1. shook
2. soot
3. crook
4. could
5. should
6. look
7. too
8. two
9. you
10. your

Challenge Words: compare, contrast, subtract, healthy, energy

The PTA hopes that you can join us at skate night tonight, Thursday, Jan. 18th from 6-8 p.m at Lincoln Park Skating Center. The PTA meeting will also be held there!

Don’t forget that we have a late start tomorrow.  The bell rings at 9:35 a.m.

1. clerk
2. first
3. third
4. burst
5. churn
6. be
7. were
8. after
9. over
10. never

Challenge Words: dialogue, science, imaginary, teacher, library

Our class will be taking the Reading NWEA test on Wednesday, Jan. 17th  and Thursday, Jan. 18th and our Math NWEA test on Wednesday, Jan. 24th and Thursday, Jan. 25th.  Please make sure you read over the NWEA Testing Info from Mrs. Alcodray that I added to the blog and discuss it with your child.  Thank you and Happy Testing!

Dear Parents/Guardians:

During the weeks of January 8 – February 2, 2018 your child will take the NWEA/ MAP. This is our fourth year that we have used this test. The results of this test are / and will be used to determine your child’s instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year. Each test will take approximately 40 to 60 minutes to complete and will be administered on different days (Please see teacher blogs for testing schedules). Measurements of Academic Progress (MAP®) tests are unique in that they adapt to your child’s appropriate level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward school.
The MAP® test is administered three times a year; fall, winter and spring. For more information on resources for parents, download the Parent Toolkit at www.nwea.org
Please talk to your child to take her/his time and do his/her best. On the NWEA/MAP students will be tested on the following subjects:
 Kindergarten 1st Grade and 2nd grade students are tested in Math and Reading
 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are tested in Math, Reading, Language, Science

Please remind your child of the following test-taking tips.
Before the Test:
*Develop a positive attitude. Tell yourself, “I will do my best on this test.”
*Get a good night’s sleep the night before the test.
*Get up early enough to avoid rushing to get to school on time.
*Eat a healthy breakfast.
During the Test:
*Relax and Stay calm.
*Listen carefully to the directions the teacher gives.
*Ask questions if you do not understand what to do.
*Read each question carefully. Find the key words. Try to figure out what the question is really asking.
*Read the entire question and look at ALL the answer choices before you make your answer choice.
*Use strategies you learned in class to figure out the answer.
*Take your time!
Please encourage and motivate your child by letting him/her know that the formula for success is: taking your time and doing your best.
Website to practice for NWEA test: www.prepdog.org

Sincerely,

Amal Alcodray
Principal, Snow School

1. part
2. park
3. sort
4. horse
5. short
6. for
7. are
8. work
9. warm
10. carry

Challenge Words: character, narrative, weathering, erosion, strategy

Don’t forget to wear your cozy pajamas tomorrow!

Don’t forget we have a late start tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 20th. The bell rings at 9:35 a.m.

We will be having our rescheduled winter concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19th at 6:00.  Second graders should be here by 5:45. Thank you!