Leopard Student Bulletin
December 4, 2023
THINGS TO KNOW AND DO
December 3rd is International Day of People with Disabilities!
December 3rd is International Day of People with Disabilities! Here is a very informative video on Ablesim and what you can do to make this world a better place for everyone(all means all)!
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
Soccer and Volleyball Tryout Information
Students, Lewis Middle soccer and volleyball tryouts begin on December 5th. Please meet on the blacktop by PE locker rooms courts to check in with coaches.
Tryouts/Practices will be on:
Tuesday's 3:10-4:40 pm
Thursday's 3:10-4:40 pm
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Volleyball
- Girls Volleyball
In preparation for next week’s tryouts, here are a few suggestions for student athletes:
- Bring plenty of water
- Wear comfortable athletic attire
- Rubber cleats (no metal) are suggested but not mandatory – SOCCER
- Knee pads are suggested but not mandatory – VOLLEYBALL
Day 1 of tryouts is always very busy with checking in the student athletes which will cut into instruction time.
ASB NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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!
Student vs. Staff Trivia
Hey Leopards!
Feeling optimistic? From 12/12 to 12/15, we will be hosting a Student vs Staff Trivia! This time, we are inviting ALL grades to participate. Students will be trying to answer questions about TV shows, songs, people and popular items from the past generations (Millennial, Gen X, and Baby Boomer), while teachers will try to answer questions about Gen Z and Gen Alpha. There will be normal scheduled days and the trivia will take place during Advisory. On December 12th, 6th graders will go against their teachers, 7th graders against their teachers on the 14th, and 8th graders against their teachers on the 15th.
If you want to be part of your grade level’s team, go to your Grade Level ASB Google Classroom. There will be a Google Form quiz that will be like a mini trivia due THURSDAY 12/7. The top 5 scores will be selected to be on the team to represent your grade and we will notify you by Friday, 12/8. To participate, you may not have any U’s for citizenship.
May the best team win!
ASB
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
Lewis Book Club
Students from the Lewis Student Book Club visited Wilson Middle School to see a live author event with Andrea Beatriz Arango, writer of the Newbery Honor book and One Book One San Diego selection Iveliz Explains It All. They heard the author speak about her experiences as a teacher and an author, as well as her inspiration and hopes for her books. She also answered some questions from the audience - three student questions from Lewis were featured! After the event, students were able to meet the author and get some books signed!
J Club
Tomorrow, Tuesday, December 5th, we will be having our J Club meeting during 7/8th grade lunch and after school on Tuesday as well. Please stop by for pizza and find out more about the club. See Mr. Olsen(room 211) to get a pass to stop by during 7/8th grade lunch or we will see you after school in room 211. There will be cheese pizza at both meeting times!
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)