Classroom News From Mrs. Liss, Mrs. Jenkins, and Ms. Vaughn January 30-February 3
What are we doing? Math: Comparing fractions, fractions related to decimals, STAR test Reading: Nonfiction text structure Writing: Research-based argument writing Social Studies: African American Authors Science: Engineering Design: Bridge Building	Upcoming Dates: February 3- Early dismissal (11:30am) February 17- End of 2nd Trimester February 24- Report cards mailed home February 24- Early dismissal (11:30am) March 13-17- SPRING BREAK March 31- Early dismissal (11:30am)
Notes from the Teachers *The tardy bell for Lewis School rings at 8:25am. Please make sure you child is here before that time. Thanks! *We are running low on some class supplies, especially pencils. We would appreciate it if you could send some pencils to school with your child. Thank you!	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 January 23-27
What are we doing? Math: Equivalent fractions Reading: Nonfiction text structure Writing: Research-based argument writing Social Studies: African American Authors	Upcoming Dates: February 3- Early dismissal (11:30am) February 17- End of 2nd Trimester February 24- Report cards mailed home February 24- Early dismissal (11:30am) March 13-17- SPRING BREAK March 31- Early dismissal (11:30am)
Notes from the Teachers *Thank you to all the parents who came to conferences! We enjoyed meeting with all of you to talk about your children. If you were not able to attend a conference, please contact us and we would be happy to schedule one either in person or over the phone. *If you did not attend a conference, midterms will be sent home with your child on Monday, January 23. Sorry for the delay!	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 January 9-13
What are we doing? Math: Fractions and division, greatest common factor, simplest form, least common multiple, comparing fractions and writing fractions as decimals. Reading: Nonfiction text aids Writing: Research-based argument writing Social Studies: Civil Rights	Upcoming Dates: January 13- 11:30 dismissal; Midterm                    progress reports sent home January 16- NO SCHOOL (MLK Jr. Birthday) January 17-18- P/T conferences 5-8pm January 20- Daytime P/T conferences               (students still have school Jan. 20)
Notes from the Teachers *Parent/Teacher conferences are here again! We are sending home a conference form sign up sheet today. Please choose your three top conference time choices and return the form as soon as possible. We will be meeting with parents in the evening (5-8pm) on January 17-18, and during the daytime (8:30-2:45) on January 20. Students have school January 20; the teachers will have substitutes during these conferences. We will send home confirmation of your assigned time. If you are unable to meet or would prefer to have a phone conference, please send us a note, email, or give us a call. *Midterm progress reports will be sent home January 13. The trimester ends February 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