Lewis Elementary

10/16/2026

🐾❤️💙 THAT’S A WRAP ON OUR PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK! 📋

Over the past two weeks, we’ve shared simple tips to help our Panther families stay connected, involved, and engaged in their child’s education!

We hope you’ve picked up a few new “plays” to add to your family’s routine. Remember, even the smallest actions at home can make a BIG difference at school! 🌟

Thank you for being our partners in education. When families and schools work together, our Panthers succeed! 🐾🏆

💬 Which play was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

10/16/2026

🐾❤️ Calling All Future Panther Families! ❤️🐾

Are you considering Lewis Elementary for the 2027–2028 school year? We would love to show you what makes our Panther family so special!

🏫 School Tours Are Now Available!

Prospective families are invited to tour our campus, learn about our school, and see what Lewis Elementary has to offer! Tours are open to families interested in all grade levels, including our Montessori program!

📅 Important Dates:
The School Choice and Magnet Application Window opens October 21 and closes December 7!

🐾 Ready to explore Lewis? Sign up for a school tour using the link below!

🔗 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45AEAA28A2FAC70-66808536-lewis

We can't wait to meet our future Panthers! ❤️🐾

Welcome to Lewis Elementary! 🐾❤️ We are excited that you are considering joining our Panther family! We invite prospective families to schedule a tour of Lewis Elementary to explore our campus, learn about our programs, and see what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow. Ple...

10/15/2026

🐾🌱 PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK: Today’s Play!

🌟 Celebrate Effort & Growth!

Success is about more than grades! Celebrate your Panther’s hard work, improvement, problem-solving, and willingness to keep trying, even when things get tough!

📅 Report cards will be available October 20! Use this opportunity to celebrate Quarter 1 accomplishments, talk about areas for growth, and set goals together for Quarter 2.

Every step forward deserves recognition! ❤️💙🐾

10/14/2026

👩‍🚒👨‍🍳👩‍💻👨‍🔧 Our classrooms are about to get some very special guest speakers! The Great American Teach-In gives students a chance to meet professionals and discover careers they may never have considered.

Join us by sharing your hobbies or profession with our students!

Email [email protected] if you're interested!

10/14/2026

🐾🤝 PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK: Today’s Play!

💬 Keep Communication Open!

Teachers want to hear from you! Whether you have a question, a concern, an update about something happening at home, or simply want to check in on your child’s progress, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Open communication helps us work together to support your Panther’s success. ❤️💙

We’re on the same team! 🐾

10/13/2026

🐾🌟 PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK: Today’s Play!

🌟 Build Independence at Home!

Little responsibilities build BIG life skills! Encourage your Panther to take charge of homework routines, packing their backpack, remembering library books, and getting ready for school.

🚗 For our littlest Panthers, practicing car seat buckles with adult supervision can help make morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up run more smoothly!

Give them the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to do things on their own. Independence builds confidence! ❤️💙🐾

10/13/2026

🪼✨A Jellyfish… in SPACE?!🚀🌌

Did you catch the incredible “space jellyfish” in the sky this morning? What a spectacular sight! 🌅

This amazing phenomenon happens when sunlight illuminates the exhaust from this morning’s SpaceX launch high above Earth, creating a glowing, jellyfish-like shape across the sky!

What a wonderful reminder that science is happening all around us, sometimes right above our heads! 🔭✨

🐾 Panther families, did you spot it this morning? Share your pictures in the comments! 📸

10/12/2026

🐾🏫 PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK: Today’s Play!

❤️💙 Get Involved at School!

There are so many ways to be part of your Panther’s school experience! Attend family events, participate in PTA activities, come to conferences, or volunteer when you can.

We know every family’s schedule looks different, and involvement doesn’t look the same for everyone! Whether you show up in person, help from home, or simply stay informed, your support makes a difference!

Together, we help our Panthers succeed! 🐾❤️💙

10/12/2026

🌎🪶 Honoring Indigenous Peoples Day! 🪶🌎

Today, we recognize and celebrate the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across our nation. ❤️

At Lewis Elementary, we believe in helping our Panthers learn about and appreciate the many cultures and communities that make our world special. 🐾

Let's take today to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations through learning, respect, and understanding! 🌟

10/09/2026

🐾📚 PANTHER PARENT PLAYBOOK: Today’s Play!

📖 Read Together!

Reading together still matters as kids get older! Read a book together, listen to your Panther read, or simply talk about what everyone in the family is reading.

Not sure what to ask? Scholastic has a great list of questions to help spark conversations before, during, and after reading! 👇

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/story-time-questions.html

A little reading time together can make a BIG difference! ❤️💙🐾