to our PTO.  So come and grab a bite before or after Open House and the Art Show and support your Lee PTO. 



COPPELL JOB FAIR COMING SOON
If you are interested in joining us on Saturday, April 6, let Chantel know.  It is a TON of fun and CISD will feed you Babes afterwards.  


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ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK

 


DATES TO REMEMBER:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
CTE APPRECIATION MONTH
TELPAS TESTING WINDOW
GREEN AND PURPLE HOUSE LOUNGE DUTY (March)
COLOR RUN FUNDRAISING THROUGH MARCH 8

February 25- Stormi's Birthday
February 26- Color Run Fundraising Begins
     TOY Reception (5:30 Admin Bldg.)
February 27- Reading Academy
February 28- Reading Academy
     Staff Meeting (3:15-4:45)
February 29- Literacy Content Academy
March 1- 3rd Grade Economics Fair (8:00)
     Texas History Month
     Woman's History Month
March 2- Texas Independence Day

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Week of February 19, 2024

Tomorrow will be an awesome day of learning. A friendly reminder that you are an ambassador of Lee Elementary, so please show everyone your growth mindset. There is still room in our DIY stress ball session if you want to join in!!! Thank you to all of our Spurs that are presenting tomorrow- you make our school look SO GOOD! ENJOY the three day weekend! I hope you and your family enjoy special time together.



DID YOU KNOW:
  • your 3rd and 4th graders can sign up for Sunshine Spurs? Flyers with QR codes are above water fountains in each house. Thanks Kristi for heading this up!
  • a Parent Square went home today from Chantel encouraging parents to participate in the Color Run?
NO SCHOOL FOR LEARNERS AND STAFF

REMINDERS FOR FRIDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING
Paraprofessionals Clocking In/Out 
  • Paraprofessionals are asked to clock in and out on February 16th, following their usual school day routine. 
  • Please ensure that you accumulate 8 hours of work time, including at least a 30-minute lunch break. You have the flexibility to use comp hours, arrive on campus before the professional learning day begins, or stay after the PL day concludes to fulfill the total 8-hour requirement.
    • Clock locations at CHS
      • Front Door
      • Student Entry Door
      • Back Entry Door
      • (C-Store) Door

All CISD Staff

  • Entering CHS: Doors will be unlocked for all staff starting at 7:15am.
  • Lunch: Lunch is on your own. Staff can stay and use the tables in the CHS cafeteria or leave campus to eat.
  • Sign-Up Deadline: The deadline to sign up for the sessions is Wednesday night. We will be printing sign-in sheets on Thursday morning, so please ensure you've signed up by then.
  • Priority Seating: Priority seating will be given to those who have signed up in advance.
  • Walk-Ins: The sessions will open to walk-ins five minutes before the start time, provided there are available seats.
  • Share Photos: Please share photos from your learning via this Wakelet link. 
  • Session Cancellations: Please note that sessions may be canceled based on sign-ups. Be prepared to choose another session if necessary.
  • Devices: Please bring your charged MacBook and iPad and Apple Pencil.
  • Carpooling: If possible, consider carpooling to the venue to save on parking.
  • Attire: Dress comfortably for a day of active learning.
  • Room Numbers: Remember to check the room numbers on the Unified Talent app for your assigned sessions.
  • Locations: Use the following CHS Map to locate the rooms for your sessions. If you need a comfort room, they are labeled on the map.
  • Download the Journal: Don’t forget to download the journal for the sessions if you haven't already. There is a Keynote, Notability or Printable version available.

CTE
Please encourage learners to dress up and participate in this district initiative on Tuesday.

PTO MEETING TUESDAY
Save the date for our next Virtual PTO meeting coming up on Tuesday February 20 at 6pm. Our PTO team, along with RJL staff, will be sharing some information regarding the upcoming Color Run as well as other important updates! So mark your calendars and be sure to join us for this one. The Zoom link will be emailed home that day. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
FLEX LEARNING WEDNESDAY
Have you ever wondered what your student is learning and experiencing daily when they leave for Dyslexia Therapy? Come observe and participate in a Dyslexia lesson to understand through your student's eyes what they experience daily in MLI. You will also leave with tips for accommodations and strategies to use with students who have been identified with Dyslexia.  Session will take place in Laura's space.  

FABULOUS FRIDAY
Stop by the lounge on Friday for some fresh fruit snacks!
COLOR RUN PARENT OPPORTUNITY (Share with parents PLEASE)
The 2024 Color Run is fast approaching! Parents, we would LOVE for you to have an opportunity to have even MORE fun at this event. Please watch this informational video to see how YOU can have a blast with your learner at the event and help raise even more funds for PE and Field Day. You can visit the PTO Color Run site here: bit.ly/RJLColorRun




SAVE THE DATE
Parents, Mrs. Kastrounis highly recommends you mark your calendars to attend this Parent University topic on February 28. She has heard this speaker before and you should be informed of current trends that are impacting our community.

 

YEARBOOK
Order your 2023-24 yearbook from Lifetouch today! Type in Richard J Lee Elementary. Yearbook ID: 13015824.


RAISE THE THINKING IN MATH AND ELAR WITH GOOD QUESTIONS (thanks AKhan)

RED AND BLACK SUPERSTARS, SUPER TEACHERS AND GEMS
Help the Coppell ISD Education Foundation spotlight the dedicated and hardworking students, administrators and support staff in CISD by nominating them for a Super Star award. The deadline for Super Star nominations is April. Teachers, Staff, and parents, nominate a staff member today! https://forms.gle/1nX6ghh8bpQ3krV69
super teacher icon 
Super Teachers

Know a star educator who demonstrates the qualities above? Nominate them for Super Teacher recognition by March 6.

Learn more about what makes a teacher a Super Teacher by browsing the "Looks Fors" at visiting www.coppellisd.com/page/super-teachers.

GEMs icon 
Great Employees Matter (GEMs)

The GEMs program seeks to recognize outstanding employees who serve the mission and core values of the Coppell Independent School District in a manner that exceeds job and salary expectations. Nominate a GEM in your school by Friday, March 22.

Learn more about the program at www.coppellisd.com/page/great-employees-matter.

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LESSSON IN LEEDERSHIP
DATES TO REMEMBER:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
CTE APPRECIATION MONTH
MAP and MCLASS WINDOW



February 19- NO SCHOOL
February 20- Dress for your Future Career Day
PTO Meeting (6:00PM Virtual)
February 21- Flex Learning (3:15)
February 22- Mayra's Birthday
     Kat's Birthday
     MTSS Meetings
February 23- MAP and MCLASS window closes