Purple House 5 2023-2024

Dear Purple Families,

Sky Ranch was absolutely incredible! The autumn weather was perfect, and our days were filled with friends, fun, laughter, and nonstop activities from sunrise to sunset. From team challenges to outdoor adventures, our fifth graders made memories they’ll never forget. And after all that excitement, we’re pretty sure everyone went straight to sleep on Wednesday night!

In this season of gratitude, I want you to know how incredibly thankful I am for your children. Watching them so joyful, engaged, and willing to participate in every activity was truly heartwarming. Their enthusiasm and kindness made our time together even more special, and I feel so lucky to spend my days learning and growing with them.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,
Ms. May Voltz
Purple Fifth Grade Teacher

We had a truly fabulous few days at Sky Ranch—memories to last a lifetime! From team-building challenges and horseback riding to canoeing, zip lining, and even riding a mechanical bull, our learners embraced every adventure with excitement and courage. Highlights also included chasing a calf (yes, really!) and designing, building, and launching rockets.

The Sky Ranch staff was absolutely incredible, and our chaperones were the best ever. We are so incredibly grateful for this unforgettable experience and for the adults who helped make it possible. What a special time of learning, laughter, and connection for our fifth graders!

The Coppell Ed Foundation is having a Chili Cook Off on November 16. If you want to join in and submit a chili for judging, we would love your participation. If you go, please vote for our entry- "The Best ChiLEE in Town." Thanks Liliana for your culinary skills.

Fractions are everywhere. We just have to look! Take a walk around your home, kitchen, or neighborhood and spot examples of fractions in everyday life.

Ask yourself:

• Where do I see things divided into equal parts?

• When do I need to use or understand fractions to solve a problem?

You might notice fractions when:

• Measuring ingredients for a recipe (½ cup, ¾ teaspoon)

• Sharing snacks equally with friends

• Reading a clock that says “half past”

• Comparing how much of a task or project is finished

• Building, cutting, or crafting when you need precise parts of a whole

  
  

Challenge:
Make a short list, drawing, or photo collage of “Fractions Around Me.”
Then reflect:
👉 Where do I see a need for knowing fractions in real life? How do fractions help people every day?

We need adult volunteers to step up and help manage the morning drop-off on Tuesday, November 18th! We are giving our amazing RJL staff a special Thankful Breakfast, hosted by the PTO. Your help with car doors, sidewalk traffic, and getting students inside will allow our staff to enjoy their well-deserved appreciation.

Please sign up to give them a great start to their day! rjlpto.org/volunteer/cardropoff
🗓️ Date: 11/18/2025 (Tue.)
🕖 Time: 7:00AM - 7:40AM

We’re excited to host a Parents’ Night Out at Texas Dreams Gymnastics on Saturday, November 15th! Enjoy a well-deserved evening off while your kids have a blast with gymnastics, games, and fun activities in a safe, supervised environment. 20% back from the event comes back to PTO! Register today! rjlpto.org/PNO

🌟 Thank you, CISD families, for your commitment to student attendance! 🏫💙. Regular attendance is key to student success—it keeps them engaged in lessons, fosters peer relationships, and maximizes their educational opportunities. Plus, it helps teachers assess each student's progress and plan effectively. Your dedication to attendance makes a significant difference. Attendance Matters...You Matter!

Please let your famiLEEs know if they want to attend our annual Thanksgiving Lunch that they need to sign up ahead of time. This lunch will be in place of FamiLEE Friday lunch this week. Parents can Sign up here. THIS YEAR: Child Nutrition has requested guests PREPAY ($8) for their meal to expedite their lunch line. Please send payment to your child's lunch account before the event.

Fifth Grade Spelling Bee ~ Thursday, November 20 We will. be cheering on our P5 friends!

• NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
• OFFICE ON LOUNGE DUTY

November 17 - Mrs. Kastrounis' Birthday

November 18 - Thankful Breakfast from PTO

4-5 Progress Report Grades Due (8:00)

UNT Tours Lee Elementary (5:30-8:00 PM)

November 19 - DAY 7 TODAY

Honor Choir Out Today (Performance 7:00 PM)

Progress Reports Generated

November 20 - Community learning Walk (8:00-9:00)

FamiLEE Feast (Lunch times)

Campus Spelling Bee (Library Flex 3:30)

November 24 - 28- NO SCHOOL

Fifth-grade designer of learning experiences at RJ Lee Elementary a Net Zero school in Coppell, Texas.

Our Guiding Purpose: We empower learners to positively impact the world by designing learning experiences that promote relationships, risk-taking, and collaboration in a flexible learning environment.

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HEB Excellence in Education State Finalist 2018

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