LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?" As of March 10, the percentage of Lewis students with good attendance is 81.54%. We are so close to our 2025-2026 goal of 83%!

If 8 more Lewis students come to school consistently this month we will meet our goal. We got this! 👊

Wednesday, March 11th - Early Release, students dismissed at 11:50am / LDO at Henry Higgins 7am-3pm

Thursday, March 12th - Bottle drop! Drop off 7:45-8:15/Sellwood Open house for incoming 6th graders 6-7pm

Friday, March 13th - Bingo Night 6-7:30pm in the cafeteria

Saturday, March 14th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am

Monday, March 16th - Hearing Screenings/Sellwood MS Counselor Mr. KB will be forecasting at Lewis

Wednesday, March 18th - 3rd grade field trip

Friday, March 20th - Free popcorn Friday after school on the blacktop

Saturday, March 21st - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am

March 23rd - March 27th - No School for Spring Break

Wednesday, March 25th - Lewis Dines Out at Double Mountain all day!

Saturday, March 28th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am

Tuesday, March 31st - The Lionhearts author Mike Lawrence visit for 3rd-5th graders (see details below)/Lewis Dines Out at Pizzeria Otto All Day!

Wednesday, April 1st - Yearbook Photos Due!

Friday, April 3rd - NO School - Grading Day

Monday, April 6th - NO School - Teacher Planning Day

Please come check the lost and found in the cafeteria. It is overflowing and we will be donating the items left behind after spring break.

Please tell your friends and neighbors about our upcoming Connect to Kinder event on April 9th from 5:30-7pm

Birdie’s Place, a memorial playground project honoring a child’s legacy of joy and play. 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:

• "I always remember Birdie's hair flipping over the bar" - 5th grade Lucy

Birdie's Place

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

Mike Lawrence, graphic novelist and artist, will be visiting Lewis on March 31st to present to our 3rd through 5th grade classes. His newest book, available beginning on March 3rd, has received multiple starred reviews. Please help us in welcoming Mike as he discusses his new graphic novel, The Lionhearts, perfect for fans of adventure, mystery, and Dungeons & Dragons.

Please consider supporting this visit by purchasing your own signed copy of Mike's book, The Lionhearts ($17.99). Visit https://bit.ly/4jUwd9A to purchase by March 17th.

Slides

The application window for Single Subject Acceleration in Math (SSA-M) runs from March 1st through the 31st. This program is designed for exceptional cases in grades 2–4 in which students have already met all of the math standards for the following grade level, though they have not been exposed to them in school. This ensures an appropriate rate and level of learning for students whose needs cannot be met by the standard curriculum.

In 24-25 (let me know if you want exact numbers for your school) 14% of students demonstrated the needed proficiency to accelerate by one grade level in math. If you believe your child needs this advancement to address their current math level, checking in with your child’s teacher before applying is a great idea to discuss their current progress. Please be sure to submit an application during the upcoming window if you believe SSA is right for your child.

5th Grade Transition Events - SAVE THE DATES:

March 12th is the 5th grade Sellwood MS Parent Night at 6pm-7pm in the gym.

March 16th Sellwood MS Counselor Mr. KB will be forecasting at Lewis in the afternoon. More information for families about forecasting from Sellwood MS is forthcoming after Mr. KB’s visit.

Mid March- date TBD: Lane MS forecasting and School Counselor visit to Lewis. More information for families about forecasting from Lane MS is forthcoming after the School Counselor’s visit to Lewis.

Community & Family Resources:

• Community Food Resources

• PPS Community Resources & Housing Stability

In collaboration,

Jessy Gretzinger (Ms. Jessy)

jgretzinger@pps.net

Have 30 minutes to spare during Bingo Night? Volunteer to hand out prizes and snacks OR try calling some bingo numbers! Lots of fun opportunities to get involved:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-62692167-bingo

Ready to make a difference in the vibrant and fun community events at Lewis? Want to play a bigger role in building and strengthening our amazing school community? Step up and join the Lewis PTA Board! The nominating committee is seeking interested people for the following board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Communications Chair, Auditor and Member at Large. Please email the Nominating Committee at nomcomm@lewispta.org, and let us know what position you are interested in, the names of your student(s) and their grades (if applicable), and a member of the nominating committee will reach out to you. Additionally, if you know someone who may be interested in the PTA Board, please let us know. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with our special community and grow the PTA.

Not a member of the Lewis PTA? You can join here: https://www.oregonpta.org/membership.

Photos due by April 1, 2026! Click here to access the google drive and upload your photos today!

The YMCA would love to be able to serve more families, and are hoping this survey can help them understand any barriers that are preventing families from getting care.

Tell Us About Your Childcare Needs – Fill out form

https://www.pdxreignbasketball.com/after-school-programs/lewis

This spring we are excited to offer our Cleveland Flag Football League for the 4rd season in a row. This league will allow our youth to maintain their fitness as well as learn and develop football skills and fundamentals. Registration has begun and spots are limited.

The season begins March 31st and is open to all 2nd-7th graders of all genders. There will be 3 Divisions (2nd/3rd, 4th/5th, 6th/7th). If enough girls register we will provide a girls division as well. Practices will be held every Tues & Thurs 5PM - 6:30PM at Westmoreland Sports Field, with games every Saturday morning at the Cleveland Sports Stadium. This year the season will end on May 19th, just before Memorial Day weekend.

The fee is $50 or $25 Free/Reduced Lunch. This is due on or before the first official day of practice.

Register Here: https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/cleveland-youth-sports-flag-football-registration-spring-2026

Remember spots are limited so sign up as soon as possible,

Go Warriors!

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