W. T. Lewis Elementary School

Attention 4th & 5th graders! The Kindness Krewe of W.T. Lewis seeks to create a culture of kindness by being kindness ambassadors in the school, completing acts of kindness, & working on service projects in the community. The Kindness Krewe will consist of 4th & 5th grade students & will meet one morning a month, right after the first bell rings. The cost is $30 per student, which includes a W.T. Lewis Kindness Krewe tshirt & any supplies needed for the year. If you want to join the Kindness Krewe, click on the link below for SchoolCash Online, read the contract, complete registration, & submit a $30 fee. Kindness Krewe will cap at 30 students. The first 30 to submit their contract & fee will be accepted. We can’t wait to get started & spread kindness like confetti!!! ✌🏻❤️🐶 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/10403/338/False/True

The next Snack Store event will be, Friday, September 13th! Students will have the opportunity to purchase a variety of snacks ranging from $1-$3. All proceeds will benefit the General, Professional Development, and Hospitality funds.

Kids on the Run's first event is one-month away! Kids must be registered by Wed. Sept. 18 to receive the 2 t-shirts. Don't delay, register today! Kids on the Run (KOTR) is a series of one-mile runs designed to build camaraderie and competition among the local elementary school students in grades kindergarten thru 5th. This is not a school sponsored event & parents are responsible for transportation & supervision. These races are sponsored by SportsSpectrum and occur monthly from October to April. This run series is separate from our W.T. Lewis Running Club. The registration fee is $35 + tax which includes 6 races (and two t-shirts for those registered by September 18th). If you would like your K-5 student to participate in this run series, you can register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/KidsontheRun

We love having volunteers on campus! Click the link below to review the available slots and to sign up to volunteer for Snack Store (September 13th) & Lunch Room (September 20th). Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4DA8A62FA1FE3-51135815-snack

Every student, faculty, & staff member now belongs to a house! Watch the W.T. Lewis House System Informational Video to learn more! https://www.canva.com/design/DAGLOTH6kDs/f9VPMeFZk8WCimDcwOfRoA/watch At W.T. Lewis, we have 6 houses… 🦁 Yusha is Arabic for courageous & confident. Yusha are the lions & their color is yellow. 🦉 Macanta is Irish for honesty & integrity. Macanta are the owls & their color is orange. 🐢 Propono is Latin for perseverance & determination. Propono are the turtles & their color is green. 🐬 Aroha is Maori for compassion & kindness. Aroha are the dolphins & their color is blue. 🐘 Kukubali is Swahili for respectful & accepting. Kukubali are the elephants & their color is purple. 🐎 Odan is Croatian for responsible & dependable. Odan are the horses & their color is red. Not sure which house your child belong to? Letters with house information were sent home with students today. 💌 The House Spirit Store is now OPEN! Click on the link below to place your order. The deadline to order is October 4th. We’re ready for a PAWsome year!!! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 https://wtlewis-house24.itemorder.com/ #thepowerofWEatWT #lewislove #housesystem #welcometomyhouse

REMINDER! September is Attendance Awareness Month! To celebrate, each Friday in September is a dress up day!

Congratulations to Ms. Douet's homeroom for winning our August Box Tops challenge! They will be enjoying popsicles on the playground this week! September's challenge is here and anyone can win! Box Tops for Education is an easy way to earn cash for our school with products you already buy! Download the Box Tops for Education app, scan your receipts with eligible products, and don't forget to give credit to your child's homeroom! The homeroom that scans the most Box Tops in the month of September will win a Rock and Roll Recess!

Bulldog pride is STRONG here at W.T. Lewis! We love our school family & we love to celebrate each other's successes. Every month, faculty & staff members have the opportunity to give a shout out to another faculty or staff member that is doing amazing things. At the end of the month we draw one shout out & that person is our Bulldog of the Month! Congratulations to our Bulldog of the Month for September, Mrs. Dalmau!!!

At W.T. Lewis, we have formulated a few basic expectations in order to provide our students with a safe, positive, and productive learning environment. Our school expectations are based on a few simple concepts; readiness, respect, responsibility, and safety. These expectations are taught to our students through the use of the acronym “BARK”. Our students recite a daily “BARK” pledge and are taught ways to meet our expectations in all areas of the school throughout the year. Our Positive Behavior Interventions and Support expectations are as follows: Be ready to learn. Act responsibly. Respect all. Keep safe. Every month each homeroom teacher selects one student to be the King or Queen of Hearts based on a certain trait. This is our equivalent to Student of the Month. Congratulations to these RESPONSIBLE students for being selected as the Kings & Queens of Hearts for September! Keep up the great work Bulldogs!!!

September Newsletter!

Read the September Bulldog Bulletin to stay connected and informed! https://secure.smore.com/n/t2367

Please remember that W.T. Lewis morning carline begins at 7:45AM and ends at 8:10AM. Students cannot be dropped off before 7:45AM. If you arrive after 8:10AM, you must park and walk your student in the building to sign them in. Thank you!

Do you want your own VIP parking spot for carline, awards assemblies, and other school events?! Here's your chance!! Enter for a chance to win a VIP parking spot for the 24-25 school year! There will be THREE winners! 🚙You can enter from now through September 6th at noon. The drawing will be held Friday, September 6th via Facebook Live! To enter, visit the link below: https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/10018/338/False/True **NO cash or check will be accepted. Purchase through SchoolCash Online ONLY.**

Catch the latest episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools here: https://bit.ly/OTRS3E2 Our latest episode features the first day of school through the eyes of our youngest scholars, updates about new literary standards every third grade parent needs to know, and important information regarding the roll out of our new enhanced weapons detection system that will be in place at all home games.

It's Library Time at W.T. Lewis! All first grade through fifth grade students are now checking out books. We encourage you to help your child keep their library book in a safe place and help them remember their books on their library checkout day. Reading with your child is one of the best ways you can help your child become a successful reader. If you would like to request library books specifically for your child, fill out the form below. The library will pick out a curated list of books just for you and your child! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpBFsQtReKacT3QrIhkGszKrhBYDTHBAS3nJUDdh0tMfv9iw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Friday, August 30th, students are invited to wear their favorite college jersey, t-shirt, or colors with uniform bottoms.

Kindergarten-3rd Grade Parents! Cloverbuds, (Bossier Parish 4-H) Sign-Up will be on Tuesday, September 3rd at the Bossier Parish Sheriff's Substation at 5:30 PM. See the attached flyer for more information.

There's still time to help your homeroom win the Pops for Tops Box Tops Challenge! The homeroom that scans the most Box Tops by August 31st will win popsicles on the playground. Download the Box Tops for Education app and scan receipts to raise money for W.T.

Kids on the Run (KOTR) is a series of one-mile runs designed to build camaraderie and competition among the local elementary school students in grades kindergarten thru 5th. This is not a school sponsored event & parents are responsible for transportation & supervision. These races are sponsored by SportsSpectrum and occur monthly from October to April. This run series is separate from our W.T. Lewis Running Club. The registration fee is $35 + tax which includes 6 races (and two t-shirts for those registered by September 18th). If you would like your K-5 student to participate in this run series, you can register online at: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/Shreveport/KidsontheRun

Miles for Smiles is a dental service for ALL students and they are coming to W.T. Lewis! Enrollment forms were sent home last week. If you are interested, complete the enrollment form and return it to school by Friday, August 23.