Lewis and Clark Family Newsletter

As students walk to and from school each day, we want to remind everyone of a few simple habits that can make a big difference in keeping our Scouts safe.

Please talk with your student about the importance of:

• Using designated crosswalks whenever crossing a street. Avoid crossing in the middle of the block or between parked cars.

• Putting phones away while walking and crossing streets. Looking down at a phone, texting, or wearing headphones at a high volume can prevent students from seeing or hearing approaching vehicles.

• Stopping and looking both ways before entering a street—even when using a crosswalk.

• Making eye contact with drivers and making sure vehicles have come to a complete stop before crossing.

• Following crossing guards and traffic signals when they are present.

• Staying aware of surroundings and avoiding horseplay near streets, intersections, and parking lots.

Middle school students are becoming increasingly independent, but they still need reminders that safety has to come before convenience. We appreciate families reinforcing these expectations at home as we work together to keep students safe on their way to and from school.

Stay alert. Use the crosswalk. Put the phone away. Get there safely.

Jody Sulser
Principal, Lewis and Clark Middle School

Please note that student drop off will not be available on the West side of 14th Street West beginning October 12th. We are moving our bus zoning to 14th Street to help alleviate congestion on Lewis, as well as the drop off zone in front of the school. Thank you for adjusting to our new routes to keep our students safe!

Attendance Matters

Lewis and Clark Attendance Protocol

• Please call the attendance office at 406-281-5913 or email ​M​rs. Mayer if your student will be absent.
• Families have 48 hours to clear an absence in PowerSchool. After 48 hours, the absence will remain unexcused.
• Once a student reaches 10 absences, any additional absences will be marked unexcused unless they have been pre-approved by Mrs. Sulser or Mr. Clouser, or a medical waiver has been provided.
• Students who have 15 total absences, including 5 or more unexcused absences, will be referred to Billings Public Schools' Truancy Officer, Rob Vickery.
• Students who accumulate 6 morning tardies during first period, whether excused or unexcused, will be assigned after-school detention.

Thank you for your support and for helping your student attend school every day!

Clubs and groups will be starting soon! Listen for meeting information on morning announcements!

• Phones and wearable devices, i.e. Apple Watches, AirPods and similar devices are to be turned off and put in lockers during school time
  
• Cell phones cannot be used in the classroom for any reason, including teacher led activities
• Cell phones, even those on silent or turned off, cannot accompany students to class

Middle School forms and schedules can be found here.

• October 6 Rocky Heron/DEA Guest Speaker Assemblies
• October 9 Six Week Grade Reports
• October 14 Six Week Award Assemblies
• October 15-16 No School for students/MEA Conference
• October 22 Student Led Parent Conferences 12-6pm (Early dismissal @11:00am)
• October 24 Early Dismissal @11:00am
• October 19-30 SUV Fundraiser Competition
• November 6 Picture Retakes

We use Parent Square to communicate with our families! Please download the app or get signed up for an account today! We don't want anyone to miss out on fun and important information!

Lewis and Clark Middle School

Asst. Principal: Mr. Matt Clouser 406-281-5902

Main Office: Mrs. Amanda Groblebe 406-281-5900

Attendance Office: Mrs. Christy Mayer 406-281-5913

SRO: Officer Doll 406-281-5904/cell: 406-698-4065

Website: https://www.billingsschools.org/our-schools/middle-schools/lewis-clark

Location: 1315 Lewis Avenue

Phone: (406) 281-5900
Facebook: facebook.com/lewisandclarkscouts