We hope you have enjoyed our gingerbread themed December to Remember. Have a SUPERB TWO WEEKS away from work, sweet staff. We wish you nothing short of the most safe, memorable, and restful break and can't wait to hear about your time away from school!
- the office will clean out the lounge refrigerators at 11:00 on Friday? Please get your left over items so they don't get discarded.
- you should set up your automatic replies before you leave for Winter Break? Please make time to go in and set this up before leaving so you can disconnect for the two weeks.
- January is School Board Appreciation Month? Thanks to Zara for making a banner to represent Lee Elementary in the Board Room. We can't wait to see it.
- Dr. Hunt approved jeans through January...therefore I permit warm ups at this time? If you got a scratch off for joggers...save it- use it another time. Those who got leave early or come late...please use your time on Friday the 20th? That coupon is for one hour of time. Please communicate with Admin if you are coming late or leaving early and put the coupon on CKs desk. Sonic drinks will be delivered on Friday, as well. Hours on Friday are 8:00-12:00 for those who are not hourly employees.
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Family
- Here is your universal anonymous link to share with families: surveys.panoramaed.com/coppellisd/FamilyFall2024/surveys
- Make sure you completed your Panorama survey. 70% of you are done, so thank you if you already did yours.
- Please get any items form the fridge by 11:00. The office will be tossing anything "suspect."
- Please, also visit your mailbox before 11:00. Empty it of all contents.
- UNPLUG your Vivitek Board and any other items that are plugged into outlets (including coffee makers, lamps, pencil sharpeners, etc.)
Custodial does a deep cleaning of the campus these next two weeks. May I suggest a FRESH START? I ask that you erase as much as you can on your dry erase boards and clean off your counters of clutter so that your room gets cleaned as much as possible. PLEASE take down, send home, and store any holiday displays and decorations before leaving. - If you have pets, you are required to take them home with you. Pets are not permitted to stay on campus these two weeks. Take plants home, too, if you are not coming up to water them.
Annual PTO Designer Grant Applications now open!
We are excited to announce that our PTO grant application cycle for this school year is now officially open. If you are interested in applying for a PTO grant this year, please submit this form.
We will be accepting applications through Sunday January 26, 2025. We are looking forward to partnering with you!
Don't forget that grades are due January 7th. Please go into e-school, today, to make sure you are able to enter grades, have all of your learners, etc. so that if Kat needs to correct anything, it can be done before the holiday. Also, if you enter grades on Monday (our work day), please remember that they must be back-dated to a date before December 20th, or they will not save.
#ONEWORD2025
Since opening year, we, as a staff, have come back in January and had a word for the year. Just one word. My first word was INSPIRE, then LEAD, followed by GRATITUDE, KIND, LISTEN, GRACE etc. This year my word is still being decided upon. Your word can be something tangible or intangible. It can be a thought, a feeling, or an action. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This word may not make sense to anyone but you, and that is okay. This is YOUR word! This little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. Sometimes a word will pop into your brain, and it will not make any sense to your right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. Maybe this is a word you need to hear, but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities. Between now and our first Wednesday's staff meeting on the 8th, please determine what your #oneword2024 will be. We will have an activity to go along with your word, so come prepared with yours.
Morning Meeting Prompts: Kick off the day with reflective and forward-thinking questions, such as:
What is one thing you’re proud of from the first half of the year?
What is a new goal you’d like to set for yourself?
What does respect look, sound, and feel like in our classroom?
What would be a good class goal for our class to work on this month?
Learner-Created Anchor Charts: Empower learners and build learner ownership through learner-created anchor charts for classroom expectations. Grab the lesson plan here!
Classroom Scenario Cards: Get the editable template here! These cards are great for targeting tricky behaviors and reviewing everyday classroom management issues in a fun and engaging way.
Games & Challenges: Use activities like Kahoot, Simon Says, or a scavenger hunt to make reviewing expectations engaging and memorable. Looking for a ready-made game? Grab this editable Bingo Board template and have learners play along to follow classroom expectations!
Classroom Reset: Involve learners in organizing and refreshing your classroom space—it’s a great way to build ownership and community.
A little time spent on resetting can go a long way toward a successful second half of the year! Let a Learning Coach know if you’d like additional resources or support to plan these activities! 😊
Pro Parenting Tip: When scheduling dentist and doctor appointments, opt for times outside of school hours whenever possible. If appointments are necessary, schedule in the afternoon to ensure your child will not be marked absent for the day. Thank you for helping us prioritize attendance and support your child's learning journey!
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