Roadrunner Rundown | 10/30
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Welcome
Welcome to this week's Rundown! We hope to see everyone at the Fall Carnival tonight from 5 - 8 pm - we're keeping the fun going indoors - check out the modified schedule on Konstella here.
Reminder there is no school Monday, Nov. 2 and Tuesday Nov. 3. November printed calendars should be making their way home this week - check out full calendar below.
And finally, check out the latest Art Picayune newsletter here - including an article from School Arts magazine featuring Lee students!
Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP - RSVP today!
If you plan to attend the Thanksgiving luncheon, please note you must register by Friday, Nov. 13. You only need to fill out one form per household.
RSVP to grab your spot (and lunch) here: https://forms.gle/cdMQQQG54rwkiy9R7
Last day to Pre-Order Your Yearbook for 10% off!
Today is your last day to get 10% off on your yearbook order. Head over to https://account.treering.com/validate and type in code 1015066231443557.
PTA Movie Night
Friday, Nov. 6 starting at 5:30 pm
Grab your blankets and lawn chairs - Lee’s free outdoor family movie night is Friday, November 6, on the Lee field. Gates open at 5:30 PM, and the movie starts at 6:00 PM. Come early to grab a good spot!
After our schoolwide vote, our Student PTA members made the final call, and the winner is Minions & Monsters! We’ll show it on a giant 25-foot outdoor screen, with popcorn and glow sticks for the kids.
Bring: blankets or chairs (seating isn’t provided), a refillable water bottle, and a picnic dinner or snacks for your crew. Come in your Minion-yellow best!
A big thank-you to our Presenting Sponsor, Red River Restorations, and to our neighbors at Cornucopia for the popcorn.
This night is free for every Lee family because of local businesses like these.
See you on the field!
Mendocino Farm Receipt Share
Save the date for Nov. 11
Save the date for Lee next receipt share - Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Mendocino Farms! Place your order from 2 pm until close and 20% of the proceeds go back to Lee PTA.
Order your Lee Merch On Demand!
You can now get your Lee merch on demand! Whether you're looking for a new tee, cozy sweatshirt, tote, or travel mug, there's something for every Roadrunner fan. Every purchase helps support the Lee PTA while showing off your school spirit.
Shop, wear, and rally with pride!
Library Lines
by our amazing Librarian, Ms. Jenny Day
Thank you for all your support with Book Fair - it was a lot of fun! Don't forget to stop by the book fair during the Carnival this evening until 8 pm. I hope all are enjoying their Book Fair Treasures.
4th grade contributed to our Dia De Los Muertos Offrenda - thanks to Marley, Helen and Leilani who helped put it all together.
2nd Grade Families: be on the look out for info about our Book Parade Floats.
The Book Parade will be on Thursday, Nov. 19th.
With the disruption of book fair - some students checked out books and some did not.
Please help your child remember to return their library book next week.
No school on Monday and Tuesday means that Ms. Campbell comes on Wed. morning,
Abeyta, Townsend, Ardoin, Weaver, Jones and Hubbard's library classes will slide to Friday.
Rainy weekend - Prefect for Reading! Enjoy!
Advocacy Update
by our PTA Advocacy Chair, Amanda Rohlich
🗳️ LAST DAY OF EARLING VOTING. VOTE NOW!
Today is the LAST DAY FOR EARLY VOTING.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3
Vote at any Travis County polling location.
Looking for ways to help? Become a Poll Monitor
Poll monitors are nonpartisan volunteers who protect Texans’ freedom to vote by helping voters navigate barriers, identifying issues at polling locations, and making sure any problems are reported and addressed. Interested in learning more? Sign up for a virtual training on 10/31!
Get to Know the AISD Trustee Candidates — Candidate responses to ACPTA's ten questions are available, including Spanish versions.
🗓️UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 8 - Organize with Neighbors to Keep Austin Schools Independent — Upcoming Block Walks!
Talk to neighbors about the potential state takeover and how they can get involved in the organizing effort. No experience necessary!
Take other actions
KASI is a districtwide, nonpartisan coalition of individuals and organizations working together to oppose state takeover of AISD and keep Austin schools independent. More opportunities to get involved are available through JoinKASI.org
📚 TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE NEWS
Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school voucher (Texas Tribune, August 3)
Frustration over school takeovers, vouchers could sway Texas voters in close governor’s race (Texas Tribune, Oct. 26)
Yearbook Orders - 10% off
Order yours before 10/31 for a discount
Get ahead of your end of year to-do list and order your student's yearbook before 10/31 for a 10% discount! Head over to https://account.treering.com/validate and type in code 1015066231443557 to order today.
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located inside the school so students can access it easily; parents must check in at the front office. Items may be donated within 2 weeks if Lost and Found is full.
Email lostandfound@russellleepta.org if you have any questions.
Shop + Support Lee All Year Round
*New* Recess - All Year
Recess helps you find camps and classes for your family needs, all in one place.
Head over to https://hello-recess.com/ and use code LEEFAM and a portion of Recess profits goes back to Lee PTA.
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 10% 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!
It's never too late to join the PTA - parents, students, grandparents - anyone can join. Head here and sign up - it only takes a minute and makes a huge impact!
Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors!
Interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? You can get your logo on this weekly rundown, on our printed calendar, and more! Check out our Sponsorship packages and reach out here!
Lee Calendar
10/30 Fall Carnival, 5 - 7 pm
11/2-3 Student/Staff Holiday
11/6 School Tour, 9 am
11/6 Lee PTA Movie Night, 5:30 pm
11/11 Mendocino Farms Receipt Share, 2 pm - 9 pm
11/12 3rd Grade Program, 6 pm
11/17 CAC Meeting, 3:30 pm
11/19 Thanksgiving Lunch
11/20 Turkey Trot
Download a PDF of this month's Calendar below.
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