We will be going to the Environmental Center TOMORROW! As scientists, we have been studying the interactions of earth systems-air water and soil this year. On Wednesday, we will be outside taking soil samples and inside exploring the chemistry of water. It is supposed to be really cold on Wednesday and a portion of our trip will be outside. We have found that layering clothing and jackets works well for variable temperatures. A HAT AND GLOVES will also be needed. Please check the weather and dress appropriately for the day. We will be back at 11:00 for lunch at BCS.
It's Not Too Late for Reflections!!
Regular submissions are being accepted through Thursday - 9:00am in front of the Media Center.
Congratulations to our early bird artists! We are busy processing all the fabulous entries. Who knew we had such talent at BCS? Each budding artist who has turned in their submission through today has received or will receive a leather bracelet, a brownie (YUM!) and an extra chance raffle ticket for the Michael's gift card! First raffle winner will be announced on Wednesday. If you haven't yet turned in your student's submission - no worries! They can still submit through Thursday and get a raffle ticket with their completed entry. Final Raffle Winner will be announced on Friday.
Bravo BCS!
Regards,
BCS Reflection Committee
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
Ms. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
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:
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:
Today we learned about place value and played a fun game to help us master this skill!
Go online and take the tests
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:
JP 126, 129 SL 5.8
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.
Social Studies:
None
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
