Happy Sunday FamiLEE!

Can you believe it's May already? May is always a whirlwind of celebration, and we are so excited to close out the year strong with all of you. From showering our incredible teachers with love during Teacher Appreciation Week to helping our kids enjoy an unforgettable Field Day, we have so much to look forward to in these final weeks!

🚨 WE NEED YOUR HELP! To make this week a success, we still have many volunteer slots open. Please consider signing up to help with:

• Wednesday morning car-line duty on May-6th - so teachers can eat breakfast together! Signup here 👈

• Friday Field Day on May-8th (helping with water slides and bouncy houses! Signup here 👈

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars:

• 🥐 Final Spirit Night: Thursday, May 7th at Paris Baguette. Join us for one last sweet treat to support the PTO!

• 💻 Last Virtual PTO Meeting – Tuesday, May 12 at 6 PM

As always, if you have any feedback or questions, please feel free to reach out to us at admin@rjlpto.org

— Your Lee PTO

We aren't playing any games when we say we have the best staff at Lee Elementary! Join us May 4th – May 8th for a board-game-themed week of gratitude.

From "Chutes & Lattes" to "Jenga Luncheons," we have a full week of treats planned for our amazing Designers and Staff. Check the graphic for the daily "Move of the Day" to see how your student can participate in the fun.

Let's show them we appreciate them to pieces! 🧩 

Make sure to check out the staff Favorites list to get a head start on your game plan!

FamiLEEs - can you believe it is time to start thinking about next school year already? It may seem early, but we are here to help you be fully prepared! Our one stop shop for EVERYTHING you need for the 2026-2027 school year is here! Grade level school supplies, Spiritwear, House Fund contributions, Stadium blankets, and the Online directory are available all in one place. Ordering through us also saves you time and money with discounted prices on the school supplies, and in addition, you don’t pay tax or shipping!

rjlpto.org/spursuppliesPlace your orders by 6/28/2026 to guarantee delivery to your child's classroom by Meet the Designer Night!  

Get Ready for the Final Spirit Night of the Year !

Join us for our final Spirit Night of the year at Paris Baguette! It's a delicious way to support our school - just mention Richard J. Lee Elementary when you order and 20% of the proceeds will go back to our PTO.

When: May - 7th

Where: Paris Baguette, 1525 S Belt Line Rd #100, Coppell, TX - 75019

Time: 2 - 9pm

As part of giving back to our staff during Teacher Appreciation Week this year, we need your help to give our teachers a well-deserved break! We need parents to cover:

• Monday, May 4: Lunch Duty

• Wednesday, May 6: Morning Car Line

Your help allows our staff to enjoy their appreciation breakfast and meals as a team. 

Sign up here to help!

The coaches have asked for our help this year for field day, and we need all our parents’ helping hands to make it a success!  

Please sign up here to contribute through volunteering or donating!  

Whether you can spare some time to supervise the little ones at the event on May 8th or to provide snacks to keep our staff energized, every bit counts!  

NOTE:  This signup will go out to other volunteer organizations soon, so if you plan to volunteer, grab your slot asap!

Reminder, all volunteers will need a completed background check for this school year. Background here

Your experience at Richard J. Lee Elementary is unique, and we want the world to hear about it! Our "FamiLEE" is what makes us special, and your feedback helps prospective families discover the incredible community we’ve built together.

Whether it’s the dedicated educators, our innovative learning environment, or our amazing staff, please take a moment to share your  story on one of these platforms:

• Facebook:Click here to leave a review

• Niche:Share your feedback on Niche

• GreatSchools:Review us on GreatSchools

Thank you for being such an essential part of the Lee Spurs story!

Mark your calendars! Our last virtual PTO Meeting for this school is coming up on Tuesday May 12th, at 6:00 PM. Join us for exciting updates from your PTO and RJL Admin Team

• Link to post Questions : Submit questions for Principal or PTO anonymously before the meeting by visiting rjlpto.org/rjlspeaks

• Meeting Link :Will be emailed home closer to the date.

Loop Music Academy’s Summer Music Camp is a half-day, weeklong camp hosted at Coppell Arts Center for students entering grades 2-12. Campers learn instruments, play in bands, build confidence, explore songwriting and music games, and perform in a live showcase at the end of the week. No prior experience is required, and beginners are welcome.

Session Dates:

• June 22-26

• July 20-24

Session Times:

• Morning Session (Rising 2nd-5th): 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Afternoon Session (Rising 6th-12th): 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Register here: loopmusicacademy.com/summer-camp

As a small thank-you to Lee families, we created a special discount code LEE25 for $25 off camp registration this week.

Come see what all the buzz is about at Music Theatre Summer Camp! Campers will meet new friends, learn how to perform and act on stage, play engaging games that teach confidence and performance skills, and more. All Music Theatre Camps are tech-free and imagination-full!

New this year: set design! This year all campers will have the chance to design their own small-scale sets as if they were producing their own Broadway show.

We hope you come join us at one or both of our weeks this July! Email Eric Hanson with any questions at ehanson@coppellisd.com

Where: Wilson Elementary Stage

When: July 13-17, July 20-24 from 9AM-3PM

Register Here: https://forms.gle/XPvtYEcCQUe41ocb6