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Week 12 Updates Here!
Reminder - the 1st 9 weeks report cards were posted online! The rest of November is full of events so please take a look and volunteer when you can.
Were you at the Carnival? Did you get some fun pictures you'd like to see in the Yearbook? Send them to us at photos@russellleepta.org.
Best of luck to the entire 3rd grade team and those involved in next week's 3rd grade showcase "Herstory"
Carnival T-shirts Available!
Fami-Lee! Did you miss out on getting one of those epic Carnival t-shirts? Guess what... you can still get one! We're working with the printer to get a few more at just about $10 each (price subject to change depending on order numbers/interest).
Want a t-shirt? email Selena @ historian@russellleepta.org by 11/9 to get on our list & we'll send you more info early next week.
Prop A + Rally Day
by Kelly Griswold, PTA Advocacy Chair
Prop A Passes
Austin voters passed Proposition A in Tuesday’s election, choosing to invest in our public school teachers, our essential public school employees, our students, and our community’s future. Our community affirmed their commitment to our students, faculty, and staff with a $41 million investment in our educators and our students. The investment Prop A will allow AISD to hire critical positions that support our students and provide raises to AISD staff.
Save the Date: Texas PTA Rally Day - Feb 24 ,2025
Texas PTA hosts Rally Day in Austin at the Capitol on Monday, February 24 - bringing PTA members from around the state to advocate for public education - and we need you!
This is going to be a critical legislative session for public education - issues including school funding, teacher retention, and vouchers are a part of PTA’s legislative priorities.
More details on Texas PTA’s Rally Day to come, but for now mark your calendars!
Want to see the legislative priorities for Texas PTA and Austin ISD? Check out the links below.
Save the Date: November 12th at Home Slice
GOOD NEWS: This Spirit Night is actually a Spirit DAY/NIGHT!
10% of all orders that day will be donated back to the school.
Please encourage your friends and families to grab some Home Slice...and let's all meet up for dinner that night!
Coats for Kids Drive: Give a Coat, Receive a Coat
Lee Elementary is participating in the Coats for Kids coat drive! There are multiple ways to donate to our Coats for Kids Coat Drive. Between now and Dec. 4, you can:
• drop off a new or lightly used coat in a collection box located in the school or cafeteria entryway
• purchase a coat from the Coats for Kids Gift Registry
• or donate online by visiting jlaustin.org/coats and clicking “DONATE.”
Note that just $20 buys a new coat!
Need a coat? For qualifying families, if you need a coat donation for one of your children (at Lee or not), there are several options:
• Check with Mr. Peckham or the Lee PTA Community Cares rep to see if there is a coat available at the school. We will give Lee Families first choice of donated coats. Additionally, we will receive coats from Coats for Kids at the end of the drive.
• Community pick up locations will be posted by December 3rd on the Coats for Kids website.
11/22 - Lee Turkey Trot
Did you see that the schedule for the Turkey Trot was posted this week??
Parents are welcome to attend! Please check in with photo ID at the main office prior to proceeding to the event.
When: Friday November 22, 2024
(during student's PE time)
Where: The track, covered court, the field
Students will rotate between 3 stations:
🍁 Face painting
🍁 Obstacle course
🍁 Running the track
One class from each grade level will be earning a Turkey Trot Trophy for completing the most Marathon Kids miles for the Month of November!
MORNING SCHEDULE | AFTERNOON SCHEDULE |
7:50 AM-8:35 AM 🍁 6th Grade | 12:35 PM-1:20 PM 🍁 3rd Grade |
8:40 AM-9:25 AM 🍁 Kinder | 1:25 PM-2:10 PM 🍁 5th Grade |
9:30 AM-10:15 AM 🍁 1st Grade | 2:15 PM-3:00 PM 🍁 4th Grade |
10:20 AM-11:05 PM 🍁 2nd Grade |
Please remind students to bring their water bottles on this day!!
11/23 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PARKING LOT FUNDRAISER STILL TIME TO VOLUNTEER!!!
We NEED you! It only takes 4 people 2 hours to collect $1,200 for Lee.
