I have truly enjoyed this first round of Team Time with you all. Thank you for the heart and thought you’ve poured into writing meaningful norms and collective commitments. Walking through classrooms this week has been such a gift. It reminds me again just how incredible this staff is. The environment you create for our learners each day is "superbowl level." In the next couple of days, I hope you’ll give yourself permission to pause, just 60 seconds, to look around and celebrate all you’ve already accomplished. YOU are amazing, and you are cared for so deeply. I could not be more proud of what’s happening at Lee in these first two and a half weeks and the community you are helping to support. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
- our Garden Guru, Ms. Keiko, will start Sept 1? For those new to Lee, Ms. Keiko is our resident outdoor learning expert. She is an incredible resource and support for our school and she LOVES to partner with classroom teachers and special programs. Be on the lookout for communication from her, soon.
- Dr. Shivers will be on campus on Thursday at noon to observe SS lessons? Please teach SS on Thursday, at this time, if you are in Yellow House or Blue House. THANK YOU!
- Coppell ISD has planned out the yearly professional learning day? On September 18 you will be given a design day as a grade level with a focus on the new HMH Curriculum.
- HELPFUL RESOURCE: Here is the link to a presentation to walk you through being set up for your conference. Slide 3 links to our campus goal for you to copy and paste from. Slides 8-17 walk you through the steps to enter in Power School. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT your goals until we meet at your BOY conference.
ATTENDANCE
September is Attendance Awareness Month and every day counts! This month, let’s make it a priority to stay healthy, present, and ready to learn on time. Consistent attendance builds strong habits, supports academic growth, and helps our learners feel connected to their FamiLEE. Let’s work together to be at school as much as possible this September...because when we show up, we grow up!
LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL
It is time to elect a representative from each class. Laura and I are excited to begin working with the new LEEdership Council. Here’s a timeline of events:
- Introduce elections in newsletters: August 28
- Campaign week: September 14-17th, 2026 (Depending on how many candidates you have, you could pick one day or multiple days.)
- Election Day: September 17th, 2026
- Deadline to submit Google Form with the information about Class Leader: September 17th, 2026
Please send the following information to your parents and learners through your weekly newsletter:
Our class will be electing a LEEdership Council representative on Thursday, September 17th, 2026. This learner will meet with Mrs. Kastrounis and Mrs. Jennings (Y5A) throughout the school year during normal school hours to develop their leadership skills and share their voice on campus.
This person must be a strong communicator, confident about sharing their thoughts and ideas, respected by their peers, and be elected. Please discuss this role with your learner to see if they have an interest in campaigning. If your child does want to run, we’ll refer to him/her as a candidate. As they "run" for this position, please abide by these guidelines:
Candidates may create a campaign video or prepare a speech to speak in front of the class. Make sure candidates:
Introduce yourself
Share why you would be the best candidate for this position
Share what you will do to make Lee Elementary a better place
Speak for 2 minutes or less.
OPTIONAL: Campaign poster
If your child is in 5th grade and was elected in grades Kinder through 2nd, they may run to be a class representative again this year.
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When ordering from approved vendors like Amazon, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Really Good Stuff, Dick Blick, Staples, Michaels, School Specialty, and Lakeshore, copy the link of each item and email links and share a cart (when possible) with the Principal’s secretary along with submitting a paper copy of the Purchase Order form to the Principal. This will speed up the ordering process.If you are ordering from another vendor (not online) a quote is required, so please request one before you complete a paper copy of the Purchase Order form and place it in the principal’s mailbox.
Throughout September, Angel and I will be in your spaces to give you feedback regarding Domain 3.1 Learning Environment (Classroom Routines and Procedures) and 3.2 Managing Student Behavior. We will be looking for:
Current character trait posted
Daily Schedule
What is on your magnet wall
“I Can” statements posted
Anchor Charts in all subject areas
Math and Science manipulatives and supplies accessible to learners
Reading book boxes with an assortment of readers accessible to learners
Each learner has a designated place for their supplies
Respect Agreement visible
Digital Citizenship Contract signed and displayed
Learner Work displayed
Guiding Purpose hung
Effective Routines, transitions, and procedures in place
How you manage learner groups and supplies
HOUSE FUND DONATIONS OPEN
Our annual house fund donations are open now through September 13th. House funds are what we as a PTO use to support all the celebrations we host throughout the year. Please visit rjlpto.org/housefunds to learn more and donate! Your support is greatly appreciated!
FALL BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEER SIGN UP IS LIVE
The Scholastic Book fair is coming to RJL Library soon, and the volunteer sign up is live. Act fast to get a slot that works best for you! This is one of the first onsite volunteer opportunities of the year and a great way to get involved and foster young readers! rjlpto.org/bookfair
- The Apple Classroom Reel shared at Welcome Week
- Troubleshooting Tips
- An Apple Classroom Actions Reference Sheet
- Personalize class names to match your sections
- Choose unique colors to visually distinguish classes at a glance
- Select icons that make classes easier to recognize
- Reduce time spent searching for the correct class during lessons
- GOAL SETTING WINDOW OPEN
- BOY MAP & MCLASS WINDOW OPEN
- NATIONAL SUBSTITUTE APPRECIATION WEEK
- SOCIAL SPURS DUES SUBMITTED
- GREEN HOUSE TAKES OVER LOUNGE RESPONSIBILITIES
- ATTENDANCE AWARENESS M0NTH
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