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Portland Parks and Recreation is offering free summer day camps around the city. One is being offered locally at Lane Middle School which is located at 7200 SE 60th. A complete catalog of the offerings at Lane can be found here.
Free Daily Day Camp age: 6-11
Encounter new activities everyday! Build self-esteem, cooperative skills & respect for others through active & quiet games, arts & crafts & stories! Let your enthusiasm & energy loose with activities too good to miss! Breakfast Included 8:15- 8:45 261410 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 6/16-6/20 Free
261411 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 6/23-6/27 Free
261412 M-Th 8:15am-12:15pm All 6/30-7/3 Free
261413 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 7/7-7/11 Free
261414 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 7/14-7/18 Free
261415 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 7/21-7/25 Free
261416 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 7/28-8/1 Free
261417 M-F 8:15am-12:15pm All 8/4-8/8 Free
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Portland Parks and Recreation is providing a summer meals program this summer at Lane SUN School. The program is open to children ages 2 - 18. The program runs from July 17 through August 8, 2008. Meal times are listed below:
- Breakfast 8:15-8:45am
- Lunch 12:15-12:45pm
No meals on Friday, July 4th
Last week we had new stage lights installed in our school auditorium. The funds for the purchase of the lights came from our PTA. On Monday Tori Padellford along with her husband Robert, who works for Portland Center Stage, came in and adjusted and focused the lights. We look forward to having them for our drama productions, assemblies, and talent show. We thank our PTA for their continued support.
The school office will close for the year on June 25th. The office will reopen on August 19. Summer office hours are 8:30 - 4:00 pm. Be sure to check the school web site over the summer for updates and new information...
On Tuesday we celebrated the school year with an all school assembly where we reviewed the year with a slide show and a video tribute to our 5th grade students who are leaving us this year. With a mixture of laughs and a few tears we said goodbye to our 5th grade students and wished them well as they move on to middle school.
We also gathered to say goodbye to our school secretary, Kathy Grahn. Kathy will be retiring at the end of this month. The students shared with her a video that Mr. Jamesbarry created which expressed our appreciation and admiration for her many years of service to the Lewis community. We will miss her warm and caring work.
This week teachers will be working to finish up report cards and working to prepare their classrooms for the summer break. We will also be interviewing applicants for our school secretary position. In addition we plan to interview for our vacant kindergarten teaching position that opened up with Mrs. Parks leaving us for a position in St. Helens. When we fill these positions I will share that information here and also through our Google Group.
The June 4, 2008 edition of the Lewis Elementary School Newsletter is available for download. Highlights are listed below.
Kathy Grahn Retirement
As we noted earlier this spring, our school secretary, Kathy Grahn, will be retiring after 21 years of service to the Lewis community. Kathy has posted a goodbye note in our Classroom Notes today. We wish her well, but know she will be always be a part of our community.
Mrs. Parks Leaving Lewis
After serving the Lewis community for ten years, Mrs. Linda Parks has accepted a teaching position with the St. Helens School District and will not be returning to Lewis next school year. This is a tremendous opportunity for Mrs. Parks to teach in a school much closer to her home and family. We wish her well in her new position and will miss the kind and caring manner with which she worked with her students.
5th Grade Promotion
We will be honoring our 5th graders at our end of year assembly on Tuesday, June 10 at 1:45 pm.
Breakfast Program Changes for 2008-2008
When we return to school in the fall we will have a new breakfast routine. We will no longer be providing free breakfast to all students, and breakfast will be served before school in the cafeteria starting at 8:25. Students who qualify for free and reduced price lunch, will also qualify for free and reduced price breakfast.
2008-2009 Prices
Breakfast: $1.00, reduced: 40¢
Lunch: $2.10, reduced: 30¢
Report Cards
Report cards will be mailed home on Friday, June 13.
Look For a Summer Welcome Letter
In August, families will receive a letter welcoming them back to school. The letter will also include a welcome from your child’s new teacher and information about the start of school. Look for these letters around the 22nd of August.
Change of Address and or Phone Number Changes...
Please notify the school office...
If your phone or address changes, please contact the school office with the new information. In the case of an emergency it is very important that we have the correct information.
