September 3rd - September 6th: MAP Testing - super important to have a charged Chromebook!
September 3rd: 4PM Club Registration Ends
September 5th: Picture Day!! Order forms have been sent home or watch your email for ordering information.
September 9th: After School Clubs begin.
September 18: Early Release Day. Student dismissal at 1:15 PM.
Parents and Guardians, please help your children have a successful MAP session by
- Ensuring they get a good night's sleep - 8 to 10 hours is recommended.
- Providing a good breakfast either at home or at school.
- Reminding them to charge their Chromebook and bring it to school
- Making sure they are to school on time.
- Encouraging them to do their best :)
Thank you for being a partner in your child's education :)
All Lewis MS after school CLUBS meet one day a week from 2:30 to 4:30. Students may sign up for one club a day. Students with clubs on M, T and Th are eligible for bus transportation home at 4:30.
Sign-up due date is 4:00 PM on Tuesday, September 3. First come, first served :)
Link to Club days and descriptions (scroll down for Spanish)
Link to Club Sign Up or use the QR code on the descriptions page
Parents and Guardians,
If your child is being bothered at school or if you would like to report an unsafe situation, please use the link below. We want to ensure ALL of our students feel safe and valued at school.
THANK you for your help!
iReady Practice at Home!!
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/