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Important Upcoming Dates

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Next week is a busy week at White Oak Intermediate.  Please make note of the following important dates.

On Tuesday, February 26, third grade students will take a math benchmark test.

On Wednesday, February 27, intermediate students will have early release at 12:30, so teachers may attend training.

On Thursday, February 28, third grade students will take a reading benchmark test.

In addition, you will be receiving a flier regarding Camryn Noll, eight month-old niece of primary teacher, Rhonda Noll.  Camryn is fighting a life-threatening disease and White Oak Elementary will be having a “Coins for Camryn” campaign the week of February 25 – 29.  Students may bring spare change or donations to school,  and families are asked to keep Camryn and her family in their prayers.  In addition, students are encouraged to follow the daily themes written below:

Monday, February 25:

“More Hugs For Camryn” –  Students may bring a stuffed animal to school.

 

Tuesday, February 26:

“Team Camryn” –  Students may wear a shirt from their favorite team (White Oak, college, or pro)

 

Wednesday, February 27:

“Wishing Sweet Dreams For Camryn”  –  Students may wear dress code appropriate pajamas and tennis shoes to school.

 

Thursday, February 28:

“Thinking About Camryn”  –  Students may wear a hat to school.

 

Friday, February 29:

“Funny Faces For Camryn”  –  Students may wear face paint to school (no bloody or scary face paint please.)

 

 

 

 

Unit 14 Spelling

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Unit 14 test will be on Friday, January 18th

1. white ~ The father decided to paint the fence white.

2. house ~ Our new house is being sold.

3. year ~ This year will be our last one in the primary school.

4. they ~ They told us not to use the water fountain.

5. there ~ There will not be any school next Monday.

6. important ~ We always post important information on the blog.

7. people ~ All the people cheered for the football team.

8. began ~ The play began once the curtains were opened.

9. together ~ The third and fourth graders sang the song together in the program.

10. soon ~ We will open the new building as soon as the principal arrives.

11. again ~ The young child fell off his bike again and he is crying.

12. through ~ When we go through the doors, you need to stop talking.

13. ever ~ Have you ever seen such an amazing movie?

14. since ~ You will have to stay in from recess today since you have been out with the flu.

15. been ~ Have you been to the new mall?

16. write ~ Please write your name at the top of the paper.

17. above ~ The antonym of above is below.

18. story~ The teacher read the story aloud to the class.

Vocabulary for the week of January 14th

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VOCABULARY (WORDS FROM “Aero and Officer Mike”)

TEST ON FRIDAY, January 18

1. ability – skill

EXAMPLE: My mom has the ability to do five things at a time.

2. patrol – walk through an area to watch or guard it

I was relieved that the police officer was going to patrol our neighborhood on Halloween night.

3. loyal – firm in supporting someone

When you get older, you’ll be able to count your loyal friends on one hand.

4. partners– two people who work together

Our class does a lot of fun partner work when reviewing concepts.

5. shift –  the period of time a worker does his or her job

Since my dad works the night shift frequently, he usually sleeps during the day.

6. snap – to bite quickly

My heart pounded when I saw the alligator’s mouth quickly snap down.

7. lying–  stretching out on the ground

When my cat is lying down, I thoroughly enjoy petting her.

8. quiver– to shake or tremble

If a guard dog begins to quiver, move away because he probably senses extreme danger.

Spelling Words Test Jan. 11

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Unit 13 Spelling Test will be on Friday, January 11th.

BE SURE YOU USE THE SPELLING CITY TO PRACTICE THESE WORDS. YOU WILL FIND THE LINK ON THE SIDE OF OUR BLOG.
1.  study ~ The students need to study their spelling words.

2.  picture ~ She took a picture of the beautiful horizon.

3.  night ~ The bats will search for food during the night.

4.  house ~ Do you have an extra key to your house?

5.  being ~ Some of the older students are being very helpful to the younger students.

6.  almost ~ The children were excited when they discovered we were almost at the amusement park.

7.  around ~ The dogs ran around the tree chasing a squirrel.

8.  light ~ Would you please turn the light on so we can see better?

9.  new ~ Did you get a new pair of shoes for church?

10.  Earth ~ We live on the planet Earth.

11.   off ~ Please turn the television off when you leave for work.

12.  first ~ The fastest runner crossed the finish line first.

13.  don’t ~ Texas and Florida don’t get much snow during the winter.

14.  second ~ This will be the second time I have called him to the phone.

15.  there ~ Sally put the stack of papers over there on the table.

16.  world ~ The boys would love to travel around the world during the summer.

17.  people ~ There are so many people on the train today.

18.  without ~ You cannot go outside in this weather without a coat and hat.

Vocabulary Test Jan. 11

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 VOCABULARY (WORDS FROM “Yonder Mountain”)

  TEST ON FRIDAY, January 11

1. fondly – in a loving or caring way

EXAMPLE: Grandfather often thought back fondly on the birth of his only child.