Summer Garden Camp Update from Julia Hamlin
Summer Garden Camp registration is still open for the weeks of June 23-27, July 14-18 and July 28-August 1st. The camp will be offered to grades 3-5 and will run from 9:30-1:00 Monday through Friday. We will be learning from, tending to and harvesting from the Lewis Learning Gardens in the morning and having fun with arts and crafts projects in the afternoon. Each session is limited to 7 students. Cost is $50/ week. Scholarships are available. More information and registration forms available in the office. Questions? Contact Julia Hamlin 503-916-6360 or
lewislearninggardens@gmail.com.
Lost and Found
We have laid out all of our Lost and Found items on tables in the hallway between the gym and cafeteria. Please take a look for any items your child may have lost. Items left will be donated to Goodwill.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
8:00 am - 9:00 am
The Lewis staff will honor our volunteers with a before school breakfast on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 8:00 - 9:00 am. We invite all parents, grandparents and community members who have volunteered during the 2007-2008 school year to please attend. Childcare will be provided.
On Friday the PTA sponsored a BBQ and picnic on the playground. Musical entertainment was provided by our own Boomin' Beats students and also a local Marimba Band which featured Lewis alum, Wilson Alness. In addition a local band featuring Lewis parent Chris Hawking also performed to a very appreciative crowd. It was a great event on a perfect spring evening and we had a great turnout. We would like to thank our volunteers for making this event possible and also wanted to note the work of Sarah Kohn and Stephanie Sook for making this great evening possible.
Friday, May 30 - 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Mark your calendars! PTA's final family gathering for the year is coming this Friday, May 30th. The event goes from 5:30-8:00. Music and magic show will be featured, as well as informal games, face-painting, and art. Otto's Hot Dogs, as well as veggie dogs will be available for sale, as well as other treats. Bring a blanket and your own dinner, if you like! Don't miss the fun and the last chance to gather together for the 2007-2008 school year. Hope to see everyone there! Questions: Contact Sarah Kohn 503-232-9494.
The May 28, 2008 Lewis Elementary School Newsletter is available for download. Highlights are listed below.
Talent Show
Last Friday we held our 20th annual Talent Show. Thanks to all the participants and to our volunteers. I would like to especially thank Jennifer and Greg Young for their work leading this effort. Also Jennifer would like to express her thanks to the following for their help: Silke Brunning, Marilyn Arellano ,Sarah Kohn, Pat Reilley, Jennifer Talney-Needham, Kristin George, Christy Combs, Monica Franke, Our stagehands: Mary Jo and Sophie. Our Announcers: Janai, Julia, Laura, Raul, Antonia, Elsie, Melody, Mary Jo and Laura.
Lewis Talent Show...
Mark Your Calendar,
Volunteer Breakfast Scheduled for June 3, 2008
The Lewis staff will honor our volunteers with a before school breakfast on Tuesday, June 3, 2008 from 8:00 - 9:00 am. We invite all parents, grandparents and community members who have volunteered during the 2007-2008 school year to please attend. Childcare will be provided.
Walk and Bike Challenge Update
Friday is the last day of the May Walk+Bike Challenge. Congratulations to all the participating students and staff - as of last Friday we already reached our goal of 2000 total participants for the month and could pass 2500 by the end of the challenge. Word has it that the level at which Lewis students and staff have embraced the challenge has gotten the attention of the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and other schools.
An end-of-challenge celebration will be held on Sunday, June 8th from 10am-1pm in the South Park Blocks downtown. The winning school will be announced, along with entertainment, a bike race, raffles/prizes, and more. All participants from Lewis should try to be there! For more information visit www.walknbike.org.
Also, if you missed the great Oregonian article about Lewis students walking and biking in May, entitled "Bike/walk challenge gets kids on the go", it is available online at www.oregonlive.com.
Lost and Found: PLEASE CHECK FOR LOST ITEMS!!!
Our Lost and Found collection has grown quite large in recent weeks. Please check the lost and found rack. We are moving the Lost and Found rack to the primary hallway near the office. Any items left at the end of the year will be donated to Goodwill.
