Class Newsletter- October 1, 2012

Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter

October 1, 2012

Unit 1, Week #2

This week we are reading “Lewis and Clark and Me” by Laurie Myers.  We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story.  It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child.  Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week.  Please practice these words at home as well.  The words in italics are our challenge spelling words.  Let’s have a great week!

Vocabulary Word	Meaning
docks	platforms
yearned	longed
scent	odor; smell
scan	examine quickly
migrating	traveling
wharf	dock; platform

Spelling Words: sigh, right, weigh, eight, height, braid, bait, grain, slight, thigh, eighteen, mayonnaise, campaign, daylight, twilight

Important Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, October 3- PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm

Monday, October 8- NO SCHOOL

Sunday, October 14- EFES Community Service Day 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday, October 18- Pie & Cookie Dough Orders DUE

Tuesday, October 23- Early Release Day

Friday, October 26- SPOOKY SPAGHETTI DINNER @ 6:00pm

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Mr. Hauptmann’s Class Newsletter 10/1/12 Unit 1, Week #2

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