January 30, 2012- Weekly Reminders

Wow! I can't believe that January is coming to a close! February means that the FCAT Writing test is ALMOST here!

Weekly Spelling Words: This week's words have a root word plus a suffix. There are no spelling changes to add the suffix. All you do is spell the root word and add the suffix to the end.

1. locality

2. oddity

3. humidity

4. finality

5. priceless

6. flavorless

7. needless

8. lifeless

9. actor

10. editor

11. collector

12. inspector

13. normal

14. digital

15. critical

16. national

17. briskly

18. jointly

19. properly

20. vividly

CHALLENGE WORDS:

21. governor

22. certainly

23. entirely

READING- This week we are beginning our new unit: Science Fair. All of the stories in this unit deal with scientists and the scientific method. We will be conducting several experiments in class and I know that the kids will really enjoy it.

WRITING- We are moving back to an Expository this week. (writing to explain). Since we are so close to FCAT Writing, and we don't know what type of prompt they will receive, we have to be sure that they are proficient in both types and are able to tell the difference. Monday will start with a pretest, and then we will work on editing those all week and take a post-test on Friday.

MATH- We are continuing with Patterns, Input/Output tables, and double digit multiplication. Be sure that you are reviewing basic facts with your child each night. This is so important!!!

MONDAY- Homework packets are sent home. Today is the last day to comment on the blog for JANUARY'S drawing. The comments have to be on the weekly posts, have to say your child's first name, and tell me what they did on the website.

TUESDAY- Blended Lives Field Trip. We will leave at 9:30 and return at 1:30. Be sure that your child wears jeans and brings a jacket.

WEDNESDAY- Wednesday folders go home. Blue Pop money is due!!!

THURSDAY- Wednesday folders should be returned.

FRIDAY- Spelling Test; AR Test, Reading test, Expository Post-test, Blue Pop Day- homework packets are due!!!