Week of October 19

Boy what a fast week this has been!  Thank you for your hard work and positivity.  I promise I still work in CISD!!  I will be at Principal's Institute today and start my morning at Admin on Friday.  I will be at school by 9:00.  

DID YOU ADD THIS TO YOUR EMAIL SIGNATURE??

OUR GUIDING PURPOSE: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote positive relationships, risk taking, and collaboration in a flexible environment.

DID YOU KNOW?

• that it is time to nominate someone for Teacher of the Year for RJL?  We have special permission this year to include employees that have been in the district two years.  Please have nominations turned in by Friday, October 30.  
• that this website has great resources to enhance your PLC work?  There is also these resources for our PLC book.  Don't forget to respond on our Schoology course.
• Klyde Warren Park hosts field trips for grades 3-5?  Here is a website with information if you are interested.
• we will be having another PPCD aide joining Heather and Rikki?  Please welcome Jennifer Rooney on Monday as she joins our famiLEE!
• you can get up to $500 per semester for going to grad school?  Fill out this form if you ARE!  

WRITE A CHECK

Our Write a Check campaign is in full swing.  YOU are an integral part of helping to make this a successful fundraising event for our school.  Money raised will help with adding projector carts to houses, pay for transportation for house field trips, bringing in visiting authors, and MORE.  Please hype this up to your learners and help get 100% of your acknowledgment forms back in.  The Golden Boot will be on display for the house collecting the most money.  We will share totals, daily, on morning broadcast.  Popcorn parties will be provided to every classes that have 100% of their acknowledgement forms returned.

CAMPUS VISITS
We will have multiple important campus visits next week.   Please make sure that your displays of learning are current and have a description with the learning objective posted alongside it.  Please, also make sure that your learning objectives are posted in a visible place for each lesson.  Lastly, be sure there is evidence of Challenge Based Learning in your space.  If you have any questions, please ask me.


REPORT CARDS
As you begin working on report cards for the first nine weeks, please remember to include a citizenship grade in each subject and a personalized comment for each learner.  "Chantel is a joy to have in class" is not personal and does not convey to parents that you KNOW their child.  Also, if you have learners below a 70 or receiving IPS's, please plan on having a problem solving conversation with Chantel.


TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Please use the following link to nominate a colleague for RJL's 2015-2016 Teacher of the Year.  We have special permission to nominate anyone with TWO years or more in CISD.  Nominations are due by Friday, October 30.  Remember to include as much detail as possible because we will score each form submitted with a district rubric and can only score what is written in the responses.  PLEASE PUT THE PERSON'S NAME ONLY in the nomination box.  For the other responses DO NOT put their name.  This helps us judge based on what is written and not the person.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Please send learners down to the flex area of the media center following morning broadcast, on Thursday.  They will need to bring their signed LEEdership Council Constitution and up to 3 ideas for needed improvement from your class. They will need a small amount of time to share when they return from our meeting.  THANK YOU! 


CAFETERIA EXPECTATIONS
Thank you for firming up your cafeteria procedures.  We will be adding recycling signs and table numbers as soon as our sign holders are delivered.  


SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
We hope you plan on joining us, next Friday night, for our school dance.  This event has been on the calendar since August and it means the world to your children and their families to see you there.  Please feel free to bring your loved ones so they can join in on the fun.  Breaking news: there may be a hay ride!!


SPIRIT RALLY
Please come down to the gym as soon as your learners are unpacked.  We would like to begin promptly at 8:05.  If you are new, please ask your house leaders where grades sit.   There will be a teacher event....so be READY!  Also, please review our school song with your learners before Friday.  

EDUCATION FOUNDATION RED and BLACK SUPERSTARS

Wouldn't it be AWESOME if RJL showed our Education Foundation some love by participating in this recognition program?  Please take time to nominate using this Nomination form link .  It is SHORT and EASY!!!  Another free t-shirt, too!!!

