WOW! This has been a fast and furious first short week back! THANK YOU for the experiences you designed for our children. It has been a joy walking the buliding and hearing and seeing your learners set goals, review resolutions, and vision for the new year. I hope you all enjoyed the extra two days off and that you are as excited for Thinkapalooza as I am. I want to say thank you for being the AMAZING staff that you are. The way that you go ALL IN all the time at Lee is seen and appreciated. There really is NO PLACE LIKE LEE!!!
- all learners are not wearing their badges to during the day? Please make sure they have them to ease with checkout and accuracy in the cafeteria and library.
- we are putting in subs for your upcoming design days on January 22-24? DO NOT PANIC if you see full day for you or no day for you. We have it in the system the way we need to to secure subs and all of you are taken care of.
ANNUAL PTO GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Reminder 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!
STATE OF THE DISTRICT
Stay informed on what is happening with the budget and legislative impacts on Coppell ISD. Please add this to your weekly communication to parents.
THINKAPALOOZA
Friday is the day. Please HYPE THIS EVENT UP and see Ayesha if you have any questions or need supplies.
NO SCHOOL
School will be closed on Monday .
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PTO MEETING
The upcoming virtual PTO Meeting has been moved to Tuesday January 21, 2025 at 6pm to allow for individuals to attend the State of the District Meeting being held at Coppell High School on January 14th at 6:30pm. We hope to see many of you at these meetings.
GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE
THANK YOU, Angela, for leading the charge with our Great Kindness Challenge planning for 2025! Be thinking about how you can incorporate KINDNESS into your lesson design in the next couple of weeks. You will want to create a banner for your classes for our Kindness Kickoff Parade. This will take place first thing Monday morning, January 27. Here is the link from Angela with details.
THANK YOU, Angela, for leading the charge with our Great Kindness Challenge planning for 2025! Be thinking about how you can incorporate KINDNESS into your lesson design in the next couple of weeks. You will want to create a banner for your classes for our Kindness Kickoff Parade. This will take place first thing Monday morning, January 27. Here is the link from Angela with details.
MOY GOAL SETTING
If you are a paraprofessional, instructional aide, or office support staff, I would like to set up a middle of the year goal setting appointment with you. Please have Tara schedule you on my calendar for 15 minutes. This is time for us to check in and see how I can support you and your professional goals this year. For all others that are evaluated under TTESS, Angel, Kat, and I should have scheduled your formal TTESS Observation by now. If any of you under TTESS want a middle of the year check-in, please email your evaluator. We are happy to have one on one time with you.
If you are a paraprofessional, instructional aide, or office support staff, I would like to set up a middle of the year goal setting appointment with you. Please have Tara schedule you on my calendar for 15 minutes. This is time for us to check in and see how I can support you and your professional goals this year. For all others that are evaluated under TTESS, Angel, Kat, and I should have scheduled your formal TTESS Observation by now. If any of you under TTESS want a middle of the year check-in, please email your evaluator. We are happy to have one on one time with you.
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY
There are still some open spots for those interested in the new session for the second semester.
FLEX LEARNING IN TWO WEEKS
Save the date! On January 22, Holly will host a flex session for those interested. Our learning coaches will also host a session on Page Keeley probes.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
COACH'S CORNER
Instructional Idea to Try!
ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
Professional Learning Opportunity for Flex Credit:The stronger the background knowledge, the more effectively a student will engage in new learning. Participants will explore ways to infuse the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) into content instruction while building their background knowledge through linguistically accommodated learning activities. Such best practices help scaffold learning experiences that build the foundation for higher-order thinking skills in students’ first and second languages.
Course Contact Name: Laura Ortega - laura.ortega@region10.org
CPE CREDIT: 1.5
This course may only be taken one (1) time for credit. The course Certificate of Completion will only show the original date of completion.
Create an account and Sign-in to access the course for free. Link: https://www.myprofessionallearning.com/visitor_catalog_class/show/202079/ELPS-Focus-on-Building-Background
While attendance is important, the health of our students and schools comes first. If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home. Allowing a child with a fever to attend school can increase the risk of spreading illness to classmates and teachers, affecting everyone's well-being. Let's prioritize health and safety to maintain a positive learning environment for all.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
LESSON IN LEEDERSHIP
MOY MAP AND MCLASS WINDOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
January 12- Aparna's Birthday
January 14- Kaitlin's Birthday
State of the District Event (CHS Commons 6:30)
January 15- Leadership Meeting
January 17- Thinkapalooza
January 20- NO SCHOOL
