So Little Time, So Much To Do...

Two and a half days and counting. We have a lot to accomplish in this time.

Spelling
We are learning a spelling principle this week which means that the students will have a spelling test on Wednesday the 21st. We are learning about using the "ed" ending to form words with the past tense. This will be changing a word from meaning something that is happening (present tense) to something that has happened (past tense). We will also be listening to the three sounds that are made by adding the "ed" ending to words.

Sometimes we hear /ed/ as in acted.
Sometimes we hear /t/ as in asked.
Sometimes we hear /d/ as in aimed.

We learn this principle so it is easier for us to remember spellings for these words. If we are using a past tense word and it ends with a /t/ sound it is still spelled with -ed.

Vocabulary
We will complete the unit started last week by completing the study of the words and having a test on those words. As a reminder the words are: anxious, dreaded, masterpiece, ruin, compassion and nurturing.

Math
We will have two math tests - one on fractions and the other on money.

Reading
I will finish testing the students with the PALS test this week.

Misc.
We will also be continuing our study of life cycles. We will be writing about rain and completing two birthday books. We will also do a couple of art projects.

This weeks keyword is "Hyacinthe". On Tuesday look for a note from me concerning things you can do with your child while they are off track that will help them continue their learning. Some will be to help them complete their "Fantastic Falcon Awards" and others will be to help firm up areas where they may need continued practice.

At the beginning of March your children brought Dr. Seuss books to school. One book that belonged to Evan is unaccounted for. The book is "A Fly Went By". Please look through your books at home and see if perchance it got taken home with your child's books. We would appreciate it if you would look for it.

Thanks for all you do to help your child succeed.