CLARITY SURVEY FOR DESIGNERS AND LEARNERS

All current designers at Lee need to take this survey no later than Oct. 22.  Please note that the survey will work best when taken in Google Chrome or Safari.  http://www.BByt.es/GM4WT

If you teach PreK-2nd grade, your learners do NOT have to take the survey.  If you are a 3rd-5th grade designer,  a separate link to information on how to administer the learner portion of the survey is below.  

3-5 Grade Learner Survey and Instructions

"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK

Accountability- being responsible for one’s actions

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“I am NOT a product of my circumstances.  I AM a product of my decisions.” -Stephen Covey

LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP

If you are asked a question in conversation, you should ask a question in return. It is only polite to show others that you are just as interested in them as they are in you.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Oct 19:  Yearbook Covers Due to PTO

Oct 20:  Transformation in Action Site Visit (8:30-11:30)

              Social Spurs Happy Hour (3:30 BWW)

              DLC Twitter Chat

Oct 21:  School Shirt w/Jeans

              Walk at School Wednesday

              Staff Meeting (3:30-5:00)

Oct 22:  LEEdership Council Mtg.  (8:00-9:00)

              Tour Thursday (9:00 and 1:00)

Oct 23:  Britt's Birthday
              End of 1st 9 Weeks

              Spirit Rally (8:00-9:00 Gym)

              ASBO Visit (40 people at 10:45)

              Flu Shots @ Lee (1:00-1:45)

              School Dance (6:30 Cafe/Gym)
Oct 30: TOY Nominations Due

Week of October 12

May each of you have a wonderfully restful three day weekend.  I have already received two parent emails bragging about conferences so THANK YOU for all of your preparations and hard work!!  I appreciate you all showing me some love by redecorating my office.  I may have to leave a few things in their new places. :)

OUR GUIDING PURPOSE: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote positive relationships, risk taking, and collaboration in a flexible environment.

DID YOU KNOW?

• that Chantel will be out on Wednesday and Thursday to attend Principal's Institute in Dallas?
• there is FREE Apple PD called "Building an Interactive Book and Animated Story.  It is at Stonebriar Apple Store and you will earn 2 hours of flex time.  Let Chantel know if you are interested.
• some of our parents are sending birthday treats in for snack time?  Please remind your parents that birthday treats will be shared the last few minutes of lunchtime, only.  THANK YOU!
• we will host our first parent TechKNOW Saturday on November 7 from 9-11?  Please mark your calendars.  If you cannot attend in November, the second round of training will be on January 23.  You will be paid for your participation and must choose one to present at!
• Principal Hall from Lakeside will be touring our building on Tuesday between 11:30 and 2:30. Please make sure you have your learning standards posted and your spaces are tidy.  THANK YOU!

WRITE A CHECK
Tuesday is the kickoff of our Write a Check campaign.  YOU are an integral part of helping to make this a successful fundraising event for our school.  Money raised will help with adding projector carts to houses, pay for transportation for house field trips, bring in visiting authors, and MORE.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:

Please send learners down to the flex area of the media center following morning broadcast.  They will need a small amount of time to share when they return from our meeting.  Please make sure ALL learner names and shirt sizes are in the Google form.  THANK YOU!

FED EX DAY

Enjoy your one hour on Wednesday where you learn about a topic of YOUR choice related to YOUR goals, and earn flex credit for it.  This is a time for learning.  Please post to this Today's Meet after 4:30, but by 5:00, on Wednesday.  Please share what you learned during your time to get credit for your hour.  Those who post will automatically be enrolled through Eduphoria.  If you need ideas, Fed Ex time is a great opportunity to get our PLC chapters read, post in our Schoology course, and more.

EDUCATION FOUNDATION RED and BLACK SUPERSTARS
Wouldn't it be AWESOME if RJL showed our Education Foundation some love by participating in this recognition program?  Please take time to nominate using this Nomination form link .  It is SHORT and EASY!!!  Another free t-shirt, too!!!

"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Self-Discipline- the ability to choose and control one's own actions.


