Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Unit 28 Spelling Words

1. mislead
2. dismiss
3. insincere
4. unable
5. indirect
6. mistreat
7. disaster
8. dishonest
9. insecure
10. unknown
11. incomplete
12. unequal
13. unstable
14. misspell
15. disagree
16. informal
17. discover
18. unwise
19. mislaid
20. disgrace

Challenge/Bonus Words
* invisible
* mishap
* unfortunate
* discourage
* unnecessary 

Monday, March 17, 2014

Unit 27 Spelling Words

Unstressed Syllables

1. entry
2. limit
3. talent
4. disturb
5. entire
6. wisdom
7. dozen
8. impress
9. respond
10. fortress
11. neglect
12. crystal
13. kitchen
14. forbid
15. pirate
16. spinach
17. salute
18. frighten
19. surround
20. challenge

Challenge Words
* adapt
* refuge
* distribute
* industry
* somber

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

In Need Of...

Our classroom is in need of Kleenex and Wide-Ruled paper. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Memory Books

Don't forget to pre-order your memory book asap! You can order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the yearbook ID code: 6643314

Make sure to place your order by March 26th!

Monday, March 10, 2014

Unit 26 Spelling Words

1. storage
2. olive
3. service
4. relative
5. garbage
6. courage
7. native
8. passage
9. voyage
10. knowledge
11. image
12. creative
13. average
14. justice
15. detective
16. postage
17. cowardice
18. adjective
19. luggage
20. language

Challenge/Bonus Words
* prejudice
* cooperative
* beverage
* heritage
* apprentice

Monday, March 3, 2014

Unit 25 Spelling Words

1. nature
2. certain
3. future
4. villain
5. mountain
6. mixture
7. pleasure
8. captain
9. departure
10. surgeon
11. texture
12. curtain
13. creature
14. treasure
15. gesture
16. fountain
17. furniture
18. measure
19. feature
20. adventure

Challenge Words
1. leisure
2. sculpture
3. architecture
4. chieftain
5. enclosure 

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

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! :)

Monday, February 24, 2014

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 

Monday, February 10, 2014

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

Monday, February 3, 2014

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