End of the First Nine Weeks

Wow! Can you believe it is already the end of the first nine weeks? I find it hard to imagine but we are there. The classes took the Unit One test in Reading and I was pleased with the results! You should find the test in your child's Friday Folder tomorrow. We have gone over it in class however you can still have them reread the stories to you and discuss the questions they missed and ask them to explain the corrected answers to you. We will begin Unit 2 on Monday October 22.

Just a reminder...students are still assigned to read and log in their reading folders every night. I no longer collect folders overnight so you should see your child reading and logging in nightly. They should also read and log in at least once over the weekend also. This is extremely important for their growth in reading.

End of the Reading Unit and 1st Nine Weeks

Well it's hard to believe this will be the last week of the first grading period. This week there will not be a reading focus or spelling list. Some students will have a spelling list to reteach and retest long a and long i. Look in your child's planner to see if he or she has to retest based on the past two spelling test grades.

This week in reading we will be focusing on building reading stamina and practice using different types of reading such as diagrams, maps, and learning different parts of books. Look for daily practice from class to come home in the planner for you to review with your child at home.

We will take the Unit one test in reading on Thursday. It counts as a part of your child's grade. There is nothing they can study for specifically however be sure your child is reading and logging in nightly. This is the best way to become a better reader. Rereading the stories in the text book is also a great way to build fluency.

At this point in the school year your child should have read 8 chapter books. If he or she is behind now is the time to catch up. Their goal is 30 by the end of the year. We have read one together in class that can be counted. It is Gooney Bird Greene. Ask your child what it is about!

Family Learning Night

Thursday, October 11 is Family Learning Night. PTA is hosting a dinner at 5:00 and the activities will begin at 6:00. Look for a flyer your child should have brought home today detailing the dinner and learning night activities.

FCAT Explorer

Today your child should have brought home their sign in name and password for the FCAT explorer. This is a great way to practice for the FCAT in reading. If you do not have the internet at your home, local public libraries have computers with internet access which the students can use. I highly recommend having your child make a goal to complete the FCAT explorer. They will get to work on it at school during computer resource however that is not enough time to complete it.