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"If we were supposed to talk more than listen, we would have two mouths and one ear." -Mark Twain


LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
Make eye contact. When someone is speaking, keep your eyes on him or her at all times. If someone makes a comment, turn and face that person.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct 12:  NO SCHOOL
              Shanna's Birthday
Oct 13:  Write a Check Begins
              LEEdership Council Mtg. (8:00-9:00)
              PTO Mtg. (6:30 Cafe)
Oct 14:  Convocation Tshirt w/Jeans
              Origami Owl in Teacher's Lounge (8:00-12:00)
              Fed Ex Day (3:30-4:30)
              Education Foundation Grants Due (4:30)
Oct 15:  Spurs Savings (7:30-7:50)
              Tour Thursday (9:00 and 1:00)
Oct 16:  Social Spurs Luncheon
              Dad's Club Camp-In (6:30pm- 9:30am)

Week of October 5

I hope you have an outstanding weekend!  The highlight of my week has to be seeing the work getting completed on our vertical scope and sequence and listening to our Teachers Observing Teachers discussions.  There is GREAT work happening in our building. THANK YOU for all that you do!

OUR GUIDING PURPOSE: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote positive relationships, risk taking, and collaboration in a flexible environment.

DID YOU KNOW?

• that part of learning our guiding purpose is seeing it every day?  Please add our campus guiding purpose to your electronic signature on your email.  This will communicate it to parents with each and every email you send.  
• your house lanyards and nametag holders have arrived and are in the office?  We will place enough for your class in your teacher mailbox by the end of day Friday.  Please share if you create a template for the nametag.
• that this folder contains all the information you need regarding field trip planning, collection of money forms, and staff favorites?  Please use the documents in the Field Trip folder as field trips start approaching.
• Alli will be hosting a more in depth training session/design time with Schoology during the October 14th FedEx time?  Sign up here if you are interested in attending!
• Chantel will be with 5th grade at Allaso Ranch Tuesday-Thursday?

GOAL SETTING DOCUMENTATION
Copies if your signed goals are due to Todd by end of day, Friday.  THANK YOU for your help! Yay to getting everyone's goal setting done before the due date!

DISCIPLINE REFERRALS
Thank you for documenting learner misconduct on the discipline referral form.  Please view this document (thank you, Todd) to ensure that you are filling out the forms correctly.


DIGITAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Interested in learning more about strategies for Digital Learning?  Check out the fall offerings from the DLC team.  Save the date or dates of sessions you are interested in now.  More Eduphoria sign ups and more details will be coming soon!

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:

Please let me know who your LEEder is, by October 8, on this form.  

POSITIVE POST IT DAY
Monday is Positive Post It Day.  Please spread campus love by writing a positive note to someone and posting it in a special place.  If you see a positive post it, please take a picture and tweet it out to @positivepostit and #rjlyear2


FALL CONFERENCES
Please make sure that you have parents sign in for your conferences.  This is excellent documentation that they attended.  Save the documentation in case you need it in the future.


SPIRIT MONKEY RINGS
A letter will be going home with learners in Kindergarten, and new learners to Lee, on Monday.  We will provide them a ring for their lanyards so they can collect their Spirit Sticks.


"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Responsibility- making the choice to be reliable and dependable


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone else expects of you.  Never excuse yourself.” -Henry Ward Bee


LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
After we eat, we will clean up after ourselves. This includes cleaning off the tables and making sure we haven’t left any trash on the floor or around the eating area.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Oct 5: Kinder Design Day
Oct 6: Red and Black Attack Shirt w/ Jeans
           Fifth Grade at Allaso Ranch
           Dad's Club Mtg. (7:00 Buffalo Wild Wings)
Oct 7:  Fifth Grade at Allaso Ranch
            College Shirt w/ Jeans
            Staff Mtg. (3:30-5:00)
Oct 8:  Fifth Grade at Allaso Ranch
            Tour Thursday (9:00 and 1:00)
            Science is Messy Training (4:00)
            Going Bonkers Night (6:00-8:00)
Oct 9:  Conference Day
Oct 10: Taylor's Wedding Day!!
Oct 12:  NO SCHOOL
Oct 14:  Education Foundation Grants Due (4:30)

CIP stands Campus Improvement Plan

As defined by TEA: Each school year the principal of each school campus, with the assistance of the campus level committee, must develop, review and revise the campus improvement plan. The purpose of this plan is to improve student performance on the state’s student achievement indicators for all student populations, as well as improve performance on any other performance measures for special needs populations. The campus improvement plan must be supportive of the objectives of the district improvement plan and must, at a minimum, support the state goals and objectives for education.  

