SPELLING:  This weeks spelling words are: day, but, because, came, away, all You can find a copy of April's spelling words under the tab "Documents" WRITING:  We are continuing to work on the trait "Word Choice" this week.  Students have learned to use their 5 senses to help support their writing.  They all did a great job with their spring writing pieces.  READING:  Students are continuing to take home 2 books each week.  These books should be read each night and returned on Friday.  This helps with their fluency, phrasing and allows practice for quick recall of known words. SPELL-A-THON -  Information about this years spell-a-thon will be sent home with your children on Monday, April 4.  Please keep the following dates in mind: April 15 - test day April 18 - Pledges due April 21 - Awards Assembly BOOK ORDERS: Will be sent home on Monday, April 4.  Please return them by Friday April 8.  Thank you for your support.  Our classroom library continues to grow because of you!