Sunday, November 16, 2008

Thanksgiving Vacation

We will be out of school Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving vacation. I hope everyone has a nice break and remembers to take the time to be thankful for all the things we are blessed to have in our lives. Enjoy and be thankful for the time to spend with your family and friends!!!!!

Homework for Week of Nov. 17-21

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet.

Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.

Friday - No Homework

Note: Remember to practice spelling, high-frequency, and vocabulary words a few minutes each night.

Practice Reading - Mid Year Assessments

We will be taking our mid-year reading assessments in the next two-three weeks. It is very important to practice sight word lists sent home and read at home 10-15 minutes each night. Remember the goal for oral reading fluency is to be able to read 20 words per minute.

New Words for Week of Nov. 17-21

Spelling words: up, run, but, us, fun, cut, jump, plum

High-frequency words: car, down, hear, hold, hurt, learn, their, walk, would

Vocabulary words: morning, waves, rain, darkness, music, moonlight, rules, day, shop