Week of May 18, 2026

As the school year comes to an end, I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all an amazing summer break ahead. You've worked tirelessly throughout the year to shape the minds of our future, and now it's time for a well-deserved break. Whether you plan to relax at the beach, explore new places, or spend quality time with loved ones, I hope your summer is filled with joy, laughter, and good memories. I'm on contract through June 10 and will be back on July 6, if you need anything. I will miss you, but I am excited to see what #rjlyear13 brings us with our dream team!

DID YOU KNOW:

• Julie is going to collect recipes from our multicultural luncheon? If you brought an international dish to share, send the recipe and name of the dish to Julie B.! She is compiling all of the delicious dishes into a recipe book.
  

KINDERGARTEN ZOO CREW IS HERE
Zoo Crew will be at Lee tomorrow. We will call your house down when they are ready for you.

FARMER MARKET ON TUESDAY

Our learners will harvest and sell their garden items during lunch and recess time on Tuesday.  The sale is taking place in the library- THANK YOU, HOLLY and KEIKO!  All funds raised go back to providing for our school garden.  Thanks for letting learners leave the cafe and playground to shop.

TALENT SHOW

Please join the campus for a showcase of school-wide talent on Tuesday.  We will follow this schedule on Tuesday.  It is a Day 3.  This schedule is also in our Master Schedule document under the Talent Show Schedule tab.

SERVICE AWARDS

We will recognize these staff members on Tuesday for all of their years of service to CISD.  This meeting will be in the flex space instead of cafe.

FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION

Congratulations fifth grade learners!  We are excited to honor you with your family members.  Siblings need to stay in their classes and go home their normal way.  We will follow this schedule on Wednesday.  It is a Day 4.  This schedule is also in our Master Schedule document under the Graduation Schedule tab. Want to watch graduation from your space? 

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/290424017898066?p=yptVJ0SzlNa5D3dwmT
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LAST DAY WITH LEARNERS 

Parents are invited to attend our last day Spirit Rally.  They can sign up to attend, here. During this event, Specials will be making K-4 recognitions and parents have been informed if their learner is being recognized. 

Please follow this schedule for the last day.  It is also in our Master Schedule document under the Last Day Schedule tab.  This day is a Day 5.

LAST DAY WITH STAFF

We will visit houses to close out at these times on Friday:

• Blue House- 8:30-9:00
• Green House- 9:00-9:30
• Purple House- 9:30-10:00
  
• Red House- 10:00-10:30
• Yellow House- 10:30-11:00

Support staff, we will check out the rest of our staff at alternative times on Thursday.  Calendar invites were sent for your assigned time. Email CK if you do not have a calendar invite.

TO DO

• Newest Faculty Favorites Information- please complete so we have the correct t-shirt size for you when we come back from summer. 
• EOY Checklist (put your furniture issues on this list, not the usual google form or Teams channel at this time)
• Shared Curriculum List and Furniture Inventory (please pull all furniture from storage closets on Friday so that it can be counted and cleaned over the summer.  Extra furniture goes to the flex space.)
• Class List Suggestions for 2026-2027
• Email AB and CK your EOY checklists when completed (before leaving on Friday).
• Get any personal items out of the lounge refrigerators by 11:00 on Friday.
• empty your teacher mailboxes.
• Collect iPads.

IPAD COLLECTION

Please collect iPads from all K-4 learners.  Please put labeled devices on the charging cart provided by CISD.  

1. Please mark the name and student ID on each iPad with blue tape with black Sharpie. 
2. Initial under the column "Comments" on the class list provided in your teacher mailbox when learners turn in their.  If they are damaged... I would write a description in the "Comments" section. Tape the class list to the side of your charging cart.
3. If a learner is taking Summer School, please put "SS" in the "Comments" and send the labeled device to be placed in a blue bin in the office.

