Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn August 29-September 2
What are we doing? Math: Place Value Reading: Hatchet (novel study), reading notebooks, and F&P testing English: Using CRISP sentences Writing: Narrative writing Science: Observation skills- fingerprint unit, and introduction to matter Social Studies: Types of government	Upcoming Dates: 9/2- 11:30am dismissal 9/5- No School (Labor Day) 9/23- 11:30am dismissal
Notes from the Teachers *Thanks to all who joined us for the open house this past week! We loved meeting the families of our students. *At the beginning of the year, all students are tested in math and reading to show us where they are at in the learning process. In the coming weeks, please watch for information to come home with your child’s current math and reading levels. We will continually update you throughout the year to keep you informed of your child’s progress. *Please make sure your child knows what their after-school transportation will be each day, and send a note or call with any temporary or permanent changes. Thanks! *Students are encouraged to practice ST math at home- visit web.stmath.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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We also have a blog! We will post activities, student work, pictures, reminders and more. Check it out at lewis5.blogspot.com

Welcome to 5th Grade!

We are so excited you are here!  This year you will rotate, as a class, between three different teachers. We'd like to introduce ourselves.

 
 I'm Bethany Jenkins, the reading, spelling, and English teacher in our 5th grade departmentalized team. I've been teaching for 13 years, with 12 years in District 95. I am an avid reader, and I love to share my love of reading with my students. We read novels, picture books, articles, and lots more in my class. My favorite part of teaching reading is hearing all of the different ideas and opinions students have about the books we read.


 
My name is Jennifer Liss and I have been teaching 5th grade for the last 22 years in Carbondale District #95.  There is no place I would rather be.  I will be your child's science, social studies, and health teacher this year.  Our main units in science will be Matter, Earth's Systems, Space, and Animals & Plants.  Social Studies will primarily focus the United States completing units on civics, geography, economics, and history.  I believe students learn best when they are doing, so we will do many experiments and projects this year.  I'm looking forward to a great year!

 I am Heather Vaughn, originally from Carterville. This is my thirteenth year teaching and eighth in Carbondale District 95. I will teach the math and writing classes to your children. They are some of my favorite things to teach. 

I have been a part of the RAMPD UP math grant for the last eight years. I have learned many different strategies and techniques to share with my students. The grant has paid for many resources such as manipulatives, games and math literature. I will include several math links that you and your child can utilize on this blog. 

In our writing class we learn to be exceptional storytellers, so that means that I will also be sharing some of my stories. I am sure that you will get a laugh out of some of the stories you will hear about me. They usually involve animals…something in which I am terrified of. 

I am excited to start our year! Can’t wait to meet you all!!!

 My name is Jessica Coleman and I am student teaching with Mrs. Liss this semester.  This is my second semester with Mrs. Liss and I love teaching with her!  I love teaching social studies and science because they both require hands-on and fun activities. I also believe students learn best when they are doing fun, engaging, hands-on, activities! I want every student to enjoy learning and to leave each day with new knowledge.  I hope each student walks into class excited to learn and leaves class ready to share their knowledge. I am looking forward to an exciting semester!

 

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn August 22-26
What are we doing? Math: One Grain of Rice activity, basic skill review, and benchmark testing Reading: Hatchet (novel study), introduction to reader’s workshop, and F&P testing English: Nouns & proper nouns Writing: Narrative writing and small moments Science: Observation skills- fingerprint unit, and introduction to matter	Upcoming Dates: 8/23- Open House at Lewis School, 5:30-6:30pm 9/2- 11:30am dismissal 9/5- No School (Labor Day) 9/23- 11:30am dismissal
Notes from the Teachers *Welcome back! Please join us for an open house on Tuesday, August 23 from 5:30-6:30. Meet our team, see our classrooms, and tour the school! *This newsletter will be your child’s work and behavior report for the week. We will send this sheet home every Friday. Please sign the attached sheet and return it on Monday so the we know you are aware of this communication. *The bell at the beginning of the day will ring at 8:15am. *Please review your child’s school handbook (found at the front of their planner) and sign/return the paper at the front if you have not already done so. *There will be a Splash Park back to school Splash on September 8 from 4:30-6:30pm! It’s free for students and their families. Just return your pink RSVP to the school by August 26th, and bring your signed school compact to the splash park on September 8.	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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We also have a blog! We will post activities, student work, pictures, reminders and more. Check it out at lewis5.blogspot.com