2/28/17
Overnight fieldtrip Meeting: Next Tuesday March 7th we will have the final meeting for parents for the Blue Ridge overnight field trip. Please meet in the cafeteria at the specified times below.
6:00 for Chaperones
6:30: All students and parents who will be attending
Volunteer 5th grade party – If you would like to help out with the 5th grade EOY celebration please either click the link below or scan the QR code to let us know your interest.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-x3OL5-ROEmquMR_D8kYLVERgJFxlvVIp176jq2DkBtURTAxUDRWUzAzQ0VQOEVEMktWUkpVU0NPSi4u
Homework and Review for Georgia Milestones
Study Island – Please have students use our Study Island resource at home. This is a very valuable tool and as we approach the Georgia Milestones assessment students can benefit from the extra practice. The questions that students answer within the Study Island system are worded similarly to those that they will see on the assessment.
We will be offering a fun incentive for students who complete assignments based on the parameters outlined below.
Students must complete 4 of the Science assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 5 of the Social Studies assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Student must complete 4 of the Reading literary assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 3 of the Reading Informational assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 2 of the Math assignments from each category listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Students will need to have their assignments completed by April 14th.
Georgia Milestones testing begins on Wednesday April 19th.
We are also providing paper assignments at the request of parents for those who may not have internet access. Please let us know ASAP if you would like a printed copy of assignments. We highly encourage all families to use Study Island because its format is designed like that of the Georgia Milestones.
Thanks,
Mrs. Jones, Monroe, and Mrs. Pearce
11/17/16 (Six Flags forms will come home today. They must be returned by February 24th)
Dear Families,
Welcome to the Six Flags® Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club!
Your child’s school is participating in an exciting program that encourages students in grades
K through 6 to read for fun. Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before the school’s deadline listed on the bottom of this page is eligible for a free admission ticket, valid at the participating Six Flags Theme Park that the school has selected.
Students will develop a greater appreciation for books when they see that you think reading is important too. You are sure to have fun as you investigate the world of reading together!
Here’s what you need to know:
Only students in grades K through 6 are eligible to participate.
Review the attached reading log. Your child should use this sheet to record what and how long he/she reads.
Your child must complete 6 hours, or 360 minutes, of recreational reading.
Please initial each entry and then sign the reading log to verify that the 6 hours of reading has been completed.
Your child can read books, magazines, newspapers, or comic books (digital or hard copy). Reading for homework or a class assignment does NOT count.
Students can read silently, aloud, or with an adult—you can read to your child, or your child can read to you.
Remind your child to return the reading log to his/her teacher by the deadline. Your child’s school will submit your child’s information and hours read.
Late entries will NOT be accepted.
About the Tickets
Tickets will be awarded to students by their teacher/school coordinator.
The ticket is valid for admission to ONE Six Flags theme park on SELECT DATES ONLY during the 2017 season. Park name and valid dates will be printed on the tickets. Please understand that the school can only select one Six Flags Theme Park. The ticket will only be valid for the park that is listed on the ticket. The valid dates will not be announced prior to the ticket award date in early May.
Tickets are valid for students in grades K-6 only and are not valid for anyone over the age of 13. No exceptions.
Each ticket is valid for one free student admission only.
A Season Pass upgrade offer will be available during the ticket valid dates. The upgrade offer information will be printed on the ticket.
Tickets are NOT for resale and are nontransferable.
They cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
We hope that you and your child enjoy this free program and spend time reading together. If you have any questions about the program or have ticket questions, you will need to contact your child’s teacher or school before the school year is over.
Happy Reading!
10/18/16
Parent Surveys - Please Complete!CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that will promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. The survey is one factor in developing the rating for our school. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.
English Georgia Parent Survey
Spanish Georgia Parent Survey
October 7th
Dear parents,
Thank you for such an amazing week back from fall break! We hope that you we able to get some much needed rest over the break. We really enjoyed hearing science project reports, demonstrations today. Thank you for supporting your student with this project. Please see the important dates that are coming up.
Blue Conference Forms: - DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY- Please return the blue conference form sheet that your student received yesterday by Monday. We would like to confirm our conference schedule early next week. If you have any questions about conference please feel free to contact us.
McDonald’s Spirit Night- Monday October 10th
Pizza Bingo Night- Friday October 14th – Please return your pizza pre-order form by Monday.
October 1st
Thank you for your continued support. Please see information about upcoming dates and reminders below.
Dates:
October 3rd- The Unit 1 science project is due on October 3rd the rubric originally stated the 30th but we are on fall break on that date. I have attached a copy of the rubric and it can also be found on our website.
