We had a great opening day Tuesday at Lewis. The sight of so many smiling children and parents is something I always look forward to as we start the new school year. I had an opportunity to spend time in every classroom and I saw happy and hopeful children. I saw teachers and support staff focused on engaging students and welcoming them to the new school year. The best part of my work is to be able to walk into your classrooms and talk to students about the work they are doing and why it is important.
I had the opportunity to view parts of President Obama’s address to students in two of our classrooms. It is a message that should resonate with all of us. Work hard, do your best, respect your teachers, you have a responsibility to succeed, never give up… It was delivered with passion and an understanding that the work that we do can shape the arc of a student’s life. It is important and valuable work that we have the honor of doing and I felt that the President hit the mark in helping our students understand how important education can be in shaping their lives. If you would like to view his address, you can do so at the follow link: President Obama’s Address to Students. I encourage parents to watch the address with their children.
Below are a few reminders:
School begins at 8:40. Students having breakfast as school should arrive at 8:25.
Students riding bikes and skateboards to school must wear a helmet.
Registration forms should be returned to school by Friday.
Free and Reduced Price Meal forms need to be submitted each year. If you believe you qualify to for free and reduced price meals please return the form included in your registration packet to school as soon as possible. Families can also enroll online. For more information please visit the PPS web site: http://www.nutrition.pps.k12.or.us/
