Today we read chapter 17 in Maniac Magee! In the afternoon we presented our Native American photostory with Mrs. Frishmans's class. We learned so much about their lifestyle.
We wanted to share with you a summary of this most interesting chapter!
It was a very hot day and Magee enters a vacant lot where lots of kids are playing around an open fire hydrant. Suddenly, a man sticks his finger right in Magee's face and calls him whitey. The man then tells Magee to go back where he belongs. Magee is confused because as far as he is concerned, this is where he belongs. The man is referring to the West End, of course. Hester and Lester run to Magee's side to defend him. The man is ranting that black people should stick to their own kind.
Magee has trouble sleeping so he starts waking up early to run, so early that even Bow Wow the dog doesn't even get up with him. He is also running faster and wants to run alone. One day.....
Just want to let you know that I will not be here on Thursday or Friday this week. Sloan and Steele have the opportunity to visit Mickey Mouse and both sets of grandparents for an 11 day trip over the December break. I am so sorry to miss those days, but we will have Ms. Zink here and she will carry out the plans as usual. She knows how things run and she will keep the learning going! I will return on Monday, January 4th for a great new year with you!
On Friday we will have our class holiday party! The parents in our room have planned a great party for the kids. The party is from 12:30-1:30pm and all parents are welcome to attend!
We start swimming THIS week….
Choice hour forms for the third quarter went are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)
Science:
Calling all parents of Mrs. Frishman’s and Mrs. Butzin’s homerooms!!! We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! Students are bringing home directions today attached to a letter on bright yellow paper. These are due Jan 4th!
Language Arts:
We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.
Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.
3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.7 and study mult. facts 7-8 for 10 min.
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 Grade Math:
Turn in review tomorrow. Study for tomorrow’s Unit 5 test!
BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com
PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
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 and Ed Technology
