All Lewis MS Families are invited to Open House to meet your child's teachers, learn about their classes, view their classrooms, and explore different ways to partner with our school to help them learn. The Nurse's Office will be open to drop-off medical paperwork, school counselors and administration are available for your questions, and we will have information available about many of the great programs for our students this year. After-school club sign-up will also be available - students enrolling in three after school clubs are eligible for transportation home.
Parents will follow their child's schedule through out the evening. All students will bring home invitations with schedules this week before our event on Thursday.
Parents of 8th graders are invited to a Promotion Policy meeting in the Cafeteria at 6:40 PM, immediately after visiting classrooms during Open House. Please attend to learn about the new 8th Grade Promotion Policy, requirements to participate in the Promotion Ceremony, and other important information relevant to 8th Graders.
August 29th: Lewis MS Open House 5PM
September 2nd: NO School - Labor Day Holiday
September 3rd - September 6th: MAP Testing - super important to have a charged Chromebook!
September 5th (this is a change of date): Picture Day!! Watch your email for ordering information.
September 9th: After School Clubs begin. Watch for a special newsletter regarding clubs. Sign-up begins at Open House.
September 18: Early Release Day. Student dismissal at 1:15 PM.
iReady Practice at Home - begins this week!!
All students are encouraged to complete two iReady Math and two iReady ELA lessons each week at home. This extra practice will help students reach their reading and math learning goals for the year. Students who complete these lessons at home will earn extra credit in their Math and ELA/ESL classes.
Parents, ask your children if they have completed their iReady homework this week!!
Thank your for being a great educational partner!!
2025 Paris and Barcelona Trip
Did you miss our meeting for the 2025 Paris and Barcelona Trip? No problem! Here is a recording of our meeting. Lock in one of the spots available with a $95 Enrollment Fee by August 31, 2024, and by enrolling now you will receive a $100 tour discount. Enroll now with this link: www.eftours.com/2730575BZ
We had many questions about siblings/parents traveling on this tour. Any student who is a district middle-schooler is welcome to apply. If you have a high-school student as well, please contact me separately. Parents are also able to join, but please remember that this tour is geared towards students, and as an adult traveler, you will need to fully participate in the tour. Please email Ms. Cano at kcano@wps60.org for any additional questions or concerns.
Meet your Lewis MS School Counselors!
Ms. Anna Fogt- 6th grade School Counselor
Ms. Stephanie Betthauser- 7th grade School Counselor
sbetthauser@wps60.org
Ms. Charlene Taba - 8th grade School Counselor
Ms. Candace Haywood- Social - Emotional Learning (SEL) Counselor
As School Counselors we are available to meet with all students for topics including college/ career, academic, and social- emotional learning and concerns. Be sure to say hello to your child's school counselor at Open House!
“Middle school counselors enhance the learning process and promote academic, career and social/emotional development. School counseling programs are essential for students to achieve optimal personal growth, acquire positive social skills and values, set informed career goals and realize full academic potential to become productive, contributing members of the world community” (ASCA).
Athletic Schedules and Athletic Events at Lewis MS
We encourage all parents and students to come support our Jaguars at their athletic contests this school year. All athletic events are free to attend. Students must have a parent or responsible adult with them to attend events as a fan. This is to ensure safety and a supportive environment for our events. Thank you for your understanding.
John R. Lewis MS
Email: Lewis_parentsupport@wps60.org
Location: 600 South Lewis Avenue, Waukegan, IL
Phone: 224-303-2560
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lewiswaukegan/