Well… that was an unexpected bit of time off! I hope the forced rest was welcomed and that you were able to spend time doing things that matter most to you. With four days away, there are several adjustments ahead, so thank you in advance for your flexibility and kindness. I worked with our Leadership Team to gather input and make decisions about upcoming events. We've got this!
DID YOU KNOW:
- Friday, tomorrow, is Day 4 in the schedule rotation? The staff calendar is updated for a week and will be fully updated soon. The campus website calendar will be updated afterwards.
- your first grade housemates may need your patience as they try to get their mClass assessments done by the deadline? They missed 4 testing days this week.
- we will restart MAP testing next week? Thanks for your feedback, Leadership Team.
- after talking with our campus Leadership Team, we will host the Great Kindness Challenge Week in its entirety, next week? We did switch the 100th day activities and sock day because Wednesday is now the 100th day of school. (see schedule below).
- our FamiLEE Game Night is rescheduled for Wednesday, February 4? Thanks for the idea from Leadership that we already are here late that day rather than staying another night after school.
- the SLO due date is changed to Friday, February 6, now?
SCHOOL COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK
We are fortunate to have an incredible school counselor at Lee Elementary. Please help us in celebrating Mrs. Garvin for ALL that she does not only on the frontline, but behind the scenes to serve our learners, famiLEEs, and staff.
GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE IS HERE
We will host our Great Kindness Challenge a week late. Thanks for your flexibility and for guidance from our campus Leadership Team.
- Monday- Kind Hearts Day (wear red or pink). Kindness Parade 8:00 AM. Take a Kind Heart Class picture and put it on social media #GreatKindnessChallenge #ShowUsYourKind.
- Tuesday- Kind Words Day (wear a shirt with positive words or your favorite color.) Use sidewalk chalk at recess to write/draw kind messages.
- Wednesday- 100 Days of Kind (wear 100 items on your clothing or dress as your 100 year self.) Get together with your buddy class for your activity.
- Thursday- Celebrate Differences Day (wear mismatched socks or clothes to celebrate what makes us all unique). Bring a new pair of socks to donate to The Main Place.
- Friday- Show us your kind (wear your school spirit gear.) Kindness checklists are due.
GARDEN FUNDRAISER
Please share with your learners that our Garden Gurus are hosting a fundraiser for the garden on February 3 and 4, at lunch time. All proceeds go back to our school garden.
100th DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, February 4, will be the 100th Day of School. We can't wait to see the creative ways that our staff and learners show up to school.
COLLEGE SHIRT DAY
Wednesday is also College Shirt Day. Encourage learners who do not dress for the100th Day to participate by wearing a college shirt.
FAMILEE GAME NIGHT
We are so excited to host your family as our guests for our first FamiLEE Game Night! Please join us on Wednesday from 5:30–6:30 (had to reschedule due to weather) for games throughout the building, including games created by our learners in STEAM. Shout-out to our PTO, who will also have a table set up in the cafeteria selling winter spirit wear. We hope you’ll stop by and check it out!
SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR SPURS
Our Spurs are invited to bring new socks on Thursday to donate to The Main Place. This is a great way for our learners to show kindness and help others in our community.
PANDA EXPRESS SPIRIT NIGHT- ALL DAY ON FEBRUARY 5
Join us at Panda Express on Thursday, February 5, and 20% of the proceeds from your meal will go to our RJL PTO. Bring your friends and family to enjoy delicious food while contributing to our school.
WHERE: Panda Express: 8411 Bent Branch Dr Irving TX 75063
WHEN: Thursday, February 5, anytime from 9:30am - 11:00pm
HOW TO ORDER: (Dine-in, Online, and App Orders Accepted)
Dine In: mention that you are with Richard J. Lee PTO before placing your order and show the paper flyer below or show it on your smartphone
Online / App Orders: You MUST use the following code in the fundraiser box: 3847405
FABULOUS FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY
We hope you enjoy the month of February filled with special Friday events and treats. Thank you to Social Spurs for sponsoring our first Fabulous Friday. A sign up genius will be sent out separately.
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VALENTINE'S PARTY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Our House Lead Room Parents have kicked off Valentine's Party planning, and they need volunteers for the day of the party, February 12, from 1:15-3pm to make it a success! Please browse the signups for each house at https://www.rjlpto.org/volunteer and grab one slot! Reminder - a CISD Background check is required for all volunteers.
BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Scholastic Book fair is coming to RJL Library February 17-20, and the volunteer sign up is live. Act fast to get a slot that works best for you! This is a great way to get involved and foster young readers! Sign up at rjlpto.org/bookfair
DATES TO REMEMBER:
MOY MAP and MCLASS WINDOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 28
GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE WEEK
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
CTE APPRECIATION MONTH
SCHOOL COUNSELOR APPRECIATION WEEK
January 31- Substance Abuse: CISD Compliance 25-26 DUE
Feb 2- Joy W's Birthday
Kindness Parade (8:00 AM) Wear Red or Pink
Feb 3- Eddie Cortez SEL Presentations (8:00-8:30 K-2) (8:45-9:45 3-5) Cafeteria
Garden Fundraiser
Wear shirts with KIND words/phrases
Feb 4- World Read Aloud Day with CMSW
100th Day of School (Wear 100 items or dress 100 years old)
Garden Fundraiser
College Shirt Day
Staff Mtg. (3:15 Cafe) STAAR/ TELPAS Security/ Field Test Training
FamiLEE Game Night (5:30-6:30)
Feb 5- Panda Express Spirit Day
Wear mismatched socks
Yellow House Art and Music Shows (2:00 Gym)
Feb 6- STAAR Field Test
Wear School Spirit or Kindness Gear
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