It was wonderful to see all my ELA parents during conferences. Please remember that if the need should arise for a conversation there is no need to wait for a conference or meeting. Please send me an email or call me at school. It is important for us to work together to promote student success.
As I do every marking period, we will have a spelling test on all our words to date. Today (11/12) word lists will be sent home. These lists were compiled from the words we had each week during the marking period. The spelling packet that is being sent home breaks the words into two groups of 32. We will be tested on the first 32 on Friday and the second 32 on Monday. Any student that receives a 100% will have their name added to Mrs. Carr's Wall of Fame (beginning this year).
Homework in spelling this week will simply be placing the words in alphabetical order. I have included the templates (attached to the back of the packet) to help put words in order. Students will then place words on the sheets 1-32 (there are two of them).
Due dates: ABC order 1-32 due Friday, 11/13; ABC order 33-64 due Monday, 11/16
Next week we will begin spelling as we did Marking Period #1 with words from our upcoming story and Rebecca Sitton Level 3 core words. Lists/packet will be sent home on Monday.
We interrupted our Journeys' reading/writing this week to acknowledge Veterans' Day. Students learned about this special day and how it differs from Memorial Day. We also discussed how we can be of service to our country and how we can show our country respect.
Another important area we worked on this week is how to turn class discussion into a meaningful learning experience. We established classroom rules for good discussion. Students will be evaluated on their oral participation (following the rules).
A special note to add about my trip to Washington, DC. It was my honor and privilege to participate in the National School of Character program. We are a wonderful, caring, school community. I was proud to be a member of the group that accepted this acknowledgement on behalf of our school. Now that we have achieved National School of Character status, it is important for us to spread the word and work even harder to be as CORRECT as we can be:)
