LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?” A student who had a 92% attendance rate last year missed 14 school days (nearly 3 weeks of school) and 86 hours of instruction. Students who have 95% or higher attendance rates are much more likely to reach grade level benchmarks.

Wednesday, October 8th - OBOB Informational Meeting 2:45pm

Thursday, October 9 - Bottle Drop! Drop off blue bags outside main doors 7:45-8:15 / Jog-a-thon 12:50-2:10 (See below for more info)

Friday, October 10th - No School, Statewide inservice day

Looking forward:

Thursday, October 16th - Virtual TAG meeting 6:30PM - 7:00PM (See below for details)

Friday, October 17th - Pie Orders Due

Saturday, October 18 - Fall Garden (Work) Party 9am / Sellwood Monster Mayhem Fundraiser Event

4-8pm @ The Heist

Friday, October 24th - Trunk or treat 5-7pm

Friday, November 7th - Dia de los Muertos - Save the date!

Saturday, December 6th - Lewis Winter Bazaar & Wreath Sale Pick-up 10-1pm

OBOB Informational Meeting - Wednesday, October 8th

Calling all 3rd - 5th graders interested in participating in this year’s Oregon Battle of the Books competition. There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, October 8th at 2:45 in Room 17. Please join us to find out more about the competition. Information may also be found on the OBOB website. Each team is comprised of five students and must have an adult coach. If you can’t make it to the meeting, but are ready to sign up, please send an email to credmond@pps.net listing the students participating, as well as the coach’s name and email address. Hope to see you there!

The Garden Club is a gardening group that will spend time working around the Lewis campus to make our school garden beautiful and functional for our school community. Students are expected to actively participate in all aspects of the group, which means everyone weeds, plants, waters, harvests, rakes, and participates in overall garden maintenance. Parents are welcome and encouraged to join. Please email Ms. Aksay at eaksay@pps.net with any questions or concerns.

We are STILL looking for a couple great volunteers! 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 is from Liam & Hank Mackin 5th graders at Lewis

• “Our favorite memory of Birdie was seeing her around school, she was always happy and waving at us”

Birdie's Place

"A hummingbird is sacred in many cultures, always symbolizing good luck, joy, and beauty."

The PPS TAG office has provided the slideshow linked below for families interested in learning more about Talented and Gifted services in PPS. Please view the slideshow at your leisure and reach out to Lewis's TAG facilitator, Lisa Tegethoff (ltegethoff@pps.net), with any questions you may have. Lisa will also host a Google Meet Q&A session for those with questions on October 16th from 6:30PM - 7:00PM.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1T3dZFBpn9YuABYgfNXG-gnXlsHR95coEr9gvMllZivQ/present?usp=sharing

TAG Q&A with Lisa
Thursday, October 16 · 6:30 – 7:00pm
Time zone: America/Los_Angeles
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kxh-ukhr-sfs
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 224-337-3108‬ PIN: ‪127 603 484‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/kxh-ukhr-sfs?pin=3042715232910

AUTHOR VISIT FOR ALL LEWIS STUDENTS

Award-winning author Rosanne Parry will be visiting Lewis on October 27th!

• K-2 students will have a 2nd author visit this month as Rosanne will be leading our young students in a howl-along as she shares her book, The Wolf Effect.

• Students in grades 3-5 will learn more about the writing process and storytelling as Rosanne shares information about her newest book, A Wolf Called Fire, a standalone companion to her NY Times bestselling book, A Wolf Called Wander.

Autographed copies of Rosanne's Voice of the Wilderness Quartet books (A Wolf Called Wander, A Whale of the Wild, A Horse Named Sky, and A Wolf Called Fire) along with The Wolf Effect can be purchased through A Children's Place Bookstore:

https://www.achildrensplacebookstore.com/rosanne-parry

*Be sure to click on "Add a Note" to indicate the Lewis Author Visit and give your child's name and teacher

Corinna Luyken's visit was a success! If you missed the deadline to purchase a copy of The Arguers, you are in luck! We have a limited number of signed books available for purchase at the school office for $18.99 (make checks payable to Lewis PTA if not using cash).

