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Spelling Words

Words with long ai, y

way, day, may, play, stay, rain, sail, mail, pain, grain

May I play in the rain?

It is a good day to sail.

These are some examples of the words that will be on the spelling test on Friday.  There will also be review words from previous weeks.  The sentences above will be on the test.  I will read the sentences, and the students will write them correctly.  Spelling, capitalization, and punctuation will count.

Words to Know

food, first, ground, sometimes, under, these, right, your

The words are located on pages 86 and 87 in the Journey's reading book.  Students should be able to read these words and know what they mean.

Reading Practice at Home

The story we will read is "Where Does Food Come From?", which begins on page 91 in the reading book. Please listen to your child read you this story.

Special Events

Friday, Feb. 15: Mid-term progress reports go home

Monday, Feb. 18:  No school

Friday, March 1: Read Across America Day:  Dr. Seuss Dress Up Day

Friday, March 8:  End of 9 week's grading period

March 25-29:  Spring Break

Communication

Please be sure to check the yellow folder every night.  Empty out the "Keep at Home" pocket.  Anything marked "Return to School" needs to be completed and returned.  You may put transportation notes or other notes in the yellow folder.  I check folders every morning.  I do not check backpacks, so please make sure anything important is in the folder.

Positive Behavior Tickets:  If your child brings home one of these, it means that they were caught being ready, respectful, and responsible.  It could be for weekly behavior or something special that student did.  Students need to find a safe place at home or at school to keep these tickets.  There will be a special event for students with 25 tickets.