W.T. Lewis Elementary: Reminder! We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students in the 2nd quarter! Families are welcome to join us! The Quarter 2 Awards Assembly will be held TOMORROW, Thursday, January 9th in the W.T. Lewis Gym.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: All W.T. Lewis students are invited to participate in their homeroom poetry contest on Friday, January 24th. Each homeroom will choose two students to represent their class on Wednesday, January 29th for the grade level poetry contest. If you would like your student to participate, complete the form sent home today and return it to your student’s homeroom teacher.
Contest Rules:
Students must recite a patriotic poem.
Students will be eliminated from judging if they go over the required number of lines below.
Props will not be allowed.
Student costumes are allowed but will not affect judging. Students will be judged on the following four criteria: memorization, pronunciation, expression, and confidence/poise.
Line Requirements:
Kindergarten students will recite a 4 line poem.
First grade students will recite a 6-8 line poem.
Second grade students will recite an 8-12 line poem.
Third grade students will recite a 12-16 line poem.
Fourth grade students will recite a 16-20 line poem.
Fifth grade students will recite a 20-24 line poem.
** A line should be a maximum of 15 words.**
3 p.m. UPDATE
Wednesday, January 8
Good afternoon! After a briefing today with the National Weather Service and Bossier Parish emergency agencies, Bossier Schools will be open Thursday, January 9. However, the YEP program will be canceled and all extracurricular and after-school activities will be postponed until a later time.
We will continue to carefully monitor the forecast and provide an update at 4 p.m. Thursday regarding school operations on Friday.
Stay tuned for further information and remember, if you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get updates from the district in real time. Here’s how to find it:
*Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app.
*Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications
*Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’
W.T Lewis Elementary: Get excited because Buffalo Wild Wings Spirit Night is NEXT Wednesday, & they’re running our fundraiser ALL DAY LONG!!! Your coworkers want to go out to lunch that day? Take them to Buffalo Wing Wings & mention W.T. Lewis to your waiter & a portion of the proceeds will go back to the school for our PBIS program! Or take the night off from cooking & enjoy a night out with your family. Don’t have time to dine in? Take out orders count too! Spread the word & get EXCITED!!!
9:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 8
Good morning! Bossier Schools is on winter weather watch for the next two days, closely monitoring the forecast with the Bossier Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness and staying in close contact with the National Weather Service. We are meeting again today and will provide an update at 3 p.m. this afternoon regarding any adjustments to Thursday’s school schedule.
If you do not already have the Bossier Schools district app, this is a great time to download it so you will get the latest updates. Here’s how to find it:
1. Search ‘Bossier Schools’ in your phone’s app store and download the app.
2. Select ‘Personalize Notifications’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications.
3. Then, select ‘Bossier Parish Schools.’
W.T. Lewis Elementary: K-3 Literacy Screener Parent Letters were sent home with our Kindergarten through Third Grade students today. These letters share the results of our Middle of Year Literacy Screener, which focuses on foundational reading skills. Please be sure to check your student's DOG binder today!
We hope you have enjoyed the holiday break!
As a reminder, Monday, January 6 is a teacher in-service day. We look forward to welcoming back our students for the second semester on Tuesday, January 7.
#BossierSchools #Wintheday
W.T. Lewis Elementary: We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of our students in the 2nd quarter! Families are welcome to join us! The Quarter 2 Awards Assembly will be held on Thursday, January 9th in the W.T. Lewis Gym.
Congratulations to the 2nd quarter house winner...YUSHA!!! This Wednesday, December 18th, is GO YELLOW DAY and ALL students are invited to wear yellow to celebrate Yusha! Members of House Yusha will also be receiving a special gift package Wednesday morning. Congratulations Yusha! We’re so proud of you!!! 💙💛🐾 #pbis #housesystem #lewislove #wtlbulldogs #thepowerofWEatWT
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Reminder! This week, we continue with our Howdy Holiday dress up days to celebrate the holiday season! 🤠Monday, Dec. 16th- All students are invited to wear holiday attire from head to toe. 🤠Tuesday, Dec. 17th- All students are invited to wear holiday headgear. 🤠 Wednesday, Dec. 18th- All students are invited to wear school appropriate free dress.
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Reminder! Tomorrow we continue with our Howdy Holiday dress up days to celebrate the holiday season! 🤠Friday, Dec. 13th- All students are invited to wear western wear. (Think plaid, jeans, boots, cowboy hat, etc.)
W.T. Lewis Elementary: REMINDER! Raising Cane's Spirit Night is TONIGHT! 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
W.T. Lewis Elementary: Last call to order Christmas pictures! Please turn all orders in by Wednesday, December 11 to receive before Christmas break. Thank you! -Harrington House
W.T. Lewis Elementary: REMINDER! 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: We are getting so excited for our Penguin Patch holiday shop! Your students will be secretly shopping for family & friends during the school day starting Tuesday, December 10th through Friday, December 13th. Students can shop each morning from 7:45-8:10 AM. Parents can shop on the day of our holiday class parties, Monday, December 16th from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Students can purchase items for family members and friends by bringing money in a labeled envelope or zippered bag. All items will come home with your student the day they make a purchase. Gift options will range from 25¢ to $12!
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. 🤩 All K-3 students who are present all day & on time during testing will get a small treat from Mrs. Gray! Also, there will be no visitors allowed in the building on these days, due to state testing. This includes no lunch visitors. Thank you!
🎉 Let's Make a Difference Together!
It's that time of year again! Saturday, December 7th is the 11th Annual Bossier vs. Caddo Schools Red Kettle Challenge ! Let's show our Bossier Schools spirit and help those in need this holiday season.
🎄We'll be ringing the bell from 9-4 at the following locations:
Bass Pro Shops, 100 Bass Pro Dr., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 4860 Airline Dr., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 4918 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
Brookshire's, 6280 LA-3, Benton
Brookshire's, 1125 US-80, Haughton
Kroger, 1050 George Dement, Bossier City
Sam's Club, 2861 Beene Blvd., Bossier City
Walmart Neighborhood Market, 4000 Barksdale Blvd., Bossier City
Walmart Neighborhood Market, 5700 Shed Rd., Bossier City
Walmart Supercenter, 2536 Airline Dr., Bossier City
🎄 Remember, your donation, no matter how small, can make a big impact.
#wintheday #BossierSchools #SalvationArmy #RedKettleChallenge #GiveBack #Community
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!
