This Week's ELA & Upcoming Events: Christmas 3.16

3.16 Spelling: Christmas

Spelling practice bonuses are due no later than Thursday.  (See the Spelling & Vocabulary tab on Mrs. Dyer’s blog at http://hdyer3.blogspot.com if you need ideas.)

Don’t forget about practicing at Spellingcity.com.

1.     Christmas

2.     mistletoe

3.     reindeer

4.     workshop

5.     presents

6.     sleigh

7.     candles

8.     celebrate

9.     merry

10. elves

11. rejoice

12. grateful

13. ornaments

14. decorations

15. wreath

3.16 Vocabulary: Christmas

Vocabulary practice bonuses are due no later than this Thursday.  Don’t forget about Spellingcity.com.

*Your test Friday will have a total of 10 words (this week’s words plus review words).  

1.  bough: tree branch, especially large

2.  charity: organization that gives help or gifts

3.  evergreen: a plant whose leaves stay green all year

4.  festive: relating to a celebratory event or joyous occasion

5.  pageant: a show or dramatic presentation

6.  receive: accept, welcome, get, or take

7.  tidings: news or information

IRA: Awesome Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe nouns or other adjectives.  Find 10 awesome adjectives in the book that you’re reading.  Write down the adjective and the word that it describes.  Underline the adjective.  Please include the page number too. Don’t forget to include your book’s title.

For example:

jolly Santa

                        green Christmas tree

                        fluffy snowflakes

Looking Ahead:

Here's info to keep you informed about what is coming up!  This list will continue to expand, but hopefully this will help with some of the holiday madness.  Of course the "dress up" suggestions are OPTIONAL and meant to add a little holiday fun & cheer, NOT stress!

12/6  Field trip to the movies to see "Moana" ($6 due by 12/2)

        Spirit Night for UCES @ McDonald's (5-7)

12/7  Candy Cane Day: Dress in red & white.

12/8  Christmas Tree Day: Wear green.

12/9 Hot chocolate sales; Elf Day: Dress like an elf!

12/12 Snow Day: Wear something with snowflakes.

12/13 Stocking Day: Wear your Christmas socks.

12/14 Gingerbread Day: Dress like a gingerman (or lady).

12/15 Parent involvement and class party (8:15-9:45)

12/16 Box tops deadline

12/19 Christmas Cookie Day

12/20 Reindeer Day: Dress like a reindeer!

12/21 Polar Express Day: Wear your Christmas PJs.

     Early release for the holidays!