Have an incredible weekend, sweet ladies. Enjoy this week of Teacher Appreciation. We LOVE and ADORE you beyond words and so does our PTO! You are such a talented and dedicated bunch and are cared for so very much!
DID YOU KNOW:
- some of you still need to sign walkthrough forms or your summative documents? Please go in Perform PL and make sure you have done this.
- if you have one or more GT learners that you need to complete the accommodation Google Form from Ayesha? Please refer to an email that she sent earlier in the week for more information. Thank you to the MANY of you who have already completed the form!
- we are having massive issues with trash around our school. Please encourage learners to pick up after themselves and leave our school better than they found it. I see problems in restrooms, classrooms, the playgrounds, and our cafeteria.
- from May 15-17th our campus will have window security film installed on all ground level windows and glass. Please remove anything on the windows or window seats. The films are applied with a detergent and water solution and can take 30 days to cure. It may appear to have water bubbles, this is normal. Please DO NOT WASH the film. I would encourage no window seats the last two weeks to avoid damage to the film as it cures.
FIELD DAY
Please permit learners to eat breakfast in your learning spaces because the cafeteria will be set up and used for one of the zones. Please make sure whatever movie you show your class/house is rated "G" and NOT DISNEY. In addition, please make sure that ANY adult you see outside has a Field Day Sticker or Raptor sticker on them. Vanessa is putting Field Day Visitor stickers in your box to place on parents that join your group. All guests MUST wear a guest sticker. If you see someone without a sticker, please ASK .
Staff, you may wear appropriate shorts and hats on this day. I know bike shorts are in...if you wear them...your shirt should be long enough to cover you up. Don't forget to wear your "schedule necklace" to keep everyone on track. Remind your girls that they can wear one piece swimsuits, no bikinis. All kids should bring a change of clothes.
Please share this graphic below with your FamiLEEs.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Each of you are loved and appreciated so very much. Our fabulous PTO has planned an extra special week for you! Please share these plans with your FamiLEEs so they can join in on the celebration. We will make daily announcements when breakfast, treats, lunch, etc are ready each day.
EOY ASSESSMENTS
Please ensure that all End of the Year Assessments are completed by Friday, May 19th, 2023. EOY assessments include both MAP (K-5) and mClass (K-2). Please let Samira know if you need support with small group testing. She would be more than happy to test learners for you.
SUPPORT LEARNER PROJECT
This learner project will continue this week. They will use money earned to buy more canned food, mac and cheese, and peanut butter for our LEEdership Council project. Please talk this up to your kiddos.
PTO MEETING
Please remind parents in your newsletters that there is a virtual PTO meeting this Tuesday at 6:00. This is our last meeting for the school year. A reminder Parent Square email from me will be sent on Monday morning.
YEARBOOKS FOR $30
Yearbooks are for sale at the front office. Please add this graphic in your newsletters.
COPPELL EDUCATION FOUNDATION RUN TO FUND IS HERE
SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR 2023-2024
Parents can pre order next year's school supplies NOW. They will be delivered straight to your home. Click here to order and use School code: LEE008 (three letters and 3 numbers).
REMINDER FROM THE LIBRARY
SAVE THE DATE
RJL SENIOR RECEPTION- SAVE THE DATE
Please help us spread the word as we welcome back former Spurs to Lee Elementary. We can't wait to see our learners from #rjlyear2. Staff, you are welcome to attend, as well.
END OF YEAR UPDATES AND TASKS
Team time will continue through May 10. During the last cycle of Team Time, please use this time to inventory closets, get done with assessments, work on report card comments, pull staples out of walls ;) and all other end of year tasks. Thank you to our wonderful Specials Team for continuing to take learners during this time.
Here is the EOY Checklist. Please make a copy on your iPad and check off items when you complete them. We will ask you to email your completed checklists on the last week of school. The link is live for your Furniture Inventory and you may want to wait until the last week of school to complete that portion as a House. Please do not work on EOY tasks during teaching time. It is important to me that we "teach until the last day at Lee." You can use before school, conference time, after school and your Team Time to wrap up these tasks. Shared Curriculum List.
DLC UPDATE
Free TCEA Membership Days May 9-10, 2023!
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week the Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) is offering free membership to celebrate teacher appreciation! Sign up here!
COACHES CORNER
Thank you to those who took time to fill out this form. I would love to cover one of your lunch/recess duties in exchange for your honest and intentional feedback. My mind always starts dreaming about next year during the last month of school. I try to reflect on what went well and what I can do to make things better. Since my role is so heavily connected to yours and our campus, I'd love to hear from you. Please fill out this form by Monday (May 8th, 2023) to receive duty coverage. Thank you so much. I appreciate YOU! For those who have already filled it out, I messaged you when I would cover your duty. It can also be found on “Connect with the Coach”. I will share the results and my action steps on Tuesday May 9th.
Let’s collaborate! Sign up so we can work together.
ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
Utilize writing partners to help your EBs grow in their English proficiency. Partnering an EB who’s in the beginning or intermediate levels of English writing would benefit from being partnered with one that is Advanced or Advanced-High. This allows both learners to benefit from learning from each other, and be able to relate to one another on both having learned English as their second language. Be sure that writing partner time is guided by strong content and language objectives.
STAFFING UPDATES
We have made recommendations for two more candidates. Once they are Board approved we will introduce them to you. Stay tuned.
We have made recommendations for two more candidates. Once they are Board approved we will introduce them to you. Stay tuned.
LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:
Success- the gain of something desired or attempted
LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:
Never stop improving. Great people are always learning and keep their minds open to new possibilities.
LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“If you want to be successful, it’s just this simple...know what you’re doing, love what you’re doing, believe in what you’re doing.” -Will Rogers
DATES TO REMEMBER:
MCLASS WINDOW OPEN
MAP WINDOW OPEN
ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
May 9- Virtual PTO Meeting 6:00 PM
May 10- National School Nurse Day
Leadership Meeting (3:15 Yellow House)
May 11- Purple House Music Performance (2:00 and 6:30 PM)
May 13- CISD Run to Fund 8:00
