Lewis Update: January 17, 2008
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Tim Lauer, Lewis Elementary
Jan 17, 2008, 8:36:11 PM1/17/08
to Lewis Elementary
The latest issue of the Lewis Elementary School Newsletter is
available for download.
http://lewiselementary.org/files/january16-08.pdf
A text copy is listed below...
Principal Notes From Mr. Lauer
-->A reminder that this Monday we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr and school will not be in session.
-->King Day Garden Work Party
Save the Date: MLK Holiday Day of Service
This Monday, January 21, 2008
You are invited to join us Monday, January 21st from 9am-12pm for a
garden work party at Lewis. We will be pruning the four apple trees,
updating the greenhouse, weeding, and doing regular garden
maintenance. Also, we are looking for someone with carpentry
experience who could frame in some simple planting tables and shelving
to get the greenhouse organized and more usable. Please contact me if
this is something you could help us with, on the 21st or any day that
is convenient.
Thank You!
Julia Hamlin
lewislearn...@gmail.com
-->Should schools be repaired, renovated or replaced?
Community members are encouraged to attend one or more of four January
meetings in different quadrants of the city to give input on options
for repairing, remodeling and/or rebuilding Portland Public School
buildings.
Sessions will be held Jan. 15 at Jefferson High School (north
clusters), Jan. 16 at Wilson High School (west clusters), Jan. 22 at
Madison High School (northeast clusters) and Jan. 23 at Franklin High
School (southeast clusters). The meetings will be held from 7-9:30
p.m.
At the meetings, consultants will present findings from their
analysis of the physical conditions and educational suitability of
each school in that quadrant. They also will summarize public input on
building priorities captured at community meetings in May and
November.
Based on those findings, the consultants will present options for
repairing, renovating or replacing each school, and the costs of each
option. Community members can ask questions and give feedback on the
options. Visit www.reshape.pps.k12.or.us to preview options under
consideration.
Child care and translation in Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin and
Russian will be available at each meeting.
Following the meetings, district staff will work with the consultants
to develop a draft plan, which will be presented to the school board
in March. Public input sessions on the draft plan will be held in
April. The board is scheduled to adopt a final facilities plan in May.
-->Reading is an Investment
Today we are sending home information about a reading incentive
program being sponsored by the Oregon Office of the State Treasurer.
Reading is an Investment is a literacy and financial education program
for all public elementary schools in Oregon. It is a statewide program
designed to highlight the importance of reading and teaching young
children about money and basic financial concepts. It is sponsored in
partnership by State Treasurer Randall Edwards, the Oregon College
Savings Plan, and OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
-->Lost and Found
PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND RACK!!! Our collection of coats,
sweatshirts and jackets continues to grow. We plan to start to donate
items to Goodwill. If you child is missing items, please check the
lost and found rack in the cafeteria.
-->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.
-->Lewis Kindergarten Round Up Meetings Scheduled
Lewis Elementary will hold two informational meetings for incoming
kindergarten parents on the following dates:
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 9:00 am
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Parents are invited to attend and learn about our school and our
program offerings.
-->Sellwood Middle School 5th Grade Orientation
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!!
Sellwood Middle School invites 5th grade students and their parents to
attend an orientation meeting Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 6:30 - 8:00
pm. Sellwood staff will share information about their programs and
answer questions about middle school at Sellwood. For more information
please contact Sellwood Middle School at 503 916 5656.
-->Washable Lunch Trays Pilot Program Moves to
Three Days a Week
With help of our volunteers we are now using our washable trays three
days each week. Currently we have volunteers for Mondays, Tuesdays,
and Fridays. We are looking for additional parent volunteers who are
willing to commit their time for Wednesdays and Thursdays between
11:40 and 1:00 pm to help with this effort.
If you can help, or would like more information please contact our
Americorp Volunteer, Julia Hamlin by phone at 503 916 6360 or by email
at lewislearn...@gmail.com
-->Lewis Elementary Auction Update SAVE THE DATE - March 13, 2008. The
Laurelhurst Club
“WE NEED YOUR HELP!”
The auction is approaching quickly. The date is March 13th 2008 we
hope that you can make it.
An auction meeting will be held this coming Friday (Jan. 18th) in the
school library at 12:00. Please come if you are able to commit to what
is going to be another successful event here at Lewis School. For
those of you that would like to help but can not attend this
meeting,Please call Stephanie Sook at 971-340-8044.
-->PTA Movie Night
This Friday, January 18, 2008
This Friday is Movie Night at Lewis, so join in the free family fun!
Friday’s feature will be the original Herbie The Love Bug. Doors open
at 6:15, the show starts at 6:30 and refreshments
will be available.