October 3rd- We will be attending a field trip to the Atlanta History Museum. Please have students wear their 5th grade field trip on Monday for our field trip. For those students who bring their lunch please have them pack it in a disposable bag.
October 4th – Science Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 6th- Social Studies Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 11th – Math assessment- Students will receive their study guide on Monday. We will be reviewing daily in class.
October 17th -21st – Elementary Conference Week. Please look for information about conferences to come home on Wednesday of next week.
Flipped Homework- Students will receive a copy of the 3rd week of flipped homework. Although it is optional it can be very beneficial. Students can receive extra credit for completing the task associated with the flipped homework.
September 19th
Thank you for your continued support. Please see information about upcoming dates and reminders below.
Dates:
October 3rd- The Unit 1 science project is due on October 3rd the rubric originally stated the 30th but we are on fall break on that date.
October 3rd- We will be attending a field trip to the Atlanta History Museum.
October 4th – Science Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 6th- Social Studies Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 11th – Math assessment- Students will receive their study guide Monday, October 3rd.
Flipped Homework- Students received a copy of the 2nd week of flipped homework. Although it is optional it can be very beneficial. Students can receive extra credit for completing the task associated with the flipped homework.
Dress code: We would like to remind parents to be extra mindful of the dress code. If you have dress code questions please feel free to contact us. Tank tops must be three fingers wide and shorts may not be shorter than fingertips when hands are placed by your side.
Spirit Night- Join us for Chick-Fil-A night from 5:30 to 7:30. Some of your favorite Lewis teachers and staff will be serving sundaes.
Thanks
Mrs. Jones
8/26/16
Nautical Navigator Parents-
Hey- I hope you have had a fantastic week. We have been busy working hard on this week. In writing we have been working on writing narratives. The students are now responsible for writing 5 paragraph papers. They have the rubric that we are using to grade them. They are also able to bring their writing home to show you before turning it in. Their writing piece about Field Trip Trouble is due next Friday.
In math, they are working on Standard (OA1) using the order of operations (PEMDAS) in order to solve expressions. They will have a quiz on this on Tuesday of next week. They can practice on Study Island or in the online math book ( the log in for this is on our website) . Every student has passwords and user names for Study Island in the agenda. The students received a study guide today.
On Friday we will have a quiz on (OA2), which is writing expressions.
In science we will continue to work on constructive/ destructive forces. If you have any question about the project that is due September 30th, please email Mrs. Jones.
In Social Studies we will be talking about important events from the Civil War.
In reading, we are working on making inferences. Students should be able to use their background knowledge and text evidence to think about what is going to happen in the story. We will have a quiz on inferencing in a couple of weeks. Students can practice this with Study Island under the RL1 and RI 1 standard.
Please return the permission slip for the upcoming field trip by September 9th.
Students are responsible for checking their synergy accounts and writing their grades. If you are unable to check this, please email me and I will get you your user name and password.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday 8/29/16 Chorus Parent Meeting
Wednesday 8/31/16 Fall Pictures
Thursday 9/1/16 Watch DOGS dads and kids pizza night
Friday 9/2/16 Skyzone Night
Again thanks for all you do!
The Nautical Navigators
8/9/16
Reminder that Open House is on Thursday beginning at 6:30. There will be a brief PTA meeting and then two 20 minute sessions. We hope to see everyone there.
Open House Presentation
open_house_pp_2016.ppt
Please return Chorus forms if your child wants to be in chorus.
We are starting a new club at Lewis. GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole Lottery – Starts tomorrow, August 10
Parents can register their daughters anytime from August 10 through 5 pm on August 14. Registration will close at 5 pm on Sunday, August 14. GOTR will run the lottery and parents will receive an email stating if their daughter(s) are on a team. Girls who are not placed on the initial team will be placed on a waiting list. For teams that do not fill during the lottery, registration will re-open on August 15 and continue through September 7. To register, follow the link at www.girlsontherunatlanta.org
Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Monroe are coaching this team! We would love for some of our girls to participate!
Happy Tuesday!
Allison Monroe
If you are interested in Kindergarten Helper or Safety Patrol, please click on the link and fill out an application. You must fill out an application to be considered for a position. You have until the end of the day on Monday, August 8th. Remember, there are not enough spots to guarantee everyone a position right now, but we will try to make many more volunteer opportunities available for students. Thank you for being so dedicated to making Lewis Elementary great!
http://lewisschoolcounseling.weebly.com/
Overnight fieldtrip Meeting: Next Tuesday March 7th we will have the final meeting for parents for the Blue Ridge overnight field trip. Please meet in the cafeteria at the specified times below.
