Roadrunner Rundown | 8/28
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Welcome
Join us today, 8/28 at 5 pm on the Lee Playground for our first Final-Lee Friday! If you can't make it this week - we're planning to do these the last Friday of every month - so we'll catch you next time!
And mark your calendar for Back to School Night next Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6- 7 pm. Teachers will present the same information during two 30-minute sessions, giving families with multiple children the opportunity to attend more than one presentation.
Teacher + Staff Appreciation
As we adjust to this new school year - our teachers are adjusting to decreased planning/break time and increased class sizes. Ms. Sileo said one way we can support our teachers is just to reach out to them - share a thank you, a funny anecdote your kids told or something your kid loves about them, anything that might brighten their day. These personal connections and words of gratitude mean so much right now.
You can also submit a RAVE nomination (Recognizing All Valuable Employees) to the district for any teachers or staff that you'd like to recognize - we have some incredible people at our school, so bookmark this link and use it throughout the year!
Principal's Coffee, PTA, and CAC Meetings
Today's Principal's Coffee had a phenomenal crowd - we'd love to keep the engagement going throughout the year.
There are typically up to three meetings a month where you can hear directly from Ms. Sileo and our PTA leaders - making even one meeting is a great way to stay plugged into our school community.
Principal's Coffee | PTA Meeting | CAC Meeting |
9/25 @ 8 am | 9/18 @ 8 am | 9/22 @ 3:30 pm |
10/30 @ 8 am | 10/16 @ 8 am | 10/20 @ 3:30 pm |
12/4 @ 8 am | 12/11 @ 8 am | 11/17 @ 3:30 pm |
1/29 @ 8 am | 1/15 @ 8 am | 12/15 @ 3:30 pm |
3/5 @ 8 am | 2/19 @ 8 am | 1/19 @ 3:30 pm |
4/2 @ 8 am | 4/16 @ 8 am | 2/16 @ 3:30 pm |
5/21 @ 8 am | 5/14 @ 8 am | 3/23 @ 3:30 pm |
4/20 @ 3:30 pm | ||
5/18 @ 3:30 pm |
Reminder - Bike Bus is kicking off next week
Lee's Bike Bus is kicking off on 9/4! Meetup in the Fresh Plus parking lot starting, the bus typically leaves at 7:20.
Interested in joining or want to support? Join the Konstella group here so you can stay updated on all of the details.
Join the PTA
Small fee, big impact — support your child and school this year. Join us today! www.joinpta.org
Fall Enrichment Starts Soon
Our Fall 2026 after-school enrichment clubs begin the week of September 8, with Monday clubs starting September 14. There are lots of fun options this semester across sports, art, STEM, music, language, cooking, drama, and more.
If your student has been thinking about joining a club, now is a great time to register. A number of clubs are still building enrollment, and some may not be able to run this fall if they don’t reach their minimum number of students - so if you're thinking of signing your kid up don't wait!
Spanish Club - Beginner (K - 2) ; Advanced (3-5)
Austin Youth Fitness Biking - Register Here
iPianoLab - Register Here
Magic Club - Register Here New this year!
Creative Action Drama Club - Register Here New this year!
Zapp Sports - Register Here New this year!
Take a look and sign up soon!
Library Lines
by our amazing Librarian Ms. Jenny Day
Summer Reading Challenge
WOW!!! We had 90 students turn in summer reading logs! At least 1400 minutes each, that's about 126,000 minutes of reading in our school community! We will have out Popsicle Party next Friday afternoon - Sept 4 around 2:00 - although we may have two waves due to outstanding participation!
Library Volunteers
Another WOW!!! More than 30 parents have signed up to volunteer in the library this year. If you are still interested you can sign up on this form.
Please also sign up with AISD Voly - austinisd.voly.org - for your background check. I will send out an email next weekend to let you know when to start. We'll start after Labor Day, the week of Sept 8th.
