Roadrunner Rundown | 1/23
- Jan 23
- 6 min read
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Welcome
We hope everyone can join us tonight at Ninja Nation from 4 - 7 for our Lee Spirit Night - see below for more details. A great way to kick off this wintery weekend!
Do you have a yearbook worthy photo from a school event this year? Drop it in the link below - we're especially looking for photos from the 2nd and 3rd Grade Programs, Thanksgiving Lunch, and Multicultural Potluck.
You can upload 10 photos max per upload. Got more? Submit additional forms!
Interested in covering an upcoming school event? Reach out to Kelly Larson, historian@russellleepta.org.
And finally, a post about pickup and drop safety was sent out this morning - check out the full post here - and help keep our kids safe by following the traffic patterns below.
A huge thank you to our amazing crossing guard and Lee parent Yogesh S. for being there rain or shine to help manage traffic and get our kids to school safely!
Ninja Nation Spirit Night
Tonight, Friday, Jan. 23, 4 - 7 PM
Head over to Ninja Nation tonight, Friday, Jan 23 from 4 - 7 pm and 20% of your purchase will be shared with Lee PTA! A great way to get some energy out before this cold weather hits!
Link to Register Here
Please complete the waiver here
Cost: $20 per child for a 1-hour session (plus tax)
Children on the floor must be 5 +. Children under age 5 will not permitted on the arena floor
Kiddos should wear sneakers (no crocs, sandals, boots) and bring a water bottle
Afterschool Clubs
We still have a few spots left in several after-school clubs that start next week. If your student is signed up for a club, please double-check the club end time on your registration email for post club pickup. 3rd Base students will be escorted back to the cafeteria.
You can view the full list of clubs, schedules, and registration links on the PTA website (Click Here).
Austin Youth Fitness (AYF) Biking Club (K - 6th) SIGN UP HERE!
Coding with Kids - Little Coders: Intro to Coding (K - 2nd) SIGN UP HERE!
Spanish Language Club with The Spanish Studio (NEW DAY) (K - 3rd) SIGN UP HERE!
Roadrunners Running Club (2nd - 6th) SIGN UP HERE!
ATX Ballers: FUN Basketball (K - 6th) SIGN UP HERE!
Geography Day Committee Volunteers Needed!
Geography Day is a special school tradition that brings the world to our students through hands-on learning, culture, and fun. This year on Friday, Feb. 27, students will explore the Czech Republic through three interactive stations: food, a presentation/lecture, and a craft.
We’re looking for a couple of people to join the Geography Day committee, chaired by Sheer Nisman, and help bring the world to Lee! Email snisman@gmail.com today!
Now Accepting Lee Live Auction Donations!
Save the date for Friday, March 27, 6 - 11 pm
Our PTA's annual adult only fundraiser - Lee Live 2026 - is taking place on Friday, March 27 from 6 - 11 pm at the Austin Central Library. Leave the kids at home and enjoy dinner, drinks, live music, raffles, live & silent auctions and so much more—all while supporting our school!
The amazing Lee live team is beginning to gather donations for the live and silent auctions - check out the Lee Live 2026 Donation Form or see below for ways you can help support this exciting event.
Experiences & Activities: Are you an Airbnb host willing to donate a stay? Do you have access to sports events, tours, concert tickets, or other unique experiences you’d be willing to contribute?
Love Where You Live Basket Item: Are you willing to procure a gift certificate or item from a local business or neighborhood establishment (e.g., pottery class, dance class, yoga class, coffee shop, restaurant, haircut, massage, etc.)?
Email electronic gift certificates to leelive@russellleepta.org
Drop off physical certificates or items in the donation box in the Lee main office.
Grade-Level Experience: Are you a parent or caregiver willing to host a party or activity at your home for students in a specific grade level?
Teacher Experience: Are you a teacher, staff member, or grade-level team willing to host a special experience for students in your grade?
If you’re interested in donating, please complete the Lee Live 2026 Donation Form so we can add your contribution to the auction website and get this party started!
Wanting to donate more than one experience? We love that! Simply, submit the form again with the new item description.
Roadrunner Summer Camp
Registration now open!
Get ready for a summer camp filled with creativity, friendship, and fun! Registration is now open and space is limited —so don't wait.
If you've registered for a Roadrunner Summer Camp and haven't received a confirmation email yet, don't worry! That just means the camp hasn't reached the minimum enrollment required to move forward. Once it does, you'll receive a confirmation email.
Camp Sessions:
Session 1: June 1–5 — Register Here
Session 2: June 8–12 — Register Here
Click to view all camp themes and details! https://bit.ly/RRCamp26
Important Notes:
Please fill out one form per camper.
If a camp says waitlist, spots may still open — check back!
If a camp is no longer on the form, it is full.
We do offer before and after care for an additional fee. This option will be available when we send you payment information.
Registration will open to Lee alumni and incoming Roadrunners on 2/16, and to friends of Lee on 3/2 if spots remain.
Scholarship Information:
The Summer Camp Scholarship Application for students receiving free or reduced lunch is now open. Apply here: Camp Scholarship Application
Scholarships are generously funded by the Lee PTA.
McCallum Elementary Nights
Tonight, Friday, Jan. 23, 6:30 and 8 PM
McCallum Boys Basketball is having Elementary Night at tonight's games - elementary kids get in free with the purchase of an adult ticket, will enjoy some half time on court shoot-around & free pizza!
JV – 6:30pm
Varsity – 8pm
Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be outside by the cafeteria Friday during pickup (weather permitting). If its raining, your student can always grab their items during school hours, or you can stop by via the front desk.
Shop + Support Lee All Year Round
Shop with Pride Socks - All Year
Shop this Lee family-owned lifestyle brand that empowers individuals to take pride in who they. Use promo code lee20 for 20% off and Pride Socks will donate 20% of sales back to Lee PTA! Visit https://pridesocks.com/ to shop.
Name Bubbles - All Year
Use this link to order personalized name labels—they're a simple way to keep track of your child's supplies all year long and avoid a trip to lost and found. When you use our purchase link, a portion of every order goes back to support our school!
Minted - All Year
Visit Minted.com and receive 20% off your purchase and Minted will donate 15% of your purchase to the school! Use code: FUNDRAISERUSSELLLEE
This is a great opportunity to get holiday cards and gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
Questions about Shop with Lee events and or interested in partnering with us on Shop with Lee initiatives at your business? Email fundraising@russellleepta.org.
Join the PTA today!
Become a Lee PTA member today at joinpta.org
Lee Calendar
1/23 Ninja Nation Spirit Night, 4 - 7 pm
1/26 Most Afterschool Clubs Start
2/5 First Grade Program, 6 pm
2/10 CAC Meeting, 3:30 pm
2/10 PTA Meeting, 6 pm
2/16 No School - Presidents' Day
2/17 No School - Caregiver Conferences
2/19 Mendocino Farms Receipt Share, 2 - 9 pm
2/27 Geography Day
Download a PDF of this month's Calendar below.
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? Check out our Sponsorship packages and reach out here!
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