Next Vocabulary Test/Wizard of Oz

Wrapping up before spring break...

These kids definitely have spring fever!  We had a big talk the other day about buckling down and staying focused.  I explained to them that we still have lots of work to do and not much time to do it.  Hopefully my talk got through to them! Hoping warmer weather comes soon so that they can burn off some of this energy.  :) 

Vocabulary

Next week we will take our vocabulary test on Wednesday, March 22.  Here are the links to the Quizlet pages if your child enjoys using Quizlet to practice with.  

3rd grade is working on Chapter 10 in Growing Your Own Vocabulary.  
3rd Grade Quizlet for Chapter 10

4th Grade is on Lesson 15.  Please remember to have your child study the cumulative page at the end of the lesson. This will be vitally important as we continue on.  
Quizlet for 4th Grade Chapters 1-15

Only 5 more lessons to go after this one!  YAY!  

Wizard of Oz

We have started the state unit.  The main novel for this unit is the Wizard of Oz.  Although we haven't started reading it yet.  We are working on understanding the differences between the types of folktales.  This is an interesting unit and I hope the children enjoy it.  I will keep you posted as to when we actually start digging into the novel.  There will be some reading required at home.  

ISTEP and IREAD and other important information...

ISTEP and IREAD

4th grade is done with this first round of ISTEP testing.  They did an excellent job and worked very hard all 3 days.  I was very proud of their efforts and endurance.

Third grade will actually be taking ISTEP on Monday, March 6 and Tuesday, March 7.

IREAD will be on Tuesday, March 14.

As always, please make sure your kids have a good nights rest, a healthy breakfast, and lots of positive talk and praise.

Vocabulary Test
We will be taking our next vocabulary test on Friday, March 10.  3rd grade is working on Chapter 8 of Growing Your Own Vocabulary and 4th grade is on week 14 of Caesar's English.  Here are the links to Quizlet.  This is a great way to study at home.

3rd Grade Chapter 8 Quizlet

4th Grade Quizlet for Week 14

Field Trip

One more reminder... if you have not turned in your permission slip for our Junie B. Jones play on March 13 please do so by Friday, March 10.  If you have misplaced the permission slip please just write a note giving your child permission to attend and send in the $2 to cover the cost of the trip.