Lee Gardens&Chicken Coop Newsletter
Where curiosity is cultivated
Russell Lee Elementary School Austin Texas
Principal Mr. Hewlett and Harlon setting up his tent in Lee Chicken Coop! June, 2021
Chickens checking out the new addition!
Kissing Chickens June, 2021
June is Pollinator Month
Is this a green anole?
Red-Bellied Woodpecker family at Russell Lee Elementary School
For more facts on red-bellied woodpecker, please check out the Audubon link:
https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/red-bellied-woodpecker
They live in the Elm Tree by the Gym!
Thanks to Alyssa Cadena who took this photo with a better view of those beautiful creature.
To Check Out Our Inaugural issue of Lee Gardens& Chicken Coop Newsletter, please click on the link below!
You might see your roadrunner's precious smiling eyes/face! Please show this newsletter to them. This might be the first time they ever seen photos of themselves engaging in Lee Gardens& Lee Chicken Coop enrichment/extracurricular activities!
Photos from Feb. 2019 to April 2021.
Current look of Lee Chicken Coop, June 1, 2021
Lee Chicken Coop holds weekly egg drawing event for all Lee Staff! 2021
Lee Chicken Coop holds weekly egg drawing event for all Lee Staff. The winner gets eggs collected for the week.
List of staff who received eggs: Caitlin, John, Erica, Stephanie, Jenny, Alyssa, Rhonda, Bethany, Diana, Katherine, Chelsey, Celina, Grace, Rachel, Lesley, Brenda, Greg, Shelly, Melissa, Terri, Chris, Shannon, Alex, Shannan, Loren, Veronica, Julie B., and Dani.
List of Lee Gardens and Chicken Coop volunteers who received eggs: Brad, Jillian, Rosemary, and Dave.
Photos from April 19 to June 3rd, 2021
You may see your Roadrunner especially of Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 3rd Grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade's joyful eyes/face engaging enrichment/extracurricular activities with me!
Bikes and helmets we received from Ghisallo Cyclying Initiative due to the Bright Green Future Grant we applied for and received 2021
Wednesday, May 5, 2021 Walk/Bike to School Day at Russell Lee Elementary School
Quinn S-Evening Riding-May 2021
4th, 2nd, and 1st graders riding bikes to school and back home
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
4th, 2nd, and 1st graders riding bikes to school and back home
4th, 2nd, and 1st graders riding bikes to school and back home
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
4th, 2nd, and 1st graders riding bikes to school and back home
2nd grader riding bike home
2nd grader riding bike home
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
a Lee parent riding bike to school
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
a 1st grader on scooter to school and back home
Walk/Bike to School Day, 2021
Bike rack is almost full at Lee on Bike/Walk to School Day, May 2021
Russell Lee Elementary School is Certified Wildlife Habitat, June, 2021
EXPLORE AND LEARN ABOUT THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION'S MONARCH HEROES PROGRAM AT LEE ELEMENTARY! -Dani and Neil
Mixed photos of Lee students from various grade levels AND Lee grounds May-June 2021
Picking up eggs for the egg winner-Mr. Derasmo (our 4th grade teacher), May 5, 2021
Our hens enjoying salad from our Gardens
A student releasing butterflies!
Mrs. Clinchard's in-person learners releasing butterflies for the 3rd time in 2021
Current Lee Chicken Coop look June 1, 2021
Eggs collected for one of our teachers in June, 2021
Mrs. Jenkins' in-person learners 2021 (2nd grade)
Seed package (about 54 packages in all)
Butterfly on Zinnia
American Black Vulture near Lee/by Waller Creek
Mrs. Jenkins class 2021-2nd grade-in-person learners
Mrs. Jenkins' class 2021-2nd grade-homeroom students
Mrs. Gonzales' In-person Learners engaging in enrichment/extracurricular activities May 5, 2021
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit
Kinder-holding eggs for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit
Kinder-learning how to hold a hen
Kinder-learning how to hold a hen
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Mrs. Manning's class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular activities May 3, 2021
Mrs. Manning's class engaging in Lee School Garden& Student Garden Tour
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit/tour
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding eggs for the first time
Kinder-holding eggs for the first time
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop visit
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-holding eggs for the first time
Ms. Stanfield's class in-person leaners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May4, 2021
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-holding chicken for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop Visit/tour
Kinder-petting chickens for the first time
Kinder-petting chickens for the first time
Kinder-petting chickens for the first time
Kinder-Lee Chicken Coop Visit/tour
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-sowing pumpkin, squash, watermelon, and cantaloupe seed
Kinder-Lee School Garden visit/tour
Kinder-Lee School Garden visit/tour
Kinder-Lee School Garden visit/tour
Kinder-Lee School Garden visit/tour
Kinder-Lee School Garden visit/tour
Ms. Insell's In-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May 6, 2021
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-holding chickens for the first time
Kinder-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
Kinder-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
Kinder-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
Kinder-Lee Gardens Tour
Kinder-Lee Gardens Tour
Mrs. Thomas' class in-person learners engaging in enrichment/extracurricular activities May 10, 2021
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-Sowing seeds in our Youth Garden
1st grade-petting chickens for the first time
1st grade-petting chickens for the first time
1st grade-Lee Chicken Coop visit/tour
1st grade-Lee Chicken Coop visit/tour
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
Ms. Borris' In-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May 14, 2021
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding eggs for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding eggs for the first time
1st grade-holding eggs for the first time
1st grade-petting chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-Lee Chicken Coop visit/tour
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade Lee Chicken Coop Visit/Tour
1st grade Lee Chicken Coop Visit/Tour
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-sowing melon seeds
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
Mrs. Abrego's In-person Learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May 17, 2021
