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

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Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Date: September 28-October 2
What are we doing? Math: We are starting Chapter 3: Division on Wed. Writing: Narrative writing with mini-grammar lessons Reading: Hatchet; Making inferences and predictions English: Interjections and commas in a series Science: Reviewed and took Matter Quiz Social Studies: Learning about main idea and supporting details in nonfiction text, researching an explorer and making a “trading card.” Health: Learning about our emotions Spelling list for next week: their, there, they’re, to, too, two, *Students will have a sentence dictation test on Thur.	Upcoming Dates: Oct. 6: Picture Day Oct. 8: 12:45pm dismissal Oct. 8: End of 1st Quarter Oct. 9: No School (Teacher inst.) Oct. 12: No School (Columbus                Day) Oct. 16: 5th Grade field trip to                Ft. Massac Oct. 29: 12:45pm dismissal Oct. 30: No School Nov. 9 & 10: Parent/Teacher                 Conferences (PM)
Tips from the Teachers *Please practice multiplication facts every night. *Typing practice is available at www.typing.com *Homework is updated daily and new pictures are added weekly on our class blog. The address is 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