W.T. Lewis Elementary: W.T. Lewis is committed to supporting our military students through our Student 2 Student (S2S) program, services through our Military Family Life Counselor, celebrating the month of the military child, & our Military Club called Brave Bulldogs!
If you have a PCS coming up, we would love to help your student(s) with their transition as best we can. Please send an email to emilyD.williams@bossierschools.org with your approximate move date & new station location (if you feel comfortable sharing) so we can show your student(s) lots of #lewislove before they leave!
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Save the date because Raising Cane’s Spirit Night is NEXT Tuesday!!! Swing by the Cane’s on Airline Dr. December 10th from 4-8pm and grab some yummy chicken fingers for dinner. Make sure you mention W.T. Lewis Elementary and a portion of the proceeds will come back to the school to help support our PBIS program! #pbis #thepowerofWEatWT #bossierschools #bossiercity #raisingcanes
December Calendar!
W.T. Lewis Elementary: ATTENTION 3rd grade families! We are starting a new club just for your 3rd grader!
What: W.T. Lewis Elementary Gardening Club
Who: 3rd Grade
When: Every other week, during enrichment - day of the week will vary
Where: Meet in W.T. Lewis Cafeteria, then head outside to tend to the garden
Why: The Blooming Bulldogs of W.T. Lewis offers a place to enrich teaching efforts with powerful hands-on experiences that make learning come alive. As members of the Blooming Bulldogs, students will learn the process of caring for plants & take ownership over the entire process from planting to plate. Educators and researchers have noted many benefits to students participating in school garden programs including: increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, improvement in attitudes towards fruits and vegetables, improvement in science achievement scores, improvement in social skills and behaviors, & instillation of respect for nature. The cost is $50 per student, which includes a W.T. Lewis Blooming Bulldogs tshirt & any supplies needed for the year.
No refunds will be given.
To participate in the Blooming Bulldogs:
Read & acknowledge the Blooming Bulldogs Contract
Complete registration information
Submit $50 payment in SchoolCash Online
Blooming Bulldogs will cap at 20 students. First 20 to submit contract & fee will be accepted.
Proceeds will benefit the Blooming Bulldogs club and PBIS.
🪴 Sign up here- https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11944/338/False/True
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Williams:
(318) 759-2108
emilyD.williams@bossierschools.org
W.T. Lewis Elementary: REMINDER! Money and forms to participate in the Jingle Bell Jam are due by noon TODAY! On Friday, Dec. 6th our Honor Choir is hosting a Jingle Bell Jam! For only $6 you can be a part of the Jingle Bell Jam, which includes a treat, games and dancing! The Jingle Bell Jam will happen during enrichment on that Friday. The cost is $6 cash or pay using Schools Cash Online! https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11889/338/False/True The money AND form are due by Tues. Dec. 3rd. @ Noon. You don't want to miss out on a day of fun! See Mrs . Muslow if you have any questions! All proceeds will benefit the music department and Honor Choir.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Our Kindergarten through 3rd Grade students will be completing their middle of year Literacy Screener on Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th. All Kindergarten-3rd Grade students need to be present and on time on these days. Also, there will be no visitors allowed in the building on these days, due to state testing. This includes no lunch visitors. Thank you!
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Reminder! Tomorrow kicks off our Howdy Holiday dress up days to celebrate the holiday season! This week... 🤠Monday, Dec. 2nd- Wear your favorite holiday shirt with uniform bottoms. 🤠Friday, Dec. 6th- All students may wear school appropriate pajamas to school. No slippers.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Save the date!! We hope to have you join us for a “Holiday Road Trip” at our annual 4th & 5th grade Holiday Musical! This year, Santa will take us on a ride across the U.S.A.! On December 16th, we will have 2 performance times! One at 5:00 PM and one at 6:15 PM. Choose the performance time that works best for you!
To be named a Top Gains Honoree with the Louisiana Department of Education a school must demonstrate excellence in student growth by earning an “A” in their progress index (a major component of School Performance Scores) with a score of 90 or higher.
Bossier Schools is proud to share that 15 of our schools received this most honorable designation based on the 2024 School Performance Scores! This accomplishment shows dedication and intentional efforts made with helping students continue to grow and succeed.
🎉Congratulations to each of these school communities for excelling in student growth this year! We’re so proud of you!