2. mist –  a fine spray or light fog

After being in the sun for a few hours, the mist of water felt so refreshing on my face.

3. peak –  the pointed top of something

The most climbers to reach the peak, or summit, of Mount Everest in a single day was 40 people on May 10 in 1993.

4. rugged – rough and uneven

Our group of hikers gingerly walked along the rugged trail to avoid bumps, rocks, and holes.

5. pausing –  stopping briefly

Our instructor kept pausing to get it completely silent in the room so the film could begin.

6. steep –  having a sharp slope

When I spotted the steep incline of the water slide, my heart began to flutter in my chest.

7. examined –  looked at closely

The doctor carefully examined my leg before he diagnosed that it was fractured.

8. pleaded– argued or begged

We pleaded with Mom and Dad to get our family a dog for Christmas, but it was no use.

Words from Mrs. Johnson

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Dear Parents,

As you may have heard from your child, I have been on campus to visit the students and observe Mrs. Langley in the classroom in recent days.  I officially take charge of the classroom on January 7, immediately following Christmas vacation.  The extension of my anticipated absence was due to complications from my first surgery which required two additional surgeries.   The recovery process was more difficult than I anticipated, but I received many good reports from school on how well my class was doing.  Knowing that the students were in such good hands helped me focus on getting better.   Also I appreciate the team effort of all of the third grade teachers who helped in many ways while I was gone.

I am very proud of my students for doing so well while I was away, and I am very thankful to Mrs. Langley who created such a positive learning environment.  Thank you also for all of the support you have given me through the school community fundraisers and the classroom gift cards, as well as the cards and letters from the children.  Most especially thank you all for your prayers.  I must confess that there were times when I wanted to feel sorry for myself, but all of the love and support I was receiving just would not allow it.  I know God was touching my life through you.  I cannot thank you enough.  I feel well again and soon I will be reunited with my students.

I  do plan on attending the class Christmas party on Friday, December 21.  I am eager to say hello to you all and thank you in person.  If you are planning on giving a “teacher” gift, I think it most appropriate that Mrs. Langley be the recipient. She has put her heart into teaching my class and I have already received blessings too numerous to count.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

 

Holiday Happenings!

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December 13th ~ cookie dough delivery

December 14th ~ Inflatable Party for top cookie dough sellers

December 17th ~ 3rd six weeks math test (afternoon)

December 18th ~ Caroling at the White Oak State Bank (morning)

December 18th ~ 3rd six weeks reading/writing test (afternoon)

December 19th ~ math strategy party/puzzle exchange

December 20th ~ reading strategy party/Early Release 11:30

December 21st ~ Christmas Party 9:00 – 10:00/ Early release 11:30

 

 

 

 

 

Spelling List, Test on December 14th

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Spelling Test will be Friday, December 14th

Click on Spelling City on the side to practice games with our spelling words.

1.  once ~ Once upon a time, there was a pretty princess that lived in a castle.

2.  there ~ There are so many choices to pick from!

3.  country ~ They lived in a small country cabin.

4.  mother ~ The little boy’s mother was worried when she couldn’t find her son.

5.  father ~ My father took us to the party.

6.  their ~ Do you think they will like their new toys we bought?

7.  too ~ There is way too much water in the pot!

8.  light ~ When we leave the room, we must always turn off the light.

9.  together ~ The class will read the story together with the teacher.

10.  let ~ Will your mother let us walk home from the store?

11.  food ~ During the holidays, we eat way too much food.

12.  know ~ I know the children will be excited about the party.

13.  next ~ We will read a funny story next week.

14.  while ~ Close your eyes while I hide the gifts.

15.  there ~ There are a lot of packages to be brought in from the car.

16.  something ~ We were scared because we heard something banging on the window.

17.  write ~ We will write a story about the new puppy.

18.  place ~ Could you tell me what took place out on the playground?

**Yes, the word “there” is on the list twice.

“The Science Fair” Vocabulary

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VOCABULARY (WORDS FROM “The Science Fair”)

TEST ON FRIDAY, December 14th

1.    creative– inventive and imaginative

EXAMPLE: My teacher loves it when I share my creative ideas.

2.    report –  to tell or write about something

We had to report how tall our cabbage plants had grown.

3.    charts–  information sheets with tables or graphs

We carefully filled out the charts about the type of artwork we’d completed.

4. educational –  providing knowledge

My parents were thrilled that the movie contained facts about animals and was
educational.

5. presentation – a report or display

Our school will host a presentation of certificates to the winners of the contest.

6.    certificate – document recognizing an accomplishment

All the winners received a certificate that honored their accomplishments.

7.    impressive – generating wonder or amazement

It was impressive that my friend could recite all fifty states and capitals.

8.    erupt – to burst out

My dad’s face made him look like he was going to erupt because we bent his golf club.