On Friday, May 15, 2009 the Lewis PTA sponsored a community dinner. We would like to thank all those that took part and would especially like to thank Julia Hamlin and our PTA, and our many parent volunteers for making the event a success.
We will be hosting a community dinner at the school featuring local, seasonal food. The menu includes Spring Minestrone Soup, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Fresh Green Salad, Farro Salad with Peas, Asparagus and Feta, fresh bread, and a Strawberry Rhubarb Compote over ice cream for dessert. Dessert will be served in the school garden. There will be a suggested donation of $5-$10
per family. Bring your own bowl if possible. To RSVP please email Julia Hamlin at lewislearninggardens@gmail.com
Lewis Dines Out: Tuesday, May 5 at The Bagdad on 37th & Hawthorne. May 5th from 5 pm ’till close. Dine in the pub or the theater and 50% goes to Lewis!
We had a beautiful day for our annual Run for the Arts. We would like to thank our students, staff and parent volunteers for their help in making this such a great event
Our run has been rescheduled for Friday, May 1. We are looking for volunteers to help during the run to hand out water and snacks, count laps, and process pledge sheets (after the run). We are looking for parents and community members to help with the run. To volunteer, please call Julie LaRoche at 503.754.8996.
We had a great turn out this morning for our April Walk & Bike Day. Thanks to all those who took part and to our parent volunteers who make these events possible.
May Walk & Bike Challenge
There are 20 school days in May – how many days do you think you can use your leges to get school? Look for pledge tables near the front office and outside between now and May 1. Your first opportunity is this Thursday morning when you check in for Walk & Bike Day. To inquire about current and future Lewis Walk & Bike projects or sign up to volunteer, please contact Art Burden at 971-235-9016 or aburden@hevanet.com.
Garden Social and Plant Swap – Wednesday April 15th from 3:00-4:30
Come check out the garden, eat some healthy after school snacks, enjoy a performance by our 4th Grade Strings and swap plants. Collections for the plant swap was on Friday. We would like to collect all of the plants prior to the event. If you are unable to attend Friday please call Nadja at 503-777-7158 and a different drop off can be arranged. For more information please contact Julia Hamlin at lewislearninggardens@gmail.com .
On Monday, April 6, 2009 at 1:30 pm we will hold our Run for the Arts kickoff assembly. Our run is scheduled for Wednesday April 29. The money raised from Run for the Arts helps to fund arts programs at our school. For the past few years we have used these funds to provide each classroom with a drama residency. As part of our kickoff we are very happy to have scheduled a special performance by the musical group Trashcan Joe. We would like to thank Young Audiences for sponsoring this performance.
I am happy to report that seven designs submitted by Lewis Elementary School students were selected as finalists in the 2009 METRO Earth Day Billboard contest. Nearly 1,700 entries were received from elementary students and from those entries 92 were selected as finalists. Their artwork is currently displayed in the METRO lobby and can be seen at the Earth Day Art Show on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Congratulations to Kay, Easton and Henry from 4th grade, and to Lynda, Destyni, Antonia and Laura from 5th grade.
Lewis Dines Out at Laughing Planet on Woodstock TONIGHT!. Please support Lewis by dining today at Laughing Planet located at 4110 SE Woodstock. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to Lewis. Thank You! Laughing Planet.
The Lewis Elementary School Auction will take place on Thursday, March 5 at the Bosa Nova Ballroom. The Bosa Nova Ballroom is located at 722 East Burnside in Portland. Auction tickets are available in the school office.
You can preview the items that will be up for auction at the Lewis Elementary Auction web site.
Grandparents and Special Friends are invited to celebrate Read Across America Day, Monday, March 2, 2009 at 2:00 PM.
This Friday, February 20th we are hosting a community dinner at Lewis in the evening from 6:00-7:30 p.m. We are preparing and eating a meal together featuring local, seasonal foods. All food will be provided, just show up. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5-$10 per family to cover our costs.
We will be holding a Butterfly Garden Work Party on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 from 9:00 am to noon. Julia Hamlin will lead volunteers in cleaning up our garden beds for winter.
Picture retakes will take place on Wednesday, November 19. Order forms are available in the school office…
Lewis Attendance Boundary Map
Lewis Classroom Notes
On Friday, students in 4th and 5th grade worked in the technology lab creating short animation projects around the theme of the Dr. King holiday and or the Inauguration of President Elect Barack Obama.
Finding Lewis