Spelling Words Jan. 12 - 16

monday, january 12, 2009 at 12:03:58 PM

The phonics focus this week is on the r-controlled vowel sound made by -ur, -er and -ir. There is only one list this week because of the multiple combinations that make this sound.

1. sir
2. dirt
3. bird
4. burn
5. fur
6. her
7. quit
8. when
9. work
10. grew

Spelling December 8 - 19th

monday, december 8, 2008 at 3:27:16 PM

There will be no spelling lists this week or next. We are working on the first grade priority word list. This will be done at school.


A request for supplies and assistance for our gingerbread house project went home today. This is a two day project scheduled for next week. On Tuesday the students will be constructing their gingerbread house. Then, on Wednesday, the students will decorate their houses.
This is a very fun project! The students enjoy having parents, grandparents, and other adults helping them over the two days!
If you are interested in helping out, please send back the bottom portion of the paper that went home today or email to let me know. lajensen@mpsomaha.org
Thanks!

The focus this week is on the "ar" sound as in jar.

A List
1. far
2. farm
3. arm
4. art
5. cart
6. card
7. chin
8. inch
9. live
10. soon

B List
1. ballpark
2. garden
3. start
4. march
5. market
6. scarf
7. pitch
8. check
9. need
10. nice
Thank you to all who attended Hy-Vee family night last week. As a result of our outstanding attendance our class has won a free gym time!

Spelling Words Nov. 17th - 21st

monday, november 17, 2008 at 3:23:47 PM

The focus this week is on the "ch" digraph. There is only one list this week.

A List
1. chip
2. chin
3. inch
4. itch
5. catch
6. match
7. wish
8. shop
9. how
10. many

Spelling November 10th - 14th

monday, november 10, 2008 at 11:25:06 AM

The focus this week is on the "sh" digraph.
We are working on the digraph at the beginning as well as the end of words.

Many of the students only missed one or two on the pretest. If the words that were missed do not follow the digraph 'sh' pattern, then the students were given the B list.

A List
1. ship
2. shop
3. shot
4. wish
5. dish
6. dash
7. for
8. more
9. be
10. try

B List
1. shark
2. share
3. short
4. shoes
5. wash
6. brush
7. squish
8. crash
9. made
10. may

Spelling Words Oct. 27 - 31

monday, october 27, 2008 at 3:31:15 PM

The focus this week is 'ng' sound using both the "ing" and the "ang" pattern.

A List
1. sing
2. sang
3. hang
4. rang
5. ring
6. bring
7. bus
8. must
9. your
10. when

B List
1. something
2. sprang
3. swing
4. wrong
5. anything
6. bring
7. finger
8. again
9. then
10. next

Spelling Words for Oct. 20th - 25th

monday, october 20, 2008 at 4:02:40 PM

The focus this week is on the short u sound as in bug.

A List
1. us
2. bus
3. bug
4. rug
5. mug
6. must
7. with
8. then
9. she
10. use

B List
1. lucky
2. stuck
3. thud
4. buddy
5. stuff
6. ladybug
7. yuck
8. thumb
9. eat
10. use

Reminder - Jump Rope for Heart

monday, october 6, 2008 at 7:59:10 PM

Jump Rope for Heart will be on Wednesday, October 8th. Remember to wear your tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. If you have not returned your pledge sheet, please bring it to school on Wednesday.
Thanks!

Spelling Words Oct. 6 - 10th

monday, october 6, 2008 at 7:56:59 PM

The focus this week is on the "th" digraph.

A List
1. then
2. them
3. this
4. that
5. path
6. with
7. men
8. set
9. was
10. said

B List
1. they
2. these
3. those
4. thing
5. both
6. math
7. teeth
8. are
9. came
10.come


Don't forget about the dance tomorrow night! It starts at 6:30 and lasts until 8.

Field Trip Friday - Pooley's Pumpkin Patch
Dress appropriately for the weather and being outside. Also a sack lunch and tennis shoes are needed.

Spelling List for Sept. 29 - Oct. 3rd

wednesday, october 1, 2008 at 9:16:59 AM

The focus this week is on the short e sound.

A List
1. hen
2. pen
3. men
4. end
5. send
6. set
7. all
8. call
9. very
10. that

B List
1. peck
2. bedroom
3. blend
4. rest
5. then
6. when
7. left
8. fall
9. came
10. day

Spelling Lists for September 22 - 26

monday, september 22, 2008 at 4:12:08 PM

The focus this week is on the -all word family.

#6 A List
1. all
2. call
3. fall
4. wall
5. ball
6. tall
7. on
8. not
9. so
10. of

#6 B List
1. small
2. football
3. mall
4. stall
5. pinball
6. stomp
7. chop
8. came
9. day
10. did

Important Information for Next Week

friday, september 19, 2008 at 11:29:59 AM

There are several special events next week. We will be extra busy and having fun as well!

The Student Council is sponsoring a fundraiser for the United Way. The entire student body is asked to participate in Spirit Week. When you dress according to the theme for the day, please bring in a quarter to contribute to a class participation bank. There will also be a competition to see which class can raise the most moneyfor the United Way. Please send donations to school in a baggie or envelope with your child's name on it. The class that raises the most money, will win a pizza party from the Student Council.

Spirit Week
Monday - Futuristic Day (dress like a robot/space)
Tuesday - Wacky sock and/or shoe day
Wednesday - Job day
Thursday - Sports Day
Friday - 50's Day

Tuesday the 23rd is our picture day as well as our field trip to the apple orchard. Students can still participate in Spirit Week by wearing wacky socks. They must however wear tennis shoes for safety on the field trip.

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