The week of February 3-7 is so busy with Chinese New Year that we will not have a spelling test.  I am still looking for one more volunteer on the 7^th from 8:45-11.  If you can come join us for the party we would love to have you.  Let me know so I can put your child in your group.

Also, we only have one more week in the computer lab before we go off track.  When we come back on track the school will be in the midst of testing.  We will need to “practice” our test before going off track.   I think it would be helpful for you to realize and understand how testing will be done this year.  If possible, I would love to invite you to come on Wednesday (9:30-10:00 for the Red Class, and 1:30-2:00 for the Yellow Class).  You can sit with your child and go through the practice test with them.  You will be able to see the “tools” that will be available for them to use and be able to help them understand how to use them.  Please consider coming for this little while.  There is a small problem.  We can’t have younger siblings come since we will be in the computer lab.  If you have a friend in the other class, I would love for you to offer to babysit for them for this ½ hour.  I would like as many parents as possible here to be with their children.   

I appreciate you taking the time to come to school.  I am hoping this will help your children have a successful testing experience.  Our first test is writing and it is currently scheduled for March 24 and 25.  The rest of our testing is currently scheduled for the week of June 2-6.  Please try to schedule vacations around this time so your child does not miss those days.

I am posting this early this week since I will be out of town on Friday and worry I won’t get it done.  This week we will be working on completing our third Performance Task for language arts.  Keep having your children read during the week and recording it on the Road to Success website.  Chinese New Year is coming up so make sure you complete your lion masks.

Spelling for January 27-31: Prince Tease Leave Glove Choose Dance Fence Shove Loose Glance Piece Cheese Peace Wise Solve Bounce Prove Sense Twelve Pounce Words are on spellingcity.com Under list 12 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 6

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.

This week we will be reading about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We will be learning a little about his life and contributions to society.  We will also be finishing up several writing projects we have going on.

Spelling for January 21-24: Gave Center Circle Code Gem Gym Golf Circus Cart Guess Cell Cub Gentle Guest Cent Calf Guide Cycle Ginger Giant Words are on spellingcity.com Under list 11 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 5

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.

This week we will be working on the comprehension strategies sequence and problem/solution.  We will also be continuing our opinion writing and making a final draft.  Please make sure you are recording your minutes in Road to Success.  We are also having a problem with rubber band bracelets and necklaces.  Please have your children leave them at home.  They are struggling to pay attention because they are playing with them.  Thank you!

Spelling for January 13-17: Shrink Squawk Throne Squint Threw Shrank Squeeze Thrill Shrimp Squash Through Squish Shriek Squirt Squeak Threat Squirm Thrifty Throw Thrown Words are on spellingcity.com Under list 10 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 4

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.

I hope everyone had a great holiday.  We will be working hard to get ready for the DIBELS test, which will be Thursday.  We have an internet safety assembly on Tuesday.  We will also be writing an opinion piece and comparing and contrasting two stories.

Spelling for January 6-10: Knack Wreck Known Wrist Knot Ring Wrap Knob Knit Knight Gnaw Wren Wring Knoll Kneel Knelt Knee Wreath Wrinkle knead Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 8   if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: Comp-Mixed 3

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.