Carolyn Lewis School

Little Lewie's Cove is hiring! Join our Loggerhead family TODAY!

FALL-elujah! Fall Fest is back! Mark you calendars, we've got some new additions this year.

Families, the opportunity is here! You can add photos straight from your phone directly to the Jostens website. These photos will be viewed by the Yearbook Staff and considered for entry in the yearbook. We are so excited to share this opportunity with you! *Submissions will close in February 2025. As you have pictures, feel free to add them. Questions? Contact: thomask@bcsdschools.net https://photos.jostens.com/8K47DR

Happy High-5 FriYAY! We love partnering with local high schools and their athletes to kick off our Fridays!

Looking for ways to be involved and make a difference at CLS? Look no further! Join our PTA to help us MAKE WAVES!

For the upcoming school year, all BCSD schools will use Rooms as their direct communication tools for parents, teachers, athletic coaches, club advisors, etc. Because Rooms is located in the Berkeley County School District mobile app, this streamlines communication and minimizes the number of apps parents and guardians need for communication. If you haven't already, download the BCSD app today and turn on notifications so you never miss a message.

Berkeley County School District (BCSD) has postponed the first day of school to Thursday, August 15, giving teachers and staff more time to prepare and students an extra day of summer break. This decision comes after recent severe weather and flooding prevented access to school buildings for three days, disrupting traditional classroom and school preparation time for teachers and staff. “We value the dedication of our teachers and staff in preparing classrooms and schools, and this additional day will allow them to better prepare to receive more than 38,000 students on Thursday,” said BCSD Superintendent Dr. Anthony Dixon. “Last week, teachers completed virtual professional development and training so now they can focus on classroom and school needs Monday through Wednesday.” School and district offices will be open regular hours, and extracurricular activities and athletic programs will also operate according to their normal schedule. Information and schedules for school specific meet the teacher and grade specific orientation days have been shared with families by school leaders. Dixon added, “We understand that disruptions in schedules are not easy for anyone so we appreciate the understanding of our parents and community as we work to ensure that the first day is the best it can be for students and teachers on Thursday.” Any weather day adjustments necessary as a result of this calendar change will be reviewed and communicated, if needed, at a later date.

BCSD transitions to virtual operations today, August 9 Due to unexpected flash flooding resulting in numerous road closures and impassable road conditions, Berkeley County School District (BCSD) schools and offices will transition to virtual operations Friday, August 9. All extracurricular activities, athletics, and school programs are currently suspended Friday, August 9. BCSD leaders urge staff to stay off of the roads. In collaboration with county and municipal leaders, BCSD will reassess conditions Friday and throughout the weekend and provide updates, as appropriate, concerning potential access to schools and offices. BCSD leaders are working closely with Berkeley County Emergency Management and are receiving regular updates about the weather from the National Weather Service. As safety and security is our

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready to embark on a journey of learning and growth with us. We have several important updates and information to share with you. Please be sure to complete your child's returning student registration in the Parent Portal. To create a Parent Portal account please see https://www.bcsdschools.net/page/powerschool-parent-portal. For support with registration or the parent portal please contact Stacy McDonald at macdonalds@bcsdschools.net. We are excited to share class placements and schedules, you will receive class placements and schedules via Rooms by August 12th . To set up Rooms please download the App on your phone, you can see the links to the app below and our BCSD Support Page! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3O5kYgm Download for iPhone https://apple.co/44whsRp https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/rooms-support We look forward to working together to ensure a successful and enriching learning experience for your child. Please allow your child to build on the strong relationships they’ve developed with our high-quality teachers. Each member of our staff is dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make this school year a fantastic experience for your child! Back to School Bash: Join us for our annual Back to School Bash on Aug. 12th from 5-7 pm. This event is a fantastic opportunity for families to connect with teachers, meet new friends, and learn more about what the upcoming year has in store. There will be fun activities, food, and resources available for everyone! We will have staff onsite to help with Rooms, Thrillshare and our BCSD applications to get families set up for success! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Back to School is coming soon! Save the date for our Back to School Bash on August 12th from 5-7! In case you are already shopping here are our 24-25 School Supply Lists! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Is your student coming back to BCSD? Then don't forget to complete Returning Student Registration through the PowerSchool Parent Portal! MORE INFO: https://www.bcsdschools.net/o/bcsd/page/returning-student-registration

LAST CHANCE: You can vote for Olivia's doodle to make it to the next round as one of the five national finalist spots: https://doodles.google.com/d4g/

Fine Arts Night was a HUGE hit! We are so grateful for the talent and dedication our teachers and students put on display for the community to enjoy. Thank you to everyone that attended!

Recently, Kindergarten students went on a field trip to Cypress Gardens! They were able to visit the Butterfly House, Swamparium, walk the nature trails, and play on the playground after eating lunch. Rain and shine: We had a great time!!

Congratulations to Carolyn Lewis School's Olivia McKelvey on being one of the 55 state and territory winners of the Doodle for Google contest! Olivia will now go on to compete for one of the five national finalist spots. You can vote for Olivia's doodle to make it to the next round at https://doodle4google.com. #makingapositivedifference #arteducation

Congratulations to our 8th Grade Formal King and Queen, Tess Glass and Christian Ashe!

FINAL KONA ICE DAY is this FRIDAY! Prepay ends TOMORROW, May 22, @7:00pm. (no cash payments) A portion of ALL purchases goes to student activities! https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/F01072523

Thanks for reading with us this year! All books should be returned to the library by TOMORROW!

It's Time to Buy School Supplies! Order Deadline: July 1st Parents, in just a few clicks, get everything your child's teacher has requested, including brand names you trust, like Crayola, Ticonderoga and Clorox. What are you waiting for? Buy today, before the end of the school year! https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=598080111&utm_source=coord&utm_medium=emailfwd&utm_campaign=c-wk7-2-fwd

As a way of continuing to promote child nutrition and adding to the many celebrations capping the end of the school year, Berkeley County School District’s Office of Child Nutrition Services will launch a special giveaway next week (May 20–24) that will offer some big prizes. Elementary, middle and high school students eating lunch and/or breakfast next week will be entered into a drawing for prizes that include, but are not limited to: *iPads *Wireless earbuds/headphones *Underwater cameras *Projectors *Action cameras *Bluetooth speakers Students will receive one entry into the drawing for each meal they eat. Winners will be drawn at random, and those who eat multiple meals will obviously have an increased chance of winning.