Chromebooks Policy Update
All the Chromebooks have been distributed to the students. 1st - 5th are 1 to 1, Kinder is 3 to 1. The Chromebooks stay at school, they do not go home.
Over the summer AISD changed the damage fees for the chromebooks. We no longer offer "Free" first offense accidents. Last year, we had 32 "free" accidents - cracked screens.
Now each offense is going to results in repair fees:
1st offense is $50
2nd offense is $100
3rd offense is $200
Please reinforce with your child the importance of taking care their chromebook. Next week, I will be reviewing the Responsible Use Policy with all students. This is required by AISD and the students will sign off that we reviewed the policy. You can look it over here.
Nando's Receipt Share
Save the date for 9/10
Mark your calendars for the first receipt share of the year - grab dinner from Nando's on Thursday, 9/10 from 4 - 9 pm and 40% of proceeds from your meal will go to Lee PTA!
These monthly receipt shares are a big piece of our PTA's fundraising pie, and help us fund our programs throughout the year, plus they're a great way to see friends outside of school.
Date/Time: September 10, 2026, 4-9PM
Location: Nando's Mueller, 1825 McBee Street, Austin TX 78723
Instructions: Enter Code NANDOS2026 when ordering online or in store, the school will receive 40% of proceeds!!
Note: receipt share is not supported by 3rd party deliver apps
Advocacy Update
by our Advocacy Chair, Amanda Rohlich
This school year is a big year for public school advocacy - from November elections to the next Legislative session kicking off in Jan, now is a critical time to get engaged where you can!
Check your voter registration status here, or find more information to register to vote here. The last day to register to vote for the Nov. election is Oct. 5.
Lee Advocacy in the News
Check out an interview with Lee parent Brian Degman on Austin Insight discussing his involvement with KASI (Keep Austin Schools Independent), a districtwide nonpartisan coalition organizing to advocate for students in the event of a TEA takeover. To find out more about how KASI is organizing and to advocate for our students - head here.
Upcoming Advocacy Events:
Aug. 29, 10 am - Register here
Where Does the Money Go? A Conversation About Texas Public Schools
Sept. 3, 6:15 pm - Maplewood Elementary Cafeteria
RSVP by Sept. 1 to president@maplewoodelementary.com; dinner and childcare provided
Community Conversation about TEA Takeovers
Sept. 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Twin Oaks Library
Call to Action: Comment on Social Studies Curriculum Changes
The State Board of Education (SBOE) is proposing a major rewrite of Texas social studies standards. These changes would affect what Texas students learn about American and Texas history, government, civics, economics, geography, and other important subjects, including which historical events, people, and ideas receive emphasis and how they are presented.
The remaining social studies standards are expected to be considered by the SBOE from August 31 through September 4.
Texas Freedom Network has more details and a call to action form here.
Share your Legislative Priorities with Texas PTA
Now is your chance to help shape the Texas PTA's legislative priorities for the 90th Session of the Texas Legislature. Please take a few moments to complete this survey by Wednesday, September 9. It should take less than 15 minutes of your time.
Lost and Found
Don't forget to label your child's water bottle, backpack, lunch box, and other gear
with their first AND last name. This is the best way to ensure your child's things find their way back to their classroom.
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.
Become a Corporate Sponsor!
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!
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 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.
Lee Calendar
9/3 Back to School Night (Caregivers Only), 6 pm
9/7 No School, Labor Day
9/10 Nando's Receipt Share, 4 - 9 pm
9/18 PTA Membership Meeting, 8 am
9/18 Campus Tour, 9 am
9/18 Campus Tour, 9 am
9/21 No School, Yom Kippur
9/22 CAC Meeting, 3:30 pm
9/25 Principal's Coffee, 8 am
9/25 Loteria Night, 5 pm
9/27 Roadie Workday, 8 - 11 am
9/29 Fall Pictures (Individual)
Download a PDF of this month's Calendar below.
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