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Y'all Lee Live is almost here and I'm dropping more awesome staff graphics below. Read on for some Lee Live previews of the bands we've got on board as well as Staff / Teacher Experiences up for auction. And if that wasn't enough, there is an amazing childcare opportunity so you can have a parents night out at Lee Live!
Campus Teacher of the Year
Congratulations to Mr. Rincon who has been recognized as Lee Elementary Campus Teachers of the Year
Each campus selects a Teacher of the Year representative who exemplifies excellence in teaching and a commitment to Austin ISD mission, vision, and values
You can congratulate Mr. Rincon by email or check out his About Me for some of his favorites!
Lee Live Parents Night Out!
Saturday, March 2nd
Hosts & Location: spilled milk social club, 3804 Cherrywood Road
Ages: For 5- 12 year olds (we might consider not-yet-5-year-olds, but they must be with other siblings, they must be potty trained, and they must have experience being away from their parents)
Time & Cost:
5p to midnight: $100 per childÂ
5p to 8a: $125 per child (so it's only $25 extra to stay overnight)
Sibling Discount:Â $25 off for each sibling who attends
Provided:Â Pizza and snacks, games, movies, etc., breakfast for those who stay overnight
ALSO Included in the price: a free shuttle ride for parents to Lee Live @5:45p (*Parents are allowed to park at spilled milk and leave cars overnight, but the parking lot MUST be cleared out by 8a on Sunday morning)
How to Sign up: Email stella@spilledmilksocialclub.com to get your name on the list of families who wish to sign up for the event.
The email should include:
Parent names
names, age, & grade level of kids who will attend
a note about whether or not the kids will stay overnight
phone number
Minimum requirements to guarantee service:Â
20 kids minimum for childcare
10 kids minimum for overnight childcare
You are encouraged to sign up immediately to guarantee service. Once minimums are met, official registration forms will be sent to anyone who signed up.Â
Lee Live: A Clue-Inspired Night of Elegance and Enigma
Ticket sales now open! Purchase here before they sell out.
Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ the Austin Public Library (Central Branch)
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Step into a world of vintage glamour inspired by the classic board game and film Clue. Our annual spring fundraiser, Lee Live, invites you to delve into a night filled with thrilling twists and turns as you engage in a live auction, sway to live music from Eagle Eye Williamson and the Talking Heads cover band HeartByrne, and savor sumptuous Vik and Al’s cajun cuisine that would delight even the most discerning guests of Mr. Boddy.
Music Preview: HeartByrne
HeartByrne pays tribute to Talking Heads and David Byrne, who fused pop, funk, art rock, and African rhythms into perhaps the most adventurous, danceable and timeless music to emerge from the new wave movement.
Music Preview: Eagle Eye Williamson
Eagle Eye Williamson is a 7th generation Texas from Austin who creates original blues/vintage rock music playing drums, guitar and singing at the same time.
Grade-level colors: Kindergarten: Noir; 1st Grade: Peacock Blue; 2nd Grade: Mustard Yellow; 3rd Grade: Scarlet Red; 4th Grade: Verde; 5th Grade: Plum Purple; 6th Grade: Blanc
Lee Live Auction Preview: Teacher Experiences
Grade-Level & Staff Experiences are always a huge hit with students! Swipe through the offerings below and stay tuned for updates as they become available.
Yearbooks for Sale! + Call for Art!
Place your order for this year’s Lee Elementary Yearbook here! Yearbooks will arrive to Lee in May.
If you’d like your child’s artwork to be a part of this year’s book, please submit a high res image to our historian’s email. historian@russellleepta.org
Career Week - Volunteer here!
CAREER WEEK 2024
Seeking speakers for Lee Career Week! Mr. Peckham will work with you regarding your availability and interest in speaking to one or multiple classes to suit your preferences. All careers are welcome! Please spread the word among your community.
Questions?  aaron.peckham@austinisd.org
Lost & Found Weekly Photos
The lost and found is very full again, please label your kiddos outerwear. Valuables turned into the lost and found can be claimed at the front office.
Lost & Found will donate any unclaimed items every 2 weeks!
Email lostandfound@russellleepta.org. with questions.
REMINDER: L&F items are posted in the Lee Facebook group frequently.
Lee Calendar
Swipe for February Calendar! (Note, there are two versions for folks who do or do not want to see the STAAR practice dates on the monthly calendar)
Feb 1-Mar1 | Black History Month
Feb 19 | NO SCHOOL
Feb 20 | STAAR Practice Test
Feb 27 | Symphony Day (4th & 5th)
Spring 2024 PTA MeetingsÂ
Mar 19 | PTA Membership Meeting (Nomination Committee Formation)
Apr 16 | PTA Membership Meeting (Elections PTA Exec Board)
May 14 | PTA Membership Meeting (PTA 24-25 Budget Vote)
Feb 1-Mar1 | Black History Month
Learn more about Black History month:
Feb 19 | No School
Feb 20 | STAAR Interim Assessments: Practice Test OpportunitiesÂ
See upcoming STAAR testing information below. Details and updates will be provided by the Lee Administration & Teachers as needed.
Tuesday: February 20th 5th/6th MathÂ
Make-Up: dates as neededÂ
Feb 20 | CAC Meeting
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
@ Lee Library
A total of eight meetings held throughout year, on a variety of topics including school improvement goals and planning. Members may apply to serve on council and all meetings are open to the public.
Membership applications can be found here: https://www.austinisd.org/advisory-bodies/cac/applicationÂ
Questions can be sent to Principal Sileo caitlin.sileo@austinisd.orgÂ
Feb 22Â | 1st Grade Program
A program on social and emotional learning (SEL)
Feb 26-Mar1 | Food Service Appreciation Wk
Meet the Cafeteria staff here: https://www.russellleepta.org/staff
Mar 1 | Principal's Coffee
The March 2024 meeting will feature Ms Ridgeway as she discusses the upcoming STAAR testing.
Scheduled for the first Friday of the month, these are informal opportunities to discuss current campus topics with Campus Leadership.
8:00 AM @ Lee Library
All guests are required to check in with a photo ID at the front office to participate
March 2 | Lee Live
Lee Live: A Clue-Inspired Night of Elegance and Enigma
Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ the Austin Public Library (Central Branch)
Purchase tickets hereÂ
Mar 7Â | 4th Grade Program
A program on Texas History
Local Community Events / Opportunities
Feb 24 | STEM Girl Day At UT Austin
Elementary and middle school students, families, and educators are invited to join us for FREE hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fun on Saturday, February 24, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. CT on The University of Texas at Austin campus.
K-8 Participant Registration is now OPEN!
All participants must be registered and must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event. Registration remains open throughout the event date.
AISD is holding auditions for the 2024 Summer Theater Series!
Calling all actors, singers, dancers, musicians and technicians! The Austin ISD 2024 Summer Theatre Series auditions are open Feb. 1 through March 18.Â
Students can join the STS Blend Course to register and submit audition videos.
Call for Photos from Lee Events!
Send photos from any Lee events to showcase here in the Rundown or on ParentSquare to the PTA here: https://forms.gle/AzUd5RJEZFJLSZLu5 or email directly to communications@russellleepta.org
Thanks for reading this week's Roadrunner Rundown. As always feel free to share your comments or feature suggestions with Clarissa at communications@russellleepta.org or online here. Join our caregiver Facebook group!
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