Aim High

Work Hard

Be Kind

and

Make Every Minute Count!

About Me

Quote - “Around here, we don’t look backwards for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things because we're curious …and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” - Walt Disney

Welcome to 5th Grade! My name is Chris Lewis, and I am excited to be working with your children this year in the Swedesboro-Woolwich School District.

About Me & My Family My wife, Kim, and I live right here in Woolwich Township with our two dogs, Gunner and Belle. We have two sons, Zach (24) and Justin (19).

Education & Experience I hold a degree in Elementary Education from New Jersey City University and a Teacher of Students with Disabilities certification from Rowan University. I have been teaching since 2000 in both public and private schools, with extensive experience in math and science across grades 5–8.

After moving to the area in 2013, I worked as a long-term substitute—including teaching 5th-grade inclusion/pullout at the Harker School—before joining Swedesboro-Woolwich full-time in 2015 as an inclusion teacher.

Outside the Classroom When I’m not in school, I umpire softball. I am a graduate of the Wendelstadt Professional Baseball Umpire School and subbed in the Can-Am Independent Baseball League. Over the years, I've had the honor of being selected for high-level events, including the Little League Softball Eastern Regional (2022 & 2025 Crew Chief), the 2024 Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, NC, and the 2025 Senior League Softball World Series in Lower Sussex, DE.

I strongly believe in maintaining an open line of communication between home and school. Please feel free to reach out anytime with any questions or concerns!

More About Me

Where were you born? Pequannock, NJ

What was the name of your Elementary School? Lincoln Elementary School in Pompton Lakes, NJ

Who was your favorite teacher and why? Mr. Skalski – He was my sixth-grade teacher, he was a great teacher, who had a passion for science, and because of him I now love science.

What activities were you involved in growing up? Soccer, Baseball, Football, Fishing, and Camping

Where do you like to vacation? At a cabin on Brant Lake – in the Adirondacks – in New York State

An interesting fact about you: In January of 2013, I attended the Wendelstedt Professional Umpire School in Daytona, Florida, and umpired my first Pro game on May 10, 2013, in Rockland, NY.

Favorite Holiday: Halloween

Favorite Season: Fall

Favorite Sports Teams: NY Giants, Boston Red Sox and Phillies, NY Rangers, Philadelphia Union

Favorite Movie: Lion King

I am a Huge Harry Potter Fan - I am a Hufflepuff

Color - Blue and Orange or Purple and Orange

NOTICE TO ALL

STUDENTS

Leave the excuses at the door
If you didn't do your homework, just admit it.
If you didn't understand the assignment , ask for help.
If you didn't study for the test, accept the grade and resolve to do better (with my help if necessary) the next time
If you refuse to follow the rules, accept the consequences.

This is OUR classroom:

and I'm here for one reason and one reason only:

TO TEACH YOU

TO INSPIRE YOU

TO HELP YOU GROW

I'll do my part, The rest is up to you.

School and District Calendars

PBIS Classroom Management Plan

Harker Code of Conduct

PBSIS link Harker

Class Rules

1 - Ask Questions

2 - Don't talk while others are talking

3 - Be respectful

4 - Keep hands and feet to yourself

5 - Give 100 % Effort!

PBIS Classroom Management Plan

-Students earn tokens for participating in class (trying)

Tokens can be exchanged for Dojo Points and Prizes

-Students earn Class Dojo points for - good behaviors, hitting target scores on tests, participating in class/spirit week, helping others, and math reviews

-Students own class points for good behaviors - if they earn 5 points a week they earn free time on Friday afternoon

-Classes compete to be the first class to reach 20 points - if they do they get a free period