Please share with parents:

K-4 iPad Collection:

• iPads that have been assigned to our learners will stay on campus this summer.
• Each iPad is enrolled directly to a learner. Additionally, we will label each iPad to ensure each child will have access to the same iPad when they return in August.
• Parents, please send the iPad to the classroom teacher by as soon as possible (Tuesday, at the latest).
• Once the devices are collected, we will store the iPads at Lee.
• If your child is going to another school in the fall, we will collect and store those devices and get them ready to be delivered to their new campus.
• If your child is going to summer school, we will send their device to summer school for them. 

SUMMER CONFERENCE

The Grow: Summer Conference is quickly approaching on May 27th and 28th! Here’s a preview of what’s blooming! The two-day conference at CHS9 will feature a wide variety of both content-specific and passion-inspired sessions. There truly is something for everyone! This is also the perfect opportunity to earn flex and GT update hours for the 2026–27 school year!  🌱 Check out the session catalog to see what you want to attend, and be ready to register for sessions on Monday, May 18th at 4:30 PM!  In addition to great sessions, get excited for other fun activities and offerings such as Assemble Coffee, plant bar, door prizes, and food trucks.For questions about the Grow: Summer Conference, please reach out to Amanda Mask (amask@coppellisd.com).

K-4 PARENT REMINDER: SHARE YOUR PLANS FOR 2026-2027

We would like to know if your child is not returning to Coppell ISD for the 2026-27 school year. Please fill out this form https://forms.gle/YmLQDvkNcdeWMEQN6 to let us know your future plans. A form will need to be filled out separately for each child in your family not returning to the district. This form link is only for K-4th graders not returning.

2026-2027 SPUR SURVIVAL KIT AVAILABLE NOW

Game On, FamiLEEs! Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and your PTO is here to help you stay ahead of the game.

Your PTO’s convenient one-stop shop for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open at rjlpto.org/spursupplies. From school supplies and Spiritwear to House Fund donations, stadium blankets, and the online directory, everything you need is available in one easy place.

Best of all, PTO school supply packs are offered at discounted pricing with no tax or shipping costs — saving your family both time and money. Order by 6/28/2026 to guarantee classroom delivery in time for Meet the Designer Night!

DATES TO REMEMBER

May 18- Registration for CISD Summer Learning Conference Opens

     Report Card Grades Due (8:00 AM)

     Yellow House Learner Led Conferences (8:30)

     Green House Learner Led Conferences (10:00)

     Purple House Learner Led Conferences (11:00)

     Blue House Learner Led Conferences (12:00)

     Red House Learner Led Conferences (1:00)

May 19- Talent Show (8:00-10:00 Cafe)

     Lee Farmer's Market (Library 10:00-12:30)

     Staff Meeting (3:15 Cafe)

May 20- 5th Grade Graduation (1:00 Cafe)

May 21- Spirit Rally (8:00 Gym)

     Yearbook Signing (After Spirit Rally Library and Classrooms)

     5th Grade Clap Out (2:55)

May 22- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STAFF (8:00-12:00) 

May 27- Preeti's Birthday

May 31- Christina's Birthday

June 10- Taylor's Birthday

June 11- Virginie's Birthday

June 15- Hany's Birthday

June 18- Tabitha's Birthday

June 21- Chandana's Birthday

June 27- Kirthika's Birthday

July 3- Kristi's Birthday

July 13- Cassie's Birthday

July 20- Ed's Birthday

July 24- Laura F's Birthday

July 26- Rachael's Birthday

July 29- Leadership Retreat

July 30-31- New Hire Training

Aug 3- Bus Tour

Week of May 11, 2026

I hope you felt the LOVE from our PTO and families this week.   Happy Mother's Day to all of you.  Whether you have children of your own, or not, you mother the children in our school.  (Curtis, and Ed- I'll text you next month!!)  Thank you for all you do for our children and the love you provide them each and every day they are at school.  Please take care of yourself.  This time of the year is stressful with deadlines and tasks.  YOU'VE GOT THIS, TEAM!  Please ask for help if you need some.

DID YOU KNOW:

• end-of-Year MAP reports will be digitally sent to families via Parent Square on May 20th by Julie B? No action is needed from designers for EOY MAP reports unless you would also like to send home a paper copy or use for your learner-led conferences. For mCLASS, print and send home the mCLASS cover letter and student reports. Please ensure these are sent home prior to May 21st. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Julie!
• that only positive comments are expected on report cards?  Please start working on your report card comments.  Make sure you read the section below about report cards for learners who withdraw early.

