🦁 Lewis Lemon Attendance & Behavior Incentive! 💙💛
We’re excited to announce our November and December Attendance & Behavior Incentive! Students who have zero behavior referrals and no more than ONE tardy or absence during November and December will earn a special field trip to Urban Air Adventure Park!
🎉 Field Trip Details
📅 Friday, December 18
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🤸 2 hours of play
🍕 Pizza and water
🧦 Special socks included
We encourage all students to arrive on time, attend school regularly, and make positive choices throughout November and December. We can’t wait to celebrate our Lewis Lemon Lions and their success! 💙💛
We’re excited to announce our November and December Attendance & Behavior Incentive! Students who have zero behavior referrals and no more than ONE tardy or absence during November and December will earn a special field trip to Urban Air Adventure Park!
🎉 Field Trip Details
📅 Friday, December 18
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
🤸 2 hours of play
🍕 Pizza and water
🧦 Special socks included
We encourage all students to arrive on time, attend school regularly, and make positive choices throughout November and December. We can’t wait to celebrate our Lewis Lemon Lions and their success! 💙💛
Community Resource: Free Laundry 🧺
RPS students can receive free laundry services through 5 Alarm Coin Laundry! Please see the attached flyer for more details about this helpful community resource.
RPS students can receive free laundry services through 5 Alarm Coin Laundry! Please see the attached flyer for more details about this helpful community resource.
Goodwill is hosting a FREE Halloween Event on Saturday, October 24th. Including candy, a magic show, Goodwill gift card giveaways, and more. Check out the flyer for more details.
Next week is Spirit Week at Lewis Lemon! Students may dress up to match the theme each day.
Join us for our Spooky Family Night on Thursday, October 29th from 4:00-5:30 PM for trick-or-treating, a spooky read-aloud, fall craft, movie, dancing, and more! Students must attend with an adult.
Costumes are encouraged, but no blood or weapons allowed. Make sure you bring a treat bucket or bag.
Costumes are encouraged, but no blood or weapons allowed. Make sure you bring a treat bucket or bag.
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6
🏀 Boys Basketball Tryouts! 🏀
Lewis Lemon Elementary 4th and 5th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will take place October 26–28 from 2:00–4:30 PM. Students are expected to attend all three days. Tryouts will be led by Coach Jackson. Please ensure your student is picked up by a parent/guardian or attends after-school care at the conclusion of tryouts.
We look forward to seeing our Lions hit the court! https://aptg.co/VLvMdJ
Information on girls basketball tryouts will be shared soon!
Lewis Lemon Elementary 4th and 5th grade boys’ basketball tryouts will take place October 26–28 from 2:00–4:30 PM. Students are expected to attend all three days. Tryouts will be led by Coach Jackson. Please ensure your student is picked up by a parent/guardian or attends after-school care at the conclusion of tryouts.
We look forward to seeing our Lions hit the court! https://aptg.co/VLvMdJ
Information on girls basketball tryouts will be shared soon!
Join us TODAY at Raising Cane's from 3-9 PM to raise money for our school. Mention Lewis Lemon when ordering, or use the code RCFUND96 for online orders. We hope to see you there!
Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended parent-teacher conferences! Congratulations to the winners of our basket giveaway: Sonya Johnson, Maria Vieyra, Kieonia Adams, and Laquesha Scott! 🥳 https://aptg.co/TsVtjm Please make arrangements to pick up your prizes.
We look forward to celebrating students whose parents/guardians attended conferences with frozen treats tomorrow! 🍦
We look forward to celebrating students whose parents/guardians attended conferences with frozen treats tomorrow! 🍦
TODAY is the last day to nominate a PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate a teacher who inspires students, builds connections, & makes a difference. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: The 3rd Annual RPS 205 Chicken Sandwich Contest is here! This is your chance to dream up the most creative, delicious chicken sandwich you can imagine! Submit your entries to your kitchen staff October 13-16 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED and have your sandwich featured on the spring menu! Winners will be announced on November 16. We can't wait to see your creations!
Last week at Lewis Lemon Elementary, fifth-grade students welcomed special guests State Representative Maurice West and Rockford Mayor Janessa Neal! Both visitors spoke with students about their roles and responsibilities as local elected officials.
Mayor Janessa Neal transformed the classroom into a mock city council meeting, where students took on the roles of aldermen, community members, and the mayor. They practiced persuading their classmates to vote for or against a proposal to upgrade the playground at Lewis Lemon. Students then participated in a debate and cast their final votes, giving them a hands-on opportunity to experience local government in action!
Representative Maurice West visited Ms. Askins’ fifth-grade class and answered students’ questions. He shared stories from his time in office and his experiences as a young man. He also showed students photos of the State Capitol and his family and discussed several pieces of legislation he has worked on throughout his career.
Mayor Janessa Neal transformed the classroom into a mock city council meeting, where students took on the roles of aldermen, community members, and the mayor. They practiced persuading their classmates to vote for or against a proposal to upgrade the playground at Lewis Lemon. Students then participated in a debate and cast their final votes, giving them a hands-on opportunity to experience local government in action!
Representative Maurice West visited Ms. Askins’ fifth-grade class and answered students’ questions. He shared stories from his time in office and his experiences as a young man. He also showed students photos of the State Capitol and his family and discussed several pieces of legislation he has worked on throughout his career.
Join us at Raising Cane's to raise funds for our school on Thursday, October 15th from 3:00-9:00PM. Mention the fundraiser at the Restaurant or apply code RCFUND96 to online or app orders at checkout and Cane’s will donate 15% of Net Sales. We hope to see you there! https://aptg.co/JH4LFJ
The Rockford School District and its buildings are closed today for the observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day holiday.
There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!
The countdown is on! There’s just over a week left to nominate an outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award. Recognize a teacher who makes a difference. Nominations close Oct. 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
Join the Rockford Police Community Engagement Unit for a fun community event featuring a mini haunted house, free Chick-fil-A sandwiches, apple cider donuts, apple cider, candy, and more while supplies last!
There may also be bikes available for families in need of one. Families are encouraged to arrive early so you don’t miss out on the food, treats, and fun!
📅 October 12
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Strong House, 312 Irving Avenue, Rockford IL
Check out the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/C5Dk8d
There may also be bikes available for families in need of one. Families are encouraged to arrive early so you don’t miss out on the food, treats, and fun!
📅 October 12
⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Strong House, 312 Irving Avenue, Rockford IL
Check out the flyer for more information: https://aptg.co/C5Dk8d
🦁 Our First Student Created Newsletter! 🦁
We are excited to share the first issue of Lion News, a student-created newsletter produced by our Student Council and overseen by Mrs. Doran! Students took the lead in creating a publication designed to share important news, highlight our school community, and give students a voice.
We are proud of our Student Council for their creativity, leadership, and hard work in bringing Lion News to life! 📰 https://aptg.co/l0q7PF
We are excited to share the first issue of Lion News, a student-created newsletter produced by our Student Council and overseen by Mrs. Doran! Students took the lead in creating a publication designed to share important news, highlight our school community, and give students a voice.
We are proud of our Student Council for their creativity, leadership, and hard work in bringing Lion News to life! 📰 https://aptg.co/l0q7PF
Join us today and Thursday for Parent-Teacher Conferences!
Parents and guardians who attend will be entered into a drawing to win one of four gift baskets. Plus, all students whose parent, or guardian attends a conference will receive a sweet frozen treat next week!
Parents and guardians who attend will be entered into a drawing to win one of four gift baskets. Plus, all students whose parent, or guardian attends a conference will receive a sweet frozen treat next week!
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM
Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform
