I am posting this early because I will be out of town Friday and Monday.  We will be reading and writing circle stories for the next two weeks.  It should be lots of fun!

Spelling test will be on Thursday, April 17.  It is a short day.

Spelling for April 14-17: Stake Steak Plane Plain Way Weigh Stair Stare Made Maid Ate Eight Pail Pale Pear Pair Waste Waist Brake Break Words are on spellingcity.com Under List 18 if you want to practice there. Words will also be written in their planners.

UTIPS Homework: UTIPS seems to not be working as I would like.  I will be sending home a packet on Tuesday of homework.  It is a great review for the SAGE testing done in June. Your student has already done this homework in class at the beginning of the year.  This is a review though. Since we have spring break, it will not be due until April 25.

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.