WOW! We have enjoyed our Summative meetings and having the chance to have dedicated time with each and every staff member. We will have ALL of these done in two weeks. It is so rewarding to get the opportunity to brag on you and celebrate the growth we have seen in ALL OF YOU. I'm feeling VERY #luckyatlee for each of you. Enjoy the LONG weekend!
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AND MONDAY
BIRTHDAY BASH SILENT AUCTION OPENS ON MONDAY 4/15
Our PTO has put together a fantastic silent auction selection for our Birthday Bash. Preview items that will be available here! bit.ly/rjlauction
BIRTHDAY BASH T-SHIRTS FOR SALE- LIMITED SUPPLY
Did you miss the deadline to order your Birthday Bash T-Shirt? Well, have no fear! We worked with our vendor and will have a limited supply of t-shirts available for purchase on Wednesday April 17 from 3-4pm & Thursday April 18 from 8:00am-10:30am. $20 cash only.
FAMILEE STEAM NIGHT
FamiLEE STEAM Night is on Thursday 4/18 from 5:30-7:00pm. Bring the whole family for a free hands-on STEAM event! Learners should bring their charged iPad and a small bag/backpack to wear and carry their device so it's not lost/damaged. There will be MANY activities that require the use of a device during the event. Check out our FamiLEE STEAM Night Course Catalog (https://tinyurl.com/FamiLEESTEAM24) to see brief descriptions of the activities offered, where they are located in the building, whether or not a device is needed for an activity, and the estimated time needed to complete that activity. Our current and some of our past Coppell Education Foundation STEAM Grants will be part of the event!
Note: Your family may not have time to complete every activity during the event, so prioritize your top 3 favorites and try to go to those first.
But wait, there's more! From 6:30-8:30 pm, PTO is hosting a Birthday Party Bash because our school is turning 10 years old! Plan to head outside after FamiLEE STEAM Night to enjoy food trucks, music (DJ will be there from 6:30-8:30), photobooth and video opportunities, and lots of games with the family.
BIRTHDAY BASH
We are SO excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Lee Elementary this year! Please mark your calendars for our first ever Birthday Bash celebration! In conjunction with STEAM night, this is for sure an evening you will not want to miss!!
When: April 18th 6:30-8:30pm (STEAM Night begins at 5:30pm)
Where: RJL Elementary - party starts outside the cafeteria doors after STEAM night
What to bring: Your Birthday Bash T-shirt, Picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and outdoor games. Food for purchase at food trucks.
EARTHFEST
When: Saturday, April 20 • 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Biodiversity Education Center, 367 Freeport Parkway
Why: Come celebrate Coppell’s commitment to the environment with an entertaining and educational experience for all ages! Hosted at the Biodiversity Education Center (BEC), Earthfest highlights environmental, sustainable, and nature-themed projects and initiatives within the community. Richard J. Lee will be in attendance. Look for Mrs. Shaner, Ms. Keiko, and some Lee learners who are presenting about projects they've done at RJL this year.
Other Activities: Attendees can chat with local Coppell ISD and community groups, browse vendor booths, meet and learn about a variety of exciting animals with Creature Teacher, and explore Coppell Nature Park. Along with the beautiful nature scenery, a monarch butterfly stilt walker will “flutter” through the event site, making for a perfect photo opportunity! Waffle O’licious food truck will also be available to purchase brunch eats and sweets.
Parking Information
Parking will be available at Wagon Wheel Park, located at 345 Freeport Parkway. The Biodiversity Education Center is located in the northwest corner of the parking lot. Wagon Wheel Park is located on Freeport Parkway, south of Sandy Lake Road and north of Bethel Road.
YEARBOOK
Order your 2023-24 yearbook from Lifetouch today! Type in Richard J Lee Elementary. Yearbook ID: 13015824.
AUTHOR VISIT
Author-illustrator James Burks will give presentations to all of our RJL learners on Tuesday, April 30. One exciting opportunity for learners during an author visit is to have the author sign a book for the learner to take home. If your learner would like to have a book signed while Mr. Burks is at our school, purchase any James Burks book and bring it to Mrs. Stout by Friday, April 26.
CISD NIGHT AT THE BALLPARK
Coppell ISD Night at The Ballpark will take place on Friday, April 26, as our World Series Champions the Texas Rangers take on the Cincinnati Reds at Globe Life Park in Arlington at 7:05 p.m. Don't miss out! Get your tickets at rangers.com/schools.
EDUCATION FOUNDATION RUN TO FUND
Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes! The Coppell ISD Education Foundation will be hosting its Annual Run to Fund at Andy Brown East Park on Saturday, May 4. Early Bird Pricing Ends on March 31. Register at coppellisdef.org/run-to-fund/ . $2 for every registration goes back to our PE program. I am registered and hope to see you there!
COACH'S CORNER
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ESL STRATEGY OF THE WEEK
LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:
Friendship- caring for; trusting one another
LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:
Do not save seats in the lunchroom. If someone wants to sit down, let him or her. Do not try to exclude anyone. We are a family , and we must treat one another with respect and kindness.
LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"The reason dogs have so many friends is because they wag their tails and not their tongues" -Anonymous
DATES TO REMEMBER:
SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH
NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
EOY SUMMATIVE WINDOW
EOY PANORAMA WINDOW OPENS
April 12- NO SCHOOL
April 15- NO SCHOOL- Flex Day
April 16- Lairettes Greet in the AM
April 17- STAAR Science Test- 5th Grade-NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
Day 0
Flex Learning (GT Session for those who need an GT Update hours)
April 18- FamiLEE STEAM Night (5:30-7:00)
Birthday Bash (6:30-8:30)
April 20- Earth Day
Earthfest (11:00-1:00)
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