#BossierSchools #wintheday
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Mark your calendars for our Howdy Holiday dress up days to celebrate the holiday season!
🤠Monday, Dec. 2nd- Wear your favorite holiday shirt with uniform bottoms.
🤠Friday, Dec. 6th- All students may wear school appropriate pajamas to school. No slippers.
🤠Friday, Dec. 13th- Wear western wear. Think plaid, jeans, boots, cowboy hat, etc.
🤠Monday, Dec. 16th- Holiday from head to toe.
🤠Tuesday, Dec. 17th- All students may wear holiday headgear.
🤠Wednesday, Dec. 18th- Free dress day with appropriate school clothing.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: REMINDER! All Bossier Schools and Centers will be closed November 25-29 for Thanksgiving Break.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: We are preparing for Christmas at W.T. Many of you have asked how you can help. We are in the need of items and volunteers! Click the link to see how you can join in on the fun! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0949AAA92DA0FDC61-53282368-donations
W.T. Lewis Elementary: 2024-2025 Yearbooks are on sale now! The price is $44.00 & that includes a digital name imprint on the cover. The price will increase to $50.00 on February 1. Deadline to order: Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Purchase through SchoolCash Online HERE 👉 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11895/338/False/True 👈
In the back of the yearbook, parents and other family members have the opportunity to show how proud they are of their 5th grader and wish them luck in middle school. Reserve your 5th grader’s space in the 2024-2025 yearbook and order your 5th Grade Farewell! There are limited spots, so don't wait! The deadline to purchase a 5th Grade Farewell is March 3rd. Purchase through SchoolCash Online HERE 👉 https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11917/338/False/True 👈 All proceeds will benefit the General Fund, Teacher Professional Development, and Hospitality. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mills!
In this episode of On the Record with Bossier Schools:
* Parkway High School goes to the polls during their annual Mock Election
* We salute our Veterans
* Superintendent Shout-Outs to the Tigers, the Mustangs and a Buc who is ecstatic about being back in the Haughton community.
Watch here 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS3E7
W.T. Lewis Elementary: We are excited to give back to our community with our UNITED WAY WORKOUT WEDNESDAY FUNDRAISER! On Wednesday, November 20th, bring any dollar amount donation & wear school appropriate athletic wear! The pod with the MOST donations will win an EXTRA FREE DRESS DAY!!! All of the money raised will go towards the Bossier Schools United Way Campaign.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Is your child in need of a warm coat for the winter? Porter's Coats for Kids is here to help! Just complete the form linked below by December 2nd & our school counselor Mrs Williams will deliver a coat to your student's classroom before winter break. Please complete one form per student. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-dh5xXpv6mPQwjU2-mvARY0JUH3Uz7ppqj7qZGP4qWjOITQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-dh5xXpv6mPQwjU2-mvARY0JUH3Uz7ppqj7qZGP4qWjOITQ/viewform?usp=sf_link)
W.T. Lewis Elementary: W.T. Lewis is collecting canned goods and non-perishable food items until December 13th in support of Bossier Parish Operation Blessing, the parish food bank program. Items needed: peanut butter, canned meats, canned beans, pasta & pasta sauce, canned vegetables, sugar, baby food/formula, cereal, soups, rice, apple sauce. There are bins located at the front of the school for students to drop their donations into. Thank you for helping us give back to our community!
W.T. Lewis Elementary: On Friday, Dec. 6th our Honor Choir is hosting a Jingle Bell Jam!
For only $6 you can be a part of the Jingle Bell Jam, which includes a treat, games and dancing! The Jingle Bell Jam will happen during enrichment on that Friday. Forms are going home today! The cost is $6 cash or pay using Schools Cash Online!
https://bossierparish.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/11889/338/False/True
The money AND form are due by Tues. Dec. 3rd. @ Noon.
You don't want to miss out on a day of fun!
See Mrs . Muslow if you have any questions!
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Monday, November 18. Bus #179 will not be on route. Bus #507 will transport the students. Expect delays.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Through its annual Coats for Kids project, Porter's Cleaners distributes coats to kids who might otherwise not have one. Coats are being collected at WT Lewis Elementary now & the donation bin is located in the front office! Please consider donating any coats or jackets your child has outgrown. Thank you so much for partnering with us to ensure every child stays warm this winter. 💙💛🐶
