Back To School Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to a new school year! At W.T. Lewis Elementary, we are proud to uphold a strong tradition of excellence and community. Our vision — We Teach & Learn…for Success Today and Tomorrow! — is more than a motto; it guides everything we do. From the classroom to the playground, every experience is designed to help students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is clear: We ACCEPT every student, BELIEVE in their potential, and CHAMPION their success in every way. Your child is valued here, and we are committed to creating an environment where they feel safe, supported, and inspired to do their very best.

I look forward to having a successful 25-26 school year. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Banks

This year, we won’t hold a traditional Back to School Night. Instead, teachers will share their presentations digitally in Rooms on the Bossier Schools App on August 28th!

These presentations will give you important information about:

🍎What your student will be learning

🍎How to stay connected with their teacher

🍎Ways you can support learning at home

Please read through the handbook carefully for all policy and procedures.

Each student is required to pay a $21 material/technology fee. This fee covers technology, software licenses, and subscriptions for students. This fee can be paid using SchoolCash Online.

https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/15152/338/False/True

What is SchoolCash Online?
SchoolCash Online is an easy to use and safe way to pay for your children’s school fees. Now, with a few clicks, you can pay for your child’s yearbook, club fees, field trip fees, and so much more from your own home. All you have to do is register an account, attach your children and in no time you will be able to make payments online. Use the same email you used to register your students!

Why Use SchoolCash Online?

• Convenient: Make secure payments 24/7 from the comfort of your home.

• Easy To Use: Online shopping with various payment methods.
• Safe: Your child won't be carrying cash or checks to and from school.

• Saves Time: Manage your school expenses and view payment history in one place.

Round 2 is now open for spirit wear! The store will close 8/31/2025. Spirit wear will be delivered the week of 9/18!

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Doors Open: 7:45 AM

Breakfast closes: 8:00 AM

Tardy Bell: 8:10 AM (If students arrive after 8:10, the parent must escort the student inside and sign them in.

Dismissal Changes: Call the office or email the teacher by noon.

Checkout: No checkouts after 2:30.

Dismissal Bell: 3:10 PM

🚗The east side parking lot is designated for car pick-up and drop-off. Before 8:10 am and after 2:30 pm cars are not permitted to park, drop off or pick up in the bus line.
🚗 Remain in your car at all times. School personnel will help your child get to and from the cars.
🚗 Students may be dropped off between 7:45 and 8:10 a.m., and dismissal is at 3:10.
🚗 Students must load/unload from the passenger side of the vehicle.
🚗 If a parent must accompany the child into the school, a parent/guardian must park & walk with the child across the parking lot to the school doors.
🚗 Cell phone usage is prohibited by law in a school zone. You may not use your phone in the car line. This policy is for the safety of our students, so exceptions to this policy will not be made.

🚗Carline tags are required to pick up students in the carline for dismissal. If you do not have a carline tag, you can get your student and your carline tag in the office after dismissal is complete. You will need your ID.

Lewis League is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting our school in a variety of ways. Members meet once a month to discuss important topics, plan school events, and lend a hand at activities. All parents are warmly invited to join and get involved.

Interested in joining our Lewis League? Complete the Google Form below!
https://forms.gle/KnnhzzPvEGyxDJVN9