Updates

Spelling:
Look for the new spelling list in your child's homework folder. The practice assignments will be due on Friday, November 5. The test will be that day, as well. This list focuses on spelling words with the short'i' sound and the long 'i' sound.

Writer's Workshop:
Last week, we learned about alliteration and sensory details. This week, we will focus on incorporating "sentence variety strategies" into our narratives. Today, students were asked to respond to a prompt in a 45-minute time frame. The children were given a topic and then asked to plan, write and revise a story based on that prompt. Practicing prompts like these will help prepare us all for the Writing FCAT in March.

Science:
Our next unit will be all about MOTION. This week, we will go on a scavenger hunt around the school to look for items that require a "push" or a "pull" in order to set the object in motion.

Other:
**Don't forget to turn in the permission slips for our upcoming field trips! The symphony form is due by tomorrow. The deadline for the Black Stallion slip and money ($13) is Friday, October 29, at 9 am.
**Bring in picture $ or return your pictures, please!!

Let's have a great week!!