Mr. Ro Update Week 5

This week I am starting a new spelling practice with the class.  Each week I will give the kids a PRE-test on a specific spelling pattern.  Kids will study these lists at home and at school for a few minutes and every Wednesday I will give a second spelling test, a POST-test on that specific pattern.  Kids should focus their study on the pattern and especially on the words that were misspelled on the PRE-test.  Please look for the PRE-test in their backpacks when they get home today and the attached list to study the words.  Included in their spelling practice, will be 3-5 student chosen words from their own writing.

Here are some ideas to study spelling at home:

• Read and pronounce the word clearly, 
• Cover the word with your hand and try to spell it orally then look at the word and check if you spelled it correctly.
• Use the word in a sentence.
• Write the words with a pencil and then trace it with a crayon.
• Write the words on a dry erase board.
• Have someone at home give you a spelling quiz

If they could spend a few minutes a day, about 5-10 minutes studying these words, it will make a huge difference.  Thank you so much for your support.

If you are interested in learning more, read this wonderful article about spelling in English.  Spelling in English isn't easy and a little encouragement and practice will help tremendously.

Tonight I am looking forward to seeing all of you at OPEN HOUSE.  Please come to our 6:00 pm or 7:20 presentation.

6:00-6:45 3rd Grade Presentation starts in the MUSIC room.
6:50-7:15 LS Parent Presentation (auditorium)
7:20-8:05 Second 3rd Grade Presentation starts in the MUSIC room.
8:05-9:00 Parent Social (Student Center)

Students will continue with the Reading portion of the MAP test on Wednesday, September 5.  They will finish the MAP test on Tuesday, September 11 with the Language portion.  For more information about the MAP test, click here.

I appreciate all of your support and words of encouragement after my rough week last week with a bad cold and wisdom teeth surgery.  Here are a few pictures from the kids working diligently with the substitute teacher! I was very proud of them!  Follow the Eagle Way every day (even when Mr. Ro is away)!

Looking forward to seeing all of you tonight at Open House!