6:00 for Chaperones
6:30: All students and parents who will be attending
Volunteer 5th grade party – If you would like to help out with the 5th grade EOY celebration please either click the link below or scan the QR code to let us know your interest.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-x3OL5-ROEmquMR_D8kYLVERgJFxlvVIp176jq2DkBtURTAxUDRWUzAzQ0VQOEVEMktWUkpVU0NPSi4u
Homework and Review for Georgia Milestones
Study Island – Please have students use our Study Island resource at home. This is a very valuable tool and as we approach the Georgia Milestones assessment students can benefit from the extra practice. The questions that students answer within the Study Island system are worded similarly to those that they will see on the assessment.
We will be offering a fun incentive for students who complete assignments based on the parameters outlined below.
Students must complete 4 of the Science assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 5 of the Social Studies assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Student must complete 4 of the Reading literary assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 3 of the Reading Informational assignments listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
Students must complete 2 of the Math assignments from each category listed below with an 80% or higher accuracy rate.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
Students will need to have their assignments completed by April 14th.
Georgia Milestones testing begins on Wednesday April 19th.
We are also providing paper assignments at the request of parents for those who may not have internet access. Please let us know ASAP if you would like a printed copy of assignments. We highly encourage all families to use Study Island because its format is designed like that of the Georgia Milestones.
Thanks,
Mrs. Jones, Monroe, and Mrs. Pearce
11/17/16 (Six Flags forms will come home today. They must be returned by February 24th)
Dear Families,
Welcome to the Six Flags® Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club!
Your child’s school is participating in an exciting program that encourages students in grades
K through 6 to read for fun. Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before the school’s deadline listed on the bottom of this page is eligible for a free admission ticket, valid at the participating Six Flags Theme Park that the school has selected.
Students will develop a greater appreciation for books when they see that you think reading is important too. You are sure to have fun as you investigate the world of reading together!
Here’s what you need to know:
Only students in grades K through 6 are eligible to participate.
Review the attached reading log. Your child should use this sheet to record what and how long he/she reads.
Your child must complete 6 hours, or 360 minutes, of recreational reading.
Please initial each entry and then sign the reading log to verify that the 6 hours of reading has been completed.
Your child can read books, magazines, newspapers, or comic books (digital or hard copy). Reading for homework or a class assignment does NOT count.
Students can read silently, aloud, or with an adult—you can read to your child, or your child can read to you.
Remind your child to return the reading log to his/her teacher by the deadline. Your child’s school will submit your child’s information and hours read.
Late entries will NOT be accepted.
About the Tickets
Tickets will be awarded to students by their teacher/school coordinator.
The ticket is valid for admission to ONE Six Flags theme park on SELECT DATES ONLY during the 2017 season. Park name and valid dates will be printed on the tickets. Please understand that the school can only select one Six Flags Theme Park. The ticket will only be valid for the park that is listed on the ticket. The valid dates will not be announced prior to the ticket award date in early May.
Tickets are valid for students in grades K-6 only and are not valid for anyone over the age of 13. No exceptions.
Each ticket is valid for one free student admission only.
A Season Pass upgrade offer will be available during the ticket valid dates. The upgrade offer information will be printed on the ticket.
Tickets are NOT for resale and are nontransferable.
They cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
We hope that you and your child enjoy this free program and spend time reading together. If you have any questions about the program or have ticket questions, you will need to contact your child’s teacher or school before the school year is over.
Happy Reading!
10/18/16
Parent Surveys - Please Complete!CCRPI is a comprehensive school improvement, accountability, and communication platform for all educational stakeholders that will promote college and career readiness for all Georgia public school students. The survey is one factor in developing the rating for our school. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia Department of Education for analysis. Data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to the public and will not be posted online. The URL address for the Georgia Parent Survey is posted below.
English Georgia Parent Survey
Spanish Georgia Parent Survey
October 7th
Dear parents,
Thank you for such an amazing week back from fall break! We hope that you we able to get some much needed rest over the break. We really enjoyed hearing science project reports, demonstrations today. Thank you for supporting your student with this project. Please see the important dates that are coming up.
Blue Conference Forms: - DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY- Please return the blue conference form sheet that your student received yesterday by Monday. We would like to confirm our conference schedule early next week. If you have any questions about conference please feel free to contact us.
McDonald’s Spirit Night- Monday October 10th
Pizza Bingo Night- Friday October 14th – Please return your pizza pre-order form by Monday.
October 1st
Thank you for your continued support. Please see information about upcoming dates and reminders below.
Dates:
October 3rd- The Unit 1 science project is due on October 3rd the rubric originally stated the 30th but we are on fall break on that date. I have attached a copy of the rubric and it can also be found on our website.
