Word Study
For our spelling list or word study this year we will be learning about Greek and Latin word roots! Did you know that almost 70% of the English language is derived from Greek Latin! As teachers we all decided to use the "Get to the root of it" System. This will help your student to learn the meanings and spellings of many new words. As of right now most of our spelling work will be done in class, however if your student chooses to not use their time wisely during class then it will be homework. We will be starting on September 11. I will post the new word list every week in our Blog
Book Orders
Dear Families,
I want your child to be a successful reader—and for that, I need your help. When children choose their own books to read for pleasure, they enjoy reading more and spend more time doing it. The more your child reads, the better they will do in school and in life. Scholastic Book Clubs flyers are made for you and your child to shop for books your child will love to read. Each month, the flyers are filled with trusted, excellent quality, age-appropriate books chosen by Scholastic for prices as low as one dollar. Plus you will be helping our class when you order: Scholastic matches each order you place with FREE BOOKS for our classroom to share. Thank you for helping your child become a successful reader.
Two ways to order:
1. Go online to: scholastic.com/newparent
Look up my name: Mrs. Schenavar
Or enter our Class Code: R7YX2
Follow the instructions to place your order online.
2. Check off the books you want to order for your child and return the flyer I sent home, to me with a check to Scholastic Book Clubs by September 29.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schenavar
I want your child to be a successful reader—and for that, I need your help. When children choose their own books to read for pleasure, they enjoy reading more and spend more time doing it. The more your child reads, the better they will do in school and in life. Scholastic Book Clubs flyers are made for you and your child to shop for books your child will love to read. Each month, the flyers are filled with trusted, excellent quality, age-appropriate books chosen by Scholastic for prices as low as one dollar. Plus you will be helping our class when you order: Scholastic matches each order you place with FREE BOOKS for our classroom to share. Thank you for helping your child become a successful reader.
Two ways to order:
1. Go online to: scholastic.com/newparent
Look up my name: Mrs. Schenavar
Or enter our Class Code: R7YX2
Follow the instructions to place your order online.
2. Check off the books you want to order for your child and return the flyer I sent home, to me with a check to Scholastic Book Clubs by September 29.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schenavar
Tower of Books!
As part of our word study and D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read!) time we are doing the Tower of Books Challenge! In this challenge I am challenging your student to read either 30, 35, or 40 books. They get to choose their level. This may seem like a lot to accomplish but on average it is about one book a week which can be accomplished during our class reading time. The goal of the Tower Books Challenge is to get students to leave their reading comfort zone, to read MORE, and explore new reading genres. Ultimately, I would love to see my students’ love of reading flourish, as well as for students to make big academic gains in reading. Let’s face it – the best way to become a better reader is to read!
Lexia
This year, school wide, we are starting a new reading program that can be used in and out of the classroom. It is called Lexiacore5. A letter was sent home with each student containing their user name and password. You can find the website here www.lexiacore5.com .