District and campus CIP's are mutually supportive, therefore, our CIP springboards off the the district's plan.

Our Campus Improvement Plan is posted on our campus website and was approved by the board during the first month of school.  Please read this plan and become familiar with it, because we ALL have responsibilities to work towards actualization this school year.

My expectation is that each house read and visit the document before Wednesday's Leadership Meeting.  Please bring any clarifying questions about action steps and responsibilities to our meeting. We want to make sure that everyone understands what is written.  Our CIP is a living/breathing document so we can make adjustment to language if needed.  We also need to document what we are doing, already, at Wednesday's meeting.

Thank you for coming prepared to Leadership Meeting.  Remember that ANYONE can attend and participate.

Week of September 28

Thank you for another FANTASTIC week at Lee.  When reflecting about our staff meeting, I am grateful we have a mutual understanding of our guiding purpose at our school.  This quote does a great job of reinforcing the power of each of you and that we are stronger working together.

OUR GUIDING PURPOSE: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote positive relationships, risk taking, and collaboration in a flexible environment. 

DID YOU KNOW?

• that as you teach about math and sustainability you can use our NEW data dashboard that is web based and can be accessed at home?  The password is: spurs  Kids can log in, take the quizzes, and the content will circulate.
• you can purchase a CHS Volleyball t-shirt?  Learn more by clicking here. 
• that Education Foundation Grant submissions are open?  Here is a link to directions and timelines.  These are for innovative tools like...throwing some ideas out...a 3D Printer, Coding Robots, Paper 52 digital pencils, drones....see me if you need help, ideas, or a thought partner.
• the CAST conference for Science teachers is Nov 12-14.  If you are interested in attending, please let Chantel know.

FALL PICTURES
It is fine with us if you wear your school spirit shirt for pictures.  Friday is a jeans day and we all like our jeans!! Yellow house, please be ready immediately following announcements.  We will send runners to other houses when we are ready for your class.  Please come to the media center, IMMEDIATELY, when we send for you.


GOAL SETTING DOCUMENTATION
Please print off a copy of your goals from Eduphoria, sign it, and put them in Todd's mailbox.  We got an email on Thursday that the district would like to have a signed copy this year.  If we had known before hand, we would have had you sign at the conclusion of your goal setting.  Thank you for getting this task completed and for your flexibility.

DESIGN DAYS
Design Days start on Monday!  YAY!  Please make sure your sub plans are somewhere the sub can find them.  I request that your planning last from 7:30 to 3:30 and that you stay on campus for your 30 minute lunch. Feel free to order in, we have menus in the front office.  Please do not schedule a parent conference or other meeting on your design day.  This honors everyone's collaboration time.
We would like for you to to focus on the first two nine weeks in Sam's document.  If your group decides to transfer to another document, that is your call.

Please plan to take a 15 minute break in the AM and a 15 minute break in the PM to observe in other houses.  This will count as Teacher Observing Teacher time and more info will be emailed to you about this.


GRANDPARENTS and SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY
Leadership team, please email Todd and Chantel what your house has decided to do for this day.  We appreciate you pushing out this link to your parents to get visitors to RSVP beforehand.  Here is the link to see who has already signed up.   PLEASE ensure that all of our guests feel welcome on this day!


LIVE MORNING BROADCAST
Thank you for joining us live at 7:57 for our broadcast.  You are doing an exceptional job of morning meetings in your houses!  Megan has rocked out running it with and without Alli's help!

