This is the last full week of school and we will be finishing up the kindergarten school year by creating more art with Zachary’s grandmother, Collin Murphy. Children will also be learning about more kinds of insects through art, literature math and science. On Friday, weather permitting, we will have field day all afternoon....
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Thursday, we shared our newly published narrative stories with our third grade buddies. Third graders listen to us read them and gave us each written and verbal feedback. Students brought their stories home to share with family and friends. If you have not seen it yet, please check your child’s backpack. Thursday, we also...
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When we returned to school 0n Tuesday after a 3 day weekend, 2 butterflies had hatched from their chrysalis.  This was a very exciting event for the class, but posed the question, “How do we safely transfer the butterflies to a larger cage with room to fly?”  The children were fascinated to watch what...
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***The new health unit began with a lesson on protecting our senses. Think goggles, earplugs and potholders! Your child can give you all the safety advice you’ll need. In Math, “Pocket Day” is coming up again on Thursday, so choose your outfits wisely. =-) We’ve been reading all about Koko, the famous gorilla who...
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The May story poem is: 5 little pansies growing by the lake. The 1st one said, “I love a sun break.” The 2nd one said, “We’re all standing in a row.” The 3rd one said, “Watch us grow & grow & grow.” The 4th one said, “Here comes a thunder cloud.” The 5th one...
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I just want to start by saying congratulations to all the student who participated in this year’s talent show. I think it was a huge success and showcased many of the talents of Lewis students. I to say how proud I am of the Band, Strings, Recorder Club and Boomin’ Beats. This has been...
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Last Friday night’s show was fabulous! Thank you parents for working so hard on it, and highlighting the students’ many talents. Our class is excited to be finishing up our Native American art project of woven pouches. The students made them on cardboard looms and had fun selecting the colors and the design. Many...
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It is time to go on our third grade “Urban Tour” this Thursday, May 29th. We are boarding the bus at 9:20a.m. The students should wear comfortable walking shoes, and they should also bring a light jacket for the early morning cold and the eternal possibility of rain. The tour starts at the U.S....
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Lewis School has got some talent! Last Friday’s 20th Annual Talent Show knocked my socks off. Cheers to all of the performers! This week we have many things going on in class. Children will put the finishing touches on their shadow puppet shows. Thanks to Suzanne, Amy, Mary and Mo for cutting out the...
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This will be the last week for reading homework; all students who have turned in ALL of their reading logs this trimester have been excused from reading homework for the rest of the year. FLASH classes began yesterday; students have optional parent discussion homework. All required book reports must be turned in by June...
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I hope you and your family had some nice times together over the Memorial Day Weekend. I got a bike for my birthday and my family and I rode together all weekend! (We also spent a lot of time drying clothes due to the weather, but it was worth every moment:) It was great...
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The children continue their study of bugs, their natural habitats, parts of their bodies and their life cycles. We now have our caterpillars who are changing daily; Kindergarten scientists are observing the life cycle and the caterpillars have formed their chrysalis’. Vocabulary words chrysalis, pupa, metamorphosis, scales, abdomen, thorax, proboscis, antennae and camouflage are...
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Parents: Watch for a more detailed letter tomorrow; too much information to put in this little space! Brush up on your kickball skills…
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***Please be certain that your child has turned in both upcoming field trip permission slips. We are excited about visiting Brookside Wetlands (6/4) and hiking in Oaks Bottom (5/30) on our Audubon Society led tour. I’ll send home reminder notes. For the Brookside trip, parents Robyn A., Teresa L. and Julie M. are signed...
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We had a splendid time on Monday at Reed College. The exhibit by Beat Generation artist Jess Collins was great. I would recommend stopping by the gallery and taking a look if you get a chance. We had an opportunity to make some Jess inspired artwork after seeing the show. Our pieces are hanging...
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I have been piloting a new (to us) computer based, language learning program called Rosetta Stone with some of out ELLs (English Language Learners) as well as their families. I have also been using it on my own to improve my Spanish skills. It’s a very comprehensive, engaging program and I’m excited about the...
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Last week we learned about signs you see in public. We saw pictures of restroom signs (men and women), wheelchair access, exit, entrance, walk/don’t walk, stop, and railroad crossing. We also practiced staying in place in line, and walking in a straight line in the halls and outside. For gardening, we observed how fast...
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Last week the first of our caterpillars crawled to the container top and began the transformation into a chrysalis.  Over the weekend the others followed.  We have three chrysalis and two are still on the sides eating.  Yesterday we learned the chrysalis will become monarch butterflies in about two weeks.  While we wait, we...
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Please join us for our last Chess Club Meeting of the year. This Friday, Kindergarten through fifth grade chess players will all meet, play chess and celebrate a great year together. See you from 3:00-4:00 in the library this Friday after school! Mr. Manger and Mrs. Parks
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As we near the end of our school year, I will be doing assessments in reading and math. This information will help next years’ teachers as they prepare for their new first graders! Tomorrow, we will share our published stories with our third grade buddies. Students will also be bringing them home to share...
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This week we are beginning our last writing unit, which is poetry. We are reading poems, learning poems, and writing our own poetry. We are learning about the different styles of poetry and students are experimenting with writing their own poems in different styles. In social studies we are continuing our exploration of early...
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It has been so hot that we have kept things very low key in the classroom. Most of our activities have been done with the lights out and the fan on. Thank-you for making sure the kids have cool clothes. Our classroom temperature is often above 80 and has hit the 90s a couple...
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