LEWIS ELEMENTARY NEWS

EVERY SCHOOL DAY COUNTS. “Did you know?" Our 2026-2027 school-wide attendance goal is to have 83% of students with good or acceptable attendance. We reached this goal at the beginning of April, but we just dropped back down below 83%.

April 13th - 17th - Spirit week (See below for details)

Wednesday, April 15 - Auction Artwork Due / HeART of Portland 6:30pm

Thursday, April 16 - Bottle Drop! Drop off blue bags outside main doors 7:45-8:15

Friday, April 17th - Free Popcorn Friday after school on the blacktop

Saturday, April 18th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am

Tuesday, April 21 - Lewis Dines Out at Ate-Oh-Ate on Woodstock 5-9pm

Wednesday, April 22nd - Full Instructional Day

Thursday, April 23rd - Art Night 5:30-7pm (please enter in the front doors)

Friday, April 24th - All School Assembly with Aaron Nigel

Saturday, April 25th - Garden Party Power Hour 9-10am

Wednesday, April 29th - 5th grade field trip / Lewis Dines Out at Double Mountain All Day!

Thursday, April 30th - 4th grade Link up Field Trip

Friday, May 1st - NO School / Lewis Auction 5:30-8:30pm

MAY

Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week

Tuesday, May 5th - PTA General Meeting and Board Elections 6:30-7:30pm

Thursday, May 7th - Kinder Field Trip

Monday, May 11th - Wednesday, May 13th - 5th grade Science Camp

Friday, May 22nd - 3rd grade field trip

Monday, May 25th - No School for Memorial Day

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

Friday, May 29th - Yearbook Signing / All School Music Concert /All School Picnic 5:30-7pm

June

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

Tuesday, June 2nd - Leadership field trip to Oaks Park

Wednesday, June 3rd - Field Day

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

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

Saturday, June 6th - Lewis Parade

We are in need of Kleenex, if you are able to donate please bring them to the main office.

Thank you!

Please join in celebrating the student honorees from Lewis K-5:

• Rozlynn Alvstad
• Ben Loh-Menendez

Portland Public Schools is proud to partner with the Portland Art Museum, our host for the 2026 HeART of Portland: A PPS K-12 Arts Showcase. This premier district-wide annual event kicks off with an evening of student dance, music, and theatre performances, along with the opening of a stunning student visual art exhibition featuring over 100 works.

Windows of Our Future: In addition to the 100+ works, this year’s visual arts exhibition also features a citywide collaborative student art project inspired by the theme Windows of Our Future. Drawing on the symbolism of windows – reflection, light, and new perspectives – and the newly reimagined spaces of the Portland Art Museum, students created vibrant “stained-glass” style artworks exploring identity, imagination, and the possibilities ahead. Guided by PPS visual arts educators, each piece contributes to a larger installation that brings individual visions together into a collective reflection of our community’s future.

Event Details:

6:30 PM – Opening reception remarks
(Kridel Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Mark Building)
6:30 – 8:00 PM – Student performances
(Kridel Ballroom, 3rd Floor, Mark Building)

6:00 – 8:30 PM – Student Visual Art Exhibition
(Silver Family Youth & Community Gallery, Level 0, Main Museum)

5:00 – 8:30 PM – Free admission to all museum exhibitions
(Main Museum)

• "The Birdie’s Place Committee is thrilled to announce that it has secured a generous grant of over $5,000 from the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation, bringing Lewis Elementary one step closer to our goal of building the Birdie’s Place Memorial Playground. This funding marks a significant milestone in the committee’s ongoing efforts to create a lasting tribute to Birdie and the community’s resilience and spirit. With momentum growing, the committee is actively seeking additional sponsors and volunteers to help turn this dream into a reality. Those interested in supporting this worthy cause are encouraged to get involved and contribute to the vision of a playground that will benefit generations to come.

  To receive more information about how you can get involved or to request a sponsorship kit electronically or by mail, please contact us by email at birdiesplacefundraising@gmail.com and please follow us on Facebook and Instagram

  Birdie's Place

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

Access third quarter report cards in ParentVue

• If you haven't already done so, activate your ParentVue account
  
• If you haven't already done so, update your ParentVue URL on you computer browser and/or mobile app
  
• Log in to your ParentVue account
  
• Navigate to your student's report card (see graphic below)
  
• If you are having trouble accessing your student's report card, please visit the district website for how-to guides or email nnarescarrillo@pps.net

It was quite the Spring Swing! So many Lewis students and families came together on Friday to limbo, boogie, strike a pose and eat some snacks! This event wouldn't have been possible without the hard work of the dance committee: Bethany Austin, Nicole Koffler, Kristine Simpson, Kristin Weber and chair Allison Bendixen. Allison leads with such calm and from the outside it looks like the dance came together effortlessly with such fun details, like a photo booth (!) - all of which takes a good deal of effort. Thank you! A shout out to our day of volunteers who transformed the gym and set the mood!

TODAY, April 15 is the last day to hand in your one of a kind bird art to the front office!

It’s time to let our students' creativity take flight! As part of the Lewis Spring Soiree & Auction on May 1st, we are hosting a special "Feathered Friends" art gallery.

We are inviting all students to submit avian-inspired artwork—whether it’s a hummingbird,
a heron, or an abstract bird of paradise!

Important Details for Submissions:

● At-Home Project: To respect teachers' valuable instructional time, we are not asking for
this art to be created in the classroom. We want this to be a creative activity
students enjoy at home with their families.
● The Prize: One artist’s piece from every grade level will be selected to exhibit their
work alongside our featured local artist, Anisa Makhoul.
● The Auction: Every piece of art submitted will be available for purchase at the
auction to help raise funds for our school!
● Labeling: Please ensure every submission clearly includes the Student’s Name,
Grade, and the Title of the artwork on the back. Artwork is being collected by the front

office. Thank you Nicole and Tracey!
● Deadline: All submissions are due to the front office by April 15.
We can’t wait to see the incredible talent our students bring to this exhibit.

Friday, May 1 may no longer be a school day BUT it is still the Lewis Spring Soirée! This year, we have a band (Dead Famous of Lewis Rocks fame), face painting, fairy hair, a scavenger hunt and more for kids to enjoy. Bidding will still be online starting April 25 until the end of our huge in person celebration taking place at Brooklyn Carreta!

Ready to make a difference in the vibrant and fun community events at Lewis? Want to play a bigger role in building and strengthening our amazing school community? Step up and join the Lewis PTA Board! The nominating committee is seeking interested people for the following board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Communications Chair and Treasurer. Please email the Nominating Committee at nomcomm@lewispta.org, and let us know what position you are interested in, the names of your student(s) and their grades (if applicable), and a member of the nominating committee will reach out to you. Additionally, if you know someone who may be interested in the PTA Board, please let us know. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with our special community and grow the PTA. Board elections will take place during the general meeting on May 5.

Not a member of the Lewis PTA? You can join here: https://www.oregonpta.org/membership.

There is still time to order your 2025-26 yearbook

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