Week of August 24, 2026

WOW! What a full first week. I could not be more proud of the way Team Lee has shown up! Your creativity, collaboration, and heart have been on full display. You have supported your learners, partnered with parents, and stepped up for one another. That is what being a TEAM is all about! I also want to celebrate the strong communication already happening with our FamiLEEs. I’m so impressed with how you are using ParentSquare to keep families informed, connected, and engaged. YOU are our greatest ambassadors in the community, and the way you represent Lee matters. Thank you for making us look so good! We have LOVED having classes visit the office this week! It has been such a fun way to connect with your learners, see them in action, and better understand the unique needs of each class. As we wrap up Week 1, remember that I am on YOUR sidelines, too. I am here to support you, cheer you on, and help however I can. I am never too busy for you!!! One week down, TEAM! Have a fabulous Friday and a well-earned, restful weekend. 🏈💙💚 GO TEAM LEE SPURS!

DID YOU KNOW:

• you need to back up items on your desktop to Google drive, One Drive, or your iCloud?  Don't lose important work if your Mac "gets sick."
• if you are having Raptor issues you can let Angel know by filling out this google form:
  Campus Safety Needs, Concerns & Suggestions

CARDS FOR RUBY

Please add your well wishes to the box by the end of the day Friday so Andrea can deliver them to Ruby. ❤️ Thanks, Andrea!

RESPECT AGREEMENTS

Please have your class Respect Agreements uploaded to the 1st quarter folder by Friday, August 21 by 3:00.  The Respect Agreement folder is also linked in Lee Links under the Behavior category.

MAP TESTING

Our 26/27 MAP schedule is here.  Please let Julie and Holly know if you need any assistance.

STAFF MEETING WEDNESDAY

Classroom Teachers: please join us with your Mac in the cafeteria so that we can get everyone access (at once) in HMH version 2. For the remainder of Wednesday's staff meeting, we will give all TIA staff time to complete your final two SLO Modules. Once you have completed all five modules (1–5), please sign off on the blue list outside my office. We will assign the appropriate flex time to everyone who completes the modules, so there is no need for you to submit anything additional in Power School.

ROLL INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH YOUR FAMILEE

Join us for the first big famiLEE event on August 28th at our Back to School Spirit Night at Interskate! Reminder to bring a printed and signed waiver for each skater - rjlpto.org/waiver

LOCKDOWN DRILL

A friendly reminder that when we have lockdown drills that you:

• review with your learners what it means to get to the nearest and safest location (that might not be with YOU- that's okay)
• NEVER open the door, even if we ask you
• pull the shades down quickly and get out of sight pronto
• block the door with rolling cabinets if you can
• stay silent

TEACHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF LEARNER PLANS

An email is forthcoming with directions from Angel.

ATTENDANCE (Share in your newsletters)

Strong attendance is one of the best predictors of academic growth! When learners are present, engaged, and ready to learn each day, they have greater opportunities to grow and succeed. Daily attendance also impacts the funding our schools receive. Every day matters, and every day counts!

BOY GOAL SETTING MEETINGS

Please sign up here for your BOY meeting- they start IN THREE WEEKS.  Please only sign up in areas indicated for your role.  There will be more details in the next blog about what to have ready for this meeting.  For now... sign up. Also, if you want support for this first meeting, Admin and our Learning Coach will be available after school on Wednesday, September 2.

PARENT CONTACT
Did you get a chance to start reaching out and make your happy calls?  If you didn't, remember it is an expectation to pick up the phone and call EVERY family.  Special Education, LAS, and Specials Team, please make some calls, too.  Thank you for depositing in their emotional bank accounts!  You may be surprised how much sunshine it brings YOU when you make these calls.  Remember to document positive calls in Panorama.  If it isn't documented, it didn't happen. 

CURRICULUM NIGHT- SAVE THE DATE (SHARE WITH PARENTS)

Chantel is updating last year's presentation and will send that link out by end of day Monday.  There are some slides the district and PTO want to include as well. 

WALKTHROUGHS THROUGH SEPT

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

LIBRARY HELPERS NEEDED

Mrs. Stout would love library helpers to help shelve books and with other small projects. Please sign up and consider becoming a regular volunteer for the library! rjlpto.org/library  For anyone shelving books, we’ve worked with Mrs. Stout to create a quick training video you can watch before your volunteer slot!

WELCOME BACK FROM YOUR RJL PTO
We are so excited to kick off a fantastic year. Below are some key dates you may want to go ahead and mark on your calendar, especially if you’d like to participate as a volunteer! To stay up to date on all the latest happenings, make sure to subscribe to our newsletter by creating or updating your account at rjlpto.org.

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!

BE YOUR CLASS' MVP:  BECOME A ROOM PARENT

Please consider signing up to be the Room Parent for your class! This role is an easy way to get involved and can be tailored to what works for you! Find out more and sign up at rjlpto.org/roomparent

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

Reminder, if you plan to volunteer for these or any other future events, complete your yearly required CISD Background Check asap here.

COACH'S CORNER
Ready to Take On a Challenge? 🏆

Great educators aren’t great because everything comes easily. They’re great because they’re willing to try, adjust, reflect, and keep growing. A new curriculum means new plays, new routines, and plenty of opportunities to stretch outside our comfort zones. With HMH as our new playbook, this is the perfect season to take on a challenge—and you don’t have to tackle it alone.

This year, we all have a new playbook: HMH Into Reading Texas. Whether you’re a rookie or a veteran, a coaching cycle gives you a teammate to plan, practice, problem-solve, and try out some new plays.

What could a coaching cycle look like?

• 🏀 Unpack or plan an upcoming HMH lesson
• 📣 Navigate resources and routines
• 🏈 Co-plan, model, or co-teach a lesson
• ⚾ Strengthen small-group instruction
• 🏆 Look at student work and determine the next move
• 💡 Try a new strategy and reflect on how it went
• 🤔 Talk through a simple “How am I supposed to make this work?”

Remember, you don’t have to wait until you’re struggling to call your coach in! Bring a question, an idea, or something you want to improve, and we’ll build the game plan together.

📅 Book Your HMH Coaching Huddle Here! 

New playbook. Same great team. Let’s get in the game! 🏆

LOCAL EVENT FOR FAMILEES

LESSON IN LEEDERSHIP

DATES TO REMEMBER:

BOY GOAL SETTING WINDOW

MOY MAP/MCLASS WINDOW

August 21- Responsible Use Lessons must be completed

August 25- HMH PL at Pinkerton (3:45-4:45)

August 26- Staff Meeting (3:15-4:45 Cafe)

August 27- Sam's Birthday

     HMH PL at Pinkerton (3:45-4:45)

August 28- PTO Skate Night (6:00-8:00 PM) Interskate Lewisville