We had a fantastic day full of learning Language Arts, math, social studies, and technology. Tomorrow is Trash Free Friday! Remember to pack a lunch that will support our effort.
After the break, we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! For this unit, we will need many clear 2-liter bottles. If you have some at home, please tear off the labels, rinse them out, and send them in! We appreciate your help with this exciting unit!
Choice hour forms for the third quarter went home this week. They 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!
On Monday, December 14th, we are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! We will be gone most of the day, so the kids need to bring a bag lunch. This trip will be a lot of fun!
These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Mr. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
Ms. Sommers
Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!
The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net
*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)
Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!
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 and MB 5.3
We completed half of the math box assignment together as a class.
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes
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:
We have a “traditional multiplication” paper to finish. We also have JP 132-133 SL 5.10. From now on, when you are asked to multiply, you can multiply using any method you want. After Unit 5, you will be required to use the traditional method!
We are going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.
Moodle:
Moodle Quiz Homework Assignment #3 is due on Friday!
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
