Welcome Back to School
JLES Media Center
Welcome Back!!
My name is Catherine Holton and I am the Media Specialist at JLES! This is my 8th year at John Lewis and my 9th year with DCSD.
I look forward to working alongside all of you and our students.
Please call or email me if you have questions, concerns or great ideas!!
ext. 41520
Library Schedule
The Library runs on a hybrid schedule. Homeroom classes visit the library every other week as a whole for book check out, read alouds and lessons. Students are also welcome to come to the library on Mondays/Fridays in small groups or individually with a pass.
The library is open every morning from 7:15-7:40 for students who have gone to their classroom and gotten a library pass.
The 5th grade has a fully flexible schedule. 5th grade class visits will be scheduled on any Monday or Friday using the calendar links.
Library Schedule KK, 3rd-5th Grade Beginning August 12
Your library time will remain the same every other week. Please note your time and day.
Library Schedule Pre-K-2nd Grade Beginning August 18
Reading Bowl Books for 2026-2027
Free New York Times subscription
Activate your New York Times access by going to nytimes.com/passes and following the instructions provided.
An important reminder: if users try to log in to NYTimes.com using their school address before activating their digital access, they will be unable to log in. After activating their access, users can log in directly on NYTimes.com and on The New York Times App.
FREE Educator Events
High Museum
Evening for Educators
August 29, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
Registration Required: https://high.org/event/evening-for-educators-2026/
Alliance Theater
Tickets for Teachers
Free - 2 tickets per household
Register: https://www.alliancetheatre.org/schools-educators/tickets-for-teachers/
Zoo Atlanta
Educator Soirée
October 3, 2027, 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $5 for teacher, $15 for additional ticket