Week of September 14, 2026

Thank you for taking the time to review our leadership meeting notes as a house. Your collaboration and commitment to keeping everyone in the loop is what makes our campus strong and united! This upcoming week is full of energy and excitement with Special Friends Day and the Book Fair. These events are such wonderful opportunities to showcase the heart of our school, and I know our students (and their famiLEEs) will feel the love, joy, and dedication YOU bring to every detail. Let’s keep lifting each other up, celebrating the small wins, and leaning into the power of teamwork. I’m so proud of all the ways you continue to champion our students and create memorable experiences for them. You’ve got this... and I’ve got you!

DID YOU KNOW:

• they will not finish installing furniture today?  They will move it all into the cafeteria and finish delivery tomorrow.
• if you host a club, you have to have permission slips for learners who participate in school clubs?  If you are a club sponsor, please keep your permission slips for your participants.  At this time these do not need to be turned in to anyone, but they should be available if someone asks for them.  Sample permission slip is here.
• we are going to recognize a "Lee Volunteer of the Month?"  The front office will make sure to have volunteers drop their names in a collection box when they volunteer.  Each month PTO will draw for a gift card for our volunteers.  Just thought you would want to know in case you want to share with your volunteers!

THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS NEXT WEEK
Your child will be previewing the book fair and will be coming home with a “wish list” of books they would like to purchase. Please consider helping your child participate if you are able and sending money or filling up their Scholastic E-Wallet. If you’re new to the Book Fair, we created this FAQ document to provide more info!

DOT DAY

FLEX LEARNING WEDNESDAY

Use this hour to learn about a topic of your choice.  Please submit to Power School for 1 hour of flex and describe your learning.  Leadership, if you want to discuss chapter 2 we will be in the conference room.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY ON THURSDAY

We invite you to stop by and have lunch with your learner on Thursday, September 17.  After having lunch, you are welcome to shop at our Scholastic Book Fair in our media center. Please sign up here to help us prepare for this special day.  School lunch is priced at $5.00 and will be charged to your learner's account.  If you pre-register, we will have name tags prepared for you ahead of time so you can quickly check in and avoid waiting in a long line.  

LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL ELECTIONS

After the campaign speeches/videos have been shared, allow all learners in your class to cast their vote. Please complete this Google Form with the name of your class representative before leaving on Thursday.  Thank you. Please read leadership notes regarding the Leedership Council representative.

NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY FOR LEARNERS

REMINDER TO STAFF ON LUNCH DUTY

It is your responsibility to monitor the "Peanut Free" table (there is only one now) and to ensure that learners are not sitting there with any nut products.  This includes Nutella.  Thank you for helping to keep our learners safe.  This truly is a matter of life or death for some of our learners.  

ATTENDANCE

As you make vacation plans this year, remember that missing school can impact your child's learning and success, and it also affects attendance laws. Please schedule trips following the holidays on the CISD calendar to ensure compliance and support your child's education.

HOUSE COLOR SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME!
Show your school spirit with our brand new house color shirts! This year, we've updated the look with a fresh Team Lee jersey design and vibrant new colors, perfect for Spirit Day Fridays, field trips, and showing off your house pride all year long. Don’t miss the chance to grab yours at rjlpto.org/spurstore. The order deadline is September 27, with delivery the week of October 19. Adult sizes are also available so parents can join in the fun and showcase their school spirit! Place your order today!

PTO MEETING MINUTES

We loved seeing so many of you at our first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday! You can review the meeting minutes at www.rjlpto.org/pto_meetings. We’re also proud to share highlights from the PTO’s accomplishments during the 2025–2026 school year—take a look at https://www.rjlpto.org/whypto

LAST CALL FOR HOUSE FUNDS
This is your FINAL opportunity to donate to our Annual House Fund before it closes on September 13th. We are currently $2,000 behind where we were last year at this time. These contributions make ALL of our student celebrations possible throughout the year. Don’t miss your chance to make an impact—visit rjlpto.org/housefunds today to donate. Every dollar counts!

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

  • 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

COACHES CORNER

After School Professional Development Opportunity

Sarah Leishman, Lynlie Brown, and Samira are offering after-school professional development for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade educators. Participants will unpack the TEKS for Unit 3 of STEMscopes and internalize the first scope of the unit. Educators will also receive the corresponding Skill Builders and Explores documents. Registration required, click here.

LESSON IN LEEDERSHIP

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• BOY GOAL SETTING WINDOW 
• BOY MAP AND MCLASS WINDOW CLOSES THIS WEEK
• NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
• LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL ELECTION WEEK
• CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK
• FALL BOOK FAIR WEEK

Sept 14- Boy Scouts @ Lunch (need microphone) They will speak during your lunchtime.

Sept 15- Progress Report Grades DUE (8:00)

     Dot Day (wear your dots)

     Scouting Event (7:00 PM Cafe)

Sept 16- Progress Reports Generated

     Flex Learning (3:15-4:15)  

Sept 17- Special Friend's Day

     LEEdership Council Representatives submitted

Sept 18- Campus Professional Learning Day