Spring Testing

Our class will taking our Spring MAP tests (previously referred to as NWEA testing) on April 2nd, 3rd, and 4th! Please make sure your child comes well-rested and well-fed on these mornings. Thank you for all your support at home! :)

Unit 23 Spelling Words

Words from Other Languages
1. salsa
2. mattress
3. tycoon
4. burrito
5. bandanna
6. tomato
7. poncho
8. dungarees
9. lasso
10. patio
11. siesta
12. cargo
13. vanilla
14. tsunami
15. iguana
16. plaza
17. caravan
18. hammock
19. pajamas
20. tortilla

Challenge Words
* mosquito
* cathedral
* alligator
* tambourine
* sombrero 

Unit 21 Spelling Words

Changing Final y to i

1. duties
2. earlier
3. loveliest
4. denied
5. ferries
6. sunnier
7. terrified
8. abilities
9. dirtier
10. scariest
11. trophies
12. cozier
13. enemies
14. iciest
15. greediest
16. drowsier
17. victories
18. horrified
19. memories
20. strategies
21. easier
22. families
23. studied
24. countries
25. happiest

Challenge/Bonus Words
* unified
* dictionaries
* boundaries
* satisfied
* tragedies

Upcoming Events - February

January 31 - February 28th: Read-a-thon
February 6th - PTA meeting
February 13th - Valentine's Day Party
February 13th - Early Out at noon
February 14th-17th - NO SCHOOL
February 19th - Coffee with the Principal @ 8:30
February 20th - Internet Safety presentation for parents (6:30-7:45)
February 21st - Midterms
February 28th - Spirit Day - Chill out with a good book! (Winter gear)

Unit 20 Spelling Words

More Words with -ed or -ing
1. tiring
2. borrowed
3. freezing
4. delivered
5. whispered
6. losing
7. decided
8. amazing
9. performing
10. resulting
11. related
12. attending
13. damaged
14. remarked
15. practicing
16. supported
17. united
18. expected
19. amusing
20. repeated

Challenge
1. assigned
2. entertaining
3. operated
4. rehearsing
5. donated