November 19, 2008 Lewis Elementary School Newsletter
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Tim Lauer, Lewis Elementary
Nov 19, 2008, 8:41:04 PM11/19/08
to Lewis Elementary
Below you will find a link to the November 19, 2008 Lewis Elementary
School Newsletter. Highlights are listed below.
http://lewiselementary.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nov1908.pdf
Principal Notes From Mr. Lauer
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 24 and 25
We will be holding Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24,
and Tuesday, November 25 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you have not yet
scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please call the
school office at 503.916.6360 and we will get you scheduled. As it is
each year, our goal is to have 100% participation and we look forward
to the opportunity to work with you and to optimize your child’s work
and school experience.
Conference Tips
Below are a few suggestions for parents as they prepare to meet with
teachers.
Ask about your child’s behavior in class & if they are turning in
their work
Check with the teacher about how your child is progressing
academically
Ask what you can do to support your child academically.
Find out what the teacher will do to support your
child academically
Ask to see examples of your child’s work
Tell the teacher if there is anything going on outside of school that
might have an impact on your child’s success such as a divorce, death
in the family or a recent move.
Lewis Web Site and Information via E-Mail
I would like to remind our community that copies of this
newsletter and other information can be found on the Lewis
Elementary web site:
http://lewiselementary.org
In addition we have created a Google Group that can be
subscribed to to allow you to receive notices and updates from
the school office via email. Announcements and timely updates are
available via this group email list. To sign up, please visit the link
below:
http://groups.google.com/group/lewiselementary
Inclement Weather & Emergency Closures
When school closure decisions are made, the district instantly
publishes the information through their web site at:
http://www.weather.pps.k12.or.us/
Television and radio stations get their
information from this service, but
sometimes their broadcast of updates is
delayed. If you have internet access, the link above is the first
place you should check for weather-related closure information.
The site is available 24 hours a day. This information can also be
reached from our web site, http://lewiselementary.org
Please note, that unless it is pouring down rain, we go out for
recess each day at lunch hour. Please be sure that your child
is dressed appropriately for the weather.
Julia Hamlin Returns
I am happy to report that Julia Hamlin has returned to Lewis. Julia
will be helping us with gardening lessons and will be working to
coordinate volunteer and family envolvement related to our
environmental and garden work. In addition Julia is our environmental
and sustainability coordinator helping us with our efforts to lower
our environmental footprint. Please join me in welcoming Julia back to
Lewis.
Lewis Going Green Update: Cafeteria Trays
Lewis is continuing its Green Project. Last year, we bought reusable
trays for the cafeteria to eliminate the use of the polystyrene
trays. Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who wash our trays daily,
we have gone away with the polystyrene. We are continuing to move
forward on these efforts. We are working on eliminating the plastic
sporks that are used in the lunchroom. We are asking people to donate
metal forks, spoons and knives to the school. If you have a donation,
please drop it off in the office.
Drama Production Thursday Evening
This year we are fortunate to have Tori Padellford lead our Drama
program. This is the third year that we have offered all of our
students a drama experience. The productions this year have a
literacy focus and we are taking advantage of a technique called
Reader’s Theater. In Reader’s Theater, the focus is on dramatic
presentation and character development. Props and sets are minimal. On
Thursday evening students from Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Gould’s
classrooms will perform for family and friends. In addition an
afternoon performance is planned for 1:45 pm.
Ms. Tori is requesting donations or loans of black pants and black
shirt or tops in various children's sizes for our reader's theater
presentations. Donations will be used throughout the school year.
Items on loan will be laundered and returned.
Lewis Homework Club
We have started a Wednesday morning Homework Club for students in
grades 3 - 5. This is an opportunity for students to get some help and
support with homework assignments. The group will meet each Wednesday
morning at 7:45 am. If you are interested in having your child take
part in Homework Club please contact your child’s teacher.
