LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

Dear Lewis Families and Caregivers,

We are gearing up for Friday’s Jog-a-Thon! T-shirts have been delivered, pledge sheets were sent home last Friday, and the forecast is looking perfect for a great afternoon of running.

This is one of our primary fundraisers of the year, with a goal of raising $18,000 to support our Celebrate Lewis theme. If you haven’t had a chance to share the fundraising link yet, please feel free to send it to family and friends:

• https://lewis-jog-a-thon.cheddarup.com

A Quick Update on Friday - Last week, I shared that I was planning to run alongside the students. However, I recently learned that a mandatory district rightsizing meeting has been scheduled for Friday. While the exact time hasn't been announced, if you don't see me out on the track, please know I'm there in spirit!

The District is preparing for the release of the rightsizing scenarios on October 5th, which will be published in the PPS School Board Books at 6:00 p.m. ahead of the October 6th Board meeting. Like all of you, we are eager to learn more about what this means for Lewis and will keep you updated as details emerge.

Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to a fantastic Jog-a-Thon!

Here are a few pictures from the week

As we enter the cold and flu season, healthy classrooms are a priority! Here are some guidelines:

• If your child has a fever or is vomiting, keep them home.

• If your child has a persistent cough or flu-like symptoms, use your best judgement about whether they should come to school.

• If your child is sniffly or tired, they should come to school.

• Please communicate that if your child is too sick to come to school, they are probably too sick to play or do fun things at home. Don’t make staying at home too appealing!

Wednesday, September 30th - Lewis Dines Out! @Double Mountain

Friday, October 2nd - Jog-a-thon 🏃 (see below for schedule) 🎵5th Grade Lewis Concert Band Starts

Tuesday, October 6th - 📸Picture Day mydorian.com

Wednesday, October 7th - International Walk & Roll

Thursday, October 8th - Bottle drop pick up 7:45-8:15am/3rd grade field trip

Friday, October 9th - No School

Wednesday, October 14th - Author Visit for grades 3-5

Thursday, October 15th - Bottle drop pick up 7:45-8:15am/ 🚨The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

Friday, October 16th - 🍿 Popcorn Friday

Monday, October 19th - Site Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 21st - Early Release @11:50am / Lewis Dines out @Dairy Hill Ice Cream 1-9pm

Friday, October 23rd - 🎃Trunk or Treat Event 5-7pm

Wednesday, October 28th - Lewis Dines Out @Double Mountain

Thursday, October 29th - NO School for students (Grading Day)

Friday, October 30th - NO School for students (Planning Day)

Portland Author and Spirit Award Winner Rosanne Parry will be visiting with our 3rd through 5th graders on October 14th to talk to students about her newest book, A Raven of the Rainforest. See the flyer below for more information on how to purchase a copy signed by the author or to apply for one of a limited number of book scholarships, compliments of the Lewis PTA!

https://www.achildrensplacebookstore.com/product-page/raven-of-the-rainforest

We have seen a peak in head lice cases. Prevention focuses on avoiding head-to-head contact, wearing hair up, and weekly checks, Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in the hair on your head. They lay eggs and bite your scalp, making it itchy. Lice are most common in younger or school-aged kids. Lice are treatable with special shampoos, creams or lotions.

https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/head-lice.html

You can always find the latest dates and times for upcoming events at lewispta.org/calendar

Save yourself some cooking this evening and support Lewis at Double Mountain on Woodstock! They will donate a portion of today’s sales to Lewis. This is a monthly opportunity, and we want to thank them for supporting our school community with such sustained commitment.

We have a new Lewis Dines Out! to add to your green family calendar: Lewis Dines Out! @ Dairy Hill Ice Cream Sellwood on Wednesday, October 21, 1pm-9pm.

10% of all sales from that day are heading back to Lewis so celebrate the October early release day with a cone or two of Dairy Hill ice cream in Sellwood.

As we all know, the district is in the process of deciding which schools it will close to ensure a balanced budget and adequate services across buildings. There are a variety of sessions you can attend; a complete schedule is here: https://www.pps.net/about/portland-public-schools-information/rightsize/calendar

If you attend and choose to speak, we hope you will echo the PTA’s adopted position, celebrate Lewis, and speak from your heart about our school community.

Each year, the Lewis Winter Bazaar showcases arts, crafts, and other homemade goods by students, parents, and community members. If you have something to share with our community, please consider applying to be a vendor. Rates are:

• $10 per student

• $30 per family member

• $35 family member / student combo

• $45 outside vendor

Apply here: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/lewis-winter-bazaar-vendor-fee-payment/items

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Grandgeorge at winterbazaar@lewispta.org

Every Thursday morning before school, you can drop off your empty bottles and cans near the main entrance. Blue bags are available in the Free Little Library by the main entrance. Funds go directly to the Lewis PTA. Questions: Maria Ethridge, bottledrop@lewispta.org

Online Registration Link

If you are interested in volunteering in the school, help chaperone a field trip, or participate in a school event please make sure to submit your background check: https://www.pps.net/volunteer