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Unit 17 Spelling List

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Spelling Test on Friday, February 8, 2013

1)  it’s  –  It’s too soon to go home.

2)  different  –  What is different about leap year?

3)  try  –  I will try my best on the test.

4)  know  –  Do you know your address?

5)  there  –  There is an answer for each problem.

6)  began  –  The concert began 15 minutes late.

7)  knew  –  We knew our math facts last year.

8)  then  –  If you study, then you should do well on the test.

9)  sure  –  It is sure to rain later in the week.

10)  school  –  I see a brick school building.

11)  its  –  My dog loves to wag its tail.

12)  told  –  My teacher told my mom that my work is improving.

13)  little  –  My little brother is in kindergarten.

14)  once  –  Once in a while we have a special treat.

15)  however  –  However, I wish we had treats more frequently.

16)  often  –  We often have hamburgers for lunch.

17)  still  –  Birds still build a nest in my oak tree each year.

18)  today  –  We will play on our new playground today.

 

Unit 16 Spelling List

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Test on Friday, February 1, 2013

1) know – We know our math facts.

2) today – Today is beautiful because the sun is shining.

3) air – The red balloon was full of air.

4) however – I am hungry, however, I can wait to eat lunch.

5) why – Why is the sky usually blue?

6) during – I fell asleep during the movie.

7) across – The ship sailed across the Atlantic Ocean.

8) could – Be careful or you could fall.

9) very – It has been very cold outside.

10) best – The best poem won a prize.

11) never – Never leave your desk without cleaning up.

12) said – I know many synonyms for the word “said“.

13) world – A smile is understood around the world.

14) would – He would often walk home alone.

15) something – I heard something fall down the stairs.

16) there – There are many horses in East Texas.

17) then – Now and then I eat ice cream.

18) don’t – Don’t forget your homework.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unit 15 Spelling List

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Test on Friday, January 25, 2013

 

1) paper – I remembered to write my name on the paper.

2) place – Please place the book back on the shelf.

3) near – A new McDonald’s is being built near my home.

4) now – I have to do my homework now.

5) something – I lost something on my way to school.

6) hard – Learning a new language can be hard.

7) because – I have to wear glasses because they help me see better.

8) sentence – A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.

9) what – Please write down what you think.

10) don’t – Don’t forget to log out of your computer.

11) through – A stray dog ran through the yard.

12) until – I can play outside until dark.

13) think – It is good to think before we act.

14) better – I did better on my spelling test this week.

15) without – My dogs are lonely without anyone home.

16) your – Your lunch looks delicious.

17) their – Their books were returned to the library.

18) were – We were not allowed to play outside when it was too cold.

 

 

 

 

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.

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!

 

Spelling Words for Nov. 2

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Spelling Words Unit 8

Test will be on November 2nd.

 

life  ~ The spooky house scared the life out of me!

little ~ The little child was crying about the lost puppy.

left ~ We didn’t have any candy left after the trick-or-treaters came around.

without ~ Please don’t go out in the snow without your coat.

once ~ Once you are finished with dinner, you may go out and play.

thought ~ I thought you were going out of town this weekend?

another ~ Would you please hand me another piece of cake?

house ~ That house looks scary!

took ~ We took a test in class today.

animal ~ That wild animal should be in the zoo.

there ~ You can put the stack of books over there in the corner.

enough ~ There will not be enough ice cream for the party if you keep eating it.

know ~ Do you know if she will be coming to school today?

something ~ I wonder if something is in that big box over there.

these ~ You can take these groceries into the house.

find ~ Can you help me find the missing kittens?

Spelling Words and Vocabulary Words for October 19th

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SPELLING – Unit 6

TEST ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

SPELLING CITY APP IS READY FOR USE!!

1. which

2. children

3. important

4. form

5. keep

6. food

7. their **Did you see their cute clothes? (shows ownership)

8. want

9. great

10. until

11. went

12. again

13. more

14. always

15. because

16. first

Vocab. Words – Lesson 6 Max’s Words (Test -Friday Oct. 19)

  1. ragged – rough, uneven; having a worn-out look

  2. sorted- put into groups

  3. scrambled – mixed things up

  4. rapidly- very quickly

  5. darted – made a sudden quick movement

  6. continued – kept going

  7. orders – arrangements

  8. collect – to find and keep special things

Early Release Wednesday

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Next Wednesday, October 17th, Primary and Intermediate students will have an early release date. This will be a training day for teachers. Five professional development classes will begin shortly after your children are dismissed. Because of the scheduled events, we are asking that parents NOT eat lunch with their child on the 17th. Please make note of the times below:

  • Afternoon PreK will meet from 8-11 with the morning class
  • Primary Early Release – 12:00
  • Intermediate Early Release – 12:30

Spelling City Has Been Updated

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This is just a reminder that your child can practice his or her spelling words and vocabulary words anytime, anywhere right on your smartphone, iPod, or iPad with the app Spelling City. They can also click on the link right on the side of our blog to play games, practice, and even take a practice test with our words for this week.

Let’ s use this fun and useful opportunity.