Homework on the Lewis Web Site
Most of our Lewis teachers have started to post homework for the week
on our website. To check on homework for the week just visit the Lewis
web site at lewiselementary.org and follow the homework link at the
top of the page
More Homework Help: Woodstock Library Homework Helpers at the
Woodstock Library, 6008 S.E. 49th Ave
3:15-5:15 p.m. every Wednesday.
Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one
help finding the books and information they need to complete homework
assignments. They volunteer whenever school is in session. Space at
library programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis
http://www.multcolib.org/events/homework.html
More Bazaar... Items Still Available
We still have some items from the Bazaar that you can purchase in the
school office. These include student made magnets, Busy Body Books
(family organizer), Nosa Familia Coffee, and SCRIP. If you are
interested please contact Tracy in the office.
Chinook Books Sale...
Chinook Books are on sale in the school office. Cost is $20. These
community coupon books, are filled with amazing coupons from OMSI,
Burgerville, Portland Nursery, local bike shops, coffee shops, New
Season’s, and so much more! The savings are incredible and it’s a
great way to support Lewis PTA. Books cost $20.00, 10.00 of which
goes directly to PTA.
Lewis Library Volunteers Needed!
Do you love books? Would you like to volunteer, but you don't have a
lot of time? We would love to have you help out in the library. We
have tasks that can be done in 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour or
more. We have a great need for adults who would like to come in and
help kids with book selection during class library time. This is a
great way to help kids and Tori (our fabulous media assistant). If
you would like to help out, please contact me, Kathy Bartlett at
kathy.b...@comcast.net (there is a dot between my first and last
name) or 503-775-4842. I would love to hear from you and will be
happy to get you started. Hurray for Books!
PTA Auction - March 5, 2009
Our auction is scheduled for March 5, 2008. Today we are sending home
a separate auction update letter. For more information please contact
Angie at 503 775 3664.
Upcoming Events
November 20 - Bennett/Gould Drama Production
November 24 & 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1 - Teacher Planning Day, no school
December 4 - PTA Meeting
School Newsletter. Highlights are listed below.
http://lewiselementary.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/nov1908.pdf
Principal Notes From Mr. Lauer
Parent Teacher Conferences
November 24 and 25
We will be holding Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday, November 24,
and Tuesday, November 25 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. If you have not yet
scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please call the
school office at 503.916.6360 and we will get you scheduled. As it is
each year, our goal is to have 100% participation and we look forward
to the opportunity to work with you and to optimize your child’s work
and school experience.
Conference Tips
Below are a few suggestions for parents as they prepare to meet with
teachers.
Ask about your child’s behavior in class & if they are turning in
their work
Check with the teacher about how your child is progressing
academically
Ask what you can do to support your child academically.
Find out what the teacher will do to support your
child academically
Ask to see examples of your child’s work
Tell the teacher if there is anything going on outside of school that
might have an impact on your child’s success such as a divorce, death
in the family or a recent move.
Lewis Web Site and Information via E-Mail
I would like to remind our community that copies of this
newsletter and other information can be found on the Lewis
Elementary web site:
http://lewiselementary.org
In addition we have created a Google Group that can be
subscribed to to allow you to receive notices and updates from
the school office via email. Announcements and timely updates are
available via this group email list. To sign up, please visit the link
below:
http://groups.google.com/group/lewiselementary
Inclement Weather & Emergency Closures
When school closure decisions are made, the district instantly
publishes the information through their web site at:
http://www.weather.pps.k12.or.us/
Television and radio stations get their
information from this service, but
sometimes their broadcast of updates is
delayed. If you have internet access, the link above is the first
place you should check for weather-related closure information.
The site is available 24 hours a day. This information can also be
reached from our web site, http://lewiselementary.org
Please note, that unless it is pouring down rain, we go out for
recess each day at lunch hour. Please be sure that your child
is dressed appropriately for the weather.
