5/29/2009

We had a Fantastic Friday. Have a great weekend!

Wacky Recess is next Friday, June 5 and the PTSA Social Committee is offering a BBQ lunch once again!! Proud Dads will be having fun while grilling hot dogs at the school entrance.Children are welcome to bring their own lunch or eat the BBQ lunch as no other lunch service will be available that day. To reserve a BBQ lunch for your child, please complete the form and send it with payment to the office. Payment can be cash or check made payable to the BCS PTSA Clearinghouse. Please send in your reservation just as soon as you can.


Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail!

Permission Slip:
We won the Choice Hour Contest. The permission slip was due Friday.

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!

Science: We are near the end of our electricity and magnetism unit.

Social Studies: We are studying the Southwest region
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: 3rd
Finish HL 11.2
Bring back your Student Reference Book!
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 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- JP 320-321 and SL 12.4
Bring back your SRB and look over your review.
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

Move Up Day is June 4 from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Wacky Recess is June 5 (it is similar to Field Day). It encompasses a good part of the day. TBA


End of the Year Party is June 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Mrs. Butzin’s class schedule for the day will be:
10-10:30 Swim
10:30-10:45 Popsicles (Cafeteria)
10:45-11:15 Gym games
11:15-11:30 Recess
11:30-12 Kite Making (Room 104)
12:12:30 Lunch (Cafeteria) A pizza, lemonade, apples, and bread stick lunch will be provided.
12:30-1:00 Tug of War & Relay Races – baseball field
1:00-2:00 Concert by Mr. Seley’s Band and Ice Cream (Cafeteria)


Last day of school is Thursday June 11th Dismissal at 12:35 p.m.

5/28/2009

We had the greatest time reading with the 7/8 students this afternoon. They shared with us their Greek myths. We were the best listeners, and we can see that they put much effort into this amazing writing project. We were honored to have them share with us. Check out the video of Arianna sharing with her brother!

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:


Permission Slip:
We won the Choice Hour Contest. The permission slip is due Friday.

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!

Science: We are near the end of our electricity and magnetism unit.

Social Studies: We are studying the Southwest region
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: 3rd
HL 11.1 due Friday
Bring back your Student Reference Book!
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 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- JP 315 and 318 and SL 12.3
Bring back your SRB and look over your review.
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

Move Up Day is June 4 from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Wacky Recess is June 5 (it is similar to Field Day). It encompasses a good part of the day. TBA


End of the Year Party is June 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mrs. Butzin’s class schedule for the day will be:
10-10:30 Swim
10:30-10:45 Popsicles (Cafeteria)
10:45-11:15 Gym games
11:15-11:30 Recess
11:30-12 Kite Making (Room 104)
12:12:30 Lunch (Cafeteria) A pizza, lemonade, apples, and bread stick lunch will be provided.
12:30-1:00 Tug of War & Relay Races – baseball field
1:00-2:00 Concert by Mr. Seley’s Band and Ice Cream (Cafeteria)


Last day of school is Thursday June 11th Dismissal at 12:35 p.m.

5/27/2009



We had the greatest time reading with the 7/8 students this afternoon. They shared with us their Greek myths. We were the best listeners, and we can see that they put much effort into this amazing writing project. We were honored to have them share with us. Check out the video of Arianna sharing with her brother!

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Permission Slip:
We won the Choice Hour Contest. The permission slip is due Friday.

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!


Science: We are near the end of our electricity and magnetism unit.

Social Studies: We are studying the Southwest region
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: 3rd
JP270 due tomorrow
SL 11.1 due Friday
Bring back your Student Reference Book!
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 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- JP 312-314 and SL 12.2
Bring back your SRB and look over your review.
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

Move Up Day is June 4 from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Wacky Recess is June 5 (it is similar to Field Day). It encompasses a good part of the day. TBA


End of the Year Party is June 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mrs. Butzin’s class schedule for the day will be:
10-10:30 Swim
10:30-10:45 Popsicles (Cafeteria)
10:45-11:15 Gym games
11:15-11:30 Recess
11:30-12 Kite Making (Room 104)
12:12:30 Lunch (Cafeteria) A pizza, lemonade, apples, and bread stick lunch will be provided.
12:30-1:00 Tug of War & Relay Races – baseball field
1:00-2:00 Concert by Mr. Seley’s Band (Cafeteria)


Last day of school is Thursday June 11th Dismissal at 12:35 p.m.

