Week of September 28, 2026

Cheers to another fabulous week. Thank you for participating in the Homecoming spirit days and to the staff, Laura, parents and LEEdership Council for representing our school at the Homecoming Parade. We saw so many staff members along the route- THANK YOU!  We will have Dr. Shivers on campus on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00-10:45 to see Math workshop.  Green and Purple House...you are up!

 

DID YOU KNOW:

• not only are sharpies restricted in classrooms, but also dry erase pens should be nowhere near our new furniture.  This dry erase ink does not come off of our furniture.  Thank you for your 100% cooperation so we can keep our furniture looking new for years to come.
• CK has requested a quote for the StemScopes Foundations Kits and Fluency Builders for each of you?  This will help with you having to make copies and sets for your lessons and also provide options for your math rotations so you can meet with your small groups.  Please let me know if there is anything else you need!
• parents can start joining their learners for lunch on Friday, October 2?  Please share the  Friday Lunch sign up in your weekly newsletter and remind them of the importance of signing up ahead of time for each visit.  No photos of learners should be taken during Friday FamiLEE Lunch and guests can only bring in food for their own learner.  
• you are REQUIRED to call CPS (1-800-252-5400) if a learner shares information that is concerning?  Just a friendly reminder.

FAIR DAY TICKETS

Staff fair day tickets will be ready for pick up in the office.  Student tickets will also be placed in your teacher mailboxes.  Please make sure you send tickets home with each learner as soon as you get them.  

OCTOBER IS DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH

We will wear RED with jeans on Thursday, October 1, in recognition.

COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

On Thursday, October 1, a local grassroots nonpartisan organization formed to support public education, is hosting a rally at the Coppell High School Arena at 6pm. The goal is to express gratitude for Coppell ISD and to show our community, state and local government that our community loves and values our public schools. All employees and families are invited to attend. The first 100 teachers receive a Starbucks gift card.

REMINDERS FROM OUR AP

Need help with either task? Please reach out to Angel or Julie with any questions. We’re happy to help!

MTSS Quick Glance Reminders:

• Keep all previous notes - please do not delete prior documentation
• Date all new notes and updates as you add them
• Any learner can be added. There are no strict cutoffs or grade levels that are excluded. If you’re unsure whether a learner should be added, add them & we'll discuss in MTSS.
• Please move learners to their current house as needed
• Learners who have withdrawn can be moved to the Withdrawn tab

Please include Angel on your communication to parents about the 1416 letters.

Thank you for helping us keep our MTSS information current and useful!

SAVE THE DATE FLU CLINIC AT LEE
Coppell ISD will host a fall vaccine clinic @ Lee on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 10:30-11:15. Participants should bring their insurance card and a completed consent form to the clinic. 

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT WEEK'S FLEX LEARNING

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

Parents and guardians, please note: Texas law requires students to attend school each day that instruction is provided. According to Education Code Sec. 25.093, unexcused absences on 10 or more days (or part of days) is considered a Class C misdemeanor. Let's work together to ensure all students attend school regularly and comply with state attendance laws.

CELEBRATE OUR INCREDIBLE TEAM

We have so much great teaching happening at Lee Elementary.  Has someone gone above and beyond and you want to recognize them?  The CISD Great Employees Matter or GEM program recognizes outstanding employees who serve the mission and core values of CISD in a manner that exceeds job expectations. Nominate a GEM in your school or office by Oct. 23. Learn more about the program at www.coppellisd.com/page/great-employees-matter.  

WALKTHROUGHS FOR OCTOBER

We enjoyed giving you feedback on your learning environment in September.  For this month, we will be giving you feedback on Domain 2.5:  Monitor and Adjust.  We will be looking for:

• How you adjust instruction and activities to maintain student engagement (movement, music, manipulatives, small groups and individual work, conferences with learners).

• How you address learner engagement/disengagement.

• Questioning and feedback used to check for understanding.

• How you use a variety of assessment/input from learners to gather data.

• Checks for understanding through purposeful questioning and feedback.

• The pacing of the lesson.

LAST CALL FOR HOUSE COLOR SHIRT PRE-ORDERS!
Show your school spirit with our 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. After 9/27, there will be LIMITED inventory and prices will increase.

Place your order today!

SPIRIT NIGHT THIS MONDAY AT TASTE OF MALAYSIA

Join Richard J. Lee Elementary PTO for a delicious Spirit Event at the RJL Parent owned Taste of Malaysia in Cypress Waters on Monday, Sept 28th.  Enjoy authentic Malaysian cuisine, including the lunch buffet, à la carte dining, and takeout.  

When ordering, be sure to mention Richard J. Lee at checkout, and 15% of eligible sales will be donated back to RJL PTO to support our school community.

• Lunch: 11:00 AM–2:30 PM
• Dinner: 5:00–9:00 PM
• 15% donated back to RJL PTO
• Owned by RJL parents!

Bring the family, invite your friends, and enjoy a great meal while supporting RJL PTO!

LESSON IN "LEE"DERSHIP

DATES TO REMEMBER:

• BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
• NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
• STOMP OUT BULLYING MONTH
• NATIONAL PRINCIPAL'S MONTH
• DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH
• HINDU HERITAGE MONTH
• PURPLE HOUSE TAKES CARE OF THE LOUNGE THIS MONTH 

Sept 29- Lee 2nd Quarter Curriculum Preview with Samira & Sabrina (Conference Time)

Sept 30- Dr. Shivers Learning Walk (10:00-10:45) We will see math at this time in Green and Purple Houses

Oct 1- Lariettes Greet in the morning     

     MTSS Mtgs. (Conference Time)

    Communities United Event @ CHS Arena (6:00 PM)

Oct 2- School Custodian Appreciation Day

     Coffee With the Counselors (9:00-10:00 Cafe)