🎉 LES PTO Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026💙💛
👨👩👧👦Meetings will be held at 5:00 PM on Zoom and in person in the LES Media Center. There are so many ways to get involved and support our school community!
📧 Email kcolvin@chester.k12.sc.us for the virtual link.
🗓️ Tentative Meeting Dates for the remainder of the year:
January 20
February 24
March 17
April 21
🎽 LES SPIRIT FRIDAY January 30, 2026!
The class in each grade level with the MOST participation (students dressed in school colors or themed gear) will win a small prize!
💙💛 Break out your BLUE & GOLD and show your LES pride!
Let’s make this year full of connection, celebration, and school spirit!
#LESPTO #SpiritFriday #BlueAndGoldPride #LESFamily #GetInvolved
👨👩👧👦Meetings will be held at 5:00 PM on Zoom and in person in the LES Media Center. There are so many ways to get involved and support our school community!
📧 Email kcolvin@chester.k12.sc.us for the virtual link.
🗓️ Tentative Meeting Dates for the remainder of the year:
January 20
February 24
March 17
April 21
🎽 LES SPIRIT FRIDAY January 30, 2026!
The class in each grade level with the MOST participation (students dressed in school colors or themed gear) will win a small prize!
💙💛 Break out your BLUE & GOLD and show your LES pride!
Let’s make this year full of connection, celebration, and school spirit!
#LESPTO #SpiritFriday #BlueAndGoldPride #LESFamily #GetInvolved
📢 Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2025, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2025, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
🐾 101st Day of School Celebration! 🐾
Thursday, January 22, 2026 is our 101st Day of School, and we’re celebrating by becoming 101 days smarter—with a Dalmatian twist!
🎭 Theme: Dress up as 101 Dalmatians!
Break out your polka dots, ears, and tails, and let’s fill the school with adorable little Dalmatians.
We can’t wait to see all our spotted friends roaming the halls! 🐶✨
🎉 100th Day of School Celebration! 🎉
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 marks the 100th Day of School, and we’re excited to celebrate!
Our PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade classes will enjoy fun activities all day to honor the number 100.
💡 Want to join the fun?
Kindergarten & 1st Grade Theme: Dress up like a 100-year-old person 👵👴
PreK Theme: Wear Bright/Neon Colors as they celebrate being 100 Days Brighter! 🌟
Let’s make this day memorable and full of creativity!
***REMINDER***
🏆✨ LES 2025–2026 Awards Programs Schedule ✨🏆
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
📢 Important Information for LES Parents & Guardians
We have a large number of lost or left‑behind coats, hoodies, and sweatshirts at school, and we’d love to get them back to their owners.
On Wednesday, 1/14/26, and Thursday, 1/15/26, teachers will take students through the area to look for any missing items. If your child has misplaced a clothing item recently, please remind them to check during these walkthroughs.
Any items not claimed by Thursday afternoon will be donated.
Thank you so much for your help!
🧠📚 This Week’s LES Math Problem & Vocabulary Word Are Live! 📚🧠
We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
📢 Reminder: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2025, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19, 2025, there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Enjoy the holiday and take a moment to reflect on Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service.
🏆✨ LES 2025–2026 Awards Programs Schedule ✨🏆
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
🏆✨ LES 2025–2026 Awards Programs Schedule ✨🏆
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
We’re excited to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our amazing students!
📅 Quarter 2 Awards – Friday, January 16, 2026
🕒 Schedule:
4th Grade – 8:15 AM
2nd Grade – 9:00 AM
3rd Grade – 9:45 AM
5th Grade – 10:30 AM
📍 Location: LES Little Theater
👨👩👧👦 Parents are welcome to attend in person as we recognize students for their academic growth, character, and accomplishments. Park in the back and come in through the bell tower.
💙Thank you for supporting our learners—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
📹 These programs will NOT be live-streamed, but they will be recorded and uploaded to the LES Facebook page at a later date.
The Student Council Representatives and Officers were elected in November 2025 and formally inducted on January 6, 2026. They will be the governing body for LES and as such will participate in monthly meetings and plan activities and school wide events. They will culminate the year with a field trip. Angie Keels is the student council advisor. The officers and members are as follows:
Student Council Officers:
President: Makenna Jenkins
Vice President: Kisha Gladden
Secretary: Eliana Sorcia-Claros
Treasurer: Isabelle Jordan
Sgt. @ Arms: Matthew Austin and Camila Ellison
Historian: Paisley Ruckart
Representatives: Ainsley Troublefield, Carmella Carrillo-Stanley, Charli Williams, Neil Chen, Zuri Davis, Henry Stone, Banks Bice, Hallie Ferrell, Lucas Rosborough, Parker Hatcher, Argelia Barajas, Skylar Hughes, Travious Lynn, Cohen Melius, Mason McClure-Ware, Hudson Brown, Haven Land, Jac’ion Belk, Joseph Gonzaga, Adriana Ledford, and Laney Roddey
🧠📚 This Week’s LES Math Problem & Vocabulary Word Are Live! 📚🧠
We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
We’re excited to continue our schoolwide challenge to build strong math and vocabulary skills at Lewisville Elementary! 🎉
👉 You can find this week’s Math Problem of the Week and Vocabulary Word of the Week right here:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/math-problem-and-vocabulary-word-of-the-week
Encourage your child to participate and use the vocabulary word in conversation—they might be recognized as our next Student of the Week! 💙
#LESWeeklyChallenge #MathAndWordsMatter #LESproud #GrowingGreatMinds
📰 LES Cub Chronicle – School Newsletter
Check out this month’s edition of the Cub Chronicle to stay updated on all the latest news and events at LES! 🐾✨
📎 Click the link below to read:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/newsletter
Check out this month’s edition of the Cub Chronicle to stay updated on all the latest news and events at LES! 🐾✨
📎 Click the link below to read:
🔗 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/newsletter
***REMINDER***
📣 Student Council Induction Ceremony 📣
We are excited to announce that the Student Council Member and Officer Induction will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, January 6th
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Little Theater
Parents of Student Council members are invited to attend this special event as we celebrate our student leaders! 🎉
Dress Code: Business Casual
We look forward to honoring these amazing students and their commitment to leadership at LES! 💙💛
#LESStudentCouncil #LeadershipMatters #LESproud
📚✨ December Monthly Math & Reading Challenges Are DUE Wednesday, January 7, 2026✨📚
Please ensure that you turn your December Math & Reading Challenge page into your teacher NO LATER than Wednesday, January 7 2026.
The December celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. We hope to have even more students than in November!!!
🔗 Click the link below to access this month’s challenges:
👉 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/monthly-math-reading-challenges
Please ensure that you turn your December Math & Reading Challenge page into your teacher NO LATER than Wednesday, January 7 2026.
The December celebration will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. We hope to have even more students than in November!!!
🔗 Click the link below to access this month’s challenges:
👉 https://www.chester.k12.sc.us/o/les/page/monthly-math-reading-challenges
📣 Student Council Induction Ceremony 📣
We are excited to announce that the Student Council Member and Officer Induction will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, January 6th
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Little Theater
Parents of Student Council members are invited to attend this special event as we celebrate our student leaders! 🎉
Dress Code: Business Casual
We look forward to honoring these amazing students and their commitment to leadership at LES! 💙💛
#LESStudentCouncil #LeadershipMatters #LESproud
We are excited to announce that the Student Council Member and Officer Induction will be held on:
📅 Tuesday, January 6th
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Little Theater
Parents of Student Council members are invited to attend this special event as we celebrate our student leaders! 🎉
Dress Code: Business Casual
We look forward to honoring these amazing students and their commitment to leadership at LES! 💙💛
#LESStudentCouncil #LeadershipMatters #LESproud
***REMINDER***
HALF DAY TODAY!!
🗓️Friday, December 19, 2025, will be a half day for students.
⏰ Dismissal is at 11:15 AM.
🍽️ Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Following this, we’ll begin our Winter break.
📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💙📚
HALF DAY TODAY!!
🗓️Friday, December 19, 2025, will be a half day for students.
⏰ Dismissal is at 11:15 AM.
🍽️ Lunch will be served to all students before dismissal.
Following this, we’ll begin our Winter break.