11/23 @ time TBD @ Lee
Library News
Did you know that Ms. Day hosted a CyberSecurity Awareness talk where representatives from AISD's Information Technology team spoke to 5th graders. The AISD IT team has shared a video with us. Watch it here.
Thank you Ms. Day for providing such engaging opportunities for the whole Lee community!
The slideshow above features a random selection of posters that the students made as part of this event.
Square 1 Art - due 11/15
By Ms. Elisabeth Wilborn, K-6 Studio Art Educator
This is a gentle reminder that Square 1 Art orders are due next Friday, November 15th. All orders go to support our Art program at Lee. Don’t know what to get for the holidays? Not to worry. You can support your young graphic designer, and knock out your whole list with greeting cards for grandma, a water bottle for Walter, potholders for Paula, a beach bag for Bridget!
Lost your catalogue? Look up your child’s name here: https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search
Want to use some different art? Upload your child’s work here: https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/upload
Thanks for supporting the Russell Lee Art Studio and your budding Artists! Have a great weekend.
Copy Cat Volunteers Needed
Do you want to help support teachers by making copies, laminating, and doing other tasks in the workroom?
We have two available shifts on Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:00am. The commitment is 1hr/week.
Email copycats@russellleepta.org to volunteer!!
Get your Yearbook TODAY!!
24-25’ Yearbooks are on sale now!!
Custom pages are not due at time of order. You can go back and complete that step later.
Each book order includes 2 customized pages for your individual yearbook.
If you have any questions please reach out to Selena at historian@russellleepta.org
If you take photos at any Lee event that you think might look great in the yearbook, please send them to us at: photos@russellleepta.org
Did someone say 20% off holiday cards?
Don't forget that Minted offers us 20% off AND they give a percentage of the proceeds back to the school.
All you have to do is use code FUNDRAISERUSSELLLEE to get the discount and participate.
Lost & Found
Please see the latest Lost and Found photos as of 11/7/24 to find your missing items. With the cooler weather finally here, PLEASE label your roadrunners jackets and hoodies. The L&F rack will not be out this Friday due to high chances of rain. Want to join the L&F team? email lostandfound@russellleepta.org
Join the Weekly Bike Bus
Fami-Lee - hop on Lee's weekly Bike Bus!
The group departs at 7:20 AM every Wednesday morning from Fresh Plus.
Questions? email the Bike Bus leader, Jillian Del La Torre Copeland,
PTA Vice President vicepresident@russellleepta.org
Lee Calendar
November calendar should be in backpacks next week!
11/11 | 🇺🇸 Veteran's Day Ceremony
11/12 |🍕 Spirit Day/Night @ Home Slice (flyer attached)
11/14 | 🏫 Lee Campus Tour for prospective families
11/14 | 🎭 3rd Grade Program - NEW DATE
11/15 | ☕️ Principal's Coffee
11/19 | 📝 CAC Meeting
11/20 | 🎭 PTA Assembly: Great Promise for American Indians
11/21 | 🍽️ Thanksgiving Lunch
11/22 | 🦃👟 Turkey Trot Fun Run
11/23 | 🚗 Parking Lot Fundraiser | VOLUNTEER HERE
11/25-11/29 | 🍂 Fall Break
12/3 | 📸 Make-up day for Fall Individual picture day.
12/6 | 🎬 Lee Movie Night & book swap/clothes swap
2/27 | 📸 picture Day
Membership Minute
We are so close to hitting our goal of 250 PTA members! Sign up today to enter a raffle for a FREE Amy's Ice Cream.
PTA membership is easy! It's only $8 for the year and takes 2 minutes of your time. You are not required to volunteer.
If you are unsure about your membership status, please email membership@russellleepta.org. The membership year begins on August 1st each year.
Join today at www.joinpta.org
Volunteer w/Mr. Peckham!
This is a 30 minute commitment that can be fun and easy with 2 or more people working together! Let's bring back the fun music and happy morning atmosphere! Volunteer today!
If you have a non-Lee parent willing to volunteer like a grandparent contact communications@russellleepta.org to get them on the schedule!
VOLUNTEER HERE| Looking for context for this ask? see the rundown here.
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.
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