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Wrapping up week 10!
Hey everyone! We're in the 2nd 9 weeks! Thank you to the amazing caregivers who have volunteerd to help add a Fun Friday recess! This is a direct result of passionate Lee parents and administration coming together to find a solution. Any questions can go to Selena Melancon, Lee Fun Friday Parent Rep @ selenamelancon@gmail.com Check Konstella for more volunteer opportunities.
Will you be at the carnival this weekend? I hear it is going to be epic! And don't forget to visit Ms. Day in the library!! (Treat a teacher/class by purchasing something from the teacher book wishlists posted in the library)
Lee PTA Presents: An Enchanted Afternoon!
October 26, 2-5 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who has volunteered to make this event happen! If you’re donating individually wrapped items for Musical Treats, please drop off individual servings this Saturday between 12-2 PM at the tables set up by the picnic area.
👗 Costume Contest Details
The contest starts at 3:30 PM under the covered the Enchanted Oak by the cafeteria stairs, with prizes awarded in these categories:
🏆 Spookiest
🏆 Funniest
🏆 Best Group Costume
🏆 Most Original
🏆 Best Enchanted Forest Theme
Blowcomotion will play at 3 and 4:00 followed by our very own Lee Sings.
🧳 Carnival Tips & Info:
Lost and Found: The PTA table near the entrance is the go-to spot for missing little ones or lost items.
Event Timing: The fun kicks off at 2 PM and wraps up at 5 PM!
Hope to see you there and if you have time, please stick around to help us clean up!
Volunteer opportunities here. Questions? email carnival@russellleepta.org.
The Book Fair has Landed
By Jenny Day, Librarian | jenny.day@austinisd.org | 512-414-2098 ext 57836
Reminder the Book Fair will be open during Fall Carnival!! Please stop by to pick up any last minute books / gifts and be sure to check out the teacher wishlist wall!
October 21-26
Saturday * Fall Carnival
Shop 2:00 - 5:00
You can order gift cards and books at our online fair until Sunday, Oct. 27.
(Except for gift cards, items ordered on the website will be delivered to the school 5-10 days after our book fair ends.)
PE Cosmic Week is happening!!
The gym has been transformed into a Black Light Wonderland to celebrate the end of our throwing, catching, and bowling unit!!
Students can add to the fun by wearing white or neon outfits on their PE Day. Last year, we saw amazing glow-in-the-dark hair, face paint, and light-up scrunchies—can’t wait to see your creativity this year!
Each class will have two PE sessions of Cosmic activities. Check the schedule for your child’s days. Let’s make this Cosmic Week unforgettable!
Advocacy Update
by Kelly Griswold, PTA Advocacy Chair
Early voting is underway! You can find polling locations and times here.
Below are some resources to help educate yourself, your friends and family who live in Texas around voting for candidates who support public education.
Teach the Vote allows an address to search for candidates based on districts - specifically, people running for Texas House, Texas Senate, and the State Board of Education.
You can also look at candidates with endorsements from Texas Parent PAC, a non-partisan group that endorses Texas candidates who support public education, measured by the group's guiding principles. Texas Parent PAC endorses candidates from both parties, and it's led by public school supporters from both parties.
PROP A
Prop A funding will be used to provide market adjustments across district pay scales. Eligible AISD staff will see individual increases based on their position and years of service relative to others in their pay grade. If Prop A passes, 85% of staff will receive a pay increase.
Have questions about Prop A? You can Text: 512-856-6123 to chat with an AISD representative.
Have questions or want to get involved? Reach out to advocacy@russellleepta.org.
Remarkable Roadrunner
Thank you Lee Parent, Yelin Martin for nominating Alyssa Arnett as this week's Remarkable Roadrunner! It is no surprise that anyone on our amazing Lee SPED team would go above and beyond for our Roadrunners! Thank you Alyssa for all you do!
Don't forget to nominate a Roadrunner (caregiver, staff, student, group) for the weekly Remarkable Roadrunner spotlight! We want to celebrate community members whenever possible. Remarkable Roadrunner Nomination Form
11/9 - 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.
11/9 @ time TBD @ Lee
10% off Yearbooks - through 10/31
24-25’ Yearbooks are on sale now through October 31st! Receive 10% off when you order your child’s yearbook early.
This discount also applies to last years’ 23-24’ yearbooks if you missed out on ordering.
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
Clothing Donations | 10/8-10/31
Clothing Donations Needed
Our school nurse is in need of gently used pants and new underwear.
Girls/boys pant size 5-8
Boys underwear size 5-8
The collection bin will be located outside Lee's main door from October 8th-31st.
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. RSVP not required but helpful!
Please encourage your friends and families to grab some Home Slice...and let's all meet up for dinner that night!
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.
Copy Cats 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.
To volunteer, please email: copycats@russellleepta.org
Membership Minute
by Sarah Farrell, PTA Vice President of Membership
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
Lost & Found Updates
The Lost & Found team asks that you please take the tine to label your student's items this week as the racks are filling up quickly!
Lee Calendar
October calendar should be in backpacks this week!
10/19 - Parking Lot Fundraiser
10/26 - Lee Carnival (Save the Date)
Save the date & contact our Carnival Chair, Beth Stone at carnival@russellleepta.org to join the planning committee or volunteer the day of! Carnival Website
11/1 - NO SCHOOL
11/12 - Home Slice Spirit Day/Night!
11/14 - 3rd Grade Program "Herstory" *** New date
12/6 - Lee Movie Night & book swap/clothes swap
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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