We've been very busy this week learning about contractions.  Contractions are pairs of words that are combined with an apostrophe.  For example, couldn't is the contraction for could not, didn't is the contraction for did not and we're is the contraction for we are.   How many contractions can you find in this message?  Tell me tomorrow and get three tickets!   Use the attached link to play a fun contraction concentration game! http://www.learninggamesforkids.com/word_games/vocabulary-games/contract...   Remember to practice your addition and subtraction facts every night.  Use the strategy sheet that was sent home to help.  The more you practice, the better you'll be!   Fast ForWord is going very well. Many of you have finished Reading 1 and have moved on to Reading 2.  Keep working hard!   Our Skype with Dallas this week was fun.  I can't wait to talk to them next week and hear about the Nor'easter they were supposed to get!   Keep thinking about your costume for Come in Character day (Wednesday, January 26).  Remember that Robert Munsch characters are easy and fun to put together.  Pinkalicious, Junie B. Jones and Fancy Nancy are great ideas too!   Note to parents: We are looking for volunteers to read at the PJ Literacy party on January 27th.  If you'd like to volunteer, please contact the school. Thanks!