4-9-14

Tomorrow is our last day for Iowa Assessments!  I think the kids will be glad to have it finished.  I'll be glad to get back to our normal schedule!

Homework for tonight:
Read 20 minutes
rough draft of $million dollar essay

Vocabulary test on Friday
NO spelling words this week

4-7-14

Iowa Assessments began today!  It is a little stressful for the kids, but they all did well today.  Remind them to hang in there.  It is only until Thursday, they can do it!No homework for us, other than reading 20 minutes.

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4-4-14

Comma test was moved to Monday, due to late start today!

Iowa Assessments (basic skills tests) begin on Monday!  A bright pink note went home to tell you all about it!

Homework:
Read and rest up for next week!

comma practice

Comma practice

4-2-14

Vocabulary test tomorrow!

Spelling and Comma test: There are several state standards that we are covering this unit.  Students have to pass those standards to  move on to the next topic.  If not, they will continue to work on commas with me in small groups during study halls.

Homework: comprehension sheet and comma practice sheet

Iowa Assessments (ITBS) will begin next week on Monday and continue through until Thursday.  Please remind your child to do their best.  These scores affect placement and curriculum for next year!

4-1-14

Homework:
Read (bring back signed note if you aren't caught up on RC)
Comma practice sheet
Reading comprehension story

Book order due Friday!