Due to the 1 1/2 day week, there will be no Friday folder sheet this week.
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Happy Thanksgiving!

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: November 16-20
What are we doing? Math: Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, and reducing to simplest form Writing: Informational writing Reading: Theme and book clubs English: Verbs Science: Studying the hydrosphere- Oceans affect on landforms and climate Social Studies: Pilgrim lesson from text and beginning Phase 1 of our Pilgrim game Spelling List: Words with prefixes un-, de-, dis- uncover, defrost, uncomfortable, discourage, disadvantage, unfortunate, unfamiliar, disability, discomfort, deodorant	Upcoming Dates: Nov. 23- Last day for food drive Nov. 24- 12:45 Dismissal Nov. 25- 27- Thanksgiving break Dec. 11- Holiday Sing 1:00pm Dec. 16- PBIS Party Dec. 18- 2:20pm dismissal & end                 of 2nd Quarter Dec. 21 to Jan. 1- Winter Break Jan. 4- Return to School
Notes from the Teachers *Students should visit www.khanacademy.com for help with math and more! *Canned Food Drive- We are collecting nonperishable canned and boxed foods to donate to local families for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please send donations by November 23.	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: November 2-6
What are we doing? Math: Fractions Writing: Informational writing Reading: Introduction to book clubs- fiction books English: Transition words & verbs Science: Pretest on Earth’s Spheres Social Studies: Is Columbus a hero or a villain?  We gathered information from multiple sources and used text evidence to write opinion pieces answering this question. Health: Reviewed for and took Health test on Communication Skills and Bullying Spelling List: here, hear, some, sum, peace, piece, because	Upcoming Dates: Nov. 9- Parent/Teacher              Conferences 5-8pm Nov. 10- Parent/Teacher              Conferences- during the              school day & 5-8 pm Nov. 11- No School- Veteran’s Day Nov. 13- Midterm Nov. 24- 12:45 Dismissal Nov. 25, 26, 27- Thanksgiving                              Break Dec. 18- 2:20pm dismissal & end                 of 2nd Quarter Dec. 21 to Jan. 1- Winter Break
Notes from the Teachers * We have sent home three copies of the parent/teacher conference sign-up note.  If you requested a time, your child should have brought a confirmation letter home this week.  We try our best to get as close to your requested time as possible, but if your scheduled time doesn’t work for you, we can do a phone conference or set up another time to meet. Please just let us know.  We look forward to seeing you! *Students should visit www.khanacademy.com for help with math and more!	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: October 26-29
What are we doing? Math: Chapter 3 test on division coming up Monday. Writing: Informational writing Reading: Introduction to book clubs- fiction books English: Transition words & verbs Science: Took our Unit 1 Test on Matter Social Studies: Worked on importing pictures into our Native American newscasts and wrote about our journey on the Santa Maria Health: Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Spelling List: its, it’s, right, write, where, wear, a lot	Upcoming Dates: Oct. 30- No School Nov. 2 to 6- Book Fair Nov. 9 & 10- Parent/Teacher                       Conferences 5-8pm Nov. 11- No School- Veteran’s Day Nov. 13- Midterm Nov. 24- 12:45 Dismissal Nov. 25, 26, 27- Thanksgiving                              Break Dec. 18- 2:20pm dismissal & end                 of 2nd Quarter Dec. 21 to Jan. 1- Winter Break
Notes from the Teachers * Parent/teacher conference sign-ups are in your child’s Friday Folder. Please choose several times that will work for you and mark them with a 1, 2, 3, etc. and return the form as soon as possible. If none of the available times work for you, we can do a phone conference or set up another time to meet.	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: October 19-23
What are we doing? Math: Students will interpret the remainder in a division problem. Students will identify extra information or missing information needed to solve a problem. Chapter 3 test on division coming up next week. Writing: Informational writing Reading: Point of view English: Verb tenses Science: Investigating Chemical Changes Social Studies: We “journeyed” on the Santa Maria Health: Bullying No spelling list for next week	Upcoming Dates: Oct. 26: Orchestra/Band recital                at 6:00pm Oct. 29: 12:45pm dismissal Oct. 30: No School Nov. 9 & 10: Parent/Teacher                       Conferences (PM) Nov. 11- No School- Veteran’s Day Nov. 24- 12:45 Dismissal Nov. 25, 26, 27- Thanksgiving                              Break
Notes from the Teachers * We will be sending parent/teacher sign-up sheets home next week. Watch for this sign-up sheet and return it as quickly as possible. We will do our best to accommodate requested times. However, many time slots have very high demand, so please provide several possible times you can meet with us. Thank you! *Field trip pictures are up!!! Check the blog for homework and pictures- www.lewis5.blogspot.com   *This week we wrote letters to Gary Paulsen, author of Hatchet. To learn more about this fascinating and prolific author, visit www.garypaulsen.com. Many of the other books in the Brian series are available online through Scholastic Book Clubs.	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: October 13-16
What are we doing? Math: Students will estimate quotients by using rounding and compatible numbers. Students will divide up to a four-digit number by a one-digit number. Writing: Informational writing Reading: Hatchet post-reading activities English: Verbs Science: Investigating if matter changes weight when heating, cooling, or mixing substances Social Studies: Is Columbus a hero or a villain?  Began investigation with read aloud and activity 1 of Columbus tic-tac-toe in computer lab. Health: Friendship/Communication Skills Spelling list for next week: you’re, your, are, hour, our, which, witch	Upcoming Dates: Oct. 16: Report Cards &                Band/Orchestra reports                coming home Oct. 23: PBIS trip to Giant City Oct. 26: Orchestra/Band recital                at 6:00pm Oct. 29: 12:45pm dismissal Oct. 30: No School Nov. 9 & 10: Parent/Teacher                       Conferences (PM) Nov. 11- No School- Veteran’s Day Nov. 24- 12:45 Dismissal Nov. 25, 26, 27- Thanksgiving                              Break
Notes from the Teachers * Report cards are going home today.  Please sign and   return. * Orchestra and band progress reports are going home  for students who received those lessons. *Check the blog for homework and pictures- www.lewis5.blogspot.com  Older pictures are now in a link on the right-hand side of the blog.  The most recent pictures can be found at the bottom of the page by clicking on the camera.	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: October 5-8
What are we doing? Math: Dividing two digits by one digit, drawing a model and explaining how you solved the problem Writing: Finishing narrative writing and beginning informational writing next week Reading: Students will be finishing Hatchet, watching the movie and completing post-reading activities English: Using commas correctly Science: Guest speaker on Matter & Its Interactions Social Studies:Filming Newscasts Health: Friendship/Communication Skills Spelling list for next week: NO SPELLING due to short week & field trip	Upcoming Dates: Oct. 9: No School (Teacher inst.) Oct. 12: No School (Columbus                Day) Oct. 16: 5th Grade field trip to                Ft. Massac Oct. 16: Report cards sent home Oct. 26: Orchestra/Band recital                at 6:00pm Oct. 29: 12:45pm dismissal Oct. 30: No School Nov. 9 & 10: Parent/Teacher                 Conferences (PM)
Notes from the Teachers *Ft. Massac field trip is next Friday, the 16th. Students should wear comfortable shoes/clothes and dress for the weather- we will be outside all day. *Report cards will be sent home next Friday *Check the blog for homework and pictures- www.lewis5.blogspot.com	How to contact us: Lewis School: 457-2632 Mrs. Jenkins: ext. 2257 bjenkins@ces95.org Mrs. Liss: ext. 2256 jliss@ces95.org Ms. Vaughn: ext. 2253 hvaughn@ces95.org