The Jog-a-thon is TOMORROW!

Come cheer on your student (s) as they jog around the field:

K/1: 12:50-1:10pm

2/3/Mr. Post: 1:20-1:40pm

4/5: 1:50-2:10pm

Click here to Donate to the Jog a Thon!

Donations help raise funds for Lewis teachers and students!

Pledge forms went out last week. Thank you to everyone who has already donated!

Want to help out during the event? Sign up here!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-58965236-volunteer

Calling all gardeners! Help us keep the Lewis grounds looking good! Join the Garden Committee on Saturday, October 18th at 9am to get the grounds ready for winter.

It's Pie Sale time! Please order and pay by Friday, October 17 for a Tuesday, November 4 delivery.

Deliver payment in form of checks or cash to the front office. Please make checks payable to Lewis PTA.

*All pies are handcrafted in Silverton with all-natural, clean ingredients and low added sugar.*

All proceeds benefit 5th Grade. Paper order forms have been sent home, or use this link to order: Pie Order Form

Join Us for Trunk-or-Treat – Friday, October 24!

We’re excited to invite you to our annual Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 5:00–7:00 PM here at the school!

This fun-filled evening will include:

• Pizza for purchase in the cafeteria

• A festive photo backdrop

• A seasonal coloring station

• Carnival-style games

• And of course, Trunk-or-Treating!

This event is a favorite for our students and families, and we need your help to make it a success! Here’s how you can get involved:

1. Donate Candy – We need lots of candy to keep our little trick-or-treaters smiling!

2. Decorate a Trunk – Sign up to decorate your car and hand out candy. Get creative and have fun!

3. Volunteer at the Event – Help us run activities or direct families. Each volunteer slot is just 30 minutes, so you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the event with your child(ren).

Sign-up links:

To volunteer at the event: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-52543255-trunk

To sign up for a trunk: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-52129154-trunk

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.

Use this link to apply to be a vendor!

Calling all apple and pear fans! Sellwood Middle School is hosting a fruit fundraiser and selling freshly picked and amazing tasting boxes of apples and pears from Kiyokawa Family Orchards. This local orchard from Parkdale, Oregon is known for its excellent quality fruit and a reputation for supporting local nonprofits, like the SMS PTA. Pick up date is October 23rd from 3:00-5:30 at Sellwood Middle parking lot. Purchase now!

SELLWOOD MONSTER MAYHEM FUNDRAISER EVENT

When: Sat, Oct 18 4:00pm-8:00pm

Where: The Heist - 4725 SE Woodstock Blvd.

Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 4pm - 8pm

Location: The Heist Bar & Food Carts

Purchase Tickets HERE!!!

Get pumped for the spookiest, most thrilling family-friendly fundraiser of the year! Join the Sellwood Middle School PTA for Monster Mayhem, a night packed with fun to support our amazing Sellwood students! Your participation helps fund staff support, scholarships for the PEAK after school program, and yearbooks for every student.

What’s in store?
Come in your wildest costume (or keep it casual—your choice!) Costume Contest with Prizes!

Groove to awesome live music by Chords Music School, Electronic Music Club & Jazz Jargon

Be inspired by jaw-dropping breakin' performances by New Birth Crew

Get creeped out at the Oddities & Curiosity table and preserve those memories at the Selfie Station

Savor delicious eats from a variety of food carts (Available for purchase. % of food sales, Portland Cider Pineapple, Breakside Pilsner, Steeplejack IPA and NA Slushies donated back to Sellwood Middle. Can't make the party? Grab some take out!)

Come have a blast while supporting our Sellwood Middle School community! Bring your family, friends, and monster-sized enthusiasm!

Check in at The Heist Inside Dining Hall. Can’t wait to see you there, it’s gonna be a scream!

Purchase Tickets HERE!!!

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