📅 Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Enjoy the break, and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to learn! 💙📚
🎉 Lion Cub of the Month – Lewisville Elementary School 🦁
At Lewisville Elementary, we celebrate students who shine both in and out of the classroom! 🌟 To be recognized as a Lion Cub of the Month, students must consistently demonstrate one or more of the following outstanding qualities:
✅ Positive Attitude
✅ Grit & Determination
✅ Emotional Regulation
✅ Initiative
✅ Responsibility
✅ Citizenship
✅ Respect
✅ Honesty
✅ Cooperation
We’re proud of our Lion Cubs who lead by example and make our school a better place every day! 💛💙
Here are our Lion Cubs of the Month for December:
Peyton Hinson, Waylon Davis, Reagan Holmes, Ava Phillips, Eliza Johnson, Paris Drakeford, Riley Clemson, Allison Keenon, Mia Garcia Blanco, DaShaun Bowler, Hadley Penland, Brielle Walters, Ava Seegars, Willow Crosby, Alexa Macin, Lilyana Ceniceros, Cam’miyah Rivera, Samiah Cotton, Annalisa Cooper, Banks Bice, Parker Hatcher, Aubree Buchanon, Caden Blackmon, Maggie Applegate, Journey Cousar, Will Thomason, Jorge Milla, A’Zayla Boulware, Emmie Boone, Willis Perry, Makenna Jenkins (Music), Audriana Adkins (Computer), Harper Smith (Media), Ace Kennedy (PE)
At Lewisville Elementary, we celebrate students who shine both in and out of the classroom! 🌟 To be recognized as a Lion Cub of the Month, students must consistently demonstrate one or more of the following outstanding qualities:
✅ Positive Attitude
✅ Grit & Determination
✅ Emotional Regulation
✅ Initiative
✅ Responsibility
✅ Citizenship
✅ Respect
✅ Honesty
✅ Cooperation
We’re proud of our Lion Cubs who lead by example and make our school a better place every day! 💛💙
Here are our Lion Cubs of the Month for December:
Peyton Hinson, Waylon Davis, Reagan Holmes, Ava Phillips, Eliza Johnson, Paris Drakeford, Riley Clemson, Allison Keenon, Mia Garcia Blanco, DaShaun Bowler, Hadley Penland, Brielle Walters, Ava Seegars, Willow Crosby, Alexa Macin, Lilyana Ceniceros, Cam’miyah Rivera, Samiah Cotton, Annalisa Cooper, Banks Bice, Parker Hatcher, Aubree Buchanon, Caden Blackmon, Maggie Applegate, Journey Cousar, Will Thomason, Jorge Milla, A’Zayla Boulware, Emmie Boone, Willis Perry, Makenna Jenkins (Music), Audriana Adkins (Computer), Harper Smith (Media), Ace Kennedy (PE)
🎅✨ Guess Who Came to LES Today? ✨🎅
Christmas cheer was in the air as Santa Claus and our very own Elf on the Shelf, Roary, stopped by to spread holiday magic! 🎄
They passed out gifts to ALL of our students, and the smiles were priceless. ❤️ Our students were so excited to see Santa and Roary bringing joy to every classroom!
#LESChristmasMagic #SantaAtSchool #HolidayJoy
Christmas cheer was in the air as Santa Claus and our very own Elf on the Shelf, Roary, stopped by to spread holiday magic! 🎄
They passed out gifts to ALL of our students, and the smiles were priceless. ❤️ Our students were so excited to see Santa and Roary bringing joy to every classroom!
#LESChristmasMagic #SantaAtSchool #HolidayJoy
🎭✨ Kindergarten’s Ballet Adventure! ✨🎭
On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students had a special visit from Mrs. Leslie Cooper, Artistic Director of Ballet of York County! She shared what it takes to put together a ballet, demonstrated a few graceful moves, and even let some students try on a real ballerina’s tutu! 🩰
Then, on Wednesday, the excitement continued as our Kindergartners traveled to Winthrop University to watch the Ballet of York County perform The Nutcracker! What an amazing experience for our young learners! 💫
On Tuesday, our Kindergarten students had a special visit from Mrs. Leslie Cooper, Artistic Director of Ballet of York County! She shared what it takes to put together a ballet, demonstrated a few graceful moves, and even let some students try on a real ballerina’s tutu! 🩰
Then, on Wednesday, the excitement continued as our Kindergartners traveled to Winthrop University to watch the Ballet of York County perform The Nutcracker! What an amazing experience for our young learners! 💫
