LEWIS AND CLARK TIMES
School Telephone # 804-448-0175
March 2017
http://lces.ccps.us
Cyndi Aref, Principal
School day hours: 8:45-3:45 pm
Calendar of Events
March 2017
3: Read Across America Day; visitors to come and
read to our classes (return the form to your
teacher)
-Dress like a Dr. Seuss character
7: 1st day of Before School Tutoring 7:30 am
-PTA meeting 5:30 pm
8: Family Book Fair & Curriculum Night 5-7 pm
9: 3rd nine weeks ends
10: Teacher Workday
13: Teacher Workday/ PD
14: Running Club Parent night 6 pm- Cafeteria
16: Report Cards
-Students vs. Faculty Basketball Game
6-7:30 pm – CMS gym
17: Green Day
-PTA Bingo Night 6 pm
21: 1st grade field trip
-State-wide Tornado drill
23: Pre-K field trip
-County Art Show 5-8 pm- CHS
24: College Basketball Jersey Day
-Grizzly Pride Day PM
29: STREAM Day
30: 5th grade field trip
31: PJ Day/ Reading Buddy Day
-Reading Celebrations
-PTA Bounce Party 6-8 pm
Message from the Principals
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe that we are in March already, and
this month we have many activities going on here at
school and with our PTA. We invite parents and family
Geoff White, AP
members to come in on March 3rd to read to a class. If
you would like to volunteer, please return the form to
your teacher, and we will contact you with a set time.
We also will be hosting The Spring Family Book Fair
and Curriculum Night on March 8th. Events like the
book fair help to get children excited about reading
and since March is reading month, it is a great event
to kick-off the month.
We are having our first Student vs. Faculty
Basketball Game on March 16 from 6-7:30 at Caroline
Middle School. We are excited to have fun with our
5th graders along with raising money for the American
Heart Association.
LCES teachers continue to use the Positive Behavior
Interventions and Supports model. This research
based model has proven to improve school culture,
citizenship and the level of responsibility in
students. Additionally, PBIS reduces the need to
remove students from the instructional setting for
poor behavior. Teachers will continue to use Student
Conduct forms to communicate with you regarding
your child’s behavior.
Kindergarten registration begins on April 3-May 5
from 10 am- 2 pm, please remind your neighbors
to get their child registered for Kindergarten.
We will have Ready Freddie Day on April 6 from
10-7 pm. Parents may come in during the evening
hours to register.
Thank you,
Cyndi Aref, Principal
Geoff White, Assistant Principal
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Reading Department
By Megan Harris
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Grab Your Hat and Read with the Cat! Celebrate
NEA's Read Across America Day!
On March 3, 2017, Lewis and Clark will be celebrating
Read Across America Day! This is a special day to
celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday and all of his wonderful
books. We are asking students to dress up as their
favorite Dr. Seuss character to help celebrate his
birthday and the joys of reading. Thank you to the
parents who are volunteering to read in different
classrooms on March 3rd. We look forward to seeing the
students dressed up! Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
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Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before
every test.
Provide a light, healthy breakfast on test day.
Have your child dress comfortably and arrive at
school on time.
Send you child off to school with confidence building
words of praise and support: You’ll do great! Believe
in yourself! I love you!
Suggest that your child breathe deeply to relax
before and during the test.
Remind your child to read directions carefully and
look at all the answers before choosing one.
Tell your child to check his or her answers before
turning in the test.
Please do not schedule trips, dental or medical
appointments, or early pickups during testing days.
NOTES FROM THE MUSIC ROOM
Mrs. French
ART NOTES by Mrs. Underwood
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All grades are working with percussion
instruments and sounding GREAT!!
LCES Chorus is busy getting ready for several
concerts and “Peter Pan”
LCES Recorder Club begins on February 23, 2017
EVERY VOICE COUNTS IN MUSIC  
February is Black History Month, a time when we pay
homage to the culture of culture (art, music, etc.),
heritage and countless contributions of African
From the Guidance Department
Mrs. Horton/Mrs. Williamson
American to our country. Students are currently
As our SOL testing window (May 8-22nd) quickly
approaches, the LCES School Counseling
Department would like to share some helpful
testing tips. If you have further questions or would
like additional resources, we will also be
available on March 8th from 5-7 during
Curriculum Night.
(Mali landscape silhouette), 2nd (Ancient Egyptian
working on different projects for Black History Month –
5th grade (African masks), 4th (Slave Quilt patterns), 3rd
storytelling cups), 1st (Faith Ringgold’s story quilt on
paper), K, Pre-K & Headstart (African animals collage).
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please
do not hesitate to contact me: [email protected] or
804-448-0175. You may also send a note. Mark this
date on your calendar: March 23rd. That is the
evening of the Caroline Co. school-wide art show at
Helping Your Child Do Well On Tests
the high school, 5 –8 pm.
FROM THE PTA DESK
Thanks to all who attended the Masquerade Ball. It was a hit, as we had record numbers of attendees and volunteers!!! Thanks to
the special events and concessions committee for all their hard work. We also want to send a big thank you to the Hospitality
committee for providing dinner to the teachers during parent teacher conferences.
PTA is looking forward to the following events in March, so please mark your calendars!
SPRING BOOK FAIR March 3-9, 2017 Schedule will be published soon. FREE Family dinner for during Family Night
on March 8th. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE NEEDED!!
VENDOR BINGO will be on March 17 from 6 pm Doors open at 5 pm. Vendors are needed and forms have been
sent home. If you need a form please contact [email protected].
BOUNCE PARTY March 31, 2017 from 6 -8 pm concessions opens at 5:30 PM. This will be a bounce until you
drop FAMILY event. All participants 4 and older will be charge a $5 bounce fee. Parents are FREE!
OTIS TREAT FRIDAYS March 9th and 24th $1 per bag.
NEW TO OUR SCHOOL!!!!
GRIZZLY FUN RUN This will be a SCHOOL-WIDE fun run held on April 27 starting at 1 pm and will be run
through Boosterthon. Run times: 1:00 for PreK-2nd grade and 2:15 for 3-5th grade.
SCHOOLKIDZ SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS For your convenience we will be offering ready-made school supply
kits ready and waiting for your child on the first day of school with everything they need for the school
year. Orders must be placed by June 9th so it can be there on time. Order forms will be available once
finalized.
From the P.E. Department
The LCES PE Department has once again teamed up with the American Heart Association to host our annual Jump Rope
for Heart event and fundraiser! In class, students are learning about how to take care of their heart, while also raising
money to support heart health and research! Our school goal is $6000. Students have been asked to join our team online
and take the “Zoo Crew E-Card Challenge” by e-mailing 10 family members or friends about Jump Rope for Heart to earn
their lanyard, badge, and other prizes. The class in each grade level with the highest online participation will receive a
bounce house party on the day of Grizzly Games, April 5. Visit www.heart.org/jump to sign up!
Please join us on March 16 at 6:00 PM in the Caroline Middle School gym for our very first Student vs. Faculty basketball
game! Fifth grade students will take on the teachers in a fierce match up. The LCES dance team and the CMS step team
will perform at half time. The cost of admission is $2 for adults, $1 for kids, and FREE for any student wearing their Jump
Rope for Heart lanyard with Rory the lion attached. All proceeds to go towards our American Heart Association donations.
Fun for the whole family to enjoy!