Week of February 16, 2026

Happy day before Valentine's Day.  There is NOTHING like Valentine's Day in an elementary school.  All the boxes, valentines, candy, chocolate, and flowers.  SO MUCH FUN and SO MUCH LOVE TO SPREAD AROUND!  Have fun with your kiddos.  Friday is going to be an awesome day of learning, work, and FUN- I can't wait.  ENJOY your three day weekend! I hope you and your loved ones enjoy some special time together.

DID YOU KNOW:

• you can submit for one hour of flex for attending FamiLEE Game Night?  Please make sure you submit.  Don't forget that 187 staff members need 18 hours of flex by April 30.
• you can bring something to school that supports your social/emotional needs on Friday? There is time built into the day for SEL time for you.  Sticking with our Game On theme: if you want to learn Mahjong, we will offer a tutorial in the library at 11:00 and 4 Mahjong tables will be set up in the library at 1:00.

VALENTINES DAY

Don't forget to follow this schedule on Thursday.  It is Day 0.  See you in the gym at 1:00.  Thank you Purple for eating in your house.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AND MONDAY FOR LEARNERS

Although we have professional learning on Friday, please communicate to learners and parents that they do not have school on Friday and Monday.  We will see you on Friday. Enjoy your Monday off!

FABULOUS FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY

Staff, we hope you know how much you are loved.  Below are some ways your Admin Team wants to show you all month long.  Please join us in the lounge on Friday morning around 8:30.  There will be biscuits, sausage balls, southwestern veggie egg casserole, sausage egg casserole, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and fruit.  We will announce on the intercom when breakfast is ready for you.

FRIDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

• Overview:  The day will begin @8:00.  Breakfast will be served in the lounge at 8:30 am. We will end our day at 3:30 pm.
• Lunch on Your Own: Enjoy the flexibility to choose where and what you'd like to eat.  Don't want to spend $, our lounge is always an option.
• Attire: Dress comfortably for a day of active learning.
• What to Have Ready: MAP and mClass Data, attendance data, fully charged Mac, iPad, Apple Pencil, any SEL materials.

BOOK FAIR IS HERE!

Our Spring Book Fair will be held February 17-20. Parents are welcome any time, but we are super excited to host a SPECIAL FAMILEE EVENT - Book Fair with Buddies! On Thursday, February 19, come any time from 7am - 6pm to shop in person with your learner.  We hope that staying open late gives our parents more time to enjoy shopping with their children.  

Read below for everything you need to know and take a moment to set up your learner’s ewallet here!

FLEX LEARNING WEDNESDAY

We will offer one hour of flex on Wednesday that will also contribute to your annual GT hours.

RECOGNIZE A PEER

Super Teachers Know a star educator who demonstrates the qualities above? Nominate them for Super Teacher recognition. Learn more about what makes a teacher a Super Teacher by browsing the "Looks Fors" at visiting www.coppellisd.com/page/super-teachers.  Nomination form here.  Great Employees Matter (GEMs) The GEMs program seeks to recognize outstanding employees who serve the mission and core values of the Coppell Independent School District in a manner that exceeds job and salary expectations.  Learn more about the program at www.coppellisd.com/page/great-employees-matter.  Nomination form here.

COACH'S CORNER

MOY ASSESSMENT REPORTS

Middle-of-Year MAP reports will be digitally sent to families via ParentSquare on Wednesday, February 18 by Julie B. No action is needed from designers for MOY MAP reports. For mCLASS, print and send home the mCLASS cover letter and student reports. Please ensure these are sent home prior to March 13. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILEES

CURRICULUM PREVIEWS COMING UP

Samira said the directors will record these overviews so that Lee Staff can watch in their next cycle of team time starting Feb 24.

SUMMER GROW CONFERENCE

🌱 Grow: Summer Conference 2026

Summer learning is blooming! Save the date for May 27th and 28th and take 2 minutes to complete the interest form. Your responses will help to plan sessions and ensure the learning meets your needs. Additional details coming soon!

LESSON IN LEEDERSHIP

DATES TO REMEMBER:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
CTE APPRECIATION MONTH

MAP & MCLASS WINDOW

SPRING BOOK FAIR WEEK

February 16- Bad Weather Day

February 17- National Random Acts of Kindness Day

     Lunar New Year

February 18- Flex Learning (3:15 Yellow Space)

February 19- Book Fair open until 6:00 PM

February 20- 1st Grade Fairy Tale Ball (2:00 Gym/Cafe)

February 21- Cathy's Birthday