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-visiting Lee chicken coop
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-holding chickens for the first time
1st grade-sowing seeds for the first time
1st Grade-sowing seeds
1st Grade visiting Lee Chicken Coop
1st Grade visiting Lee Chicken Coop
1st Grade-sowing seeds
1st Grade-sowing seeds
1st Grade-sowing seeds
Ms. Diaz's In-person Learners Engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May 18, 2021
1st grade-planting time in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade- sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
1st grade-Lee Chicken Coop Visit/Tour
1st grade-Lee Chicken Coop Visit/Tour
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
1st grade-holding chicken for the first time
Ms. Nokes' class In-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities May 7, 2021
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Youth Garden
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
3rd grade-holding chicken for the first time
Mr. Hull's class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities April 19, 2021
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee StudentGarden
3rd grade-visiting Lee Chicken Coop
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee StudentGarden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee StudentGarden
3rd grade-visiting Lee Chicken Coop
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee StudentGarden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee StudentGarden
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
Ms. Hickey's class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities April 22, 2021
3rd grade-holding chickens
3rd grade-holding chickens
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-sowing seeds
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
Ms. Barreiro's class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, April 26, 2021
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
3rd grade-holding chickens for the first time
Ms.Jones' class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 19, 2021
Students 4th grade and above received a package
Students 4th grade and above received a package
4th grade-visiting Lee gardens
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
Chickens enjoying a feast from the Lee Cafeteria
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
4th grade-sowing seeds in Lee Student Garden
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
Mr. Derasmo's class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 20, 2021
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th grade-holding ggss for the first time
4th grade-holding eggss for the first time
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th-petting chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-Lee Chicken Coop Visit/Tour
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
Ms. Rolling's Class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 24, 202`
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th grade-Lee Gardens visit/tour
4th grade-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding egg
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
Ms. Cox's Class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 25, 2021
4th-Lee Chicken Coop Tour
4th-holding chicken for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding chicken for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-Lee Gardens tour
4th-Lee Gardens tour
4th-Lee Chicken Coop Tour
4th-Lee Chicken Coop Tour
4th-holding chicken
4th-holding chicken for the first time
4th-holding chicken for the first time
4th-holding chicken for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding chickens for the first time
4th-holding eggs for the first time
Ms. Joshi's Class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 27, 2021
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding eggs for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding eggs for the first time
5th-holding chicken for the first time
5th-holding eggs for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding egg for the first time
5th-holding egg for the first time
5th-holding egg for the first time
Ms. Sands' Class in-person learners engaging in Enrichment/Extracurricular Activities, May 28, 2021
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-Lee Student Garden Tour
5th-Lee Student Garden Tour
5th-Lee Chicken Coop Tour
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
5th-holding chickens for the first time
Mrs. Clinchard's In-Person Students Releasing Butterflies into our Lee Student Garden-4th time! May, 2021
Can you name some migratory animals in our community?
Window sill garden in Mrs. Jenkins' Classroom, 2021
Bird bath by Lee Student Garden
Bird bath by Lee School Garden
Furry caterpillar-leave it alone.
Be cautious but not fearful.
American Black Vulture near Russell Lee Elementary/by Waller Creek!
Where can you find this creature?
Summer squash planted by a second grader!
Corn/Maize
What do you know about the history of this amazing staple food? What do you know about the genetic modification of this crop?
Can you illustrate a life cycle of a corn plant?
Fennel blossom
Have you seen a fresh fennel and dried fennel seed? You might find this aromatic and anise flavored spice in your kitchen!
2nd graders (Ms. Fremuth and Ms. Szilagyi) using the Green Outdoor Classroom
2nd grade students have used this space for creative play this whole semester! They used it for their candy/bakery store, they made clay/mud pastries, they made a fort!
Pumpkin planted by Kindergarteners! by the SBS classroom
What do you know about this old plant? What connections can you make? Have you ever eaten some pumpkin seeds in your breakfast oats/yogurt?
See turtle project put together by Mrs. Day!
Sea Turtle, Inc. South Padre Island, Texas
tomato
How many petals does this berry plant have?
What insects pollinate them?
Eggplant is coming out!
Texas lantana
tomato!
bumble bee on sunflower
Have you enjoyed sunflowers 'whole seeds with hull?
Checkout artist Ai Weiwei's Sunflower Seeds Artwork!
flowering milkweed!
Thanks to Mr. Mclntyre and his students!
Ms. Borris' and Ms. Abrego's class planted all these wonderful melons!
AISD Story Stroll-story 2
Lemon Bergamot-Bee Balm
What do you know about this showiest summer blooming perennial?
Garden by SBS classroom, June 2021
Texas sage shrub
Sign Project-coming soon!
Common Name
Latin Name
Family Name
Lee Chicken Coop&Lee Gardens Shed-coming soon!
Chickens checking out this new addition!
Ms. Wilborn's and our school's 1,000 Origami Butterflies Project!
Ms. Wilborn's and our school's 1,000 Origami Butterflies Project!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFlSzpkj_bQ&t=6s
