Week of 1/27 - 1/31 Catholic Schools Week
Mon. - Technology & Music
          - STC Spirit Day Dress Down
Tues. - Art
          - Patriotic Dress Down: red shirts
Wed. - Library (visit book fair) & Gym
         - Open House 7:30-8:30
         -Bowling: wear gym uniform
Thurs. - Spanish   
Fri. - 11:30 dismissal

Due to Catholic Schools week, there will not be any tests in ELA, Religion, or Science

Other Important Dates:


ELA Testing
The students will be given a comprehension & vocabulary test for the story of the week on weeks 1,3 & 5 of a Journeys reading unit.
On week 2 the students will complete a speaking/listening activity.
On week 4 they will complete a skills in context assessment (they are given a story to read for the first time & will immediately answer comprehension questions).
On week 6 the students will complete a Benchmark/Unit Test or read a Journeys trade book.

Grammar & Spelling Quizzes will be given each week we read a story.
Some weeks the Grammar morning work will be graded in place of the quiz.

The students will not have formal Spelling Tests.  Spelling words will be included in a multiple choice format on the weekly grammar & spelling quiz. Spelling will also be graded in writing pieces the students submit.

Teacher Email:
eloughnane@school.stteresacalcutta.com