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Weekly updates
Expect to see Lee Live graphics everywhere between now and March 2nd because as of tomorrow we'll officially start our 4 weeks countdown!
Principal's Coffee: It was great to see so many of you at this morning's Principal's Coffee which doubled as an impromptu PTA meeting.
Principal Sileo gave a brief update on upcoming events which included STAAR practice tests in February and STAAR testing in March. Vice Principal Ridgeway will lead the March Principal's Coffee with a discussion focusing on April's STAAR testing.
2024 PTA Meetings: We have three upcoming PTA membership meetings where your participation is also critical. In March we'll need folks to join the nominations committee. In April, the Exec Board members will be elected and in May, the PTA membership will vote on the new Exec Board's proposed budget for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Spring meeting schedule: See the full list below.
Lee Live budget: Thank you to everyone who voted to pass the budget amendment which increased the Lee Live budget to $19,000. The approved budget amendment will go a long way towards ensuring Lee Live will be a night to remember! Scroll down to see the amazing bands the Lee Live team has booked and don't forget to buy your ticket!
March 2, 2024 @ the Austin Public Library (Central Branch) | 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm | TICKETS
Russell Lee Photography Webinar: If you missed yesterday's webinar, “One of the Best States of All”: Russell Lee’s Photographs of Texas, 1939-1959, you can watch it here.
Black History Month
National Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate contributions and legacy of Black Americans to our country.
AISD has several events schedule to honor Black History Month as well as special BLEND course for students. See the full list here.
Learn more about Black History month:
School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 5-9, 2024 | This week and every week, we're honored to have Mr. Peckham working with and supporting our Roadrunners at Lee.
Countdown to Lee live!
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.
As a member of our esteemed Lee community—current, future, and past caregivers, and ardent supporters—you are key to helping us meet our fundraising goals. The mystery lies in whether or not we will collaboratively succeed. Which we will! In the library as a group!
So join us! Let’s mingle and conspire over cocktails, ponder over silent auction items, and engage in spirited bidding. Funds raised are instrumental in providing our students with the essentials for academic success—classroom supplies, instructional materials, classroom enhancements, and enriching programs that foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking. So, don your detective hats (but leave your weapons at home), choose your favorite Clue character to emulate, dress in a grade-level color, add a single piece of colorful flair to your regular attire, or simply come as you are.
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
Nominate Lee Staff until Feb 9th!
Submit your Salute Awards Nominations today!
We have the opportunity to highlight our amazing staff through the district's Salute Award. This award is designed to recognize some of the district’s outstanding team members for their continued dedication to student excellence and achievement in our schools.
Your nominees will have the option to continue in the award process! The winners will be celebrated at our Salute Awards ceremony on May 8th, where we will also honor Teachers of Promise and Teachers of the Year.
Nominations will close Friday, February 9 at 5pm.See below for the members of our Lee Community and feel free to nominate anyone who has particularly touched your family and honor them for their outstanding dedication.
Campus Clerical/Office Staff of the Year- Erica Sanchez, Kerry Hull,
Teaching Assistant of the Year- Dani Monahan, Porsha Shores, Kim Penson
Custodian of the Year- Veronica Ramirez, David Morales, Enrique Salazar
Food Service Staff of the Year- Loren Wyatt, Claudia Valencia
Librarian of the Year- Jenny Day
Counselor of the Year- Aaron Peckham
Assistant Principal of the Year- Chandria Ridgeway
Principal of the Year- Caitlin Sileo
Nominations will close Friday, February 9 at 5pm.
Lost & Found Weekly Photos
Please remember to label your Roadrunner's personal items!
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.
STAAR Practice Test Schedule
See upcoming STAAR testing information below. Details and updates will be provided by the Lee Administration & Teachers as needed.
TEA Required Stand-Alone Field Test:
Monday February 5th: 4th and 6th grade only, ELA
STAAR Interim Assessments: Practice Test Opportunities
Wednesday: February 7th 5th/6th ELA
Thursday: February 8th 3rd/4th ELA
Tuesday: February 13th 3rd/4th Math, 5th Science
Tuesday: February 20th 5th/6th Math
Make-Up: dates as needed
Call for Volunteers! We Need your help!
Photography Exhibit
We need 3-4 people to help us take down the framed photographs that have been on display as part of the Russell Lee Photography exhibit.
DATE: February 9th approx 10:00 AM.
To volunteer, email Emily Hermans emilyphermans@gmail.com
Lee Live Donations Committee
We will provide you with all of the resources you will need- we just need your time and willingness to reach out behalf of our Lee community!
email leelive@russellleepta.org.
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
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
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 9 | NO SCHOOL - Spring Conference Date
Feb 19 | NO SCHOOL
Feb 20 | CAC Meeting
Feb 26-Mar1 | Food Service Appreciation Wk
Feb 27 | Symphony Day (4th & 5th)
Spring 2024 PTA Meetings
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 5-9 | School Counselor Appreciation Wk
School Counselor Appreciation week
February 5-9, 2024
Feb 8 | 5th Grade Program
"Find Your Rhythm" This is the 2nd year of this exciting percussion show!
February 9 | NO SCHOOL - Spring Conference Date
Teachers will begin sending information about this soon.
Feb 14 | Valentine's Day Parties
Keep an eye out for communication from Room Reps about Valentine's Day Parties. Caregivers will be asked to help contribute by bringing in snacks or volunteering at the event.
Feb 22 | 1st Grade Program
A program on social and emotional learning (SEL)
March 2 | Lee Live
Lee Live: A Clue-Inspired Night of Elegance and Enigma
Saturday, March 2, 2024 @ the Austin Public Library (Central Branch)
Mar 7 | 4th Grade Program
A program on Texas History
Local Community Events / Opportunities
Feb 1-Feb 3 | High School Musical Jr. by Lamar Middle School
Show location: McCallum Arts Center
Disney's smash hit movie musical comes to life on the Lamar Middle School's stage. Troy, Gabriella, and the students of East Elm High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing the classes & extracurricular activities.
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.
Students can join the STS Blend Course to register and submit audition videos.
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 or caregiver Facebook group!
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