I hope you all had a wonderful holiday weekend and were able to enjoy some time together. We are down to our final 3 weeks together and I already am feeling nostalgic about ending our time together. This is such a terrific group of kids! It is a testament to you all how thoughtful,...
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Class Notes From Ms. Vasquez
Please join us on Thursday, June 13th from 11:30-1:30 at Berkeley Park to celebrate the end of the year with our Kindergarten Buddies. We will eat lunch and enjoy the day with our buddies. Let me know if you would like to join us. Today the students presented their final Book Reports and Projects....
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Mrs. Pechette’s First Grade
The days of first grade are quickly disappearing! Our routines and learning will continue with a full schedule. At this time of year assessments for reading, writing, spelling, and all kinds of math are taking place. It is very important for your family to follow routines and for your child to get a good...
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News from Mr. Post’s Classroom
So we are wrapping up our Unique Learning System unit on “Water, Water Everywhere”. Last week we used a projectable Reading A-Z book to play “Sink or Float”. We prepared a clear water tub and various materials suggested in the book, like a rock, crumpled paper, apple, watermelon, golf ball, cork, pencil, scissors, and...
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Ms. Swan’s Second Grade
The trip to Brookside Wetlands was a huge success, even in this soggy weather. Due to all the weekend rain, it turned into a ‘muddier than usual’ adventure. The tree branches and brush were hanging down from the heavy rains and even blocking the trails in places, so new avenues had to be forged....
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Mr. Colvin’s 4th Grade Class Notes for May 27-31, 2013
Congratulations to all of our performers in last week’s Spring Music Concert. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: We are so lucky to have Mr. Jamesbarry as our music teacher. Students leave Lewis School knowing that they can jump into any middle school band program and hold their own. We have...
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News from 5th Grade – Ms. Jen
I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Weekend. We are going to be very busy over the next few weeks finishing all our units and final assessments , so please remind your children to stay focused and to keep up with their assignments and deadlines. Please check with your child if he is missing...
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Notes From Room 12
The city of Portland sponsors a program to teach students about healthy streams and water. Earlier, we had a visit from Lynn Vanderkamp to teach students about the components of habitat in preparation for a visit to Brookside Wetlands. Students learned that water, air, food and shelter are important to the survival of all living...
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Ms. Kennedy’s 3rd Grade
Recently, with the cool rains solidly in place of sunshine, it seems less like the end of the school year. The number of students wearing shorts and sandals has markedly decreased this past week. My son cannot wear his Aloha Friday Hawaiian shirt until the temperatures reach 70 degrees, so here’s hoping the warmer...
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Ms. Sarah’s Classroom Notes
This week we are busy at work on a persuasive work sample. Students are taking all they have learned about persuasive writing and crafting an independent piece to show off their skills. Along with writing, we are busy on the Oregon Trail. We are devoting a lot of our work time to the Oregon...
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