LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS
January 29th
EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?
Our #1 attendance challenge is getting to school on time!
Here are some tips to help your child arrive at Lewis between 7:53-8:00am. Students who arrive after 8:00am will be marked tardy.
So far this year, we have 1,430 tardy arrivals.
Our goal is not to exceed 2,000 by the end of the year!
Mark your calendar for these important dates:
Saturday, January 31 - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
February
Sunday, February 1st - Lewis Blazer Game 6pm (more information below)
Tuesday, February 3rd - PTA Meeting in the Lewis Library 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, February 4th - Walk and Roll (Before school in the cafeteria hallway. Enter on the blacktop via the doors closest to cafeteria
Friday, February 6th - Sciencepalooza! 5:30-8pm in the Gym and Cafeteria
Saturday, February 7th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
Wednesday, February 11th - Early release - Students Dismissal at 11:50
Friday, February 13 - Caregiver Coffee after the second bell
Saturday, February 14th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am
Sunday, February 15 - Garden Work Party 1-4pm in the Lewis Garden (enter on Cooper Street)
Monday, February 16th - No School - President's Day
Saturday, February 21st - NO Garden Party Power Hour
Saturday, February 21 - Lewis Rocks concert fundraiser 4:30-8 pm at The Heist https://campsite.bio/lewisrocks
Viewing Report Cards
At the beginning of this academic year, the district set all parents/guardians to paperless report cards. We sent home all students with paper report cards last quarter but moving forward we are going by parent/guardian preference which can be updated through ParentVUE. Instructions for how to view your student's report cards are HERE.
The Talented and Gifted (TAG) Department wants your feedback. Please take a moment to complete the TAG Family Survey when it arrives in your email inbox in the next few weeks (your student does not have to be identified as TAG to complete the survey). This survey will help PPS better understand the experiences of families with students identified as TAG.
The Single Subject Acceleration - Math process application window begins March 1st. This process is open to 2nd - 4th grade students. The process outlined in the PPS administrative directive on acceleration and on the TAG Website, allows students who qualify to accelerate through the next grade level. This is a rigorous process with only 14% of students qualifying for SSA-M in 2024 - 25. It is important to talk with your students' teacher to determine if your student might be a good candidate for SSA-M. Strong candidates are students who have met the standards of their current grade level and are proficient on a paper/pencil assessment administered at schools under the guidance of the TAG Department. The decision to accelerate students is made by the TAG Department, with input from teachers, a variety of district administered assessments and the paper/pencil assessment. The timeline for SSA-M:
March 1 - 31st applications accepted via the TAG Website
April 1 - 30th evaluation process
May 15th family notification
For questions regarding your student’s potential for SSA-M, please contact your student’s teacher. For questions regarding the SSA-M process, please contact the TAG Department at ppstag@pps.net
The application window for Access Academy Lottery is February 18th - March 15th. Please visit the Access Academy website for more information on the Access Academy Lottery.
School battles for OBOB have been scheduled for February. If you are the coach of a team and did NOT receive an email on 1/20 with the information, please contact Cyndi Redmond at credmond@pps.net as soon as possible to ensure we have your team registered to compete. Happy Continued Reading!
Author Visit with Louise Wannier: Creator of Tree Spirits and Tree Spirits Around the World
We’re thrilled to welcome Louise Wannier, author of Tree Spirits and Tree Spirits Around the World, for a special reading and interactive presentation on February 12th! Louise invites children (and the young at heart!) to look more closely at the natural world around them — to see the faces and feelings hidden in the bark, branches, and roots of the trees we pass every day. During her visit, Louise will share stories and images from her books, guide children in finding their own “tree spirits,” and spark conversations about creativity, curiosity, and caring for the earth. Following the presentation, families and classrooms are encouraged to take part in Louise’s signature Tree Spirits Walk — an activity that helps students explore the trees in their neighborhoods, draw what they see, and imagine the stories behind their discoveries. Copies of Louise’s books will be available for purchase in the school office. Both titles are $24.95 and payment can be cash, check (made payable to Lewis Elementary PTA) or card via the PTA PayPal. If paying via PayPal, please indicate in the notes the student's name and that the purchase is for a book, ex: Book for Lisa Tegethoff. Scan the QR code to pay by card. Use this link to download the form. https://bit.ly/49K0NPL
Announcing Birdies Corner Weekly Updates
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:
“She was super nice”-Torrey
"A hummingbird is sacred in many cultures, always symbolizing good luck, joy, and beauty."
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