Spelling Test Skill Tested

The spelling test skill this week will be finding letter combinations that make the /s/ sound. It is also what the homework sheet tonight is about.

Remember:

s generally makes the /s/ sound like in scarf
ce can make the /s/ sound like in ice
ci can make the /s/ sound like in city
cy can make the /s/ sound like in cycle
ss can make the /s/ sound like in bossy
sc can make the /s/ sound like in science
se can make the /s/ sound at the end of a word like in rinse
x can make an s sound along with a k sound /ks/like is box

Warning: s can make a /z/ sound like in was

Happy Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is a holiday celebrated on February 2. It is held in the United States and Canada. According to folklore, if a groundhog emerging from its burrow on this day fails to see its shadow, it will leave the burrow, signifying that winter will soon end. If on the other hand, the groundhog sees its shadow, the groundhog will supposedly retreat into its burrow, and winter will continue for six more weeks.