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:

LEEdership Council meetings have been added to the staff calendar.  Between now and October 8, please determine your class LEEder for the year.  This learner will spend sixteen hours with me as we develop their leadership skills and voice on campus.  The dates are already on the Faculty Calendar.  This person must be a strong communicator, respected by their peers, and be voted on.  Please let me know who your LEEder is, by October 8, on this form.  Please ensure that the democratic process is practiced; it aligns beautifully with your curriculum.  As your candidates "run" for this position the guidelines are:

1. They can spend no more than $5 on their campaign
2. They must present a brief presentation in front of the class and be dressed professionally (age approp)
3. They may pass out marketing, but it cannot be food (ex: self created buttons on construction paper, little notes: Vote for Diana, etc.)

SUPER TEACHERS
We have an incredibly talented staff.  Nominate someone from LEE for district recognition by filling out this Google form.



THURSDAYS ARE TOUR DAYS
While I know ALL of YOU are doing your best to keep your spaces orderly, please keep in mind that our tour day is Thursday.  We have a minimum of two tours each Thursday.  One at 9:00 and another at 1:00.  Here is what our visitors are looking to learn about and observe at Lee:

• digital learning environment
• Challenge Based Learning
• flexible learning environments
• School as a Learning Tool
• Sustainability

"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Patience- the ability to wait calmly.


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Consider the chicken; you get them by hatching the eggs not smashing them” -Arnold H. Glasow


LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
When a designer is assisting another learner, wait calmly until he or she can help you.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept 28 - Oct 2:  Book Fair Week
Sept 28: 1st Grade Design Day
              Spurs Savings Training (5th grade)
Sept 29: 2nd Grade Design Day
              Spurs Savings Training (5th grade)
              Dr. Waldrip Campus Visit
Sept 30:  Sara's Birthday
               Walk AT School Wednesday
               3rd Grade Design Day
               Special Friends Day (10:00-1:30)
               Leadership Mtg. (3:30-5:00)
Oct 1:  4th Grade Design Day
            Grand Opening of Spurs Savings
            Tour Thursday (9:00 and 1:00)
Oct 2:  5th Grade Design Day
            BOY Data Due in AWARE
            National Custodian's Appreciation Day

Week of September 21

I try to remind each of you that we are here for a PURPOSE.  While in Austin at the Texas Principal's Visioning Institute, I was reminded how instrumental we are in transforming education.  It is not easy work, but it is IMPORTANT work.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the hours, commitment, and passion you give to our school and learners EVERYday.  You are blazing trails and you have to "go slow to go fast!"

DID YOU KNOW?

• morning broadcast will be LIVE starting Monday?  See details below!
• that you can use Schoology for your grade level or house "brain dumping?"  Think about it...create a grade level or house course and drop your ideas/links there.
• that we have a picture schedule for Friday?  Go to the last tab titled: Picture Schedule
• propping the doors open with rocks causes a MAJOR safety issue.  DO NOT prop open doors, EVER!  Please remind learners that all guests go to the front office and not to let ANYONE in the back doors.
• iStation can be accessed at HOME, too?  Why not challenge your learners to go on outside of school?  The district monitors usage, so let's show them what LEE is made of.
• that Education Foundation Grant submissions are open?  Here is a link to directions and timelines.  These are for innovative tools like...throwing some ideas out...a 3D Printer, Coding Robots, Paper 52 digital pencils, drones....see me if you need help, ideas, or a thought partner.

FLIPPING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Please view these two videos that go along with our CISD Employee Handbook.  They ensure that we are compliant with district expectations to cover highlights of the 92 pages.  After watching these, please sign off in Todd's office.  This needs to be completed by Tuesday. 

• Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSyLh6mBDyg

• Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRAAZiOcdso

PARKING LOTS
Please make adjustments, immediately, to where you are parking in the morning.  Due to the increase in learners, we have more parents coming to lunch.  We also have more staff members, so our front parking lot is full at lunch time.  Visitors don't have room to park, so they try to come in the back doors.  This creates a safety concern.  Starting Friday, unless you bought a spot (Samira), please park in the back parking lot.  Thanks!


