Katie's Trunk Spelling Words and Dictation

Spelling Words
Final Test - December 7, 2010

1.equal
2.parlor
3.collect
4.closet
5.perhaps
6.wedding
7.rapid
8.value
9.arrive
10.behave
11.shoulder
12.novel
13.tulip
14.sorrow
15.vanish
16.essay
17.publish
18.aware
19.subject
20.prefer
21.device
22.skittish
23.logic
24.sincere
25.nuisance  
Dictation
1. Perhaps she would prefer to carry a tulip at the wedding.
2. Are you aware the subject of the essay and the novel are logical?
3. When you arrive in the parlor, please collect the device from the table.

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

The following link will allow your child to practice adding fractions with unlike denominators.  Please practice at home with your child!

Fractions Activity

1st Quarter Awards Assembly

On Friday, November 5th, we had the 1st quarter award assembly.  Congratulations to all the students who received awards for academics and attendance.  Next quarter, I want to see ALL my students up on stage with me!

Character Counts

At MES, we are Building Character for Success everyday!  We have had two character assemblies in the past couple of months to recognize students who show character everyday.  Students in Room 42 vote for who they think deserve the award each month.  November is Trustworthiness - watch the blog to see who demonstrates character this month!

August/September - Responsibility
Lizzy
Kayla
Gaby
Damaris

October-Citizenship
Gaby
Orlando

Fraction Review Sites

We have been studying fractions in class for the past couple of weeks.  Some students picked it up immediately while others are struggling to connect the concepts.  The site below is a fun, interactive review of fraction concepts.
Fraction Review Page

Paul Revere Spelling Words

And Then What Happened, Paul Revere?

Final Test Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Spelling Words

1. theater
2. actor
3. mirror
4. powder
5. humor
6. anger
7. banner
8. pillar
9. major
10. thunder
11. flavor
12. finger
13. mayor
14. polar
15. clover
16. burglar
17. tractor
18. matter
19. lunar
20. quarter
21. oyster
22. clamor
23. tremor
24. scholar
25. chamber

1. The theatre actor looked in the mirror as she applied powder.
2. Did the scholar point his finger at the mayor in humor or anger?
3. There was a clamor of noise as the tremor rose from the chamber.