Week of February 23, 2026

What a week!  Monday off, Book Fair all week, and a Fairy Tale Ball on Friday.  I think we can agree... it was a busy short week.  I hope you have an incredible weekend.  Do all the things that bring you joy!

DID YOU KNOW:

• Friday, Chantel has a Principal for 1/2 the day?  We will be coming by to see each of you.
• that Laura is returning on Monday?  We are so grateful to have had Abeer filling in for most of the time Laura has been healing! Abeer is constantly coming through in a "clutch" and will help Laura on Monday as she gets back in the swing of things.
• that Reagan will be recognized at Monday night's Board Meeting?  If you plan on supporting Reagan, please join us in the lobby of the Admin Bldg. at 5:30 PM.  
• Our OT intern, Alyssa, has completed creating a guidebook for Supporting Meaningful Participation Across Elementary School Environments for Learners with Physical and Developmental Disabilities?  Take a look! She will be asking for feedback.

FAIRY TALE BALL AND PARADE

Please help 1st grade celebrate the end of our fairy tale unit with a parade! Pack up beforehand (leave backpacks in classrooms) and line both sides of the hallways at 2:40. It will be helpful to leave the front entrance/library open for parent guests.  

To ensure the entire route is lined with an audience, please sit in the following areas: 

• Red & Yellow: house hallways
• Purple: front office through Harmon's music/garden space
• Blue: gym doors up cafeteria ramp towards Quezada's room
• Green: bottom of stairs through cafeteria towards gym/ramp

We've asked the princes/princesses to smile & wave "royally" - please remind your class they can wave or clap but please do not high five or reach out to the kids. We'll walk one loop  

FABULOUS FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY

You each have a special delivery for tomorrow's game in your teacher mailbox, so go get your game gear as soon as you arrive.  YOU WILL NEED IT!  The game starts at 7:10.  Let's Go! Game On Spurs!

TELPAS TESTING

Thank you for all your support in helping make Monday and Tuesday smooth and efficient TELPAS testing days for our learners.

Please remember to review the TELPAS Testing Schedule 2026 for all testing-related information. Taking a few moments to read the Morning Schedule for Testers/Non-Testers tab will help ensure our morning runs smoothly and that we start the day strong.

Important: An update was pushed to learners’ iPads Tuesday night. Please confirm that the update is fully completed before attempting to begin testing.

CURRICULUM PREVIEWS COMING UP

Samira said the directors will record these overviews so that Lee Staff can watch in their next cycle of grade level team time starting Feb 24.  Please put in your next agenda.

COMMUNITY LEARNING WALK ON THURSDAY

We will have guests visiting our building on Thursday.  Please make sure that you showcase great learning opportunities with our Spurs.

DESIGNERS NEEDED

2nd Grade is throwing a Star Party for 2nd graders and their families on the evening of Thursday, February 26th.  We are looking for 10ish designers to help us man the stations at the event.  We will have an inflatable planetarium, craft stations, space-themed math connections, and an out-of-this-world scientific photography gallery.  All activities are pre-planned and materials provided; we just need help with facilitating.  Please sign up here if you'd like some extra flex!

MTSS

SAVE THE DATE!  LEE COLOR RUN COMING SOON

Fundraising is LIVE for our annual Color Run, with all proceeds going to the PE Department, and, of course, one of our learners' favorite events of the year, FIELD DAY!!  Visit rjlpto.org/colorrun for more details, to donate, and to register to run or throw color at your learner's race.  Ask your learner about the awesome prize incentives their classes are working towards. 

Staff- please create your incentive charts by end of day Friday (email from Kristi).  Also, PTO will gift the top designer in each house $50 in classroom supplies (of their choice) from Amazon (PTO will order on your behalf). And PTO will provide Sonic drinks for the entire staff on March 13.

 

LEEDERSHIP FOR THE WEEK

DATES TO REMEMBER:

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

CTE APPRECIATION MONTH

TELPAS TESTING WINDOW

COLOR RUN FUNDRAISING OPEN

February 22- Joy's Birthday

     Mayra's Birthday

February 23- Alison's Birthday

     TELPAS Testing Day

     TOY Recognition at Admin (5:30)

February 24- TELPAS Testing Day

February 25- Stormi's Birthday

     Staff Meeting (3:15 Cafe)

February 26- 5th Grade TX Wildlife Visit

February 27- Lisa's Birthday

     4th uses Gym (2:00)

     Evidence of Student Progress #4 completed and scored

Week of February 16, 2026

Happy day before Valentine's Day.  There is NOTHING like Valentine's Day in an elementary school.  All the boxes, valentines, candy, chocolate, and flowers.  SO MUCH FUN and SO MUCH LOVE TO SPREAD AROUND!  Have fun with your kiddos.  Friday is going to be an awesome day of learning, work, and FUN- I can't wait.  ENJOY your three day weekend! I hope you and your loved ones enjoy some special time together.

