Leopard Student Bulletin
December 11, 2023
THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
December is a month of celebrations.
December 7th marks the beginning of the Jewish religious holiday of Hanukkah, December 8th is the Buddhist religious holiday of Bodhi, December 16th is the Hindu holiday of Dhanu Sankranti, December 22nd is Winter Solstice or Yule for Pagan and Wiccan faiths, December 25 is the Christian religious holiday of Christmas, and December 26th begins Kwanzaa, the annual celebration of African American Culture.
Amazon Card Raffle Announcement
LGBTQIA+ students!
If you need support here at school,(locker rooms, bathrooms, etc), please reach out to counselor or a teacher. You are loved and we are here to support you!
Color Fun Run
Attention all students: seeing how much fun everyone had at the Turkey Trot, our Foundation is planning on doing a color run fundraiser with a Valentine’s day theme. They are looking for any and all artists to help develop a logo for the shirts. The theme is “Hearts in Motion”. If you are able to design a black and white image, your creation may be seen by everyone. Please submit all work to Mr. Johnson in room 101 before we go on winter break. Thank you
ASB NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student vs Staff Trivia
Hey Leopards!
Feeling optimistic?
We have our teams for 6th, 7th and 8th grade to take on the staff in Battle of the Generations Trivia in the Auditorium during Advisory. Tomorrow, Tuesday December 12th, 6th graders will go against their teachers. 7th graders against their teachers on Thursday, December 14th, and 8th graders against their teachers on Friday, December 15th.
May the best team win!
ASB
Lewis Gratitude
During this month’s focus on Optimism, we wanted to remind you that it’s also the season of giving and gratitude…
https://drive.google.com/file/d/198xL0savXhdaAQCvK2n0o8dYn8HaM75H/view?usp=sharing
What are you thankful for?
Hi 6th graders!
6th grade Representative elections are coming up next Thursday and Friday! You will be able to vote for the candidate that you want to represent YOU in ASB. Be on the lookout for the candidates’ posters around campus these upcoming weeks! Elections will run December 14th and 15th during Advisory where you will watch the speeches and cast your vote via Google Form. You only get one vote so make it count!
ASB sends the best of luck to our awesome candidates!
Spirit Week 12/11-12/15
Hey Leopards,
ASB is hosting a spirit week in honor of winter break! This will take place during the week of: 12/11 - 12/15. The days of spirit week will include:
Monday: A Silent Night (Pajama day!!!!! Reminder: No slippers!)
Tuesday: Ugly sweater day (Wear ugly holiday sweaters in honor of the holiday season)
Wednesday: Family photo day (Match with your friends as if you’re taking a family photo.)
Thursday: Throwback thursday (Wear clothes/ or dress up in styles from past decades)
Friday: Do you wanna build a snowman? (Wear all white, blue, or silver and/or other holiday gear)
Just like last time, the Advisory class with the most participation will win a sweet prize! Teachers count towards the class’s participation too.
If you have any questions be sure to ask on your grade level google classroom. Spirit week flier will be posted in your grade level google classroom and a copy will be handed out to teachers to hang in their classroom.
We hope to see you all dressed up!
ASB Holiday Grams
Hello Leopards!
ASB is beginning their annual Holiday Grams sales! If you would like to shout out a friend or staff member, we will be selling these fun cards for 50 cents each at the student store. Sales will run December 4th - December 13th, 2023. The cards will include your choice of a candy cane or another piece of candy. Be sure you know your friends’ and staff members’ 5th period class when getting the Holiday Grams so that we can get them to the right place! They will be delivered on December 15th!
We are so excited to celebrate the holiday season with you!
ASB
Student Spotlight
For this week’s Student Spotlight we have 3 people who are caring, compassionate, and super helpful!! Remember to complete the form on your grade’s Google Classroom to nominate your stellar friends!!
Counseling Corner
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.
CLUB NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Engineering Club
Engineering Club cancelled Tuesday, 12/12. See you after Winter Break! Ms. T.
Computer Science Discovery Club
Please join the Computer Science Discovery Club for an Hour of Code on Tuesday, Dec.12th from 3-4 p.m.
Jewish Club!
Hi Everyone! We have Jewish Club every Tuesday during 7/8th grade lunch in room 211. See you there!
Builders Club
Help San Diegans this holiday season! Builders Club is collecting hygiene products from 11/27 to 12/14 to put together hygiene kits for We All We Got San Diego, a local organization that distributes food and care packages to community members in need. In addition to travel size hygiene products like soap, shampoo, and toothpaste, we are collecting bottled water, toilet paper, menstrual products, gallon size ziploc bags, and plastic grocery bags. Please see the flyer for our most needed items. All hygiene products and bottled water must be new and unopened. Bring donations to room 220 before or after school or drop them off at the front office with a note saying they are for Builders Club/Ms. Dietz. Please contact Ms. Dietz with any questions. Thank you! - Builders Club
No Place For Hate
No Place for Hate Student Leader Meetings will be held every other Thursday in Room 104 during Period 4 Advisory.
November 30, December 14
Higher Ground
Hi students and parents! Higher Ground Club is a space every Tuesday at lunch for students to come meet new friends, play games, eat pizza, and grow as students of character. We are a club facilitated by students, and directed by adults. We're really excited about this school year, if you have any questions please feel free to reach out at any time.
- (tanner@sdgrove.org, Higher Ground Club Director)