Homework

 
Please see your child's homework pad for a daily update of assigned 
homework.  On going  requests:
                      * have your child read on their comfort level 15-20 
                        at least 4 times per week 
                      *please clean out the homework folder every few days
                      *please check and P.I.(parent initial) homework 
                       assignments
                      *please make sure your child has a good supply of #2 
                       pencils - when in doubt send in a new pack!
  
   Spelling Preview Quizzes are sent home  at the beginning of the week. This 
shows current list words 
your child 
should master by Friday's test. Challenge words will be assigned if students 
do well on the weekly 
Preview. Spelling homework will usually be assigned on Mondays and Thursdays. 
If your child has 
difficulty with spelling , please keep all spelling list to review and 
maintain skills . These words will be 
expected to be used correctly in journal entries, and all class and homework 
assignments.


 10/14/08 to 10/117/08   Spelling Unit #5 List        vowel sound:/oo/ with
patterns ew and oo 
            1.crew
            2.news
            3.drew
            4.knew (to know something, to understand)
            5.threw             
            6.chew
            7.loose (like a loose tooth)          
            8.school 
            9.smooth          
           10.pool
           11.shoot
           12.roof
           13.fool
           14.balloon 
           15.choose (to pick something)
           
     
           CHALLENGE WORDS
           16.loop
           17.scoop
           18.clue (irregular pattern)
           19.blew
           20.review