LIVE MORNING BROADCAST
Please join us, LIVE, from our studio on Monday morning promptly at 7:57.  (NOT 7:55, as we did last year.)  This gives everyone seven minutes to get into their house groups.  Although we archive the show, each house should watch the show LIVE.  Please revisit Alli's email with how to connect on Livestream.

LEADERSHIP COUNCIL:

LEEdership Council meetings have been added to the staff calendar.  Between now and October 8, please determine your class LEEder for the year.  This learner will spend sixteen hours with me as we develop their leadership skills and voice on campus.  The dates are already on the Faculty Calendar.  This person must be a strong communicator, respected by their peers, and be voted on.  Please let me know who your LEEder is, by October 8, on this form.  Please ensure that the democratic process is practiced; it aligns beautifully with your curriculum.  As your candidates "run" for this position the guidelines are:

1. They can spend no more than $5 on their campaign
2. They must present a brief presentation in front of the class and be dressed professionally (age approp)
3. They may pass out marketing, but it cannot be food (ex: self created buttons on construction paper, little notes: Vote for Diana, etc.)

GOAL SETTING MEETINGS
Thank you for signing up for your BOY Goal Setting Meeting with Todd and I.  Your document, in Eduphoria, should be completed before our meeting.  We will be in meetings all day Friday, Monday, and Tuesday.

SUPER TEACHERS
We have an incredibly talented staff.  Nominate someone from LEE for district recognition by filling out this Google form.


WELCOME
Please take time on Monday to welcome our new PPCD aide, Rikki, to our famiLEE.  She is going to be a wonderful addition to our special education program and campus.  Just like each of you, she was hand picked to be here.  Viana will be sliding back into Wendy's Active Learning classroom.


BRIDAL SHOWER
Please join us to CELEBRATE Taylor's upcoming wedding after school on Tuesday.  


THURSDAYS ARE TOUR DAYS
While I know ALL of YOU are doing your best to keep your spaces orderly, please keep in mind that our tour day is Thursday.  We have a minimum of two tours each Thursday.  One at 9:00 and another at 1:00.  On the last Thursday of the month (like this Thursday) we have Learning Walks with parents, too.  Here is what our visitors are looking to learn about and observe at Lee:

• digital learning environment
• Challenge Based Learning
• flexible learning environments
• School as a Learning Tool
• Sustainability

FALL PICTURES
Friday is Fall picture day.  These photos go in our school yearbook.  Designers, please be here, early, for your photographs.  They will start at 7:00.  Please make sure to inform parents that they can order online at mylifetouch.com.  Our Picture Day ID is: DO205088Q0


DLC @ RJL
Join our DLC's, next Saturday, for learning about iPads and Schoology.  Sign up through Euphoria.


"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Encourage- to inspire with courage and hope.


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"When someone does something good, applaud. You make two people happy."


LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
If someone in the class wins a game or does something well, congratulate that person.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept 21: Goal Setting Meetings
Sept 22: Goal Setting Meetings
              Taylor's Bridal Shower (3:30)
Sept 23:  Layne's Birthday
               Walk AT School Wednesday
               House shirt with Jeans 
               New Learner Luncheon with Counselor (lunch times)
               Staff Mtg. (3:30-5:00)
Sept 24:  Learning Walks @ Lee (following morning broadcast)
               Tour Thursday (9:00 and 1:00)
               Buffalo Wild Wings Night
Sept 25:  Book Fair Preview for Teachers
               Fall Picture Day (Staff- 7:00)
               Social Spurs (3:30- On the Border)
Sept 26: DLC Training @ RJL

Week of September 14

It has been a fast and furious four day week.  Evidence of learning is ALL OVER the building as we see anchor charts, challenge language, and learner work displayed.  Thank you for your designing and efforts-they are NOTICED!  We have two visits on Friday.  Our fist visit will be from Anthony Hill.  He will bring Tracy Eubanks from Metrocrest Services (remember Sack Out Hunger?).  Our second visit will be with be Dr. Waldrip.  He will be bringing architects and the Broken Arrow Superintendent with him (they play CISD in Homecoming).  Please continue with business as usual, you are ROCK STARS!

