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2011 Archive
Follow Superintendent Webster on Twitter
December 19, 2011
Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent Bill Webster would like to encourage members of the community to follow him on his new Twitter account, @lewistonsuper. Be among the first to find out about school closures, important news, and more. Click the link below to begin following.Follow @lewistonsuper
Superintendent Seeks Public Input at Upcoming Meetings
November 4, 2011
Superintenent Bill Webster has invited Lewiston residents to attend one of two public meetings to learn more about and offer input on the future direction of Lewiston Public Schools.The first meeting will be held on Monday, November 14 at 6:30 PM at the Lewiston Middle School auditorium. The second meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 PM at the Lewiston High School Multi-Purpose room.
Click here to read the Superintendent's letter to the community.
Montello Teacher Recognized
October 21, 2011
On Monday, October 17 fifth grade teacher Kelly Johnson was recognized for her work by a team of OfficeMax associates. Andrea Tetzlaff, Business Development Manager, Integrated Solutions and her colleagues presented Mrs. Johnson with a framed award and $1,000.00 of supplies for her classroom.The national program, A Day Made Better, makes similar presentations across the country. Ms. Tetzlaff explained to the audience of one hundred students and Mrs. Johnson's colleagues that teachers spend on average one thousand dollars of their own money annually to support students and programs. The OfficeMax program's motto is, "Working to erase teacher funded classrooms."
Mrs. Johnson was nominated by the school's administrative team. In their nomination, the administrators described Mrs. Johnson as a tireless and dedicated teacher who sets high standards for her students and self. Mrs. Johnson's students joined her and together they checked out all the goodies.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Survey
October 12, 2011
We value your input and would appreciate your participation in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) Survey. Your responses, along with those of other parents, will be used to plan and support activities that make our schools and community safer and more responsive to the needs of students and families in Lewiston and Auburn. The 15-30 minute survey is anonymous, and focuses on student health and school safety. A raffle of a $50 gas card will be drawn on Dec. 15 for anyone completing the survey before that date.Click here to access the Parent Survey.
Click here to access the LMS Student Survey (LHS students will be surveyed separately).
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Parent Survey
October 12, 2011
We value your input and would appreciate your participation in the Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) Parent Survey. Your responses, along with those of other parents, will be used to plan and support activities that make our schools and community safer and more responsive to the needs of students and families in Lewiston and Auburn. The 15-30 minute survey is anonymous, and focuses on student health and school safety. A raffle of a $50 gas card will be drawn on Dec. 15 for anyone completing the survey before that date.Click here to access the survey.
2011-12 Bus routes
August 18, 2011
The 2011-12 bus routes have been released.Click here to download the complete list. While viewing the document, press the Ctrl and F keys to quickly search for your address.
Student Accident Medical Insurance
August 17, 2011
Accident insurance protection providing a maximum of $1,000,000 in medical expense coverage is available for Lewiston Public Schools students.Click here to view the brochure and application.
Montello Teacher Kristie Clark Wins Milken Award
April 29, 2011
Congratulations to Kristie Clark, Second Grade Teacher at Montello Elementary School, for winning the Milken Award, the nation's top award for teachers!Kristie Clark has led several literacy initiatives credited with raising student achievement at her school, district and state level. Her students outperformed all other grade levels in writing assessments, and her classroom is a model reading site for the state. She requested all the students with special needs and then all her students made at least one year of growth.
The criteria for the selection of outstanding elementary and secondary school teachers, principal and other education professionals as Milken Educators include the following:
- Exceptional educational talent as evidenced by effective instructional practices and student learning results in the classroom and school
- Exemplary educational accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide models of excellence for the profession
- Individuals whose contributions to education are largely unheralded yet worthy of spotlight
- Early- to mid-career educators who offer strong long-range potential for professional and policy leadership
- Engaging and inspiring presence that motivates and impacts students, colleagues and the community.
Substance Abuse Self-Assessment Tool
April 13, 2011
This interactive flyer is designed to give students a chance to self-assess any issues they may have with substance use whether it is their own use or the use of a friend or family member. It is also designed to help raise awareness of a valuable resource available to them; our Safe Schools/Healthy Students funded substance abuse counselors. Information isn't actually submitted anywhere so confidentiality and privacy are completely protected. If you have any questions about the form, please contact SS/HS Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator, Scott Gagnon, at 795-2120 or gagnonsc@cmhc.org.Click here to take the Quick Quiz.
2011-12 Pre-K Registration
April 7, 2011
Lewiston Public Schools will have a pre-kindergarten program (4 year old program) once again next school year. A series of informational meetings for parents will begin on May 3. Registration will be held from May 16-20, and a lottery to select students for the program will take place on May 23 and 25. Click here for the complete registration schedule.
2011-12 Kindergarten Registration
April 5, 2011
The Lewiston Public Schools Curriculum office has released the Kindergarten Registration and Screening schedule for the 2011-12 schoolyear. Registration will be held for one day at each elementary school during the first week of May. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by October 15, 2011, and must be registered in the school district in which they reside. Click here for the complete registration schedule.
Families in Action Group
April 1, 2011
Do you sometimes wonder if you and your teen are speaking different languages? Do you wonder why teens do what they do and say what they say? Would you like a better understanding of the pressures facing your teen today? Sign up for the Families in Action Group and participate in a free six session workshop together with your teen. The next meeting is Wednesday, March 2 at 6:00 PM at Lewiston Middle School.Click here to view the flyer for the event.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students 2011 Staff Survey
January 19, 2011
The Safe Schools/Healthy Students initiative is conducting a survey of Lewiston Public Schools staff. The survey is anonymous, and focuses on student health and school safety.Click here to take the survey.
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