Happy belated New Year I A Lewis Rams! The begining of this year has been quite a whirlwind so far, but 2025 is our year to thrive! Students have been working diligently to end the 1st semster on a positive note and we are looking forward to behavior and academic rewards at the end of this month. A copy of the calendar was sent home last week; a copy can also be accessed with the link below.
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IAL families, please access the link below for Family Math Materials about Mission 5 in Zearn. Additional information about how you can continue to support your student in math this year can be found on teachers' Google Classroom pages. https://5il.co/34d6n
Good evening, Ram Fam!! Don’t forget to order your sweatshirts by Dec 20th! Help support the IAL PTA and purchase a Ruston sweatshirt for your Ram or for yourself! https://tommystees.com/i_a_lewis_sweatshirts_24/shop/home?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2OFmRRtO1hF0CYIS5siff6IOdFgwi0WsMuU9dAKn3kocqslfVwTZDIN6o_aem_s8hKiS6-mBiJWl_8A_XK-A
Thursday, Dec 19th: This is our last school day before Christmas break. Students may wear holiday pajama pants/holiday pajamas to school. No leggings or excessively tight or low cut items may be worn. Pajamas should not have inappropriate slogans or pictures. Students should wear REGULAR shoes to school. Don't forget that Friday, Dec 20th is a Virtual Day for students.
IAL Rams parents/guardians, we need your help! Please review the attached reminders about Chromebooks and review the list of reminders with your students. It is very important that they understand responsible use and care for these school-issued devices. Thank you! https://5il.co/33g0a
Tomorrow is the LAST day we will be collecting cans for the canned food drive. We are so proud of our I A Lewis Rams; there have been over 1,000 cans collected for our community. The kids (and adults!) have really enjoyed competing to see which team will bring the most cans. At this time, Team B is in the lead, but just barely. Let's finish strong and continue helping our neighbors this holiday season.
IAL Rams, let's show our Bearcat spirit this week as Ruston prepares for the state championship in the Superdome. Guidelines for spirit days are attached. GO CATS!
IAL families, Our students are making some great progress with their Zearn Math lessons this year, and we would like to continue to motivate them. Please note the newest rewards for students if they complete digital lessons by 8am on Tues, Dec 17th! https://5il.co/32knr
Happy Holidays! Our IAL Rams are ready for the holiday festivites as we have lots of fun and exciting things to look forward to the month of December. Currently, we are in the middle of a heated competition with our canned food drive as each team is serious about helping those in need---and earning extra recess! The month will end with our PBIS reward---our annual Reindeer Games!! A copy of the calendar went home with students on Monday of this week. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the office at 255-5963.
Tomorrow is a free jeans day! Students are also encouraged to wear black shirts/tops as we join in the Bearcats BLACK OUT theme tomorrow. Let’s show our support for Ruston High. GO CATS!
Good evening, Ram Fam!! Help support the IAL PTA and purchase a Ruston sweatshirt for your Ram or for yourself! Orders are due by Dec 20th. https://tommystees.com/i_a_lewis_sweatshirts_24/shop/home
As we move into the holiday season, IAL will be having a CANNED food drive beginning December 2-12, 2024. These items will benefit CCA, a local food pantry that helps those members of the Ruston/Lincoln Parish community who are in need. Students who bring in 5 cans will be rewarded with a jeans/joggers/pj bottom day; those who bring in 10 cans will earn a crocs/slides day. The team who brings in the most cans will be get extra recess before the Reindeer Games on December 19. Let's show our Ram holiday spirit and help the community by making this a success! Happy Thanksgiving Ram Fam!
MORE about MATH! IAL families, please access the link below for Family Math Materials about Mission 4 in Zearn. Additional information about how you can continue to support your student in math this year can be found on teachers' Google Classroom pages. https://5il.co/315w3
If your child receives a Zearn certificate for Mission 3, they are allowed to turn it in for a free jeans or joggers (not leggings) pass. They must have their certificate signed by their teacher to turn in when they get off the bus or out of carline. If they do not have their certificate and wear jeans or joggers, they will receive an infraction.
Don't forget the I A Lewis Book Fair is happening NOW! The fair is open daily from 7:30-3. Students can shop upon arrival to school, during lunch, or after work is completed in class with a hall pass. The fair will also be open Thursday night from 5-7 for Parent Night. All major forms of payment are accepted: cash, card, payment apps, or you can visit the book fair homepage link below to set up an ewallet account for your child. All proceeds from the fair will be used to purchase STUDENT REQUESTED BOOKS (per state and district guidelines). Thank you for supporting I A Lewis School! We are proud to be part of the RAM Fam!
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IAL Rams: Just a reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Tues Nov 5th due to Election Day. See you on Wednesday!
This November, we are so thankful for our Ram Fam! We begin the month with our Ultimate Ram Jam for those with no major behavior issues the first nine weeks and our Academic Awards, have Book Fair, Family Night, and numerous soccer and basketball games to look forward to, and end the month with a well deserved week of rest! A copy of the calendar has been sent home with students along with reports cards.
IAL Rams, Don't forget that this week is Red Ribbon Week at IAL. Click the link for more info on dress up day themes: https://5il.co/2zt26
We are excited to welcome our Rams back to school tomorrow, Monday, October 14th. Don't forget that Wednesday is Unity Day, and we are asking all students and teachers to wear orange. Also, all Bullying Prevention Week Poster Contest entries are due on Thurs.
Last call to purchase Cross Country shirts! Please consider supporting our runners with a comfy and stylish t-shirt or sweatshirt. Youth and adult sizes available. This link is open until midnight tonight!! To order, please visit https://ialewiscrosscountry.itemorder.com/shop/home/