5/26/2009




I hope you had an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend!

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!


Our school is participating in a project that uses old, worn blue jeans as insulation in housing helping our efforts to recycle, and helping those whose homes were damaged in natural disasters. The website for more information is:

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/stories/MoreStories/Guinness-clothes

Thanks for your help!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Our media specialist is having a contest! Whatever class turns in their library books first will earn a movie and a treat! So turn in those books!!!!


Social Studies:
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: Get pink formed signed; Complete handout; Bring back your Student Reference Book!
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 min.
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- JP 310-311 and SL 12.1
Bring back your SRB and look over your review.
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

Move Up Day is June 4 from 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Wacky Recess is June 5 (it is similar to Field Day). It encompasses a good part of the day. TBA




End of the Year Party is June 10 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Mrs. Butzin’s class schedule for the day will be:
10-10:30 Swim
10:30-10:45 Popsicles (Cafeteria)
10:45-11:15 Gym games
11:15-11:30 Recess
11:30-12 Kite Making (Room 104)
12:12:30 Lunch (Cafeteria) A pizza, lemonade, apples, and bread stick lunch will be provided.
12:30-1:00 Tug of War & Relay Races – baseball field
1:00-2:00 Concert by Mr. Seley’s Band (Cafeteria)


Last day of school is Thursday June 11th Dismissal at 12:35 p.m.

5/21/2009



We met our new principal today! Welcome Mr. Hartley!


Quarter 1 2009-2010 choice hour selection booklets are coming home today. These are due back on Friday, May 22. These require a parent signature!

The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Library Books: Bring overdue books back!

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Choice Hour Sheets- Due Friday!

Science: None

Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Southwest Region quiz on Tuesday! The review is due signed on Tuesday!

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: Bring back your Student Reference Book!
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 min.
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- Bring back your SRB and look over your review.
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/20/2009

Quarter 1 2009-2010 choice hour selection booklets are coming home today. These are due back on Friday, May 22. These require a parent signature!

The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Choice Hour Sheets- Due Friday!
Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Southwest Region quiz on Tuesday! The review is due signed on Tuesday!

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math: Finish math box packet
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 min.
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- Study facts for the fact tests!
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/19/2009

It was a Terrific Tuesday!
Quarter 1 2009-2010 choice hour selection booklets are coming home today. These are due back on Friday, May 22. These require a parent signature!

The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Choice Hour Sheets- Due Friday!

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: We took our quiz today!
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 min. Complete MB 10.2.
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- End of year math review due tomorrow…do what you can
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/18/2009

It was a Wonderful Wednesday!
Quarter 1 2009-2010 choice hour selection booklets are coming home today. These are due back on Friday, May 22. These require a parent signature!

The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Choice Hour Sheets- Due Friday!
Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Southwest Region quiz on Tuesday! The review is due signed on Tuesday!

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- Study +, - X for 15 min. Complete MB 105.
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- Study facts 0-12
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/15/2009

What a fabulous day we had as we took a “big rig” tour of the Southwest region of the US. Have a great weekend! I can’t wait to see you on Monday!

The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Media Center Notice: Ask your child if he/she received an overdue notice today.

Technology: Moodle Homework Handout due Thursday, May 14 (blue handout) Several students need to return this tomorrow.

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Social Studies: Southwest Region quiz on Tuesday! The review is due signed on Tuesday!

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.9
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
Test on Monday!

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- Test Monday; Study facts 111-12; Review due Monday
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/14/2009

It was a terrific Tuesday in room 204! Get ready for a fantastic Friday!
The Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Technology: Moodle Homework Handout due Thursday, May 14 (blue handout) Several students need to return this tomorrow.

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Today we started out truck tour of the Southwest region! We are so excited to visit some amazing places like the Hoover Dam and The Carlsbad Caverns.

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.8 due Friday
Review due Monday- We completed most of this in class today!
TEST ON MONDAY!

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-: Review due tomorrow; Test Monday
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/13/2009

It was a Wacky Wonderful Wednesday in room 204!
Te Minds in Motion event has been rescheduled for next Thursday- May, 21 at Seaholm.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Third graders have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Technology: Moodle Homework Handout due Thursday, May 14 (blue handout)

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: Today we started out truck tour of the Southwest region! We are so excited to visit some amazing places like the Hoover Dam and The Carlsbad Caverns.

Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.10 and JP 215 and get both signed; complete handout
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-: SL 11.7; JP 305-307
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/12/2009

IT was a terrific Tuesday in room 204! We had the most fun learning about insulators and conductors today! We tested many objects. In the morning we started the draft of our personal essay.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!
BOOK ORDERS:

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Some people have mail.

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Technology: Moodle Homework Handout due Thursday, May 14 (blue handout)

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.6 and MB 10.7 (get both signed)
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-: SL 11.6; JP 302-304
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIMMING until the end of the year. You will need your SWIM attire!

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

5/11/2009


PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

BOOK ORDERS:

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.
Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

Bring bag for swim and gym shoes tomorrow! We will swim and gym!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Technology: Moodle Homework Handout due Thursday, May 14 (blue handout)

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/


Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com/ for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.5 and JP 251 (measure an adult)
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-: SL 11.5; JP 289-301
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIM/GYM. You will need your SWIM/GYM attire!

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

5/08/2009











Warm Wishes and Happy Thoughts to Make your Mother’s Day a Bright and Special One!



I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU for the delicious lunch, beautiful flowers and yummie bread that I recieved this week. It made me feel very special and appreciative of the wonderful parents and students surrounding me at BCS! I'm am one lucky teacher!
Thank you so much!
Mra. Butzin







PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!




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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.
Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!




We have mail!




Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!




Here’s what we have for you tonight:




Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” was due Tuesday!




Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/


Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com/ for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL 10.4
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-: SL 11.4; JP 297
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 SWIM/GYM. You will need your SWIM/GYM attire!

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




5/07/2009

Did you know? Today is “odd day”- 05-07-09. This day occurs only six times in a century!

Mom’s Eat & Run is tomorrow Friday, May 8, 2009. Our class lunch is from 11:00am – 11:40am. You may arrive 5-10 minutes early at the BCS main entrance to sign-in. Come and join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. You may bring your child’s favorite lunch or purchase from the cafeteria. After lunch, spend some special time with your child on the playground. There is a SPECIAL DRAWING AT EACH LUNCH…WINNING MOM MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN!


Special Note:
Please consider donating individually wrapped snack items/100% juice boxes to the first annual Summer Lunch Box Food Drive, sponsored by Community Ed in buildings throughout the district between now and May 15. Containers to receive your donations are located in the BCS main hall between the 200 and 300 halls, near where the popcorn pops!

The linked flyer indicates the desired items and lists the recipients. The idea is to provide healthy snacks during summer day camp for at risk students in nearby communities.
http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=53671537-180-6682

We will be grateful for any and all donations. Thank you!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.
Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

We have lots mail!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” was due Tuesday!

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/


Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com/ for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- Study facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
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-: JP 293, 296; SL 11.3 due Friday
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 GYM. You will need your GYM attire!

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

5/06/2009

Tomorrow we are taking a quick trip in the morning to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! Students can “dress up” for this event if they want. It is going to be a lot of fun! Students will need to eat a hearty breakfast before school since our lunch will be later tomorrow. We will leave BCS at 9:00am and return at noon. Your kids will need to bring a lunch that day as we will miss our lunch hour and they will not be able to buy lunch!

Special Note:
Please consider donating individually wrapped snack items/100% juice boxes to the first annual Summer Lunch Box Food Drive, sponsored by Community Ed in buildings throughout the district between now and May 15. Containers to receive your donations are located in the BCS main hall between the 200 and 300 halls, near where the popcorn pops!

The linked flyer indicates the desired items and lists the recipients. The idea is to provide healthy snacks during summer day camp for at risk students in nearby communities.
http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=53671537-180-6682

We will be grateful for any and all donations. Thank you!
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!
BOOK ORDERS:

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.
Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

We have mail!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” was due Tuesday!
Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- Study facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
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-: JP 293, 296; SL 11.3 due Friday
See Mrs. Frishman’s blog at www.digitalbcs.com/frishman


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 GYM. You will need your GYM attire!

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

5/05/2009

We worked so hard today in room 204. I am so proud of our amazing class! I am the luckiest teacher on Earth! Mrs. B had a district meeting in the afternoon.