FIELD DAY

Field Day is here and thank you to coaches and PTO for getting it all organized.  Here are some reminders:

• Please be sure to show the Field Day presentation to your house before Field Day to ensure everyone is familiar with what to expect.
• Please fill up the front parking lot before parking in the rear parking lot on Friday.  We need spots in the back for our volunteers who will check in with PTO by the custodial door.
• Please permit learners to eat breakfast in your learning spaces because the cafeteria will be set up and used for one of the zones.  
• No chalk on walls or areas that rain will not wash away.
• Officer Thames will watch the PE door closer to the ecoPond for learners who need to go in to use the restroom.  Staff will have to badge in learners on the cafeteria side.
• Please make sure whatever movie you show your class/house is rated "G" and NOT DISNEY.  
• Please make sure that ANY adult you see outside has a Raptor sticker on them. If you see someone without a sticker, please ASK.  
• Staff may wear appropriate shorts and hats.  Don't forget to wear/have your "schedule" to keep everyone on track.  
• All kids should bring a change of clothes.
• PTO will provide snacks and Jimmy Johns, for lunch, in the teacher's lounge.
• We kindly ask each house stations a staff member at the dunk tank and only let learners push the button if their ball hits and does not engage the drop.  We appreciate your help!

PASTA-BLY THE BEST WAY TO KICK OFF YOUR WEEK🍝

Join us Monday for a pasta lunch as we continue celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. You’ve been working your “pasta-tively” hardest, and we’re ready to serve up a well-deserved treat. We’ll have a variety of pasta dishes ready for you, and for those with gluten intolerances, fresh salads will be available so everyone can enjoy. THANK YOU for all you do...you are an incredible team!

PTO MEETING

Mark your calendar! Our next virtual PTO Meeting is coming up on Tuesday May 12, at 6:00 PM. Join us for exciting updates from your PTO and RJL Admin Team

• CISD Trustee Jonathan Powers will be here to give us a district update
• Link to post Questions : Submit questions for Principal or PTO anonymously before the meeting by visiting rjlpto.org/rjlspeaks
• Meeting Link : Will be emailed home closer to the date

INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY

We will celebrate Multicultural Diversity Day on Wednesday, May 13.  If you would like to participate, please sign up here.  

RJL SENIOR RECEPTION- SAVE THE DATE

Our event is finally here.  I emailed graduates individually, so I expect a great turnout of former Spurs.  Staff is welcome to stay for the event. 

KINDERGARTEN ZOO

We look forward to seeing all the learning from our Kindergarteners on display on Thursday.  Please follow the schedule below to help with crowd control.  Enter on the ramp by the pond and exit near the lost and found area.

KINDERGARTEN PROJECT OPEN FOR CAMPUS PARTICIPATION
Zoo Crew will be at Lee on Friday. This mobile truck will have stuffed animals that will be made with the learners during the school day. They will bring them home in a string backpack with a birth certificate. Here is the link to order one of the two packages online.

2026-2027 SPUR SURVIVAL KIT AVAILABLE NOW

Game On, FamiLEEs! Hard to believe, but it’s already time to start preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and your PTO is here to help you stay ahead of the game.

Your PTO’s convenient one-stop shop for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open at rjlpto.org/spursupplies. From school supplies and Spiritwear to House Fund donations, stadium blankets, and the online directory, everything you need is available in one easy place.

Best of all, PTO school supply packs are offered at discounted pricing with no tax or shipping costs — saving your family both time and money. Order by 6/28/2026 to guarantee classroom delivery in time for Meet the Designer Night!

FIFTH GRADE GRADUATION SAVE THE DATE

LIBRARY BOOK REMINDER

If your learners still have library books, they missed the deadline.   Please help remind learners to bring their books back.

