LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

Dear Lewis Families,

Welcome to the 2026–2027 school year! I hope you all had an opportunity to spend some quality time with your loved ones over the summer. My name is Anna Davis, and I am honored and thrilled to introduce myself as the new principal of Lewis Elementary.

This milestone is particularly meaningful to me because Lewis has long held a special place in my heart. Having served as a teacher here from 2006 to 2013, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to return to this wonderful community and serve you all in a new capacity. Beyond my professional journey in Portland Public Schools, I am also a proud PPS parent myself, with a 5th grader at Richmond and an 8th grader at Mt. Tabor. Experiencing our district through both an educator's and a parent's lens reinforces my commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn every single day.

Over the coming weeks, my top priority is to listen, learn, and reconnect with the heart of our school community. You will see me outside during morning drop-off, visiting classrooms, and attending community events.

Please keep an eye out for our weekly digital newsletter, Lewis Elementary News, which will arrive in your inbox every Wednesday with schoolwide news, event updates, and student highlights.

Thank you for entrusting us with your children’s education and well-being. Together, we are going to make this an extraordinary school year filled with growth, curiosity, and community spirit.

Warmly,

Anna Davis

PS. Here are a few things my family did this summer.

Saturday, August 15th - Community Care Day 10AM-12PM

Wednesday, August 26th - First day of school for 1st-5th grades

Thursday, August 27th - Kinder Ramp up

Friday, August 28th - Kinder Ramp up

Monday, September 7th - NO School for Labor Day

Wednesday, September 16th - Early Release Dismissal at 11:50am

Thursday, September 17th - Back to School Night

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

Kindergarten Supply List

1st/2nd Grade Supply List

3rd Grade Supply List

4th Grade Supply List

5th Grade Supply List

Mr. Post Supply List

There has been an update to ParentVUE. Please see the links below for Android and iPhone devices:

• Android
• iPhone

Please help us make sure we have the most up to date information for your student(s) and complete the yearly verification on ParentVUE.

If you speak another language at home other than English, please be sure to note that in your student's file so we can assess them for additional services. If they qualify for English Language Development (ELD) services, then they could receive additional reading and writing support from our specialists during the school day. Services are provided during our 1st-5th grade daily intervention block and/or directly within your child's English Language Arts block so they never miss core instruction with their class.

ELD is not a part of Special Education. To learn more about ELD in PPS, click here.

Portland Public Schools Nutrition Services is happy to announce all enrolled PPS students will be able to enjoy breakfast and lunch at no charge for the 2026-27 school year. Families do not need to submit a free and reduced-price meal application.

Breakfast includes an entree, choice of fruit, and milk. Lunch includes a choice of entree, milk, and unlimited fruits and vegetables. Students must choose at least three foods, with one food being at least a 1/2 cup of fruit and/or a vegetable. If students bring their lunch from home and want milk, they may choose two other foods – such as a fruit and vegetable – at no charge. Milk can no longer be purchased separately.

https://www.pps.net/departments/nutrition-services/nutrition-services

We are seeking the help of 2 family representatives for the 2026-27 Village Table. Family voice will continue to shape decisions during rightsizing and support honest conversations about school experiences and community needs.

If you are interested in this extremely important role or would like more information please reach out to Principal Anna Davis or the school office.

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