Carolyn Lewis School

Thank you to all the families, students, teachers, and volunteers who helped make our Read Across America Literacy Night: National Parks Edition such a great adventure!

Round of applause for Chelsea Marcinkus, our Loggerhead Leader of the Day! Chelsea’s kindness, dedication, and positive spirit help make our classrooms stronger and brighter each day.

Give it up for Dwayne “DJ” Bostic, today’s Loggerhead Leader of the Day! DJ brings BIG energy, a can-do attitude, and a smile that lights up the classroom. Whether he’s helping a friend, tackling a challenge, or staying focused on his work, DJ leads the way with enthusiasm and heart.

PTA Nominations close TODAY. Nominate leaders for our 2026–27 CLS PTA! We’re accepting nominations for Executive Board and Committee Chair positions—you can nominate yourself or someone else. Submit your nomination END OF THE DAY.

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We celebrate Reese Judd as our Loggerhead Leader of the Day for March 3rd! Reese shows determination, responsibility, and kindness, making the classroom a brighter place for everyone.

We’re casting a line into literacy for Read Across America Week at Carolyn Lewis School. Our students are reeling in great books and proving it’s going to be an o-fish-ally amazing week of reading!

Help us name the Carolyn Lewis School Sensory Garden! We are thrilled to begin creating this incredible outdoor learning space where our students will explore through sight, sound, touch, smell, and movement while enjoying a calming environment that supports hands-on learning and whole-child wellness.

Now it’s your turn to be part of the excitement—students, staff, and families are invited to submit a creative, meaningful, and school-spirited name inspired by CLS, Lewie the Loggerhead, the Loggerheads, Let’s Make Waves, or coastal garden themes by March 13th, and our community will vote! Use the link to share your idea and help us name a space that celebrates who we are and the waves we’re making at CLS.

https://forms.gle/WYfCgE87M1HhW1qeA

Let’s recognize Otto Ouk, our Loggerhead Leader of the Day for March 2nd! Otto demonstrates responsibility, perseverance, and positivity. His attitude inspires classmates to work hard and be their best selves.

Kona Ice visit originally scheduled for Friday, March 6th has been RESCHEDULED to Friday, March 13th.
Prepay Link: https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K968173222

REMINDER! Don’t forget to RSVP for Literacy Night: Pages in the Park happening TOMORROW- March 3rd, 5:30–7:00 PM!

Fun literacy activities, StarLab, library time, and a trail mix snack table await—see you there!

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Loggerhead Leader of the Day for Friday, February 27th is Evelyn Gottshall! Evelyn is recognized for her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and the thoughtful way she approaches her learning. She consistently shows responsibility and sets a wonderful example for others.

Our Renaissance Ambassadors are leading the way as they step into homerooms to run activities and assist with morning meetings!

A big cheer for Julian Smith, our Loggerhead Leader of the Day for Tuesday, February 24, 2025! His responsibility, focus, and uplifting attitude help make our school a great place to learn and grow.

Read Across America is celebrated THIS WEEK nationwide! This year, our theme is "Pages in the Parks" celebrating our National Parks and all things outdoors! Judging of student submissions for our book character contest will be held on Friday, 3/6.

Congratulations to Mr. Trauger and our CLS All-County Orchestra students! We are so proud of your hard work and talent!

Loggerheads- it’s our time to take over The Joe! Join us May 17 for Carolyn Lewis Night with the Charleston RiverDogs! Gates at 4:00, first pitch at 5:05 — and $5 of every ticket goes back to our PTA! Grab your tickets, wear your school colors, and let’s make waves in the stands!

Today we celebrate Hunter Wisner as our Loggerhead Leader of the Day! Hunter’s positive energy, responsibility, and commitment to learning make him a true role model. His actions inspire others to do their best every day.

REMINDER! Don’t forget to RSVP for Literacy Night: Pages in the Park happening next week, March 3rd, 5:30–7:00 PM! Fun literacy activities, StarLab, library time, and a trail mix snack table await—see you there!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1KoG1Vxg7XclDzhHi6PW7x8tIRtBvtzYYC_H8MhxLRN4/viewform?edit_requested=true

Making Waves in a BIG Way! Our Loggerhead Leader of the Day for February 25th is Jordan Lutz! Jordan brings incredible energy, focus, and determination to everything she does. Whether she’s tackling a challenge, participating in class, or supporting classmates, she gives 100% effort. Her positive attitude and drive help create a classroom environment where everyone can succeed.

Huge congratulations to our Beanstack Winter Challenge winners! We are so proud of the incredible reading effort and dedication you’ve shown this season! Want to learn more about how Beanstack helps students track their reading and build great habits? Stop by the library during Literacy Night — we’d love to show you how it works and help you get started!