On May 7th, we are taking a quick trip in the morning to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! It is going to be a lot of fun! Your kids will need to bring a lunch that day as we will miss our lunch hour and they will not be able to buy lunch. The permission slip went home in your child’s mail box last week and they are due by Thursday the 30th!

Special Note:
Please consider donating individually wrapped snack items/100% juice boxes to the first annual Summer Lunch Box Food Drive, sponsored by Community Ed in buildings throughout the district between now and May 15. Containers to receive your donations are located in the BCS main hall between the 200 and 300 halls, near where the popcorn pops!

The linked flyer indicates the desired items and lists the recipients. The idea is to provide healthy snacks during summer day camp for at risk students in nearby communities.
http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=53671537-180-6682

We will be grateful for any and all donations. Thank you!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.
Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

We have mail!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

DSO Field Trip Letter due May 30th – 3 students need to bring this permission slip!
Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” was due TODAY!

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/

Social Studies:None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- HL10.2; Get test signed
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-: JP 289-290, 292; SL 11.2


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 GYM. You will need your GYM attire!

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

5/04/2009

Today was a marvelous Monday!
On May 7th, we are taking a quick trip in the morning to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! It is going to be a lot of fun! Your kids will need to bring a lunch that day as we will miss our lunch hour and they will not be able to buy lunch. The permission slip went home in your child’s mail box last week and they are due by Thursday the 30th!

Special Note:
Please consider donating individually wrapped snack items/100% juice boxes to the first annual Summer Lunch Box Food Drive, sponsored by Community Ed in buildings throughout the district between now and May 15. Containers to receive your donations are located in the BCS main hall between the 200 and 300 halls, near where the popcorn pops!

The linked flyer indicates the desired items and lists the recipients. The idea is to provide healthy snacks during summer day camp for at risk students in nearby communities.
http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=53671537-180-6682

We will be grateful for any and all donations. Thank you!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.


Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE NEEDS PENCILS!

We have mail!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

DSO Field Trip Letter due May 30th – 3 students need to bring this permission slip!

Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” is due TOMORROW!

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/


Social Studies:None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- JP 242-243 and HL 10.1; Get test signed
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-: JP 286-288; SL 11.1 and test letter signed

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 GYM. You will need your GYM attire!

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

5/01/2009



It was a fantastic Friday in room 204! We began the day with a discussion in Language Arts about the story "Skylark" and learned about prepositional phrases in our study of grammar. In the afternoon, we enjoyed comparing the movie Skylar to the novel.


On May 7th, we are taking a quick trip in the morning to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra! It is going to be a lot of fun! Your kids will need to bring a lunch that day as we will miss our lunch hour and they will not be able to buy lunch. The permission slip went home in your child’s mail box last week and they are due by Thursday the 30th!


Special Note:
Please consider donating individually wrapped snack items/100% juice boxes to the first annual Summer Lunch Box Food Drive, sponsored by Community Ed in buildings throughout the district between now and May 15. Containers to receive your donations are located in the BCS main hall between the 200 and 300 halls, near where the popcorn pops!

The linked flyer indicates the desired items and lists the recipients. The idea is to provide healthy snacks during summer day camp for at risk students in nearby communities.
http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=53671537-180-6682

We will be grateful for any and all donations. Thank you!

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

The third and fourth graders receive a report card at the end of the year that covers the third and fourth quarters.

Need help uploading to your wiki? Visit http://www.digitalbcs.com/mc/wiki_movie/wiki_movie.html for help.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS AND A SHARPENER IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

We have mail!

Bring 3 or more sharpened pencils!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

DSO Field Trip Letter due May 30th – 5 students need to bring this permission slip!
Paragraph Practice: Our last paragraph practice entitled “Substitute Teacher” is due May 5th

Reading:
3rd graders: 30 mins
4th graders: 40 mins

Spelling: We took our test today!

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.

Students may a Complete Challenge of writing sentences with spelling words!

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.

Science: None
Visit MAGNETIC WORDS to write your own poetry or sentences! Click on this site to go: http://www.kidsonthenet.com/magnet/


Social Studies: None
Visit the following site: http://www.historyglobe.com for fun social studies activities.

Math:
3rd- We took our test today!

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-: We took our test today!


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 GYM. You will need your GYM attire!

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

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