DID YOU KNOW:

• you can submit for one hour of flex for attending FamiLEE Game Night?  Please make sure you submit.  Don't forget that 187 staff members need 18 hours of flex by April 30.
• you can bring something to school that supports your social/emotional needs on Friday? There is time built into the day for SEL time for you.  Sticking with our Game On theme: if you want to learn Mahjong, we will offer a tutorial in the library at 11:00 and 4 Mahjong tables will be set up in the library at 1:00.

VALENTINES DAY

Don't forget to follow this schedule on Thursday.  It is Day 0.  See you in the gym at 1:00.  Thank you Purple for eating in your house.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AND MONDAY FOR LEARNERS

Although we have professional learning on Friday, please communicate to learners and parents that they do not have school on Friday and Monday.  We will see you on Friday. Enjoy your Monday off!

FABULOUS FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY

Staff, we hope you know how much you are loved.  Below are some ways your Admin Team wants to show you all month long.  Please join us in the lounge on Friday morning around 8:30.  There will be biscuits, sausage balls, southwestern veggie egg casserole, sausage egg casserole, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and fruit.  We will announce on the intercom when breakfast is ready for you.

FRIDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

• Overview:  The day will begin @8:00.  Breakfast will be served in the lounge at 8:30 am. We will end our day at 3:30 pm.
• Lunch on Your Own: Enjoy the flexibility to choose where and what you'd like to eat.  Don't want to spend $, our lounge is always an option.
• Attire: Dress comfortably for a day of active learning.
• What to Have Ready: MAP and mClass Data, attendance data, fully charged Mac, iPad, Apple Pencil, any SEL materials.

BOOK FAIR IS HERE!

Our Spring Book Fair will be held February 17-20. Parents are welcome any time, but we are super excited to host a SPECIAL FAMILEE EVENT - Book Fair with Buddies! On Thursday, February 19, come any time from 7am - 6pm to shop in person with your learner.  We hope that staying open late gives our parents more time to enjoy shopping with their children.  

Read below for everything you need to know and take a moment to set up your learner’s ewallet here!

FLEX LEARNING WEDNESDAY

We will offer one hour of flex on Wednesday that will also contribute to your annual GT hours.

RECOGNIZE A PEER

Super Teachers Know a star educator who demonstrates the qualities above? Nominate them for Super Teacher recognition. Learn more about what makes a teacher a Super Teacher by browsing the "Looks Fors" at visiting www.coppellisd.com/page/super-teachers.  Nomination form here.  Great Employees Matter (GEMs) The GEMs program seeks to recognize outstanding employees who serve the mission and core values of the Coppell Independent School District in a manner that exceeds job and salary expectations.  Learn more about the program at www.coppellisd.com/page/great-employees-matter.  Nomination form here.

COACH'S CORNER

MOY ASSESSMENT REPORTS

Middle-of-Year MAP reports will be digitally sent to families via ParentSquare on Wednesday, February 18 by Julie B. No action is needed from designers for MOY MAP reports. For mCLASS, print and send home the mCLASS cover letter and student reports. Please ensure these are sent home prior to March 13. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

PLEASE SHARE WITH FAMILEES

CURRICULUM PREVIEWS COMING UP

Samira said the directors will record these overviews so that Lee Staff can watch in their next cycle of team time starting Feb 24.

SUMMER GROW CONFERENCE

🌱 Grow: Summer Conference 2026

Summer learning is blooming! Save the date for May 27th and 28th and take 2 minutes to complete the interest form. Your responses will help to plan sessions and ensure the learning meets your needs. Additional details coming soon!

LESSON IN LEEDERSHIP

DATES TO REMEMBER:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH
CTE APPRECIATION MONTH

MAP & MCLASS WINDOW

SPRING BOOK FAIR WEEK

February 16- Bad Weather Day

February 17- National Random Acts of Kindness Day

     Lunar New Year

February 18- Flex Learning (3:15 Yellow Space)

February 19- Book Fair open until 6:00 PM

February 20- 1st Grade Fairy Tale Ball (2:00 Gym/Cafe)

February 21- Cathy's Birthday

Week of February 9, 2026

Thank you for such a wonderful FamiLEE Game Night. Our learners were incredibly proud to share the games they created, and the smiles across the building said it all. A special thank you to Priscilla for the time and care you poured into supporting our students, and to our entire staff for helping make the evening such a success. I truly appreciate everyone staying late after the staff meeting to be part of it.

I will be out on Thursday and Friday. If you need anything, Angel will be happy to help, and you can always text me if something comes up.

DID YOU KNOW:

• if you missed donating socks this week, we are not dropping them off until Monday so we will still accept donations in the front office?
• STAAR Field Test is Friday for 4th and 5th grades? Please remind parents that we will not have FamiLEE Lunch and there are no student pick ups before noon. 
• our new office aide will start on Monday?  Her name is Sapna.
• we will collect Hundred Day pics and  FamiLEE Game Night pics in these folders for the yearbook?  THANKS for contributing!
• school Board Members and Dr. Shivers will be walking with Angel and CK on Monday from 1:30-2:30?  Please showcase your BEST for these guests during this window.
• Kendall has finished her digital manual for sensory supports for our campus?  Please take a moment to read over her research.  In two weeks, there will be a post survey she is required to submit.  You are welcome to wait to do this on Friday, February 13.
• the CISD Child Nutrition Department sent home paper breakfast and lunch menus for the month of February? These menus highlight special menu days and fun facts to help build excitement around school meals.  Please put them in learner take home folders.
• one of our very own Spurs is competing in the Region 1-6A Varsity Wrestling Championship at the Coppell Arena? Competition starts on Friday and will continue into Saturday, starting 9:30AM.  Ishitha Mallidi is a senior and one of the wrestling team captains. She attended Lee Elementary, is a three-time varsity starter, a two-time state qualifier, and finished as runner-up in last week’s district championship. Go Ishitha!

