<p> Fifth Grade Parent Newsletter #16 This week we are reading “Weslandia” by Paul Fleischman. We will focus on some vocabulary words in this story. It would be helpful if you will reinforce the meaning of these words at home with your child. Also, on this newsletter you will find our spelling words for the week. Please practice these words at home as well. The words in italics are our challenge spelling words. Let’s have a great week! Spelling Words: khaki, hula, banana, waltz, tomato, vanilla, canyon, yogurt, banquet, macaroni, polka, cobra, koala, barbecue, safari, buffet, stampede, karate, kiosk, papaya, artichoke, sauerkraut, succotash, tsunami</p><p>Vocabulary Word Meaning blunders stupid mistakes civilization the ways of living or a people or nation complex made up of a number of parts; hard to understand envy feeling of discontent, dislike, or desire because another person has what you want fleeing running away inspired filled with a thought or feeling; influenced rustling causing a light, soft sound of things gently rubbing together strategy the skillful planning and management of anything</p>