I am so happy to be back with my class and to have found my voice! The children did an amazing job in my absence, and I am so proud of them. The guest teachers were so complimentary of them and said they were outstanding! Way to go!
A permission slip went home today for our first field trip! We are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour!!! Please have your child return the permission slip and money by Friday, October 30th.
Tomorrow is our last day of MEAPing! Fourth graders will be MEAPing in the morning. In the afternoon we will prepare for our land and water assessment. Have a great night!
Our book orders were placed on the 14th and should be arriving anyday!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
River Rouge Field Trip Letter due by October 30 with $20! Return only the bottom portion only signed by a parent!
Write your parent email address in the front of your planner for Ed Tech. You can also email it to yourself at school.
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes –Complete your reading log on your wiki
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes - Complete your reading log on your wiki
Language arts:
A packet of OPTIONAL extensions relating to our Journeys Unit has been sent home with your child. THESE ARE ALL OPTIONAL!
Science:
Review due Friday- Get a parent signature
Test Friday
A packet of OPTIONAL extensions relating to our Land and Water Unit has been sent home with your child. THESE ARE ALL OPTIONAL!
Math:
3rd Grade:
Complete HL 2.9
Study for test on Friday
Take 2 online timed tests by Sunday!
Go online and take the multiplication and addition timed tests by Sunday night! There are 2 tests to take online. I told the students that they should strive to beat their previous score!
We checked the review together in class today. I am sending it home with students today as a study guide. They will return it signed on Friday. The ticket for taking the test on Friday is the review! Everyone must have it for the test!
How to take timed tests ONLINE:
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s blog and click on “TAKE YOUR TEST HERE”
The password is in your child’s planner. Students should have the quiz completed by Monday morning!
3rd Grade Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade):
30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website on ourBlog. It is great for practicing all facts!
4th Grade Math:
Today in class we completed a page together with important information that will help you throughout Unit 3. Make sure you keep it safe in your green math folder. Tonight’s homework is JP 60 SL 3.4. It is due Friday because we don’t have math tomorrow due to our last day of MEAP testing.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books
Upcoming events:
A 3/4 Coffee with the Principal has been scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd at
9:00 am in the Cafeteria. Please join us as Adam Hartley openly addresses any questions
and concerns you might have.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com
***We are swimming on Tuesday and Thursday. Please send your child with swim supplies on those days.
PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
Halloween
Friday, October 30th, Parade starts around 1:30
Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined
Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology g Technology