EXTENDED SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR SPURS

Our Spurs are invited to continue to donate socks for The Main Place THROUGH MONDAY. This is a great way for our learners to show kindness and help others in our community.

TAILGATE PARTY FRIDAY

Thank you, Social Spurs, for helping to organize our Tailgate party and to all of the folks for the other "fixin's" to help feed the whole "team."  We hope you ENJOY your first Friday in February!

PTO MEETING ON TUESDAY

Mark your calendar! Our February Virtual PTO Meeting is Tuesday, February 10th at 6 PM. Join us for exciting updates from your PTO and RJL Admin Team. Submit questions for Principal or PTO anonymously before the meeting by visiting rjlpto.org/rjlspeaks. The meeting link will be emailed home closer to the date.

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.

VALENTINES DAY

Thursday is going to be a fun-filled day with a school wide program (Coppell Life Safety Park) in the gym at 1:00 and Valentine Parties at the end of the day.  This day is Day 0.  Do you have any learners who need valentines?  Please get with Angela.  Thursday's schedule is below and is also on our Master Schedule document.  THANK YOU, Purple Houses, for eating lunch in your house.  As suggested by our Leadership Team, to help with flow and back to back Specials on this day, please exit/pick up your learners through the exterior doors of the gym on this day.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AND MONDAY FOR LEARNERS

Although we have professional learning on Friday, please communicate to learners and parents that they do not have school on Friday and Monday.  We will see you on Friday. Enjoy your Monday off!

FABULOUS FRIDAYS IN FEBRUARY

Staff, we hope you know how much you are loved.  Here are some ways your Admin Team wants to show you.

FRIDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY

• Overview:  The day will begin @8:00.  Breakfast will be served in the lounge at 8:30 am. We will end our day at 3:30 pm.
• Lunch on Your Own: Enjoy the flexibility to choose where and what you'd like to eat.  Don't want to spend $, our lounge is always an option.
• Attire: Dress comfortably for a day of active learning.
• What to Have Ready: MAP and mClass Data, attendance data, fully charged Mac, iPad, and Apple Pencil

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

BOOK FAIR

Our Spring Book Fair will be held February 17-20. Parents are welcome any time, but we are super excited to host a SPECIAL FAMILEE EVENT - Book Fair with Buddies! On Thursday Feb 19, come any time from 7am - 6pm to shop in person with your learner.  We hope that staying open late gives our parents more time to enjoy shopping with their children. 

COACH'S CORNER

MOY Technology Refresh 

Regular review of responsible technology usage keeps devices safe, proactively manages behavior, and prepares learners for the digital world ahead. Click here to review the following with your learners.

Typing Practice: CodeMonkey to Build Keyboarding Skills
CodeMonkey offers fun, interactive keyboarding lessons that strengthen students’ typing accuracy and speed while reinforcing coding concepts. Students can easily log in through SSO to access the keyboarding courses. Once logged in, you can assign specific keyboarding lessons to your class and track their progress right from your teacher dashboard!

CURRICULUM PREVIEWS COMING UP

Samira said the directors will record these overviews so that Lee Staff can watch in their next cycle of team time starting Feb 24.

LESSON IN LEADERSHIP

FEBRUARY CISD COMPLIANCE

February’s compliance, Teen Dating Violence Prevention, is now available in PowerSchool PL.

✅ What You Need to Know:

• Register for “Teen Dating Violence Prevention: CISD Compliance 25–26” in PowerSchool PL [Registration LInk].
• Complete the module in Schoology at your own pace.
• Once complete, credit will automatically appear in PowerSchool PL after an overnight sync.
• This course must be completed by March 31, 2026.
• Use the interactive tutorial for quick, step-by-step instructions.

DATES TO REMEMBER:

BLACK HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH

CTE APPRECIATION MONTH

February 9- 5th Grade Meets with CMSW in Cafe (8:00)

     CISD School Board Walk (1:30-2:30)

February 10-  4/5 Progress Report Grades Due (8:00 AM)

     Virtual PTO Meeting (6:00 PM)

February 11-  Progress Reports Generated (8:00 AM)

     Leadership Meeting (3:15 Laura's space)

February 12- Day 0

     School-wide program in Gym (1:00)

     Valentine Parties (2:00)

February 13- Professional Learning Day (staff)

     NO SCHOOL (learners)

February 14- Valentine's Day

February 15- Bethany's Birthday

February 16- Bad Weather Day (NO SCHOOL staff or learners)

SPRING BOOK FAIR IS NEXT WEEK!