Check out our CLS Holiday Postcard at Celebrate the Seasons in Moncks Corner, Nov. 28–Dec. 30!
This year’s postcard was beautifully painted by our 5th and 8th grade Art students and thoughtfully designed by Isaac Ostrander. We’re so proud of their creativity and hard work!




Happy Thanksgiving from Carolyn Lewis School!
However you celebrate this season—whether with family, friends, feasts, or fun—we hope your hearts are full, your laughter is loud, and your days are as sweet as pumpkin pie!
However you celebrate this season—whether with family, friends, feasts, or fun—we hope your hearts are full, your laughter is loud, and your days are as sweet as pumpkin pie!

2025 Yearbooks are officially on sale!
Order early and get the lowest price—$40 until January 31.
Starting February 1, yearbooks will be $45 through March 27.
The flyer is attached, and here’s your quick ordering link: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/carolyn-lewis-k-8-school/2025-2026-yearbook-636/access?clearSessionAuthentication=1

We’ve all heard of discipline referrals… but have you ever heard of POSITIVE referrals?
Check these out — celebrating our students doing the right thing!


Today we wrapped up our first Beanstack Challenge! Our CLS students logged 148,419 minutes in just over a month. Classes with the most minutes won donuts courtesy of the library staff. Big congrats to Mrs. Black's class, Ms. Earl's 2nd period, Mr. Young's 7th period, and Mrs. Kennedy's 8th period.
Keep reading over fall break, Loggerheads!

Loggerhead Leader Alert!
Join us in celebrating Brody Bayus, today’s Loggerhead Leader of the Day! Thank you for leading with kindness, responsibility, and that unstoppable CLS spirit!

Our Media Specialist Team has been delivering Thankful For You notes to staff all week, and today they truly outdid themselves!
The Library hosted a cozy donut breakfast with hot coffee, our hearts (and stomachs!) are full.
Thank you for all you do to make our school feel like home!

Kona Ice will be available on Friday, December 5, during recess. Prepaid orders are required, and no cash payments will be accepted. The preorder deadline is Wednesday, December 3, at 7:00 PM.
Preorders can be placed using the following link:
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K965963219

The wait is over! Student-Designed CLS Shirts have been distributed—keep an eye out for these masterpieces coming home with your student!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the PTA’s First Annual Winter Fest! There will be tons of fun activities and festive offerings for everyone. Make sure to follow the Carolyn Lewis School PTA page for all the latest details!



Loggerhead Luminary of the Week: Ms. Hodge (6th Grade)
Ms. Hodge radiates positivity everywhere she goes! She is dedicated to encouraging others, modeling perseverance, and guiding students toward making thoughtful choices. Through her leadership of our Sunshine Committee, she finds meaningful ways to celebrate and support our teachers. We are grateful for you, Ms. Hodge!
Ms. Hodge radiates positivity everywhere she goes! She is dedicated to encouraging others, modeling perseverance, and guiding students toward making thoughtful choices. Through her leadership of our Sunshine Committee, she finds meaningful ways to celebrate and support our teachers. We are grateful for you, Ms. Hodge!

Middle School Spanish students are combining their language skills with their inner child creativity! “Yo no soy in Pavo, yo soy….”!
Way to go Ms. Porciuncula!


Loggerhead Leader of the Day: Rajkumar Palit! Rajkumar leads with kindness, focus, and a strong work ethic. He shows respect, puts in great effort, and makes a positive impact on his classmates. We are so grateful to have him at CLS!

All hail the Chili Queen! Congratulations to Ms. Abangan, our newly crowned CLS Chili Cookoff Queen! Thank you to staff who taste-tested, voted, and brought the heat yesterday!

Our Renaissance Ambassadors are busy creating Gratitude Trees for our teachers — a simple way to spread warmth and appreciation this holiday season. Each leaf shares a message of thanks to remind our staff just how valued they are.






Our Loggerhead Leader of the Day: Jaxson Minus! Jaxson works hard and is dedicated to improving himself every day! His determination, focus, and positive attitude inspire us all!

Guess who’s our Loggerhead Leader of the Day? Blakely Thompson from First Grade! Blakely has been a shining example of kindness, responsibility, and teamwork — helping classmates, listening carefully, and showing leadership in everyday activities.

From battle strategies to colonial life, 8th graders shared their American Revolution projects with 4th grade earlier this month — the magic of being a K8 school! Big kids leading, little kids learning, and everyone growing together!

Fourth Graders demonstrated the different types of waves in an earthquake by building earthquake resistant structures!





BIG cheer for Bentlee Yoeman, our Loggerhead Leader of the Day!
Bentlee brings kindness, positivity, and energy to everything he does. He lifts up his friends and makes our school a better place. We are lucky to have him at CLS!
Bentlee brings kindness, positivity, and energy to everything he does. He lifts up his friends and makes our school a better place. We are lucky to have him at CLS!

