Leopard Student Bulletin
May 6, 2024
Matilda Cast and Crew
Girls Flag Football
THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
6th and 7th graders only-
During the 2024-25 School year, NPFH is a multi grade advisory class that requires students to join together and take a stand against bullying, discrimination, and racism. By taking No Place For Hate advisory class, you will be helping our school work towards being a kinder, more accepting, more inclusive place for ALL students and for our community.
Requirements
- Students cannot have/receive a U in citizenship for any class.
- This is a year-long commitment. Students work in various committees to help Lewis progress toward being an anti-bullying, inclusive school.
- Students interested in participating in NPFH Leadership Advisory must apply using this form. Applicants must get 2 teacher recommendations to be considered. Deadline to submit Application in May 24, 2024.
No Place for Hate presents...
Jewish American Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
May is a month to break the stigma of Mental Health illnesses. Increase your awareness and educate ourselves about mental health and strategies for attaining mental wellness.
Video (8:39 min)
If you have questions or concerns about your mental health, please fill out a Student Support Request for your counselor. They are here to support you.
CLUB NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Harry Potter Club
Hey Lewis students!
Do you love Harry Potter books and movies? Then you should join the Harry Potter Club! We meet on Tuesdays during 7th/8th grade lunch in room 218.
Hope to see you there!
Counseling Corner
End of Year Activity Participation Policy
8thGrade Promotion Ceremony and End of Year Activity Participation Policy:
Students will be ineligible in Lewis Promotion/Activities for any of the following reasons. Final eligibility will be determined on May 28, 2024. Saturday School may be used to clear attendance and tardies;however absences due to suspension cannot be cleared.
● One or More U’s in Citizenship
● 3 or more suspensions in school or formal combined in the 2023-2024 school year
● 1 or more suspensions during the last grading period
● 10 or more unexcused Tardies combined (T=unexcused tardy, W=Tardy or Leave unexcused more than 30 minutes.
● 10 or more days of unexcused absences or truancy combined. (U=unexcused, Z=truant)
*Students who meet citizenship, and suspension criteria but do not meet attendance requirements may participate in the promotion ceremony but will not participate in 8th grade activities (ie. Bowling and the dance)
6th and 7thth Grade End of Year Activity Participation Policy:
Students will be ineligible in Lewis Promotion/Activities for any of the following reasons. Final eligibility will be determined on May 28, 2024. Saturday School may be used to clear attendance and tardies;however absences due to suspension cannot be cleared.
● One or More U’s in Citizenship
● 3 or more suspensions in school or formal combined in the 2023-2024 school year
● 1 or more suspensions during the last grading period
● 10 or more unexcused Tardies combined (T=unexcused tardy, W=Tardy or Leave unexcused more than 30 minutes.
● 10 or more days of unexcused absences or truancy combined. (U=unexcused, Z=truant)
Please check your child’s Power School regularly. The final Saturday School’s for this year are May 4 and May 11. Each Saturday School clears 1 full day +4 tardies.
If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s teacher for the course, and/or your child’s school counselor to assist with calculating eligibility.
From Youth Advocacy Office:
Lewis is a welcoming place for our LGBTQIA+ students. If you would like a gender support plan meeting with your counselor to discuss which restroom and locker room to use, which name and pronouns you’d like used at school, and to find out about additional support at school, please let your counselor know. Lewis has a gender inclusive changing area and a gender inclusive restroom for students that do not feel comfortable in a gendered space.
Student Support Request
Do you have questions or concerns about:
School or Grades?
Friends?
Home?
Bullying?
Emotional Challenges?
Conflict with others?
Go to the Lewis Middle School website and click on the Student Support Request link under the “Students” tab. Our student support team will connect you with a counselor or trusted adult on campus!
Lewis Counselors
Our School Counseling Team for the 2023-2024 school year!
Ms. Weiss, Last Names A-G
Ms. Irelan, Last Names H-O
Ms. Robinson, Last Names P-Z
Check out the Lewis Website, Student Tab for a link to request support from one of our School Counselors.