-->SCRIP Deadline
SCRIP Orders are due this Friday, January 18, 2008
available for download.
http://lewiselementary.org/files/january16-08.pdf
A text copy is listed below...
Principal Notes From Mr. Lauer
-->A reminder that this Monday we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr and school will not be in session.
-->King Day Garden Work Party
Save the Date: MLK Holiday Day of Service
This Monday, January 21, 2008
You are invited to join us Monday, January 21st from 9am-12pm for a
garden work party at Lewis. We will be pruning the four apple trees,
updating the greenhouse, weeding, and doing regular garden
maintenance. Also, we are looking for someone with carpentry
experience who could frame in some simple planting tables and shelving
to get the greenhouse organized and more usable. Please contact me if
this is something you could help us with, on the 21st or any day that
is convenient.
Thank You!
Julia Hamlin
lewislearn...@gmail.com
-->Should schools be repaired, renovated or replaced?
Community members are encouraged to attend one or more of four January
meetings in different quadrants of the city to give input on options
for repairing, remodeling and/or rebuilding Portland Public School
buildings.
Sessions will be held Jan. 15 at Jefferson High School (north
clusters), Jan. 16 at Wilson High School (west clusters), Jan. 22 at
Madison High School (northeast clusters) and Jan. 23 at Franklin High
School (southeast clusters). The meetings will be held from 7-9:30
p.m.
At the meetings, consultants will present findings from their
analysis of the physical conditions and educational suitability of
each school in that quadrant. They also will summarize public input on
building priorities captured at community meetings in May and
November.
Based on those findings, the consultants will present options for
repairing, renovating or replacing each school, and the costs of each
option. Community members can ask questions and give feedback on the
options. Visit www.reshape.pps.k12.or.us to preview options under
consideration.
Child care and translation in Vietnamese, Spanish, Mandarin and
Russian will be available at each meeting.
Following the meetings, district staff will work with the consultants
to develop a draft plan, which will be presented to the school board
in March. Public input sessions on the draft plan will be held in
April. The board is scheduled to adopt a final facilities plan in May.
-->Reading is an Investment
Today we are sending home information about a reading incentive
program being sponsored by the Oregon Office of the State Treasurer.
Reading is an Investment is a literacy and financial education program
for all public elementary schools in Oregon. It is a statewide program
designed to highlight the importance of reading and teaching young
children about money and basic financial concepts. It is sponsored in
partnership by State Treasurer Randall Edwards, the Oregon College
Savings Plan, and OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
-->Lost and Found
PLEASE CHECK THE LOST AND FOUND RACK!!! Our collection of coats,
sweatshirts and jackets continues to grow. We plan to start to donate
items to Goodwill. If you child is missing items, please check the
lost and found rack in the cafeteria.
-->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.
-->Lewis Kindergarten Round Up Meetings Scheduled
Lewis Elementary will hold two informational meetings for incoming
kindergarten parents on the following dates:
Friday, February 8, 2008 - 9:00 am
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 6:00 pm
Parents are invited to attend and learn about our school and our
program offerings.
-->Sellwood Middle School 5th Grade Orientation
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE!!!
Sellwood Middle School invites 5th grade students and their parents to
attend an orientation meeting Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 6:30 - 8:00
pm. Sellwood staff will share information about their programs and
answer questions about middle school at Sellwood. For more information
please contact Sellwood Middle School at 503 916 5656.
-->Washable Lunch Trays Pilot Program Moves to
Three Days a Week
With help of our volunteers we are now using our washable trays three
days each week. Currently we have volunteers for Mondays, Tuesdays,
and Fridays. We are looking for additional parent volunteers who are
willing to commit their time for Wednesdays and Thursdays between
11:40 and 1:00 pm to help with this effort.
If you can help, or would like more information please contact our
Americorp Volunteer, Julia Hamlin by phone at 503 916 6360 or by email
at lewislearn...@gmail.com
-->Lewis Elementary Auction Update SAVE THE DATE - March 13, 2008. The
Laurelhurst Club
“WE NEED YOUR HELP!”
The auction is approaching quickly. The date is March 13th 2008 we
hope that you can make it.
An auction meeting will be held this coming Friday (Jan. 18th) in the
school library at 12:00. Please come if you are able to commit to what
is going to be another successful event here at Lewis School. For
those of you that would like to help but can not attend this
meeting,Please call Stephanie Sook at 971-340-8044.
-->PTA Movie Night
This Friday, January 18, 2008
This Friday is Movie Night at Lewis, so join in the free family fun!
Friday’s feature will be the original Herbie The Love Bug. Doors open
at 6:15, the show starts at 6:30 and refreshments
will be available.
-->SCRIP Deadline
SCRIP Orders are due this Friday, January 18, 2008
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