FACILITY AND EVENTS REQUEST FORM

It's that wonderful time of year when our calendars are full of events.  Please don't forget to enter your requests, get your event approved by CK, and enter on our Facility & Events Google Form. This will help us to get everything on the calendar and communicated to Aramark. Chat with Angel if you have any questions.

CLASS LIST SUGGESTIONS for 2026-2027

As we start planning for next year, please use this form to capture information.  These are suggestions, not promises, and your details are important. 

EOY REPORT CARDS

Report card grades are due May 18.  Learners that have withdrawn within the first two weeks of the 4th quarter will have their 3rd quarter report card used as the final report card of the 25-26 school year.

Guidelines:

• Withdrawn and did not return to Lee - (March 24-April 4) - 3rd quarter report card will count as the final report card
• Enrolled by May 1st - should receive report card
• Enrolled after May 1st - discuss with Angel

If you cannot see a learner on your roster then use the following directions below:

Anyone who leaves can now be made visible on the grade entry screens. In Teacher Access Center, on any “report card” screen, you can click on the Show/Hide Withdrawn Students icon in the upper right:

The middle selection will display “Sort within active students” when you hover over it. Select that icon and anyone who has withdrawn will show up in red, italicized print on the student list. At that point, grades/comments can be entered. This should also work for standards-based Social Skills & Study Habits data entry as well as data entry for PK report cards.

Kathy Creek is monitoring learners that are returning from an extended leave, and she is reactivating their report card, but if you have any trouble then please email Kat so she can do some behind the scenes magic.

TO DO LIST IN ONE PLACE

• Student Growth Final Submissions due in Power School Perform on Friday, May 15.
• EOY Checklist- we are trusting you to execute what is expected to be completed on the lists.  Please read them carefully and complete ALL tasks before school, after school, during your conference time, or during Team Time.  Please do not work on this while you should be teaching.  Learning should happen until the last day at Lee.
• House Inventory- Please share with us on May 22.  Please make this a team effort and not left to your Leadership member. 
• Furniture Inventory (tab on your Inventory List)- remember extra furniture in your house may have taken a field trip to a neighboring house.  Before you take extras to the flex space, check with your neighbors.  It is wise to complete the furniture inventory on the LAST day of school. 

THE GROW: SUMMER CONFERENCE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING ON MAY 27 & 28

The two-day conference at CHS9 will feature a wide variety of both content-specific and passion-inspired sessions. There truly is something for everyone! This is also the perfect opportunity to earn flex and GT update hours for the 2026–27 school year! 🌱 Check out the session catalog to see what you want to attend, and be ready to register for sessions on Monday, May 18th at 4:30 PM.

In addition to great sessions, get excited for other fun activities and offerings such as Assemble Coffee, a plant bar, food trucks, door prizes, and more.
For questions about the Grow: Summer Conference, please reach out to Amanda Mask (amask@coppellisd.com).

COACHES CORNER
Digital Memory and Growth Reflection Journals
It is the time of the year that we have students look back at all they have accomplished and done this school year. If you are looking for a digital way to capture these reflections, check out the templates below! These are old versions that have not been updated. Let us know what you like/need and I am happy to make it work for you and your students. Click here to view what has been curated!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

MCLASS WINDOW CLOSES THIS WEEK

MAP WINDOW CLOSES THIS WEEK

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH

May 10- Mother's Day

May 11- National Eat What you Want Day (Join us in the lounge for lunch)

May 12- 5th Grade Health Fair @ Lee 

     Virtual PTO Meeting (6:00)

May 13- National Receptionists Day (Thank you Sapna and Margie)

     International Food Day (Join us in the lounge for multicultural dishes)

     Choir Performance (2:00 PM & 6:30 PM)

     RJL Senior Reception (4:30 PM)   

May 14- NRH20 Field Trip 

     Kindergarten Zoo (2:00 PM Cafe)

May 15- Student Growth Final Submission Forms DUE TODAY

     4th Grade Texas Day

     Zoo Crew @ Lee (9:00- finished)

     1st Grade CBL Celebration Showcase (Cafe)

     Read 180 Celebration (2:00 Pavillion)

     Passion for Fashion Show (2:30 Cafe)