Readers are Leaders
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“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
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Dear Parents and Students:
We are on our way to learning what good readers do! According to research, if children watch you reading, they will enjoy and love reading. So, let them see you reading!
Also, second through fifth grade students should be reading every night and then completing the home reading log. This log is due every Friday! Let's help the children create good reading habits.
Sincerely, in Christ,
Lidia Lage Parets
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"Trust in the Lord with all your heart." Proverbs 3:15 |
Merry
Christmas!
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Class News: |
December 2008 |
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First Grade: Learning: Short "i"; Sight Words; and understanding what good readers do before, during, and after reading they read. Study the PrePrimer List of Sight Words - Will be tested Thursday, December 11th, 2008 Select a Dr. Seuss book to read from our school library. Check Out the following WEBSITES: Matching Sight Word Game: http://www.starfall.com/n/matching/sight-words/play.htm?f Making Predictions Activity: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity_collections_preview/predict_outcomes/3_predict.html
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Second
Grade: Learning: Sight Words; Vocabulary; and Comprehension skills Reading: Reading : "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night" Test on Star Words from "Henry and Mudge" on Thursday, December 11th, 2008. Reading Comprehension Test on story on Friday, December 12th,2008. Homework: Reading nightly and complete the Home Reading Log (DUE every FRIDAY) Check Out the following WEBSITES: Matching Sight Word Game: http://www.starfall.com/n/matching/sight-words/play.htm?f Making Predictions Activity: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity_collections_preview/predict_outcomes/3_predict.html
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Third Grade: Learning: Sight Words; Vocabulary; and Comprehension skills Reading: "A Keeping Quilt" by Patricia Polacco (Test will be next Wednesday, December 10th, 2008) Check out Patricia Polacco's website: www.patriciapolacco.com Homework: Keep Nightly the Reading Log (DUE FRIDAYS); Read AR Book (independent level given to each child) and take the AR test. Check Out the following WEBSITES: Matching Sight Word Game: http://www.starfall.com/n/matching/sight-words/play.htm? Making Predictions Activity: http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity_collections_preview/predict_outcomes/3_predict.html
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Fourth
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Learning: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension skills Reading: A Very Important Day! by Maggie Rugg Herold. Test will be next Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 Learn about the First Thanksgiving through the following website: http://www.scholastic.com/scholastic%5Fthanksgiving/voyage/index.htm Let me know what you have learned. Homework: Keep nightly the Reading Log (DUE FRIDAYS); Read AR Book (independent level given to each child) and take the AR test.
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Fifth Grade: Learning: Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension Skills Reading: Reading "And then What Happened, Paul Revere?" by Jean Fritz. Test will be Wednesday, December 10th, 2008 Keep nightly the Reading Log (DUE FRIDAYS); Read AR Book (independent level given to each child) and take the AR test.
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Enjoy reading one of these: A Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
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Read! Read! READ! |
December News
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Keep Informed:
Parents please return the information sheet sent home. Thank you!
Donations appreciated: Scissors, Wipes, Kleenex Box. THANK YOU!
NEWS ALERT:
Last Day of School before Christmas
Friday, December 19th, 2009
We resume on Monday, January 5th, 2009
Thank you for ALL You
Do for US! 
Test Tips:
Before you read the story...take a quick look at the questions. They tell you
what to look for as you read!
If you see a new word, use the words around it as clues. They will help you
figure out what the new word means.
Read all your answer choices before you decide. Sometimes the last choice is
best.
Use picture clues.
Cross out silly answer choices to help get you closer to the right answer.
Be able to prove your answers by
finding and highlighting information in the story.
If you see a name in the passage
you can't read, just say your name instead.
Stuck on a hard question? Skip it
and move on. Come back to it later if time allows.
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Educational Websites to Enjoy!
Will be updated this area little by little with interesting information and websites.
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| http://www.nationalreadingpanel.org | National Reading Panel's comprehensive report about reading instruction. |
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http://www.vocabulary.co.il
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Increasing Vocabulary is very important to acquiring reading skills. Help your child increase their vocabulary. |
| http://classroom.jc-schools.net/la/activities | Grammar Activities to review skills children are learning. |
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http://teacher.scholastic.com
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 Scholastic website for children in all grades..
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http://www.kidsclick.org/
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http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/english/grammar/activities.html
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English grammar activities to help your child succeed in school. |
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www.enchantedlearning.com
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Stories for children to read on-line. |
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www.gamequarium.com
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Learning games related to different subjects (Reading, English, Math, etc.).
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http://www.funbrain.com
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Interactive website to help your child succeed in all subject areas. |
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http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
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On-line map of United States - Matching Game. |
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http://www,whitehouse.gov/kids
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 Interactive website created by the White House to support children's education. All areas of the curriculum are covered there. |
| www.mdpls.org | Miami-Dade County's website for information about our public library system. |
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Prayer website for your family. |
| http://www.teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm | Scholastic Election Coverage |
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