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