I hope you enjoy the long weekend and have a chance to rest, recharge, and spend time doing what fills you up. You deserve it! I also want to take a moment to share how much I appreciate each of you. The care, consistency, and heart you bring to our learners every single day is visible and does not go unnoticed.
HAPPY ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK ANGEL!
DID YOU KNOW?
- this month Yellow House and Red House are in charge of the lounge? Please help put away dishes and tidy up the space. Thank you!
- FINAL purchase orders for the remainder of the year are due TODAY, April 2. Thanks for your cooperation. No other general purchase orders will be approved after Friday unless discussed with Chantel ahead of time. House leads, items to level out your house shared curriculum items that were missing from your end of year inventory are arriving and will be delivered to you as they come in.
- if you are getting a service award for being a 5, 10, 15+ year employee, you will get an email from Marnie Wallen to "shop" for your gift? This is not spam! We can't wait to hear what you ordered at our last staff meeting.
- we have a new cafeteria manager? Her name is Erika Rojas and she will be in Ms. Mary's place. Please email her with any sack lunch orders and say HI when you are on lunch duty.
- there is an online learning opportunity for us from Apple? Feel free to enroll in Teachers' Essential Guide to Creativity with Apple Intelligence, co-hosted with Common Sense Media. The event will provide an in-depth exploration of this new resource in the series. You can join sessions at 12:00 noon CDT or 5:00 p.m. CDT.
NO SCHOOL
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YEARBOOK
Order your 2025-26 yearbooks today! You must order online by TUESDAY. Type in Richard J Lee Elementary. Yearbook ID: 13015826.
STAAR TESTING THURSDAY
Please remind parents that there will be no visitors on campus on Thursday, April 9. We also ask that students avoid scheduling doctor appointments, avoid late arrivals, and do not have early pick-ups on that day.
Designers, your boxed lunch from Market Street will be available in the lounge. Please be sure to cross your name off the list when you pick up your order. Thank you, Amy, for coordinating the lunch orders and Angel for being the STAAR Queen. It truly takes EVERYONE working together to ensure testing days run smoothly.
TESTING TIPS
Here is a graphic Angel created for testing grades. ENJOY!
DO GOOD DAY!
Blue House is excited to celebrate Earth Day by participating in service projects for our community. You can help by encouraging your learners to donate hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant), plastic bags (grocery store bags), and newspapers/magazines. We will have large boxes for collection upstairs by the elevator. Thank you for your help with supporting our project!
SUMMATIVES
Summatives start on Friday. Calendar invites have been sent for the time you signed up for and the document is no longer editable. If you do not have an invite, see Chantel, immediately. Please be on time and logged into SSO and Power School Perform and Bulb so we can make the most of our time together.
Summatives start on Friday. Calendar invites have been sent for the time you signed up for and the document is no longer editable. If you do not have an invite, see Chantel, immediately. Please be on time and logged into SSO and Power School Perform and Bulb so we can make the most of our time together.
PLEASE DO NOT stress out about having the PERFECT BULB for this meeting. I request you have some evidence that documents you have worked toward your two goals and your Student Growth Tracker visible. If you can talk about your SLO with us, we will NOT need to go through every SLO reflection question, so BREATHE! Reflection questions are attached if you want to know some topics you could discuss related to your SLO.
STEAM NIGHT COMING SOON
The course catalog will come in a ParentSquare from Mrs. Shaner soon! It will show which activities are being offered in each house and in the media center.
This will be an event you WON'T want to miss!
- The FamiLEE Feud game will be back with ALL NEW content.
- Come build a FamiLEE Future City with Ms. Keiko in the Media Center! Decorate a cup, plant seeds, and add it to the "city" model to bring more greenery.
- We will have a STEAM Night photo opportunity with props created by STEAM Club.
- Cardboard Craft activity. Come give the ChompSaw a try!
- Coding challenge
- Math & Art activities
- Engineering Design, Collaboration and Communication Challenges
- Opportunities for free build with Rigamajig and blocks/planks
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EARTHFEST IS APPROACHING
Mark your calendars to join our learners at this annual event.
RUN TO FUND MAY 3
Coppell ISD families — Please join us for the 14th Annual CEF Run to Fund coming up on Saturday, May 2, at Andy Brown East!
All proceeds support innovative programs and teacher resources across CISD—and here’s the extra incentive:
👉 $2 from every registration goes directly to the PE department at the CISD school you select!
Choose how you want to participate:
• 5K Run
• 1-Mile Family Fun Run
• Sleep-In & Support option
👉 Register here: coppellisdef.org/run-to-fund/
Let’s show up, support our schools, and have some fun doing it!
FROM THE LIBRARY- AUTHOR VISIT COMING IN MAY
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RJL PTO BOARD 2026-2027 APPLICATIONS OPEN
Join the fun and serve your community on the PTO Board for the upcoming 2025-26 school year! We have roles that will be a great fit for you, no matter how much or how little time you have to give. Click here for all the details on what to expect, the open positions, and the application form. We’d love you to join us! Applications close May 1st. Please feel free to email PTO, or join us at the virtual PTO meeting on April 14th to learn more and ask any questions!
COACHES CORNER
🟡 Rethinking Test Prep, Week 2: Get Them Talking
When students have to explain their thinking, not just pick an answer - that's when it actually sticks. Three structures worth trying this week:
- 💬 Philosophical Chairs — Students take a side on a content-based statement and defend it. They can switch sides if a peer convinces them. Great for science, social studies, and math reasoning.
- 🗺️ Four Corners — Post answer choices around the room. Students move to their answer and explain their reasoning to a partner before sharing out.
- 🪑 Socratic Seminar (lite) — Students discuss a complex passage or scenario in a circle. Your job is mostly to listen, and you'll be surprised what surfaces!
💡 Want to try one? Book time with me and we'll plan it together!
LEEDERSHIP TIPS OF THE WEEK
LEE LIFE PRINCIPLE:
Optimism- to anticipate the best possible outcome.
LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:
Be positive and enjoy life. Keep everything in perspective and focus on the good.
LESSON IN LEADERSHIP:
Be positive and enjoy life. Keep everything in perspective and focus on the good.
LEE QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
“Everyday may not be good but there is something good in every day.” -Anonymous
DATES TO REMEMBER:
SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH
NATIONAL AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
EOY SUMMATIVE WINDOW
EOY MAP/MCLASS WINDOW
NATIONAL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL WEEK
April 6- NO SCHOOL
April 7- 2nd Grade Field Trip
April 8- Megan S's Birthday
Leadership Meeting (Yellow House 3:15)
April 9- STAAR Reading (Day 0) NO VISITORS ON CAMPUS
April 10- Summatives
Red House CBL Solution (2:00)
Chantel is gone April 13-17. Please contact Angel with any of your needs.
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