Roadrunner Rundown | 3/13

3 days ago
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Welcome
Lee Live - Get your tickets!
HEB Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge
Roadrunner Summer Camp
Yearbook
Lost and Found
Shop with Lee
Join the PTA
Lee Calendar + Upcoming Events
Thank You to Our Sponsors

Welcome

We made it to Spring Break! Hope everyone has a great break - kids return to school March 23.

When we get back to school, AISD will be celebrating Pride Week (March 23-27). You can see more information about how the school will be celebrating here, and refer to the email from Ms. Sileo on 3/9 for more information.

Call for Volunteers - we're looking for help with both our Staff Appreciation (ongoing), and a chair for Lee Olympics (May 1). Reach out to vicepresident@russellleepta.org if you're interested in either!

And save the date for a Roadie Work Day - April 19! We'll share more information closer to the date about the projects we'll be tackling around the school that day.

Lee Socks - Now Available to Pre-Order

We created custom Lee community socks as a fun way for students, parents, and caregivers to show their pride and feel connected to something bigger than themselves.

Even better - $5 from every pair sold goes directly back to the Lee PTA to help support programs and experiences for our students!

These socks are perfect to wear everyday at school, and if you order now, your child will also have them in time to wear proudly at the Lee Olympics in May.

Order your Lee socks by Monday: www.pridesocks.com/lee

Thanks to Kinder mom Rachel Smith for partnering with us!

Lee Live - Get your tickets today!

Lee Live 2026 is almost here! On March 27 at the Austin Central Library, our community will gather for the 20th Lee Live, celebrating two decades of coming together to support our students, teachers, and school community.

This year’s theme, “Unforgettable: Famous Couples & Icons Throughout History,” promises music, dancing, incredible auction items, and a night full of fun and generosity.

Buy Your Tickets Now

Tickets are selling quickly and we want every Lee family represented. Grab your ticket today and join us for a prom-inspired night of celebration, community, and fundraising for our school.

Get your tickets here!

Help Send a Teacher

One of the most meaningful ways to support Lee is by sponsoring a staff member to attend. We still need 30 more staff sponsors so every teacher and staff member who wants to celebrate with us can be there. Let’s show our educators how much they mean to our community!

Auction & Event Highlights

The Lee Live auction and event lineup are packed with exciting items and experiences:

Love Where You Live Baskets – curated neighborhood baskets filled with amazing local experiences, gift cards, and favorite spots from across our community
Ariana Grande Concert Tickets – an unforgettable night seeing one of the biggest pop stars live
Aviator Nation Bundle – a highly sought-after collection from one of the coolest California lifestyle brands
Exclusive Sign-Up Parties & Experiences – unique opportunities you can only get through Lee Live
Heads or Tails YETI Bundle – our Heads or Tails game winner will take home an incredible prize featuring YETI gear, Lazarus Brewing beer and swag, and Lee merchandise

And that’s just the beginning — there are 100+ items and experiences waiting to be discovered.

Browse the auction preview and start planning your bids: https://hellofund.io/app/public/bidapp/leelive/auction

Get Your Childcare Squared Away with Ms. Day!

Ms. Day will be sitting up to 30 kids in the Lee Library the night of the event — email jenny.day@austinisd.org to reserve a spot.

Let’s make the 20th Lee Live truly unforgettable for the entire Lee community.

HEB Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge

From March 2 to April 3, 2026, gather plastic bags and film as part of HEB's Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge and help lee earn gift cards! Accepted items include any retail shopping bags, produce bags, bread bags, film, dry cleaning bags, and newspaper bags.

Check out https://ourtexasourfuture.com/schoolrecycling/ for more information.

Roadrunner Summer Camp

We're excited to welcome Friends of Lee to register! This includes neighbors, teammates, and friends from other schools or community groups who would love to join our camp family.

Limited Spots Remaining in These Camps:

Session 1 (June 1-5)

Explore Austin – 2 spots left
Camp Playtopia – 3 spots left
Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood – 5 spots left

Session 2 (June 8-12)

Explore Austin – 5 spots left
Percy Jackson: Camp Half-Blood – 2 spots left
Texas! – 5 spots left

Session 1: June 1–5 — Register Here

Session 2: June 8–12 — Register Here

Hours: 9:00am–3:00pm (before & after care available for an additional fee)

Camp Themes & Details: Click Here

Order your Yearbook today!

Lost and Found

Lost and Found will be outside by the cafeteria on Thursdays 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.