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Roadrunner Rundown | 5/12
- May 12
- 8 min read
Table of Contents
Welcome
We're down to only 12 days of school remaining. Those 12 days are packed with end of year activity including MAP testing, some final field trips, fun projects, and of course Color Days, Eastwoods trips, and our biggest event: Yearbook Signing + end of year celebration + the new Spirit Swap! Please drop off your gently used Lee spirit gear now through 5/25.
Reminder, library books are all due this week! See more from Ms. Day in her library updates below.
And Friday, May 16th is the first day of Lee Color Days--students are encouraged to wear red. See the full schedule below but know the first 7 days follow the ROYGBV followed by polka dots, plaid/stripes, & rainbow.
And we're launching our End of Year GiftCrowd for Teachers and Staff. In response to feedback, we’ve updated the giving categories to allow you to support specific groups rather than a single school-wide gift. Contribute here or scroll down for more info.
5/15 - PTA Meeting
Fami-Lee please join us for the final PTA meeting of the academic year. This is our chance to say farewell and thank you to the outgoing PTA Executive Board members, most of whom have reached their term limits, two years.
Library Updates - all books due!
by Jenny Day, Librarian
You know that light at the end of the tunnel? It is getting bright! And as soon as we get all the library books back on on the shelves it will be even brighter!
Please help your child remember to return their library books by next
Friday - May 16th.
Thank you for all your support this year - it's been amazing.
Also, many of you contributed to a fantastic birthday present for me. I am tardy in expressing my thanks, but I am most humbled. Our Fami-Lee is a most special group! Thank you so much. <3
5/16 - Film Kids Film Festival
by Andreas Streuli, Film Kids Instructor
Come out to support the Lee Film Kids students as they showcase this semester's short film projects followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers.
Friday, 5/16 @ 3:30 PM
Lee Auditorium
All family, friends, and faculty are welcome to attend and see our amazing work from this Spring season.
We will also have T-shirts and hats for sale for $20 each.
Thank you for all your support this semester. I hope you can make it to see these proud filmmakers in action!
Advocacy Update
by Kelly Griswold, Lee Advocacy Chair
Tell your reps to pass HB2 today!
House Bill 2, passed by the House on April 16, would provide essential funding to help schools cover rising fixed costs like utilities, insurance, and transportation, and to support the staff who make learning possible.
This bill is the bare minimum to help schools cover the rising costs of fixed expenses like utilities, insurance, and fuel- necessities that keep the doors open. The Senate will need to pass this bill prior to June 2 to give our schools this much needed funding.
Please reach out to your reps and tell them you expect them to support HB 2 as passed by the House.
Texas PTA has an action alert that streamlines reaching out to your reps here.
HB4 Update
The previous accountability bill was substituted for one that is much more favorable for our schools - and was voted out of committee and will move onto the House floor for a vote. The current bill replaces STAAR with a MAP-type assessment will provide quicker feedback and to better track student growth based on a nationally normed-referenced test. This test will be adaptive, so if the kid is not currently on grade level, their final assessment won't be on material they aren't prepared for or have progressed beyond, giving an opportunity to truly measure a student’s growth. It also allows districts to opt in to alternative accountability measures, like the percentage of kids who are involved in the arts or extracurriculars, for example, as part of the A-F accountability system. It will also limit the number of assessments only to what is federally mandated, although it is still high-stakes.
You can read more about the update to this bill here.
Last Day of the Session is June 2.
AISD Board Recaps
Take a minute to read both of the AISD Board Recaps below, and reach out to your trustees if you have any questions.
Roadrunner Spirit Swap
Calling all Roadrunners! While you're working on your spring cleaning, why not help out your Fami-Lee.
Drop off your clean, gently used, outgrown Roadrunner merch to the Roadrunner Spirit Swap box in the main office between now and May 25th for a Roadrunner clothing swap!
This is also a great chance to donate those kinder tie dye shirts to next year's Kinder Dinosaur program.
We will collect and sort out donations, and host a Roadrunner Spirit Swap at the End of Year Yearbook signing party at Central Market on May 29th.
This is open to everyone, regardless of if you donated an item(s) or not. All items will be free at the Spirit Swap on 5/29.
5/16-5/29: Lee Color Days
One of our Lee traditions is to close out the year by having the whole school dress in the same color each day. It is, of course, not required, but it helps make the last few days fun and special. Here is the color calendar.
5/16 - Fri - Red
5/19 - Mon - Burnt Orange
5/20 - Tue - Yellow
5/21 - Wed - Green
5/22 - Th - Blue
5/23 - Fri - Purple
5/27 - Tue - Polka Dots
5/28 - Wed - Plaid/stripes
5/29 - Thur - Rainbow
5/19-5/28: Eastwoods Walking trips
Gear up for the annual Eastwoods Park Field trip! Every year our students take a walk to Eastwoods for a bit of fun at the splash pad and playground. Ask your teacher or room rep if they need your help to make this one a success!
