Spelling Program this week

As promised, here are the words that the class brainstormed together using prefixes and suffixes:

Prefixes:

non: not, no

• non-fiction

• nonsense

• non-tropical

octo/octa: eight

• octopus

• octagon

• October

sub: under

• subway

• submarine

• substitute

tri: three

• tricyle

• triangle

Suffixes

ful: full of

• wonderful

• beautiful

• colourful

ist: a person who

• dentist

• archaeologist

• geologist

• violinist

• pianist

Week of June 8-12

It is with awe that I look around the classroom and realize that our school year is rapidly drawing to a close. What a fabulous year we have spent together: an incredible journey of learning and fun. With little time left there is still much to accomplish! Our busy calendar includes walking field trips to Garden City Park, and SouthArm Swimming Pool, as well as a trip to the Beach for all the primary students, Sport's Day, the Recognition Assembly, and a Band Concert presentation.
In between all this busy-ness we will keep on learning about our local geography and community, as well as geometric shapes and solids. Our study of the Solar system is winding down, as is our study of the provinces and territories across Canada.

For spelling this week we will be creating a list of words which feature suffixes and prefixes. Once the class has finished brainstorming the words, I will post them on the blog for studying.

Thank you,
Mrs. J.

...and the sun keeps shining!!

Hello families,

What another glorious week! I am hoping all this lovely weather is a sign that we will have a spectacular summer season! In the meanwhile, it's a lovely week to play Aussie Rules Football. Our class will be out on the field learning this fun and fast paced game on Tuesday and Thursday. Come watch us if you like!

Here are the spelling words for next Tuesday's (June 9) spelling test...

Whole class (note the words all contain a+r)
cargo
pardon
parchment
harmful
chart
barter
partner
sharp
charming
harp

Challenge words (note all words contain i+c)
fabric
microscopic
tropic
supersonic
plastic
public
specific
fantastic
futuristic
frantic

Great week to all,
Mrs. J.