Roadrunner Rundown | 10/31
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Welcome
Happy Halloween everyone! Can't wait to see some spooky costumes in the neighborhood tonight. If you want to keep the holiday going, reminder that the Lee Orchestra will be playing at the Monster Concert and Carnival at Austin High on Saturday, Nov 1 from 12-6:30. You can order wristbands and see more details about this event here.
A few reminders for next week - the first week of November!
No school on Tuesday, Nov. 4th for Election Day - everybody get out there and vote!
Due to the day off, Library schedule will shift for some classes:
Ardoin will be coming with Ms. Klemstein on Thursday at 1:05.
Larsen will be coming to the library before their field trip on Monday from 8:40 to 9:25.
Johnston will be coming to the library on Friday regular time 9:45 - 10:30.
Draughn will be coming to the library on Friday - regular time 11:25-12:05
Weaver will be coming to the library on Friday - regular time 2:05 - 2:50.
PTA Movie Night
Friday, November 7 , 5 pm
Join us next Friday, November 7th at 5PM for an outdoor showing of The Lorax on the field!
This will be a BYOEverything event - so pack up your picnic dinners, blankets and chair to bring and enjoy while you watch.
If you pre-ordered Lee sweatshirts - they'll be available for pickup during this event. Limited Lee merchandise will be available for purchase as well.
See you there!
Outdoor Classroom Taking Root
By Dani Monahan| Lee Outdoor Learning Space Pavilion Project Initiator| Special Education Teaching Assistant-Academic Inclusion| Afterschool Gardening Enrichment/Nature Exploration
Our outdoor Learning Space is making headway! Russell Lee Elementary School PTA and the Lee Outdoor Learning Space Pavilion Project Committee would like to thank our dedicated and hardworking professionals who work countless hours behind the scenes to make it all happen.
Jeremy Olbys, Page Paul Architecture and Interiors
Jennifer Orr, Studio Balcones
Dante Angelini, Structures
University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture students:
Joaquin Rodriguez, Katherine Raguso, Kailey Tsikis, Ally Frye, David Phan, and Edgar Hernandez
We are looking for a Lee parent who has a construction manager /contractor background who's willing to join the team to guide us to construction. Reach out to Dani Monahan (dani.monahan@austinisd.org).
Consuela Shopping Party
Sunday, November 9 , 12-3 pm
🍾 Pop by Consuela on Guadalupe for an afternoon of bubbles, light bites, and good vibes! Start checking off names from your holiday lists while giving back to our school - 20% of sales go directly to Lee and our amazing teachers get 15% off. ✨
Sunday, November 9, 12-3pm
Consuela - Austin 3500 Guadalupe St, Suite B, 78705
Nando's Receipt Share
Tuesday, November 11, 4-9 pm
🔥 Spice up your night at Nando’s PERi-PERi! Join us on Monday, November 11 from 4 - 9 PM for flame-grilled chicken, bold PERi-PERi flavor, and tasty veggie options as well. 🌶️
When you order, enter code NANDOS2025 and 40% of proceeds will go to Lee Elementary! Dine in, take out, or order online. 💙
Their food is all about bold, zesty flavors and customizable heat levels (from mild to extra hot!), paired with sides like spicy rice, peri fries, and coleslaw. It’s casual, colorful, and full of energy - the perfect spot for a fun meal with friends or family.
1825 McBee Street Parking validated for McBee Garage
Roadrunner Rally Wrap Up
What an incredible community effort - together we raised $46,225, reaching 92% of our goal! Every dollar helps support field trips, classroom resources, and the many extras that make Lee such a special place to learn.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and asked their employer about corporate matching - your efforts made a real impact. Go Roadrunners! 🎉
And if you haven’t donated yet, it’s not too late to help us reach 100%! Every contribution counts. 💙 >> DONATE TODAY <<
Here’s a little breakdown of our fundraising efforts:
Fall Carnival - Thank you!
A huge thank you to our Fall Carnival ring leaders - Beth Stone, Stephanie Lermer, and Kristy Orr, Jay Ewing, Sykes Marino, and Claudia Tescari for heading the charge on planning the Fall Carnival.
Special thank you to Sock Club for their generous donation of colorful socks for our students to use their creativity and turn into sock puppets!
Proud Pies Holiday Pre-Orders
We’ve teamed up with Proud Pie this holiday season to bring you delicious, handcrafted holiday pies, and $5 from every pie sold goes straight back to Lee! 🎉
Perfect for your Thanksgiving/holiday gatherings, client gifts, or office celebrations, these scratch-made pies are packed with love (and butter!). 🍎🥧
Choose your favorites, pre-order online using the code RUSSELL LEE, and pick up at Dish Society Mueller between Nov 1 - Dec 31.
Good pie, great cause — now that’s something to be thankful for! 💙
Yearbook Pre Orders - Get Yours before 10/31
The last day to pre-order your yearbook is today - click through now and get 10% off!
Go to Treering today and enter code 1015066231443557 to order yours - you get 2 custom pages to personalize!
Code: 1015066231443557
Lost and Found
Lost and Found will be outside by the cafeteria ramp today. As we enter jacket season, a reminder to label your student's items.
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!
Small fee, big impact — support your child and school this year. Join the Lee PTA today at joinpta.org
Lee Calendar
11/4 No School - Staff Development/Election Day
11/7 Principals Coffee @ 8 am
11/7 Fall Movie Night @ 5 pm
11/9 Consuela Shopping Party, 12 - 3 pm
11/11 Veteran's Day Ceremony, 8:30 am
11/11 Nando's Receipt Share
11/13 3rd Grade Performance
11/18 CAC Meeting @ 3:30
11/20 Thanksgiving Lunch
11/21 Turkey Trot
11/24 - 28 - No School, Fall Break
Download a PDF of the November 2025 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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