1. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 12/10-12/14 Test Dates:
A Note from the Teacher
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This week in reading, we will continue our text features and text structures unit using our StoryWorks Jr magazines. In grammar, we will begin reviewing our grammar skills from this 9 weeks. In writing, we will review using our R.A.C.E. strategy to answer writing prompts to practice for the state writing assessment.
Test Dates:
RACES Writing Assessment: 12/11
Unit 6 Reading Comprehension Assessment: 12/13
Send donations of new gloves and hats for our school service project if possible. The last day to purchase Y-Ties is 12/18.
Homework reminder
Homework packets are sent home on Mondays and due on Fridays.
Dates to remember
Christmas Spirit Week Days:
12/10- Christmas Sock Day
12/11- Holiday Character Day
12/12- Candy Cane Day
12/13- Christmas Colors Day
12/14- Christmas Sweater Day
Class Christmas Parties will be celebrated on December 18th at 1 PM.
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols

2. class news Mrs. Nichols’ 12/3-12/7 Oak Boast Toad Known Own Shown
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vocabulary
Oak
Boast
Toad
Known
Own
Shown
Fellow
Crook
Shook
Hood
Because
Why
Here
Ask
Went
Study these nightly. Test is on 12/07.
Week 8:
Partial: part rather than whole
Elaborate: something that is done with great detail and complexity
Conceal: to hide or keep secret
Blunt: having an edge that is not sharp
Quarrel: a disagreement
Study nightly. Test is on 12/07 on week 7 and week 8 vocabulary.
Thank You, Mrs. Nichols