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We began the day with Language Arts. The students enjoyed reading a very interesting chapter of the novel, Poppy. Then, they answered comprehension questions and defined the main character’s personality traits. It is encouraging to find that after reading this novel, many students are interested in reading other books in the series written by Avi (such as, Ragweed or Poppy and Rye) Next, was Math. The third graders worked on solving number stories with fractions. After lunch, the students completed their planners. They have been filming their goal reflections for their student led conference throughout the day. We continued with social studies and learning about the Southeast region of the United States. Co-curricular class today was Spanish.

The BCS Blast is approaching…Fun , fun, FUN!.. THIS SUNDAY 3:30pm-7:30pm!
We a fabulous class basket to bid on plus all the other wonderful items available in the Silent auction! It is sure to be an amazing Sunday venture!

This week (March 16-20) is Spirit Week! Dress up all week to show your BCS Blast Spirit.
Monday (March 16th)Pajama Day
Tuesday (March 17th) Hat Day
Wednesday (March 18th) Sports/College Team Day
Thursday (March 19th) Crazy Neon day (hair/hat/clothes)
Friday (March 20th) Hero day (super hero or real life)


Jump Rope for Heart for The American Heart Association starts during P.E. next week
Students will receive a hand out and collection envelope next week.
Please note that all classes will be in the gym from March 23rd-31st.

Spring Conferences: Student-led conferences will be on Wednesday April 1st and Thursday April 2nd. The students attend school for half days on both dates. They need to attend their conference with a parent. The conference sheet is sign-up sheet is posted outside of our classroom door. You will want to bring your calendar to find a good day/time for you and your child as your child will be leading you through this conference. Or, feel free to email me with some times that you and your child are available and I will sign up for you! It is a 55 minute conference. Thanks!

BOOK ORDERS:
Thanks for placing book orders for our classroom Mrs. Richter! Please remember that you that you can always go online and place your order as well!
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: sbutzin
Password: covington107

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ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
We have mail!
Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!
Paragraph Practice: None
Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Spelling: Test date Monday, March 23; Spelling handout signed; Go to Spelling city.com and play 3-5 games with your new words!

Go to www.spellingcity.com and play 3+ games or activities! Write the name of the game and the date you completed this on the spelling list handout. It needs to be signed by a parent.

4th Graders: Aim to do List B or C. What kind of speller are you? Could you challenge yourself to learn list C, which has more difficult words in it? Remember to get your parents signature to show that they agree with the list of words you have chosen. You do not have a menu to choose from. You may learn the spelling word in the best way that works for you. We will be learning about the spelling rule in class, this week and next week.


Math:
3rd- Review for unit 8 due Monday SIGNED by a parent! Test Tuesday! HL 8.8 due Friday

Your mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th-:
Your child received information about a “pop” quiz that will be given sometime next week. Please make sure he/she shares this with you. JP 248-251. On JP 251 you can skip problem #4. The first side of SL 9.1 is due tomorrow. The second side of it is due on Thursday, March 26th. When you complete the second side of SL 9.1, be sure to ask 5 people each survey question. Please do not ask more or less than five people! Please check Mrs. Frishman’s Blog for details!


Science: We start our unit on Electricity and Magnetism right after spring break!

Social Studies: We finished presenting our southeast projects and they were fantastic! Now we will study the geography of the southeast! Ask your child how elevation, fall line, and natural resources affect life in the southeast region!

Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?

Tuesday and Friday we will be in the POOL. You will need your SWIM attire!

Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?