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**__ Week of: September 2, 2008 __** **__ amy.rugaard@mnps.org __****   __353-2066 ext: 1116__ ** __ September 9 __ : Scholastic Book Order Due __ September 10 __ : Progress Reports come home __ September 26 __ : Johnny Appleseed Day **__ Homework Folders __** We started our Homework Folders this week. Homework always comes home on Thursdays and is due the following Wednesday. Your child will have 1 page of Handwriting to practice. If they enjoy having homework, then they can sit down and do the whole page. If you feel that it needs to be broken up into smaller amounts, have your child complete one line each day. **Homework also includes reading the small “take-home” books found in the Homework Folders each night throughout the week.** * __ Westrmeade Cookout __ Thanks to all of the families who were able to make the annual Westmeade/ Publix Back to School Cookout last Thursday. The students really enjoyed it and it’s great to see so much support for our school! || __ SPECIALS __ __ 1st 9-weeks __ Monday: Music Tuesday: PE   Wednesday: Library Thursday: Art Friday: Music * __ Sight Words __ Your child brought home their Sight Words List last week on the back of their Dragon Folder. Each list has 10 words…the first list is the RED LIST. The second list is the BLUE LIST, etc. (Once they complete the list, they will get the next group of words…no rush. We will work at your child’s pace) I have told the students that __adults__ may take the list out of the folders but please put it back when you are finished because we will use the same list at school. I will highlight a word after your child as named it within 3 seconds**. So, make flashcards, mix them up and MEMORIZE them. Do not worry about trying to sound them out…it will only hurt them when it comes to reading fluently. If you have any questions, just send me an email or give me a call!! ||
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