Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn October 31-Nov. 4
What are we doing? Math: Multiplication Reading: Figurative language test Thursday Writing: Narrative writing Science: Oceans/The hydrosphere Social Studies: Elections	Upcoming Dates: October 28: NO SCHOOL November 9: End of first trimester November 10: Early Dismissal (11:30) November 11: NO SCHOOL November 23-25: NO SCHOOL
Notes from the Teachers *There will be no costumes allowed at Lewis School on Monday (Halloween). *Students can access the ST Math website at home! They should have their username/ password in their binders.	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
Have a safe and happy Halloween weekend!

        “Eee,” I yelled as I threw my clothes on. Then I raced down the stairs and saw my parents. Then my hands shook and my sugar went up.  “Eee,” I shouted as I jumped and clapped my hands.  I just felt like turning myself into a ball and bouncing like a ping pong ball!!! “Eee, today’s my birthday,” I said still bouncing.

“Calm down, Ellen,” my brother said.

“ Deal with it, I can’t,” I babbled.  Then I got the party sign and hung it up.  As I saw it a smile lit my face up and I was dancing. This is the best birthday ever.  I felt like I was going to faint in happiness. When they got here we were playing Mario Kart Wii!  I crunched my teeth together and jumped up and down. “Eee,” I said.  I couldn’t wait until it was cake time or present time.  

Then it came,“Happy birthday to you…”  They lit my ears, I was soo happy .“Eee,” I yelled. Then it happened. My hands shook and I jumped up and down “Eee,” I yelled and turned into a ball. It was the best birthday ever “Eee,” I screamed again!

Yay,

Ellen

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn October 24-27
What are we doing? Math: Multiplication Reading: Figurative Language & Point of View Writing: Narrative writing Science: Oceans/The hydrosphere Social Studies: Elections	Upcoming Dates: October 27: Early Dismissal (11:30) October 28: NO SCHOOL November 9: End of first trimester November 10: Early Dismissal (11:30) November 11: NO SCHOOL November 23-25: NO SCHOOL
Notes from the Teachers *Parents/guardians can access student grades by viewing the parent portal. Please contact the front office if you need information about how to log on. *Students can access the ST Math website at home! They should have their username/ password in their binders.	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

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn October 17-21
What are we doing? Math: Multiplication- test soon! Reading: Hatchet post-reading activities and               figurative language Writing: Narrative writing Science: Earth’s spheres Social Studies: Elections	Upcoming Dates: October 27: Early Dismissal (11:30) October 28: NO SCHOOL November 9: End of first trimester November 10: Early Dismissal (11:30) November 11: NO SCHOOL November 23-25: NO SCHOOL
Notes from the Teachers *Thanks to all who came to parent/teacher conferences or conferenced with us over the phone. If you did not have a conference and you have questions/concerns about your child, please contact any of us so we can meet or have a phone conference. *Scholastic Book Fair- Last day to purchase books will be Monday, October 17.	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

Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn October 10-14
What are we doing? Math: Multiplication- test soon! Reading: Hatchet post-reading activities and               figurative language Writing: Narrative writing Science: Guest speaker- drones Social Studies: The constitution/elections	Upcoming Dates: 10/7 & 10/10- No School 10/11 & 10/12- Parent/Teacher conf. (p.m.) 10/13- Field trip to see BFG-(Play at Marion Civic Center) 10/14- Field trip to Ft. Massac- Need Sack Lunch & Dress for Weather (outside all day)
Notes from the Teachers *Parent/Teacher conferences are next Tuesday and Wednesday. If you requested a conference but did not receive a confirmation sheet, or if you forgot your time, please email your child’s homeroom teacher. Conferences are after a four-day weekend so please don’t forget yours! *Next Friday, October 14, the entire fifth grade will be going to Ft. Massac for a field trip. Your child will need a sack lunch (available at school), water bottle, and comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and shoes. *Scholastic Book Fair- Children can purchase books Oct. 10-14. The book fair will also be open in the evening during parent/teacher conferences. A pamphlet was sent home with Friday folders today.	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

This week's featured writer...
Bloop

By CA

    As I slipped into the deep end I knew something was wrong.  “Bbbllf,” I tried to yell but the water muffled my yell.  I wriggled around and I couldn’t breathe, literally. My heart was racing and I couldn’t truly comprehend what had happened when I sank in the pool of water.  I managed to surface and made a sound like a broken lawnmower.  I knew my 5 year old life was over. I sank even deeper into the pool.  Then a mysterious hand pulled me out.  As they pushed on my chest I developed a primal fear of deep water.