The Lion's Roar
What Is Happening At Lee School? 2.9.23
Dates To Remember!
Month of February: Kindness Month
Tues, Feb 14th: Valentines Day Parties 1:00-2:00
Fri, Feb 17th: Bi-BOB Spanish Battles @ Trost, 8:00-10:45
Mon, February 20th: Presidents Day, No School for Students and Staff
Fri, February 24th: PTO Bingo & Loteria Night
Fri, Feb 24th: American Heart Association Fundraiser, Last Day
Mon, March 13th-Wed, March 22nd: Book Fair (More info to come)
Fri, March 17th: PD/Progress Day, No School for Students
Week of March 20th: Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences
Thurs, March 23rd & Fri, March 24th: Conference Days, No School for Students
Mon, March 27-Friday, March 31st: Spring Break, No School
Stay up-to-date with events and information on the Lee Elementary School website and Canby School District website.
February Is Kindness Month At Lee School!
Working To Spread Kindness To Everyone!!
Throughout this month we will all be growing our kindness skills and treating others with kindness!
Kindness is a fundamental part of human existence. It is what we need to survive in today’s world. Technology, science, and art are good. But in the end, kindness is the spark we need to make the world a better place.
We’ve all heard stories of people whose lives changed for the better by a simple kind act- even from strangers!
Often, these people, in turn, pay it forward to the society by being kind to others.
“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” — Desmond Tutu.
This week our 6th grade leadership team will be visiting classes to read "Have You Filled A Bucket Today?" and leading students in a follow up activity.
Take a moment to chat with your child about kindness and how your family can join in and impact our community with kindness!
Thanks To Abby Who Is Helping To Promote Kindness Everywhere With Her Poster!
Counseling Newsletter
Enjoy this week's Counseling Newsletter from Mrs. Nicholas! She has great tips and insight on Conflict Resolution, Yoga for children, and more!
Kids Heart Challenge
Dear Families – Our Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start and we are learning how to keep our hearts and minds healthy! We are encouraging all families at the school to learn the steps to Hands-Only CPR through Finn’s Mission. Be part of the movement and join the 1.8 million families across the nation learning Hands-Only CPR this year! So far, 26 students have signed up and 3 families have learned Hands-Only CPR! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association in their mission to save lives!
Next Steps:
- If you have not registered for our team yet, consider registering today at http://www2.heart.org/goto/PhilanderLeeElementary or download the Kids Heart Challenge app!
- If you have already registered, THANK YOU! Send 10 emails or e-cards to family and friends today
- Start FINN’S MISSION and learn the steps to Hands-Only CPR. When your student completes Finn’s Mission, they will earn an XL Finn the Shark Dragon Keychain!
Goal: 100 participating students, $1,500 raised, 30 lives saved!
Special School Incentives:
Every $500 raised will unlock a special surprise!
$500 - Sports Spirit Day!
$1,000 - Free choice day in PE!
$1,500 - GOAL! Ms. Morris will get PIED! All participating students will be in a raffle to get to do the pie!
The top participating class will get an extra PE with Ms. Morris!
When you raise $50 you will earn a Be The Torch wristband, 4 Heart Heroes, and a Mystery Gift!!
Is your class on the leaderboard below? Register today and help your class take the lead!
Important Assessment Information for Canby Families
Thank you for supporting your child’s participation in Oregon Statewide Assessments. Assessment is an important part of each student’s academic experience. Beginning in kindergarten and through grade 12, learners in the Canby School District experience a variety of formative, interim, and summative assessments. Oregon Statewide Assessments are one example of a summative assessment administered in grades 3 through 8, and grade 11. Students in these grade levels are required to participate in English Language Arts and Math assessments annually. In grades 5 and 8, students also participate in Science. Assessment tasks are tied to grade-level standards and units of study. Each assessment is an opportunity for students to demonstrate cumulative growth and learning over the course of their school experience.
Canby schools begin Oregon Statewide Assessments in March; and Canby School District, like all districts in Oregon, is striving for 95% or greater student participation. This goal is essential for understanding the depth and breadth of learning for student groups across our schools, and for evaluating programs and resources. Oregon Summative Assessment data provides information to the Canby community and to district teams about our successes or strengths and areas for improvement.
Your principal and teachers will be communicating additional information about Oregon Statewide Assessment dates and ways to support your student’s success. Please reach out to your school principal or classroom teacher if you have further questions. Canby School District appreciates your partnership.
When a family chooses to opt-out of OSAS, students will work in a separate location to complete a similar Math, Reading, Writing or Science work sample while OSAS is administered in their class.
PTO Bingo & Loteria Night
Mark your calendars for the evening of Friday, February 24! We will once again be hosting Lee's popular Family Bingo & Loteria Night! Food, prizes, and fun! We hope you'll join us!
Lee CARE Award Nominations
Each month, Canby School District and the Canby Kiwanis Club will highlight a different school in our district and will recognize a staff member from that school with the CARE Award. Lee will be highlighted during the month of April. So, if you know of an Lee staff member who has made a difference in your life, the life of a child you know, or in the community, please consider nominating them for the CARE Award.
Health Worries?
As we get into cold and flu season, please remember to review our district and school health 'Stay Home Guidelines'. If you are wondering about whether your child should stay home, please contact the office with questions. Thank you for your help in keeping all of our students, staff and families healthy!
Lee Elementary School
Email: cherie.switzer@canby.k12.or.us
Website: https://lee.canby.k12.or.us/en-US
Location: 1110 South Ivy Street, Canby, OR, USA
Phone: 503-263-7150