Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Feb. 22-26
What are we doing? Math: Measurement and Data Writing: Opinion writing Reading: Figurative language Science: Experiment on relative size in space, read and created star booklets, took star quiz Social Studies: Began Hannah’s Suitcase Spelling: root words- vac, log/ue, phon/y, port, tele telephone, evacuate, transport, microphone, epilogue, telegraph, vacuum, symphony, prologue, airport	Upcoming Dates: 3/11- PBIS party- “Discovery Day” 3/14-3/18- Spring Break Dr. Suess week next week- Everyone join the fun!!! Monday, 2/29- Wear wacky socks (Fox in Socks) Tuesday, 3/1- Wear green (Green Eggs & Ham) Wednesday, 3/2- Wear pajamas (The Sleep Book) Thursday,  3/3- Wear your hat (Cat in the Hat) Friday, 3/4- Wear a mustache (The Lorax)
Notes from the Teachers *Students who practice typing at home will receive a treat! If your child practices typing at www.typing.com, they can take a screenshot or a picture and email it to Mrs. Jenkins, or you can write a note verifying they have practiced at home. *The Black History Month presentation will be held at CMS on February 22 from 6-7pm. Student projects will be displayed during this special event. Come and check them out! *Our next PBIS party is coming up on March 11. We will have a “Discovery Day” at Lewis School, with lots of community members coming in to share their knowledge about careers and hobbies. Sessions will include hair braiding, origami, cooking, sports, forensic science, and more! * Popcorn is sold every Friday for 25¢.	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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don’t forget to check out our classroom blog at lewis5.blogspot.com. Newsletters are added weekly, homework is added nightly, and pictures are frequently updated.

                                                            The results are in!
In writing, students have been working on opinion papers.  As a part of their "Do you want school uniforms?" prompt they decided to survey the entire school. The graph above shows how the students at Lewis School feel about uniforms.

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn Feb. 1- 5
What are we doing? Math: Multiplying and dividing fractions. Writing: Opinion writing Reading: Nonfiction book clubs and nonfiction text structure Science: Investigating Gravity: Galactic Games & Dropping Races Social Studies: Using Google Docs to Collaboratively Research for Stamp on History Project Health: Fire Safety taught by Carbondale Fire Department Spelling List: Root words geology, thermometer, astronaut, atmosphere, biology, thermal, disaster, meteorology, technology, hemisphere	Upcoming Dates: 2/15- No school (President’s Day) 2/22- Black History Month presentation at CMS, 6-7pm 3/14-3/18- Spring Break
Notes from the Teachers * As we just discussed student progress at conferences this week, there is no behavior/work completion section at the bottom of this newsletter this week. *It was great to see so many families at Parent/Teacher Conferences.  If you were unable to attend, and would still like to discuss your child’s progress please just send a note, call, or email. Thanks! *Thank you so much to the Carbondale Fire Department for coming all week to teach the entire 5th grade about Fire Safety.  This program has been around for over 25 years and is one we really look forward to and appreciate. * Popcorn is sold every Friday for 25¢. *	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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Don’t forget to check out our classroom blog at lewis5.blogspot.com. Newsletters are added weekly, homework is added nightly, and pictures are frequently updated.