We made it through another busy week! Your children did a great job completing the Cognitive Abilities tests this week. I appreciate their great attitudes and their endurance! 
In reading this week, we have continued to read independently. While doing so, students look for interesting language and vocabulary. They share their findings with the group. We have a box that is being filled with index cards full of new and interesting words . On Friday, the students were introduced to a new and important part of the reading class. I shared with them that we will begin writing letters throughout the year to one another. In the letters to me, the students will be reflecting on what they read. In response, I will ask them questions and encourage thinking about the texts they are reading. Letters will be turned in to me once a week. They are an important weekly classwork grade that helps me keep a check on reading comprehension.  
In language, students began a daily worksheet which we go over together on Fridays. These exercises cover grammar, punctuation,etc...We also began spelling this week with words that are frequently used in reading and writing and words that are easily misspelled. We will continue with words like these for a few more weeks.  
Finally, in writing, students continue to amaze me with their thoughtful and descriptive poetry. I hope to display soon some of their self-portrait poems. 
 
Well, another busy week has come to a close. Your children worked very hard and certainly deserve the long weekend ahead.  
Take care & enjoy your family time! 
Until next time, 
 
Karen Persinger