October 3rd- We will be attending a field trip to the Atlanta History Museum. Please have students wear their 5th grade field trip on Monday for our field trip. For those students who bring their lunch please have them pack it in a disposable bag.
October 4th – Science Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 6th- Social Studies Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 11th – Math assessment- Students will receive their study guide on Monday. We will be reviewing daily in class.
October 17th -21st – Elementary Conference Week. Please look for information about conferences to come home on Wednesday of next week.
Flipped Homework- Students will receive a copy of the 3rd week of flipped homework. Although it is optional it can be very beneficial. Students can receive extra credit for completing the task associated with the flipped homework.
September 19th
Thank you for your continued support. Please see information about upcoming dates and reminders below.
Dates:
October 3rd- The Unit 1 science project is due on October 3rd the rubric originally stated the 30th but we are on fall break on that date.
October 3rd- We will be attending a field trip to the Atlanta History Museum.
October 4th – Science Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 6th- Social Studies Assessment – A study guide was provided. Please see the website if you need an additional one.
October 11th – Math assessment- Students will receive their study guide Monday, October 3rd.
Flipped Homework- Students received a copy of the 2nd week of flipped homework. Although it is optional it can be very beneficial. Students can receive extra credit for completing the task associated with the flipped homework.
Dress code: We would like to remind parents to be extra mindful of the dress code. If you have dress code questions please feel free to contact us. Tank tops must be three fingers wide and shorts may not be shorter than fingertips when hands are placed by your side.
Spirit Night- Join us for Chick-Fil-A night from 5:30 to 7:30. Some of your favorite Lewis teachers and staff will be serving sundaes.
Thanks
Mrs. Jones
8/26/16
Nautical Navigator Parents-
Hey- I hope you have had a fantastic week. We have been busy working hard on this week. In writing we have been working on writing narratives. The students are now responsible for writing 5 paragraph papers. They have the rubric that we are using to grade them. They are also able to bring their writing home to show you before turning it in. Their writing piece about Field Trip Trouble is due next Friday.
In math, they are working on Standard (OA1) using the order of operations (PEMDAS) in order to solve expressions. They will have a quiz on this on Tuesday of next week. They can practice on Study Island or in the online math book ( the log in for this is on our website) . Every student has passwords and user names for Study Island in the agenda. The students received a study guide today.
On Friday we will have a quiz on (OA2), which is writing expressions.
In science we will continue to work on constructive/ destructive forces. If you have any question about the project that is due September 30th, please email Mrs. Jones.
In Social Studies we will be talking about important events from the Civil War.
In reading, we are working on making inferences. Students should be able to use their background knowledge and text evidence to think about what is going to happen in the story. We will have a quiz on inferencing in a couple of weeks. Students can practice this with Study Island under the RL1 and RI 1 standard.
Please return the permission slip for the upcoming field trip by September 9th.
Students are responsible for checking their synergy accounts and writing their grades. If you are unable to check this, please email me and I will get you your user name and password.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday 8/29/16 Chorus Parent Meeting
Wednesday 8/31/16 Fall Pictures
Thursday 9/1/16 Watch DOGS dads and kids pizza night
Friday 9/2/16 Skyzone Night
Again thanks for all you do!
The Nautical Navigators
8/9/16
Reminder that Open House is on Thursday beginning at 6:30. There will be a brief PTA meeting and then two 20 minute sessions. We hope to see everyone there.
Open House Presentation
open_house_pp_2016.ppt
Please return Chorus forms if your child wants to be in chorus.
We are starting a new club at Lewis. GIRLS ON THE RUN
Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole Lottery – Starts tomorrow, August 10
Parents can register their daughters anytime from August 10 through 5 pm on August 14. Registration will close at 5 pm on Sunday, August 14. GOTR will run the lottery and parents will receive an email stating if their daughter(s) are on a team. Girls who are not placed on the initial team will be placed on a waiting list. For teams that do not fill during the lottery, registration will re-open on August 15 and continue through September 7. To register, follow the link at www.girlsontherunatlanta.org
Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Monroe are coaching this team! We would love for some of our girls to participate!
Happy Tuesday!
Allison Monroe
If you are interested in Kindergarten Helper or Safety Patrol, please click on the link and fill out an application. You must fill out an application to be considered for a position. You have until the end of the day on Monday, August 8th. Remember, there are not enough spots to guarantee everyone a position right now, but we will try to make many more volunteer opportunities available for students. Thank you for being so dedicated to making Lewis Elementary great!
http://lewisschoolcounseling.weebly.com/