LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS
October 29th
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?” As we enter the cold and flu season, healthy classrooms are a priority! Here are some guidelines:
If your child has a fever or is vomiting, keep them home.
If your child has a persistent cough or flu-like symptoms, use your best judgement about whether they should come to school.
If your child is sniffly or tired, they should come to school.
Please communicate that if your child is too sick to come to school, they are probably too sick to play or do fun things at home. Don’t make staying at home too appealing!
Mark your calendar for these important dates:
Thursday, October 30th - No bottle drop this week
Thursday, October 30th -Friday, October 31st - NO School - Report cards/teacher planning day
Friday, October 31st - Lewis Dines Out at Toast 9am-2pm
Looking forward:
November 3rd-December 8th - Successful Schools Survey (Links will be sent by PPS)
Tuesday, November 4th - Pie Pick up 2-4pm/PTA General Meeting 6:30-7:30
Friday, November 7th -Dental Sealants (2nd/3rd grades)/Yearbook coloring contest due/Dia de los Muertos event and movie screening 5:30-8:30
Saturday, November 8th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
Tuesday, November 11th - No School for Veteran's Day
Wednesday, November 12 - Last day to order a Wreath (Order form below)
Friday, November 14th - Caregiver coffee/Ruby Bridges walk to school day 7:45
Saturday, November 15th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
Friday, November 21st - Free Popcorn Friday after school on the blacktop
Saturday, November 22th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
Monday, November 24-Tuesday, November 25th - No School for Conferences
Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th - No School for Fall Break
Saturday, December 6th - Lewis Winter Bazaar & Wreath Sale Pick-up 10-1pm
Coming soon
Our Sucessfull Schools Survey opens November 3rd - December 8th. Link will be send directly to families by PPS.
We have heard from several families that they are not receiving our messages until the evening hours. To update your preferences you will need to go into your parentsquare account and select how you'd like to see our notifications and when you'd like them to be sent to you. To do this please follow the following directions. If you have any questions, please let us know.
Customize your notification preferences
*Log in: Go to the ParentSquare website or open the app.
*On the top right hand side select your name and then click manage account
*Navigate to settings: Tap the Notifications Setting - Adjust notifications, use the toggles to turn email, text, or app notifications on or off.
*Select notification type: For each delivery method, you can choose between "Instant" or "Digest" for general announcements.
*All accounts are automatically set to have messages delievered by "Digest" which means around 6pm.
Announcing Birdies Corner Weekly Updates
We are seeking dedicated volunteers to join the fundraising committee for Birdie’s Place, a memorial playground project honoring a child’s legacy of joy and play. Specifically, we need individuals with skills or interest in community and business outreach to help spread the word, engage local partners, and build strong support for this meaningful cause. If you’re passionate about making a difference and bringing Birdie’s Place to life, we’d love to have you on our team! To learn more, please email us at birdiesplacefundraising@gmail.com and please follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Todays memory:
Every year in Kindergarten we play a singing game, Thorn Rosa. This is a singing game with one student acting out the part of Thorn Rosa while the rest of the children form a circle around the character. The children in the circle are singing to the character as the story game plays out. Birdie often came to school in a dress and on this day she was wearing her long white dress. Birdie really wanted to play the part of Thorn Rosa and it was her turn that day. As she stood in the middle of the circle she was overwhelmed at first and reluctant to engage in the part; standing with her head slightly bowed. But as the game progressed and the song took shape, she began to move and sway, eventually taking on the part, twirling and skipping around in the circle of singing children. I just remember her smiling and completely immersed in the moment.
-Mr. Jamesbarry
"A hummingbird is sacred in many cultures, always symbolizing good luck, joy, and beauty."
Trunk or Treat
What a night! The weather on Friday certainly brought some tricks, including a double rainbow.
And, our community showed up! A very special thank you to all the volunteers who made this event possible.
Thank you to all the trunk hosts for braving the elements: Aalto family, Byrne family, Austin family, Caldwell family, Thompson family, Perry family, Nellis family, Castañon family, Turbovsky family, Giordano family, Ortega family, Cabatic family (hosted not one but two trunks!),
and the Craft family. This event wouldn't have been possible without such a great chair, Jaime Casta Mah and the most committed committee: Jenna Starr, Kelly Jacobs, Melissa Moore, Megan Mackin, Jesse Martinez, Tammy Ortega and Lori Kitching-Dweck.
Last but not least, thank you to our anonymous pizza donor for making the night even more delicious!
Yearbook Cover Coloring Contest
Yearbook News Alert!
The last day to turn in your coloring sheet for the yearbook cover is: Friday, November 7th! Need a new copy? Stop by the office to pick up another coloring sheet or to turn in your finished artwork.
Wreath Sale
Lewis Elementary School has partnered with Engel's Evergreens for our wreath fundraiser this year!
Wreath pick-up will be at the Lewis Winter Bazaar
(Lewis Elementary School Cafeteria) on Saturday, December 6 from 10am - 1pm.
Support the Lewis Elementary PTA & use this link to purchase a wreath by Nov 12!
Winter Bazaar
Calling all crafty current & former Lewis students & parents!
The Lewis Winter Bazaar is happening on Saturday, December 6 from 10am - 1pm.
Current and former Lewis students, their parents, and outside vendors will have an opportunity to showcase their creative skills by selling their home-made crafts.
If you are interested in volunteering in the school, help chaperone a field trip visit or school event please make sure to submit your background check: https://www.pps.net/volunteer