Monthly Archives: December 2008

Kindergarten Round-Up Meeting Scheduled

December 31, 2008

Lewis Kindergarten Information Meeting: Thursday, February 26, 2009 - 6:00 pm If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, or are interested in transferring a first through fifth grader, or know of family or friends who are interested in coming to Lewis, please plan to attend or share this information. Lewis staff and parents will share information...
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Lewis Garden Program Profiled by Portland Nursery

December 23, 2008

Portland Nursery has been a valuable partner in our garden education efforts. Recently the work of our staff and families was highlighted on the Portland Nursery web site. Thanks to Peggy Alcott and the Portland Nursery staff for their continued support to our program... Read More »

December 19, 2008 Newsletter

December 19, 2008

This has been quite a week. The snow coming down on Thursday was quite exciting for all of us. At one point in the morning the scene outside the classroom windows was, as Hailey in first...
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Winter Break: School Resumes on January 5, 2009

December 19, 2008

Lewis Elementary School is on Winter Break. School will resume on Monday, January 5, 2009.

For the latest information regarding PPS school closures, including childcare housed in PPS buildings, please check the PPS Inclement Weather Link.

Reed College Field Trips

December 13, 2008

We have recently had several of our classrooms take advantage of the Cooley Art Gallery at Reed College. These trips provide our students with an opportunity...
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December Walk & Bike Day, Wednesday

December 11, 2008

Our December Walk and Bike day will be Wednesday, December 17. Students and staff are encouraged to get to school by walking, biking or boarding. Even those that live too far to walk can take part by parking...
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Butterfly Garden Workparty Thursday, 3:00 – 4:30 pm

December 11, 2008

This Thursday December 11th from 3:00 to 4:30 we invite you to help us with a final clean-up and weeding of the Butterfly Garden to put it to sleep for the winter.
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December 10, 2008 Newsletter

December 11, 2008

The December 10, 2007 Lewis Elementary School Newsletter is now available for download. dec10.pdf
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Garden Committee Meeting Monday, Dec. 8

December 6, 2008

Everyone is invited to join us next Monday December 8th, from 2:00-3:00 in the staff lounge at Lewis. We are looking to form a group of volunteers who meet once every month to help plan, organize and encourage the Lewis Gardening and Environmental Education Program to grow to its full potential. Whether that means...
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Lewis Dinner Out Night, December 9

December 5, 2008

Lewis Eats Out night will be at Burgerville. That’s right, the one on corner of 26th and Powell (map). This time teachers and students will help with your food orders! Rumor has it some of the 4-5 graders will be delivering food to your tables and Teacher Sarah might even cook your french fries!...
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PTA Bingo Night – Friday, Dec 5

December 4, 2008

Friday, December 5, 2008 6:30 – 8:00 pm Lots of food, fun, and prizes! Plus popcorn from the PTA’s new machine!!! Concession sale proceeds will help 4th & 5th grade students go to OMSI Camp.
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December 3, 2008 Newsletter

December 3, 2008

The December 3, 2008 Lewis Elementary School Newsletter is available for download.
dec3-08.pdf

Highlights are listed below:

Lewis Eats Out night at Burgerville
This time teachers and students will help with your food orders! Rumor has it some of the 4-5 graders will be delivering food to your tables and Teacher Sarah might...
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Drama Club Information Going Home Wednesday

December 1, 2008

4th and 5th grade students interested in taking part in our spring drama performance should be sure to check the Wednesday letter for more information. Information will be shared with 4th and 5th grade students this week and Letters of interest need to be returned to school on Friday, December 5th. If you have...
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