I have truly enjoyed this first round of Team Time with you all. Thank you for the heart and thought you’ve poured into writing meaningful, measurable goals for this school year and for the norms and collective commitments you established. Walking through classrooms this week has been such a gift. It reminds me again just how incredible this staff is. The environments you create for our learners each day is truly "next level" In the next couple of days, I hope you’ll give yourself permission to pause, just 60 seconds, to look around and celebrate all you’ve already accomplished. YOU are amazing, and you are cared for so deeply. I could not be more proud of what’s happening at Lee in these first two and a half weeks and the community you are helping to support. Wishing you a wonderful, well-deserved L-O-N-G weekend!
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- that next Tuesday, Bretford Techs will be at Lee, and they are going to be swapping out ALL charging units in each cart? They believe CISD got a bad batch, and they want to swap all of them out and make sure each unit is working and charging before they leave.
- calendar invites were sent out for your beginning of the year goal setting meetings? Please be on time and join us in the conference room with your Macbook. We will connect to the television and review what you have added to PowerSchool. Your Bulb DOES NOT need to be complete, but you should have a template created so that the link(s) can be attached in our required documentation. Here is our agenda.
- learners should not put stickers on their iPad cases? Also, please set up the home screen with your house color as the background and a learner selfie for the image. This is a campus standard. Want to go the extra mile? Add text with their House and Grade to their selfie.
- we hope for our Garden Guru, Ms. Keiko, to start next week? For those new to Lee, Ms. Keiko is our resident outdoor learning expert. She is an incredible resource and support for our school and she LOVES to partner with classroom teachers and special programs. Be on the lookout for communication from her, soon.
- our newest employee Laura Calle will start on Tuesday? We are excited to have her support us on our Special Education team.
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ATTENDANCE
September is Attendance Awareness Month and every day counts! This month, let’s make it a priority to stay healthy, present, and ready to learn. Consistent attendance builds strong habits, supports academic growth, and helps our learners feel connected to their FamiLEE. Let’s work together to be at school as much as possible this September—because when we show up, we grow up!
LEEDERSHIP COUNCIL
It is time to elect a representative from each class. I am excited to begin working with the new LEEdership Council. Here’s a timeline of events:
- Introduce elections in newsletters: August 29
- Campaign week: September 15-19th, 2025 (Depending on how many candidates you have, you could pick one day or multiple days.)
- Election Day: September 19th, 2025
- Deadline to submit Google Form with the information about Class Leader: September 19th, 2025
Please send the following information to your parents and learners through your weekly newsletter:
Our class will be electing a LEEdership Council representative on Friday, September 20th, 2025. This learner will meet with Mrs. Kastrounis throughout the school year during normal hours to develop their leadership skills and share their voice on campus.
This person must be a strong communicator, confident about sharing their thoughts and ideas, respected by their peers, and be elected. Please discuss this role with your learner to see if they have an interest in campaigning. If your child does want to run, we’ll refer to him/her as a candidate. As they "run" for this position, please abide by these guidelines:
Candidates may create a campaign video or prepare a speech to speak in front of the class. Make sure you:
Introduce yourself
Share why you would be the best candidate for this position
Share what you will do to make Lee Elementary a better place
Speak for 2 minutes or less.
OPTIONAL: Campaign poster
If your child is in 5th grade and was elected in grades Kinder through 2nd, they may run to be a class representative again this year.
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When ordering from approved vendors like Amazon, Office Depot, Barnes and Noble, Really Good Stuff, Dick Blick, Staples, Michaels, School Specialty, and Lakeshore, copy the link of each item and email links to the Principal’s secretary along with submitting a paper copy of the Purchase Order form to the Principal. This will speed up the ordering process.If you are ordering from another vendor (not online) a quote is required, so please request one before you complete a paper copy of the Purchase Order form and place it in the principal’s mailbox.
Reminder, if you plan to volunteer for these or any other future events, complete your yearly required CISD Background Check asap here.
BE YOUR CLASS'S MVP: BECOME A ROOM PARENT
HOUSE FUND DONATIONS OPEN
We 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. Please view feedback and sign walkthrough forms. 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
- Open SSO
- Tap the red menu and select People
- Select Manage Users
- Sort by grade level and select your learners (Your class does not appear in SSO anymore)
- Tap Change Password on the bottom toolbar and enter new password
- Make sure to uncheck the box that would require learners to reset their passwords at next login.
- Login Sheets with Instructions (edit for your grade level apps/websites)
- GOAL SETTING WINDOW OPEN
- BOY MAP & MCLASS WINDOW OPEN
- NATIONAL SUBSTITUTE APPRECIATION WEEK
- SOCIAL SPURS DUES SUBMITTED
- GREEN HOUSE TAKES OVER LOUNGE RESPONSIBILITIES
- ATTENDANCE AWARENESS M0NTH
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