This week we will be doing a Mystery for shared reading.  We will continue our reading and writing of “circle books”.  The If You Give a Moose a Muffin is an example of these types of books.  We will continue reading narratives in our guided reading groups.  We are excited for a fun week!

Spelling for January 7-11: Shrink Squawk Throne Squint Threw Shrank Through Squish Squash Shriek Squeeze Thrill Shrimp Squirt Squeak Threat Squirm Thrifty Throw Thrown Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 1 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Test are Block 1 Review and Comp-Mixed 4 for this week.

Keyboarding Help: The school has used a free internet program called Dance Mat typing. bbc.co.uk/schools/typing

Reading Days: Remember to record your reading days!!! Your child needs to read 20 minutes or more to count as a day.