DID YOU KNOW?

• that labels should not go through the copier?  We learned this the hard way with a $200 bill that is not part of our service contract.  Please do not put labels through our copier moving forward!
• that you can/should be editing the Lee Vertical Scope and Sequence?  Sam made sure that anyone with the link has editing rights. This is a living document and will require your contributions and analysis to make sure you are covering all TEKS.
• that we purchased break-away lanyards in your house colors for you?  Once these arrive, we will deliver them to you with nametag covers.  
• that PTO found a Coordinator for Room Moms.  Please email leePTOcoppell@gmail.com your room mom information (House, grade, name of parent, email, and phone number).  If you do not have any parents expressing interest, please email that information to PTO.
• that Education Foundation Grant submissions open on September 14?  Here is a link to directions and timelines.  These are for innovative tools like...throwing some ideas out...a 3D Printer, Coding Robots, Paper 52 digital pencils....see me if you need help, ideas, or a thought partner.

FLIPPING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK

Please view these two videos that go along with our CISD Employee Handbook.  They ensure that we are compliant with district expectations to cover highlights of the 92 pages.  After watching these, please sign off in Todd's office.  This needs to be completed by September 22.  THANK YOU, Todd!

• Video #1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSyLh6mBDyg

• Video #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRAAZiOcdso

FED EX DAY- WHAT IS IT?

If you are wondering what Fed Ex Day is, it is time, built into your contract day, that you can have professional development of your choice.  This is one hour a month where you learn about a topic of YOUR choice related to YOUR goals, and we give you flex credit for it.  This is not a time to get tasks done, it is for learning.  Please post to this Today's Meet after 4:30, but by 5:00, on Wednesday.  Please share what you learned during your time to get credit for your hour.  Those who post will automatically be enrolled through Eduphoria.  If you need ideas, Fed Ex time is a great opportunity to get our PLC chapter read, explore Schoology, or completing your goal sheet in Eduphoria.

GOAL SETTING MEETINGS
Thank you for signing up for your BOY Goal Setting Meeting with Todd and I.  Your document, in Eduphoria, should be completed before our meeting.

SUPER TEACHERS
We have an incredibly talented staff.  Nominate yourself or another for district recognition by filling out this Google form.


DOT DAY
Tuesday is International Dot Day.  Wear your polka dots to join in the global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration.  You can sign your class up here.


AUTHOR VISIT
We will have author Don Tate visiting with 3-5 learners on Wednesday.  Look for a schedule from Meghan.  We will still have media in the Specials rotation that day, just with a substitute.


CHESS CLUB
All 3-5 learners interested in joining our RJL Chess Club should meet in Shelley Lincoln's room after school on Thursday.  The flier is on Peach Jar.


TEACHER WEBSITES
By next Friday, please post your Curriculum Night presentation (add a page and save as a PDF).


CHUCK E CHEESE NIGHT
PTO will be hosting a fundraising night at the location by Grapevine Mills Mall.  The Mouse will be here at dismissal to hype up the children to attend.  


"LEE"DERSHIP QUALITY OF THE WEEK
Courtesy- consideration, cooperation and generosity


QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“Manners are like the zero in arithmetic; they may not be much in themselves, but they are capable of adding a great deal of value to everything else” -Freya Stark


LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP
If you approach a door and someone is following you, hold the door and allow the other person to pass through it first, then you can walk through.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept 14: Choir Tryouts (after school)
Sept 15: 2/3 Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
              Dot Day
Sept 16:  Walk AT School Wednesday
             Red and Black t-shirt with Jeans (if it arrives)
             Author Visit (8:00-12:00)
Sept 17:  Chess Club Meeting (3:15 Purple House)
               K/1 Stop, Collaborate, and Listen
Sept 18:  Chuck E Cheese Night (Grapevine Mills Location)