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Spelling words start today.  Lesson 1 words are a review of short and long vowels along with 5 content area words.  The words that will be tested on Friday are:  oxygen, strap, bent, umbrella, shipment, prime, staple, because, hope, rumor, north, south, east, west, location.

Students will be bringing home a Reading Log starting today.  Students are expected to read 20-30 minutes every night Monday-Thursday.  Reading on the weekends in optional.  Students must record the date, title of the book they read at home, the number of pages they read, the number of minutes they read, and have a parent sign with their initials every day.  The Reading Log should be kept in students’ homework folders, as it will be checked at school on a daily basis.

Just a reminder that if you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday with treats in school, you will need to notify me with a note, email, or voicemail so that we can schedule it in our day.  If you do not let me know ahead of time that you wish to bring in treats, we may not have time to enjoy them in class.

It is suggested that students bring a water bottle and a healthy snack to class every day.  Water keeps the brain energized!

Reminder that this Friday, September 14th is half day.  Students will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m.