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The spelling words last week and this week have been especially challenging because they make the same sounds and the children just have to remember which word goes with which spelling for that sound. They really need some extra help with these. I talk to them about how there are 2 ways to make the "ow" sound. (Last week it was 3 for the "er" sound). Then we make up a sentence putting the words together that use the same spelling for that sound. This week we will use the sentences "How did the cow get to town." And "Get the mouse out of your mouth!"
I also want to remind you that our field trip is on Tues. the 26th. We will go to the Tree House Museum and to the Nature Center. If you want to go with us, we'd love to have you but we can't take siblings (school district policy).
As always - thank you for your support. I really appreciate all you do for "our" children.
Mrs. Reeder

Please keep on reading!

Just a note in case anyone checks the blog. We do need the planners turned in on Tuesday with 100 minutes read before Friday April 8th. Please remember to read and return.
Also, we have a field trip coming up on April 26th. We will go to the Treehouse and the Nature Center. We'd love to have chaperons if you are able but we can't take any siblings. Thanks so much for all your support with "our" children. I am really excited about how they are growing in reading especially. We'll keep working with printing and math.
Mrs. Reeder

Check out how well your child did with the phonics this time. On one side of the test, the choices were between the short vowel sound or the long vowel sound. Most of the children did a good job of hearing which sound the vowel made and then choosing which spelling would make that sound. Way to go first graders! You are learning so much!

Just wanted you to know a change on the phonics test. I did an extra side that just had the vowels on it. I wanted to see how the children would do on that. They did pretty good. It will not count on the report card. That was just for me to know. The test that counts is the 10 point one on the other side.

My Bad

I apologize that I forgot to put the new spelling and vocab words on the blog last week! I would like to thank all those who are remembering to read 20 minutes a day with your child. Please remember that spelling and vocabulary words can be included in the 20 minutes. I hope that you have seen much growth in your child as they have worked with their 3rd grade tutor. The tutor program will end on February 25th. Please try to have the books returned by then. We hope that we will be able to start the program up again in May. Thanks for all you do!

Love,
Mrs. Reeder