1. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 10/29-11/2 Test Dates:
A Note from the Teacher
What’s Happening in...
This week in reading, we will read a text called Brave Harriet. We will learn to stop and ask questions about a text we read to help our comprehension. We will begin our informative writing unit. In grammar, we will begin learning about verb tenses.
Test Dates:
Voc.Week 2/3 Test: 11/2
Grammar Quiz (Verb Tenses): 11/2
Comprehension Quiz: 10/26
Word Study List #6 Test: 11/2
Make sure to study vocabulary and spelling EVERY night. Students should also read at least 20 minutes each night.
Students may do a reading fair project for an EXTRA 10 points on their lowest ELA comprehension grade. Reading fair boards can be purchased in the office for $2.00.
Homework reminder
Homework packets are sent home on Mondays and due on Fridays. Study and practice vocabulary/spelling nightly.
Dates to remember
Fall Treat Bags (Nichols’ Homeroom): 10/31
Father/Son Camp Out Money Due on `10/30. $7 per person.
Riverboat Field Trip: 11/8 (Wear class t=shirts!)
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols

2. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 10/22-10/26 Deed Needle Repeat Dream Peanut
Spelling words
vocabulary
Deed
Needle
Repeat
Dream
Peanut
Dollar
Spark
Bird
Fern
Spurt
Great
Want
Right
Around
Through
Study these nightly. Test is on 11/2.
Week 4 Vocabulary:
Clarify: to make something easier to understand.
Spare: More than what is needed.
Strain: To try your hardest.
Remain: To stay in one place or continue.
Exotic: Very different or unusual.
Study nightly. Test is on 11/2 on week 3 and week 4 vocabulary.
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols