Meriwether Lewis Elementary School
4401 SE Evergreen
Portland, OR 97206
503 916 6360
Principal: Tim Lauer
principal@lewiselementary.org

Meriwether Lewis Elementary School has been welcoming children and their families for over 50 years. Located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland, Lewis sits on a parcel of land where once grew many gardens. The legacy of this is reflected in the Lewis Outdoor Education Center located on our campus. Lewis offers students an opportunity to excel in an environment that encourages creativity, responsibility and community.

Many families have chosen our school because of its moderate size, instrumental music program, visual arts focus, strong parent support and involvement, and the high quality education provided to our students by a highly qualified staff. Lewis is committed to a strong literacy and mathematics program. Specialized support in reading and math are provided in addition to regular classroom instruction. All students take part in weekly music classes provided by our music teacher. In addition opportunities exist for students to participate in Recorder Club, Level 1 & Level 2 band, and our Orff ensemble, Boomin Beats.

Mission Statement
Our goal at Lewis Elementary School is to provide a learning environment where students will meet and exceed academic standards, make thoughtful decisions, and solve problems. With these skills, students will gain knowledge, confidence, and self-discipline. Consistent high expectations for both the student?s academic effort and behavior, combined with strong parental support, will bring success.

Special Features and Programs

• Lewis Outdoor Education Center
• Lewis Learning Gardens Curriculum
• Instrumental music and band
• Discipline-Based art education
• Portland State University Food Based Environmental Education Program
• Thirty Station Technology Lab
• Physical Education classes
• OASIS tutors
• SMART Reading Program
• Americorps Student Volunteer
• Reed College science and art partnerships
• Portland State University Service Learning Support
• OMSI Camp experience for fifth grade students
• YMCA before and after school care
• Chess for Success
• After school clubs and activities include: Band, Drama, Publishing, Technology, Garden

Parent and Community Support
Lewis enjoys vigorous parent and community support. We have a strong and active PTA that helps sponsor and support many school wide activities. In addition parents and community members are actively encouraged to volunteer in classrooms through our Helping Hands program. The faculty and staff of Lewis are committed to a high level of parent involvement and are proud of our high level of parent participation and support.

The Woodstock community is an active partner providing support for school ground improvements such as our new play structure and the planting of playground trees. Through a partnership with Reed College, students at Lewis are provided the opportunity to take pare in after school science enrichment classes. Our business partners include Washington Mutual, providing support through their School Savings program, and Clarity Innovations, providing instructional technology support and assistance.