RH Lewis School
June 3, 2024
Lewis Families and HS Students,
Last Day of School-June 7
This Friday, June 7, is the last day of school. Enjoy your summer break!
First day of school-August 7
Our first day of school for the 2024-2025 year is Wednesday, August 7.
Return Technology
During the last week of school, June 3-7, we will be collecting chromebooks and hotspots. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out with more information.
Graduation Ceremony Practice June 6
Meet at Carle’ school at 11:50 to walk to the LLHS Gym and practice for the evening’s ceremony.
Graduation Ceremony-June 6 @ 6:00
Graduating seniors are to pick up their caps and gowns prior to graduation. More details to follow. Graduation practice will be held on June 6 at noon. Graduating students are to meet at Carle’ at noon to walk over to LLHS for the practice. Students are not to wear their gowns to practice. Graduating seniors are to arrive at LLHS by 5:30.
Diploma Pick Up
You will be given your Diploma when you return or purchase your gown at the Highlands Academy office the Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday after graduation, 8:30-12:30.
Summer Activities for Kids in Lake County
Summer Fun at the Library
Source: parks.lakecountyca.gov/805/For-Kids
Storytime
Learn more about the storytimes happening at our libraries and watch Storytime videos online.
Grab & Go Craft Kits
Contact your local branch to ask about picking up a take-home craft kit to do a fun storytime craft at home!
Summer Reading Program
- Who can participate? Everyone! We have programs for Pre-K, Kids, Teens, and Adults. Even if your child is too young to read on their own you can sign up and read with them!
- How do I sign up? Once sign-ups start, you can register on our special Summer Reading website and any time after. Just head to the website and create an account for yourself and your family, register for the program that's right for you, and let the fun begin!
- How does it work? When you sign up, you can start reading library books and logging your reading online to get points. As you get more points, you unlock digital badges, games, and activities. At 1,000 points you complete the reading log and the Friends of the Library will donate a book to the library. The book will have your name inside commemorating your achievement!
For more info, visit parks.lakecountyca.gov/719/Summer-Reading
Local Parks & Rec
Source: parks.lakecountyca.gov/1608/Play & clearlake.ca.us/calendar.aspx?CID=27&showPastEvents=false
Lake County Parks & Recreation offers public playgrounds, picnic areas, dog parks, hiking and public sports facilities.
Click here to see the City of Clearlake Parks & Rec offerings, including a Kids Camp from June 25 - 28, and free art classes for kids on Tuesdays from 3 - 5 pm at the Clearlake Youth Center. Call Tina Veramontes for details at 707-533-6351.
City of Clearlake Youth Volunteer Program
Students ages 14 - 18 can get credit for community service hours toward their high school graduation requirement by participating in this city-sponsored program. The program also features resume writing, communication, leadership, interview skills, and helping to define interest in fields of employment. Contact Tina Veramontes for details at 707-994-8201 Ext. 131 or via email at tviramontes@clearlake.ca.us.
Lake County Sheriff’s Activities League
Source: lakecountysal.com/programs
The Lake County Sheriff’s Activities league provides summer activities for kids free of charge, including boxing, Junior Giants baseball, kayaking, and more. Most activities are for children ages 9 and older, but kids as young as 5 can play baseball with Junior Giants.
Museums for all
Source: museums4all.org
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to certain museums by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID. Visit museums4all.org to find participating museums near you.
Nature
Source: Parents Magazine
- Go bird watching. Take photos and keep track of your sightings. Then, use an app or guidebook to identify feathered friends.
- Grow fresh herbs in containers. Use old coffee cans, milk jugs, mason jars, plastic cups, or anything else you have around the house to plant your herbs. Once complete, keep your herb garden on a patio or windowsill and watch them grow.
- Look for shapes in the clouds. Put a blanket in the grass and stare up at the sky. Then, take turns talking about what you see in the clouds.
- Make a bird feeder. Watch birds visit your yard and add to your list of bird sightings.
- Make fairy houses. Use moss, bark, and leaves to create a dwelling fit for Thumbelina.
- Pick your own plants. Find a farm with blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, veggies, or flowers and get picking.
- Plant a butterfly or hummingbird garden. Create a backyard wildlife habitat and watch these fascinating creatures enjoy it all summer.
Artsy
- Collect rocks and paint them. Turn their painted creations into pet rocks, garden ornaments, or gifts for family members.
- Create a summer mural. Stretch a long piece of white craft paper across a wall in the basement or garage and create a family mural. Include hand-drawn, painted, or colored pictures of your summer activities. Work on it all summer, adding to it little by little. Hold an "unveiling" party for relatives at the end of the summer.
- Decorate your walkways with chalk. Use regular sidewalk chalk or make your own using cornstarch, water, and food coloring.
- Keep a summer sketch diary. Take turns sharing your sketches at the end of the summer.
- Hold a photoshoot. Plan different outfits and poses and take pictures outside or around town. Older kids and teens can then edit the photos on a computer.
- Make music. Play traditional instruments or make your own. Record your musical creations if you want.
- Make playdough creations. Make your own playdough to mold into creative shapes. Then rip them up and do it again.
- Play with clay. Then bake your creations to make them permanent.
- Press summer flowers. Make a pressed flower picture with waxed paper.
- Put on your own dramatic performance. Write a script, make costumes, or just do a little improv.
- String beads. Beading projects can be as simple or complex as you choose.
Tara Bianchi
Alt Ed Principal 707-701-0288
tara.bianchi@konoctiusd.org