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Originally delivered on 9/13/2026 11:01 am

SUBJECT: Latest at Lee: Week of September 13 , 2026

Upcoming Events
Team Lee Spurs

Hello Team ! 🏀

We hope you had a wonderful short week of school and are enjoying your weekend! As we head into another short week—and straight into Book Fair week!—here is a quick update on everything coming up on campus.

    ❗️Reminder: There is no school on Friday, September 18th!

Here is what’s happening next as we dive into a busy week ahead:

🏠 - https://rjlpto.org/housefunds - TODAY is the LAST DAY to donate to House Funds

👕 - https://rjlpto.org/spurstore - Order our new House Color Spirit Shirts by September 27th

📚 - http://rjlpto.org/bookfair - BookFair September-14-17th, with Special Friends Day Thursday September 17th!

🙋‍♀️ - http://rjlpto.org/volunteer - Get your background check done for upcoming Volunteer opportunities!


📌 Quick Links & Reminders:

Not sure where to start or how to get all info, please visit rjlpto.org

Go Team Lee Spurs! 🌟

As always, reach out anytime at admin@rjlpto.org.

— Your Lee Elementary PTO Team


🚨 FINAL HOURS: House Fund Contributions End Tonight! (Sept 13th)

Last Chance to Give: Today is the absolute last day of our House Funds drive, and we still have a way to go to reach our goal! House Funds directly power all of our campus celebrations—including class Winter & Valentine’s parties, staff birthdays, and Teacher Appreciation Week. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, please help us bridge the gap for our students and teachers before the deadline tonight!

👉 Donate to House Funds:rjlpto.org/housefunds

👕 House Color Shirts: Limited-Time Order Window!

Show Your House Pride: Grab our brand-new House Color Shirts featuring a fresh Team Lee jersey design! They are perfect for Spirit Day Fridays, field trips, and showing off your house colors all year long—plus, adult sizes are available so parents can match! 💙💚💜❤️💛

  • 🗓️ Order Deadline:September 27th(Delivery the week of October 19th)

    👉 Order Your Shirt Today:rjlpto.org/spurstore 

First PTO Virtual Meeting

Thank you to the 86 parents who joined our first PTO meeting and making it a great success.


If you weren't able to make it, you can find the meeting minutes and the year-in-review for 2025-2026 below.


📚 The Scholastic Book Fair is Here! (Sept 14–17)

Let’s Raise Readers: Our annual Fall Book Fair is running this week at the RJ Lee Library! It is a fantastic opportunity for our learners to shop and explore new books on their own, and every purchase helps fund our school library program.

  • Dates & Hours: Shop September 14–16 from 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM.

  • Special Friends Day: Join us on September 17 from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM for Special Friends Day!

  • How You Can Help & Participate: Set up an eWallet, send money for your learner to make purchases, or check out teacher wish lists to donate books directly to classrooms.

  • 👉 Explore eWallet & Details:bit.ly/LEEBFF24

  • Volunteer Signup, please visit: rjlpto.org/bookfair

🤝 LAST CALL: Room Parent Sign-Ups!

Lead the Rally: We are making our final push for Room Parents! We still have a few open slots left to support our teachers in Green 1, Purple 1, Purple 3B, Purple 5, and Yellow 1. This role can easily be tailored to fit your schedule. Please consider signing up today or encouraging a friend in one of these classes to jump in!

👉 Sign Up to Be a Room Parent:rjlpto.org/roomparent

Explore CISD Elementary Campuses through Parent Learning Walk

Elementary Parent Learning Walks invite current and prospective Coppell ISD families to experience our campuses firsthand. These tours offer a window into daily learning, showcasing district initiatives and helping families understand the vibrant educational environment where students grow and thrive.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards 2027

Do you know an incredible teacher, counselor, or principal who goes above and beyond for our Spurs every single day? Now is your chance to shine a spotlight on their hard work!

Through its 2027 Excellence in Education Awards program, H-E-B will be awarding over $1 million to Texas public school educators and campuses. Submitting a nomination takes just a minute, and selected educators will have the opportunity to apply for significant grant funding and statewide recognition.

  • 🗓️ Nomination Deadline: September 30, 2026

  • 📝 Application Deadline for Nominees: November 1, 2026

  • 👉 Nominate an Educator: Submit your nomination directly at heblovesteachers.com/nominate/

Let’s show Texas how amazing our RJL staff is!

Curious about Scouting? Please join us to come learn more, meet our leaders, and discover what Pack 873 has to offer. It’s a wonderful opportunity for children to make friends, build confidence, explore the outdoors, and create lasting memories.

Scouting Information Session:

Date/Time: September 15, 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: RJ Lee Elementary Cafeteria

Volunteer Opportunities
📚 Love Books? Become a Regular Library Helper!

Mrs. Stout would love your help shelving books and assisting with small library projects! Please consider signing up and becoming a regular volunteer to help keep our library running smoothly all year long.

  • 🙋‍♀️ Sign Up Today: Grab your slot at rjlpto.org/library

  • 🎬 New Volunteers Start Here: First time volunteering in the library or new this year? We worked with Mrs. Stout to create a quick training video you can watch before your first shift at rjlpto.org/shelving

🚨 REQUIRED VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST

Reminder: If you plan to volunteer for these or any future campus events, please complete your yearly required CISD Background Check ASAP!

👉 Complete Your Check:https://www.coppellisd.com/page/visiting-and-volunteering

District Wide News & Updates
HOMECOMING 2026 PARADE

Homecoming Theme: Disney — “Be Our Guest, Coppell’s HoCo is the Best!”

Parade Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Parade Start:6:00 p.m.

Parade End:Approximately 7:00 p.m.

Important Timing Information:

  • Floats may begin arriving on Parkway at 5:00 p.m.
  • Parents may begin dropping off students at 5:15 p.m.
  • The parade officially begins at 6:00 p.m.

Please note: The parade will begin 30 minutes earlier than last year because Homecoming falls later on the calendar this year.

Homecoming Parade Registration Forms

Stay Connected with the District

There are many important things happening in our school district and statewide related to public education. Stay up to date on current information by checking out the CISD board website here: 

https://www.coppellisd.com/page/board-of-trustees

BECOME A SPONSOR

Contact us at fundraising@rjlpto.org if you are a local business and would like to partner with us as a sponsor. We have several levels of sponsorship available and would love to work with you!

Donations are always accepted! All donations go directly to support the programs and events our organization offers. No amount is too small. Please reach out to admin@rjlpto.org

rjlpto.org/community_partners

Thank you to our Ranch Level Sponsors!!
Stay Connected

Download Membership Toolkit App:

Did you know that membership toolkit has an app? You can stay up to date with all of the Lee PTO info right on your phone!

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