WeekLEE Parent Newsletter

It's been a week of learning, laughter and a lot of fun! Please review our newsletter for important updates and let us know if you have any questions!

It's a great day to be a Fox & a great day to SHINE!

💚 Mrs. Weir & Mrs. Kobe

• 10/20 - Dyslexia Parent Day (2nd)
• 10/21 - Dyslexia Parent Day
• 10/21 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
• 10/22 - 3rd & 4th Grade Symphonic Music Field Trip
• 10/22 - Pre K Field Trip
• 10/23 - Fox Watch parent meeting - 6pm
• 10/24 - Pink Out Day
• 10/27-10/30 - Red Ribbon Week
• 10/28 - 4th Grade Music Program
• 10/30 - Family Skate Night at Lee (5-8 pm)

• 10/31 - Prep Day (No School)

• 11/4 - Photo Retakes
• 11/10-11/14 - Book Fair
• 11/11 - Veterans' Day
• 11/13 - Family Book Fair & Bingo Night at Lee
• 11/18 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
• 11/19 - Kinder Field Trip
• 11/24-11/28 - Thanksgiving Break

Just a reminder that we do have a requirement to send in notes for absences. The handbook policy is listed below regarding notes and what is required to be accepted:

DOCUMENTATION AFTER AN ABSENCE (ALL GRADE LEVELS):

• A written note must be turned in to the office for our files by the end of the school day that the student returns stating the reason for the absence. Failure to turn in a note the day the student returns will result in an unexcused absence.
• A note signed by the student will not be accepted unless the student is age 18 or older or is an emancipated minor under state law. The campus will document in its attendance records whether the absence is excused or unexcused.

Note: The district is not required to excuse any absence, even if the parent provides a note explaining the absence, unless the absence is an exemption under compulsory attendance laws.

DOCTOR’S NOTE AFTER AN ABSENCE FOR ILLNESS (ALL GRADE LEVELS):

• An official medical note must be submitted to the office upon returning to school. A student absent for more than 5 consecutive days because of a personal illness must bring a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the absence. Otherwise, the absence may be considered unexcused and in violation of compulsory attendance laws. Should the student develop a questionable pattern of absences, the principal or attendance committee may require a statement from a doctor or health clinic verifying the illness or condition that caused the absence to determine whether an absence will be excused or unexcused."

LEAVE SCHOOL EARLY (ALL GRADE LEVELS):

• Leaving school early for an unexcused reason will result in a consequence. These consequences will be in line with the tardy consequence policy.

Notes can be submitted to Ms. Blackstone at sblackstone@caddomillsisd.org.

Students are mandated by the state of Texas to attend school 90% of school days. When a student falls below the 90% threshold, that student will be required to attend morning schools to make up the missing time for attendance.

Educators learn to use the EXCEL teaching model with their students or staff.

EXCEL means:

Engage: Students are greeted at the door with a handshake, eye contact, and a sincere welcome.

X-plore: Teachers listen and attend to the personal, emotional, and academic needs of our students.

Communicate: Teachers communicate care as well as content.

Empower: Teachers empower students to gain the ability to "use and do" the things they have been taught.

Launch: Deals with how we "end and send" our students into the world. The purpose is to start our students on a course of action by ending our classes on a powerful note.