Spelling-Unit 14: /j/ spelled g+e, /s/ spelled c+e, /s/ spelled c+i, /j/ spelled dge, /j/ spelled g+i

Square List:

1. pounce
2. fence
3. space
4. plunge
5. center
6. nudge
7. cider
8. price
9. page
10. cedar
11. piece
12. pencil
13. slice
14. engine
15. cellar
16. bridge

Circle List:

1. change
2. spice
3. race
4. age
5. orange
6. large
7. since
8. nice
9. ice
10. dance
11. place
12. city

Diamond List:

1. change
2. fence
3. space
4. age
5. center
6. large
7. since
8. price
9. page
10. ice
11. dance
12. pencil
13. slice
14. place
15. city

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Be a Little Festive

Monday, 12/18-Wear holiday shirt/outfit

• We have a holiday sing-a-long in the afternoon.

Tuesday, 12/19-Wear Green

Wednesday, 12/20-Wear Red

Thursday, 12/21-Wear holiday headwear (that doesn’t make noise)

Friday, 12/22-Wear Pajamas

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Reading Homework

If you haven’t already done so, please have your child return their Green Frog Reading Book . We are now using the yellow reading book called, “Catch a Sunflake”for our weekly reading homework.

Unit 13: Consonant Digraphs (sh, ch, tch, th, wr, and ck)

Square List

1. shape
2. shipwreck
3. scratches
4. seashore
5. wrap
6. hatch
7. depth
8. sharp
9. chance
10. wrinkle
11. catch
12. chase
13. shower
14. thick
15. wrote
16. chuckle

Circle List

1. thank
2. church
3. watch
4. father
5. shine
6. check
7. finish
8. chin
9. mother
10. write
11. bench
12. shall

Diamond List

1. shape
2. church
3. watch
4. father
5. wrap
6. check
7. finish
8. sharp
9. mother
10. write
11. catch
12. chase
13. shall
14. thick
15. wrote

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Spelling Groups

Every 6 weeks, students may or may not change their spelling groups based on each child’s needs. Please see the updated spelling groups below:

Circle List

1. Alex
2. Fiona
3. Noah
4. Alessandro
5. Ethan
6. Mason
7. Elizabeth W.
8. Adriana

Diamond List

1. Nick
2. Gabrio
3. Jeziah

Square List

1. Julia
2. Madison
3. Grace
4. Davian
5. Gunnar
6. Peyton K.
7. Jenna
8. Beth
9. Caden
10. Abagail
11. Lexi
12. Travis
13. Connor
14. Ava
15. Molly
16. Kate
17. Peyton W.

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Madison’s Holiday Picture

Thank you Madison for this beautiful holiday picture. If you would like your child’s holiday picture featured in our classroom blog, please email it to me at warneck@appublicschools.com. Thank You!

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Social Studies

Congratulations to the following students for earning 100% on their Chapter 3 Social Studies Test: Ava, Abby, Grace, Peyton W., Nick, Madison, Beth, Jeziah, Ethan, Mason, Caden, Peyton K., Lexi, Davian, Travis, Molly, Julia, Kate, Jenna, and Liz!

We are currently learning about How Michigan Became a State in chapter 4 of our Meet Michigan textbook.

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Reading

Last week in reading, we focused on learning about setting and how a story’s setting impacts a story. On Thursday, we did a nonfiction scavenger hunt. Students looked through nonfiction books looking for different settings such as desert, jungle, ancient Greece, etc.

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Math

The students in room 122 will have their Chapter 6 test on Multiplication on Tuesday, December 12th. Please continue to practice multiplication facts with your child at home.

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Reading Homework

Please have your child return their Green Frog Reading Book when he/she finishes this week’s weekly reading homework. On Friday, your child will receive a yellow reading book called, “Catch a Sunflake”.

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Homework Helper

• Finish any unfinished classwork
• Weekly Reading Story: Read Come a Tide and complete 10 Comprehension Questions (Due Friday, 12/15) come-a-tide
• Weekly Math: worksheet (Due Friday, 12/15)
• Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
• Study Spelling Words (Test Friday)
• French Fur Trader Project (Due Friday, 12/15)
• Read!

Unit 12-Review List

1. broke
2. smile
3. close
4. state
5. always
6. chain
7. laid
8. maybe
9. real
10. teacher
11. street
12. wheels
13. bright
14. mild
15. kind
16. right
17. almost
18. snow
19. float
20. window

Practice words on Spelling City http://www.spellingcity.com/rwarneck/

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Lunch Menu Change

On Thursday, December 7th, students will be feasting on CHICKEN PATTY SANDWICHES instead of the hamburger choice that is on the December menu.

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November PBIS

Congratulations to Jeziah Roldan for being our class November Super Cougar. Jeziah is Responsible, Respectful, and Safe. He goes above and beyond our PBIS expectations. Way to go, Jeziah! Keep up the great work!

I am proud to announce that the majority of our class was able to completely participate in the November PBIS Reward. These students had less than 5 color changes. Way to go, Room 122!

Julia, Nick, Alex, Madison, Fiona, Grace, Davian, Gabrio, Gunnar, Peyton K., Jenna, Beth, Caden, Alessandro, Abby, Lexi, Travis, Connor, Ava, Jeziah, Ethan, Molly, Kate, Liz, and Adriana

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Scholastic Book Orders

Click on the link if you would like order books through Scholastic Book Clubs. https://orders.scholastic.com/PD4M2

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Parents Night Out

Dear Arno, Bennie & Lindemann Parents/Guardians,

Are you ready for a parent night out to get some holiday shopping done, have a nice meal out or just enjoy some quiet time at home?

The APHS Class of 2019 will entertain your K-5 children – pizza, drinks movie, photo booth and crafts provided!  The Parents Night Out event will be held on Saturday, December 16 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. – please click link below for details.

Parents Night Out Flyer

Reservations are suggested – take advantage of the discounted early registration pricing!  Please turn in completed forms, cash in marked envelope or checks payable to APHS Class of 2019 to your school office by December 13.

Enjoy!

Mrs. Tanya Duffy, Class Advisor & APHS Class of 2019

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French Fur Traders Presentation

On Tuesday, November 28th, the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks visited Arno School to give our students a more in depth understanding of the life of a French Fur Trader.

The students in room 122 will have their Chapter 3 Social Studies test on Tuesday, December 5th. A study guide was sent home on Tuesday, November 28th.

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Homework Helper

• Finish any unfinished classwork
• Weekly Reading Story: Read Llama and the Great Flood and complete 10 Comprehension Questions (Due Friday, 12/8)
• Weekly Math: worksheet (Due Friday, 12/8)
• Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts
• Study Spelling Words (Test Friday)
• French Fur Trader Project (Due Friday, 12/15)
• Read!