5/19 - Mon - 5th @ 9-11 am
5/21 - Wed - Kinder @ 11:30 am
5/23 - Fri - 3rd @ 8:30-11 am
5/27 - Tue - 4th @ 11:30-1:30 pm
5/28 - Wed - 1st @8:30-10:30 am & - 2nd @11-1 pm
5/29: Yearbook Signing Event
Thank you everyone who submitted photos and/or ordered their yearbook! We've paid for expedited shipping which will have them arrive at Lee before the last day of school and in plenty of time for students to exchange autographs.
- (May 29th @ 3:30 PM) - RSVP HERE -
Join us on the last day of school @ Central Market playground! Bring your yearbook & invite your classmates for Lee's 2nd annual yearbook signing & end of year celebration!!
Did you miss the yearbook deadline?
You can still order one but it will arrive AFTER the school year ends.
ORDER HERE* *yearbook ordering code: 1015066231443557)
Questions? Contact Selena at historian@russellleepta.org | ORDER HERE*
Lost & Found
L&F is still well stocked with your Roadrunner's belongings! There are boots, three bike helmets, several sweaters, zip up hoodies, a few books, and plenty of water bottles, etc... PLEASE PLEASE come by the L&F as soon as possible to claim your property before it is donated.
Roadrunner Summer Camp
There are still spots in almost every camp so sign up before they sell out! Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Roadrunner Summer Camp! Our fun-filled, action-packed camp is perfect for kids looking to explore, create, and make memories.
Dates:
Session 1: June 2 - June 6
Session 2: June 9 - June 13
Hours:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cost:
$315 - $450 (depending on the camp theme)
Extended Care Options Available:
Before Care: 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM (additional fee)
After Care: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (additional fee)
Themes:
Roadies Gone Local
Explore Austin
Camp Playtopia
Harry Potter
Mini Roadies
Artsy Smartsy
Summer Craft Fest with Karen
Mission Impossible
Why Choose Camp Roadrunner?
The money raised from this camp supports our school by funding positions, classroom supplies, professional development, and much more.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic summer opportunity! Sign up today to secure your child’s spot and help support our amazing school. Let’s make this summer one to remember!
Other ways to volunteer
There are still ways you can volunteer at Lee this year!
Lunch Recess
Volunteer to give our students extra Lunch Recess on Fun Fridays! Review Lunch Recess volunteer guidelines before your shift. Submit background check. Questions? selenamelancon@gmail.com Siblings/younger children may not accompany the Lunch Recess Volunteer Volunteer for Lunch Recess here.
COPY CATS
Would you like to help teachers directly by making copies and doing other tasks in the workroom? The commitment is 1hr/week. No experience necessary. Please email copycats@russellleepta.org if you are interested.
Morning Traffic Monitor Volunteers
This is a 30 minute commitment that can be fun and easy with 2 or more people working together! VOLUNTEER HERE| Questions, email caitlin.sileo@austinisd.org
Lee Calendar
5/5-5/9 - Teacher & Staff Appreciation
5/7 - Lee Sings Concert
5/15 - Lee PTA Meeting
5/16 - Film Kids Film Festival
5/16-5/29 - Lee Color Days Schedule
5/19 - High School Grad Walk
5/19-5/28 - Eastwoods Park Schedule
5/22 - 6th Grade Showcase: Shakespeare
5/23 - Principal's Coffee
5/26 - NO SCHOOL
5/27 - 5th Grade Stepping Up
5/29 - 6th Grade Graduation
5/29 - End of year Celebration @ Central Market
Download a PDF of the May 2025 Calendar below.
Vertical Team News: Summer Camp @ MCCallum
Come join us for 4 days of fun and dancing at our annual Kiddie Clinic Dance Camp sponsored by the McCallum Blue Brigade drill team!
The 2025 Kiddie Clinic Dance Camp is open for registration! Price is $150 per registrant. Please register and pay for each registrant separately.
July 28 - 31 from 1:00 – 5:00pm in the McCallum High School Cafeteria.
5600 Sunshine Dr Austin TX 78756
For Dance Camp questions contact Blue Brigade Director Nancy Honeycutt Searle at nancy.honeycutt@austinisd.org.
GiftCrowd - EOY gifting for teachers & staff
Fami-Lee, although we just wrapped up Teacher & staff appreciation week we want to take a moment to recognize them through our end of year gifting. So please help us thank the amazing teachers and staff at Lee with a confidential end-of-year contribution. Giving is completely optional but deeply appreciated. If you’d rather give directly to a teacher or staff member, you’re welcome to do so at your convenience.
In response to feedback, we’ve updated the giving categories to allow you to support specific groups rather than a single school-wide gift. Find our GiftCrowd information online here & if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Teacher Appreciation Wrap up
Last week we celebrated Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week where a team of volunteers provided new and unique surprises each day. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped celebrate our teachers last week and all year.
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Monday, May 5
In Flight Coffee Service
Tuesday, May 6
In Flight Fun
Wednesday, May 7
Destination Lunch Bento Deli
Thursday, May 8
The Great Gate Giveaway
Friday, May 9
Destination Lunch: That's Amore
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Thank you to all the generous businesses who contributed to the events throughout Teacher and Staff Appreciation week.
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THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Thanks for reading this week's Roadrunner Rundown! Have something to add? Share your comments or feature suggestions with Clarissa at communications@russellleepta.org or online here.
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