Week 1

We will be starting our first week in the reading book. The story we will read is called "The Hat". We will be working on the short a sound and the -at word family. We will get three new sight words:
down
up
got

We will also take the first spelling test on Friday. They are all short a words that each child should be able to use phonics skills to sound out. The words are:
at
hat
cat
can
cap
tap
map
mad
a
the

We will be using the spelling tests that come with the reading program for the first 8-9 weeks. Then we will go into individual spelling. Those lists are the ones listed on the blog. I will list the first ones weekly in my update.

There will be homework every night this week. Each night there will be something to read and a question to answer in the agenda. Please initial the yellow box when homework has been completed. Since we are using last year's planners, will you please change the dates each week.

In an effort to conserve paper I will be doing most of my communication via email or through the blog. I will send paper copies home with only those who do not have internet access.

If you have any questions, please call 333-6536 (room) or 333-4529 (home).

Remember that Parents Night is August 18, at 6:30. Come to the classroom. There will be babysitting provided.