Julia Hamlin Returns
I am happy to report that Julia Hamlin has returned to Lewis. Julia
will be helping us with gardening lessons and will be working to
coordinate volunteer and family envolvement related to our
environmental and garden work. In addition Julia is our environmental
and sustainability coordinator helping us with our efforts to lower
our environmental footprint. Please join me in welcoming Julia back to
Lewis.
Lewis Going Green Update: Cafeteria Trays
Lewis is continuing its Green Project. Last year, we bought reusable
trays for the cafeteria to eliminate the use of the polystyrene
trays. Thanks to the wonderful volunteers who wash our trays daily,
we have gone away with the polystyrene. We are continuing to move
forward on these efforts. We are working on eliminating the plastic
sporks that are used in the lunchroom. We are asking people to donate
metal forks, spoons and knives to the school. If you have a donation,
please drop it off in the office.
Drama Production Thursday Evening
This year we are fortunate to have Tori Padellford lead our Drama
program. This is the third year that we have offered all of our
students a drama experience. The productions this year have a
literacy focus and we are taking advantage of a technique called
Reader’s Theater. In Reader’s Theater, the focus is on dramatic
presentation and character development. Props and sets are minimal. On
Thursday evening students from Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Gould’s
classrooms will perform for family and friends. In addition an
afternoon performance is planned for 1:45 pm.
Ms. Tori is requesting donations or loans of black pants and black
shirt or tops in various children's sizes for our reader's theater
presentations. Donations will be used throughout the school year.
Items on loan will be laundered and returned.
Lewis Homework Club
We have started a Wednesday morning Homework Club for students in
grades 3 - 5. This is an opportunity for students to get some help and
support with homework assignments. The group will meet each Wednesday
morning at 7:45 am. If you are interested in having your child take
part in Homework Club please contact your child’s teacher.
Homework on the Lewis Web Site
Most of our Lewis teachers have started to post homework for the week
on our website. To check on homework for the week just visit the Lewis
web site at lewiselementary.org and follow the homework link at the
top of the page
More Homework Help: Woodstock Library Homework Helpers at the
Woodstock Library, 6008 S.E. 49th Ave
3:15-5:15 p.m. every Wednesday.
Homework Helpers are trained volunteers who give students one-on-one
help finding the books and information they need to complete homework
assignments. They volunteer whenever school is in session. Space at
library programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come,
first-served basis
http://www.multcolib.org/events/homework.html
More Bazaar... Items Still Available
We still have some items from the Bazaar that you can purchase in the
school office. These include student made magnets, Busy Body Books
(family organizer), Nosa Familia Coffee, and SCRIP. If you are
interested please contact Tracy in the office.
Chinook Books Sale...
Chinook Books are on sale in the school office. Cost is $20. These
community coupon books, are filled with amazing coupons from OMSI,
Burgerville, Portland Nursery, local bike shops, coffee shops, New
Season’s, and so much more! The savings are incredible and it’s a
great way to support Lewis PTA. Books cost $20.00, 10.00 of which
goes directly to PTA.
Lewis Library Volunteers Needed!
Do you love books? Would you like to volunteer, but you don't have a
lot of time? We would love to have you help out in the library. We
have tasks that can be done in 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour or
more. We have a great need for adults who would like to come in and
help kids with book selection during class library time. This is a
great way to help kids and Tori (our fabulous media assistant). If
you would like to help out, please contact me, Kathy Bartlett at
kathy.b...@comcast.net (there is a dot between my first and last
name) or 503-775-4842. I would love to hear from you and will be
happy to get you started. Hurray for Books!
PTA Auction - March 5, 2009
Our auction is scheduled for March 5, 2008. Today we are sending home
a separate auction update letter. For more information please contact
Angie at 503 775 3664.
Upcoming Events
November 20 - Bennett/Gould Drama Production
November 24 & 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences
November 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 1 - Teacher Planning Day, no school
December 4 - PTA Meeting
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