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Roadrunner Rundown | 5/5
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Welcome
Fami-Lee it's May!! Can you believe we're almost through the academic year? And yet the May calendar is bursting with activity!
This week is Teacher & Staff Appreciation week! Our Appreciation team has put together a week of surprises to celebrate the amazing educators. Check out the Appreciation Schedule below for more information and remember to thank your teacher too! If you're in the building this week, be sure to check out all the amazing doors that were decorated by caregivers to celebrate our teachers.
Although Lee has many traditions that are happening this week (Color Days, Eastwoods trips, etc.) there are also always new events popping up like the upcoming "Roadrunner Spirit Swap"...
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.
Donations Requested! Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
To close out Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, we’re hosting a loosely Italian-themed luncheon on Friday, May 9th, and we need your help to make it amazing!
Thanks to generous donations from Local Foods and Love Supreme, the main dishes (pizzas and chicken salad sandwiches) are covered—but we’re looking for volunteers to help round out the meal with sides, salads, desserts, and drinks to feed our amazing staff. SIGN UP HERE
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Special thanks to Stephanie Lermer and her entire Teacher Appreciation team who put together a fantastic week of festivities at Lee!
Library Updates
Fami-Lee, There are some shifts in the library schedule this month to accommodate various other events like MAP testing and field trips, etc. Please review Ms. Day's May Library Calendar and note that Lee library books should be returned NEXT WEEK! The final book deadline is 5/16.
Check behind and under all those super tricky library book hiding spots now so your Roadrunner can return their books on time!
5/9 -- Bluebonnet Party
For those students who completed the Bluebonnet Reading Challenge this year, the Bluebonnet party is 5/9 at 2:15 PM
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!
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.
Teacher Appreciation Doors
Thanks to the Lee community for putting these amazing doors together!
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.
