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April 30, 2012

Dear Families,

“The White House” is the next selection we will read in our unit titled Home, Sweet, Home.  We will learn that the White House is an important American symbol and has been the home to many American presidents.  The White House is the most famous home in America, located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C.

After your child has finished reading “The White House”  you may want to ask your child to think of a significant name for your home.  Many famous homes, like the White House, have special names that were given to them by the people who lived there.  Encourage your child to make a sign that includes your home’s special name and address.  Help him/her find a place in your home where the sign can be seen by visitors. 

Your child will also read “Snail’s Pace,” a funny poem about snails and their homes.  Students will consider how a snail actually carries its home, or its shell, on its back.  After your child has read this selection, help him or her create a list of other animals that live in shells.

Section Vocabulary Please review the meaning of these words with your child.

president – the leader of the United States

famous – well known

trudge – to walk slowly with heavy steps

Spelling Please review spellings of these words with your child.

ship, rich, shade, teach, chalk, dish, wash, check, shadow, child, must, make, school, street, say, come, live, hand, late, let

Don’t forget to study on spellingcity.com/cchaney1106

Thanks,                                                            

Mrs. Chaney

 P.S.MAY 2- NEED ZOO MONEY - $13.40!

         May 4 -Track and Field Day

We're going to the ZOO, ZOO, ZOO - How about you, you, you?

Parents!  Please mark MAY 9th on your calendars.  Our class will be taking a trip to the Oklahoma City Zoo.  We are

looking forward to this adventure and hope you will be able to join us!

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!! :)