What’s Happening in ELA... Mrs. Nichols’ 4/15-4/19 class news A Note from the Teacher What’s Happening in ELA... This week in reading, our focus is test prep/strategies to help us with our ELA state test. In grammar, our skill for the week is dictionary skills. In writing, we will be working on test prep for the state writing test. Test Dates: Grammar Quiz: 4/18 Week 5/6 Vocabulary Quiz: 4/26 We have completed spelling for the year  State Testing will begin on April 15th. C. Nichols’ homeroom will take the reading state test on 4/15. M. Grant’s homeroom will be tested 4/16. Students are required to pass this state test to be promoted to 4th grade. Your child can also practice nightly on Classworks to get some extra practice in ELA and math. The link is https://manager.classworks.com/desotocountyschools.org. They should know their login  DateS to remember Spring Treat Bags: 4/18 Good Friday Holiday: 4/19 Easter Monday Holiday: 4/22 Writing State Test: 4/23 (C. Nichols’ Homeroom) Writing State Test: 4/24 (Grant’s Homeroom) Thank You, Mrs. Nichols

class news Mrs. Nichols’ 4/15-4/19 vocabulary 1. endure- to allow something to happen or continue 2. perplexed- to not understand 3. mundane- ordinary 4. blunder- a bad mistake frail- not having much strength snug- fitting closely and comfortably attain- to reach a goal vacant- not filled or used tourist- a person who travels for fun notorious- well-known The vocabulary test is on 4/26. Make sure to study these words nightly. Thank You, Mrs. Nichols