LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

Dear Lewis Community,

As we bid a fond farewell to Principal Froehlich with gratitude and recognition for her dedication to Lewis Elementary School, wishing her all the very best as she embarks on the next chapter of her life, we must now begin the process of identifying and hiring your next building leader. The foundational first step of that process is engaging the voices of those who will be working directly with that new leader; the Lewis staff and community. Please read on for ways to share yours.

1. Attend a meeting at Lewis on Tuesday, May 26th in the Library to learn about the hiring process and to provide input

• For Staff: 2:45-3:45pm

• For Community/Parents/Guardians: 5:00-6:00pm

• If an in person meeting does not work for your schedule, our Community Feedback Survey is available through June 4, 2026 and you may share as many submissions as you like.

2. Apply to serve on the Community/Staff Candidate Review Panel

• Three community members will serve alongside three staff members to review between 3-4 candidates who will be selected based upon the characteristics identified from the survey and feedback sessions

• Panel members will be required to take part in the interview process, which will take place in the evening. (This is a 4-5 hour time commitment.)

• If interested, please submit this interest form as soon as possible

• If selected, you will be contacted about your availability once the interview date is finalized

• The panel will give their recommendations on which candidate(s) are best suited to move forward for consideration

PLEASE NOTE: In certain cases, the Superintendent may appoint a candidate who meets the qualifications identified by the community members in steps 1 and 2 listed above, eliminating the need for a community review panel. However, we will keep you informed of the process as it unfolds.

We recognize the imperative to conduct this process with a holistic, transparent approach that considers the complex, multifaceted strengths and challenges that combine to make Lewis so remarkable. I look forward to partnering with you in this challenging, yet exciting endeavor.

Warm Regards,

Chandra Cooper

Senior Director of Schools

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?" We have just 11 school days left before summer break! Students are finishing important end-of-year assessments to demonstrate their learning so please make sure they come to school every day they are healthy.

Thursday, May 21st - Bottle Drop! Drop off blue bags outside main doors 7:45-8:15am

Friday, May 22nd - 3rd grade field trip / Caregiver coffee after drop off on the blacktop

Monday, May 25th - NO School for Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 26th - Principal Hiring, Staff & Community Input meeting 5pm (In the Library)

Wednesday, May 27th - Lewis Dines out at Double Mountain all day and featuring live music with the Josh Cole Band in the evening!

Thursday, May 28th - Evening Music Concert 5:30-6:30pm

Friday, May 29th - Yearbook Signing / All School Music Concert /End of year picnic 5:30-7:30pm https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-64072634-copy

June

Monday June 1st - 5th grade bike ride to Sellwood Park

Tuesday, June 2nd - Leadership/Compass Coach/Safety Patrol field trip to Oaks Park (4th/5th grade)

Wednesday, June 3rd - Field Day (Schedule below)

Thursday, June 4th - 5th grade promotion/Last day for 5th graders

Friday, June 5th - Last day of school for Kindergarten-4th grade

Saturday, June 6th - Lewis Pride Parade

Please tell your friends and family to register now for Kindergarten!

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:

• It was such an honor getting to know Birdie and working with her at Lewis! She had the sweetest voice and brightest smile!

Birdie's Place

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

Not sure if you have purchased a yearbook yet for your student (s)? Email: yearbook@lewispta.org for more information. Scholarships available! Contact Principal Froehlich for more information.

Thanks to all of you who have come out to our PTA Caregiver Coffees this year. We want to say a BIG, BIG thank you to Harder Day Coffee on Woodstock for generously donating the coffee for these events. Thank you, Harder Day Coffee, for your continued support of the parents and caregivers of Lewis Elementary! We hope you will join us for our last Caregiver Coffee of the year on Friday, May 22.

Same great event, with a new date! Bring your own picnic dinner (hotdogs available for purchase and FREE ice cream treats for dessert) to enjoy on the Lewis field! This year we will also have a DJ! We can't wait to see you there. Have some time to spare during the picnic? We would love your help! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EAAA62AA0F49-64072634-copy

The energy is building, the banners are being prepped, and the glitter is ready—it’s time for our 6th Annual Pride Parade! Join us on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lewis. What began as a small, heartfelt school parade has blossomed into a beautiful, vibrant tradition for our entire community. It’s a day where we celebrate inclusion, diversity, and the simple, powerful act of love. This year, we’re dreaming even bigger to ensure every student and neighbor feels the warmth of this incredible community.

This year we have soooooo many more fun events, tables, partners, and resources available to our kids and community! We can't wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, June 6th.

10am Event Start

10:30am Parade Start

2:00pm Event Ends

Want to volunteer and help make the magic happen? Email us at lewis.qsap@gmail.com

💦🌱🌻Want to help keep the Lewis garden looking its best over the summer? Sign up here to water the garden over the summer!🌺🪴💦

https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/?q=97206

• SVDP Our Lady of Sorrows

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. Directions

  
  

• Kellogg Middle School Free Food Market

  • Free Produce & more

    Find fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with dry and canned goods. Directions

  **2026 Schedule Changes: June 19 to June 5 ** Open to anyone. Please bring bags.

  
  

• Francis Center

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. Directions

  
  

• SVDP St Peter

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. Directions

  
  

• St Mark's Lutheran Church

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. Directions

  
  

• School Pantry at Lane Middle School (SUN/Latino Network)

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week.

• Woodstock Pantry

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. More Information

  
  

• Woodstock Hot Meals

  • Free Meals

    Find nourishing, ready-to-eat meals in your community. Directions

  
  

• SVDP St Ignatius

  • Free Groceries

    Find fresh produce, protein options and dry goods. Program offerings will vary week by week. Directions

Register For Free Swim Lessons

https://www.portland.gov/parks/events/2026/6/12/register-free-swim-lessons

Free Lunch & Play

https://www.portland.gov/parks/arts-culture/summer-free-all/free-lunch

Portland Parks and Recreation offers up to 90% discounts to apply use the link below:

https://www.portland.gov/parks/discount

Summer camp options

https://www.portland.gov/parks/recreation/summer-camps

"The YMCA of Columbia‑Willamette has updated pricing for Before & After School Care for the 2026–2027 school year, including lower rates for many families, new 2‑day and 3‑day enrollment options, and pricing that better reflects actual program hours.

These updates were informed by family feedback and are designed to increase affordability and flexibility while maintaining high‑quality care. Families enrolled in YMCA Child Care are also eligible for 30% off YMCA membership.

Open registration begins Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 AM for all families. Current participants should have received prior communication with early registration information.
Learn more and register at ymcacw.org/programs/childcare or contact CCRegistration@ymcacw.org. "

• 2026-27 registration will open in August. Please look for our special newsletter and also our website for exact dates.
• SUMMER Camp is happening again. See this link to see dates, times and locations! https://www.adventuresinspanish.org/spanish-summer-camps Continue the adventures!!

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