We had a wonderful day in room 204! This morning we read a few really good chapters from Manaic Magee. In the afternoon we learned so many interesting things about the lives of the Hopewell Indians. We also created a map representing Michigan’s Native American Territories. The tribes living in Michigan were the Ojibiwa, Ottawa, Potawatomi and Huron. We also learned something interesting about the Mound Builders of Michigan! Ask your child to share the details with you tonight!
This week we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! You received information about this before break. 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! We received so many bottles today! If you did not bring yours in today, please do so tomorrow or Wednesday!
YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE-Preorder a yearbook to ensure you have a copy
2010 yearbooks are now available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook there are a few ways to order. You can go online www.digitalbcs.com/yearbook/. Click on the orange link to order. Also, order forms are available in the brochure rack in the main hall and can be turned into the main office. Yearbooks cost $40, so order soon!
REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS
• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.
Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!
*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:
We have mail today!
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. The due date has been extended to Jan 6th!
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Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”
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:
JP 120 study mult. facts 6-7 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:
Unit 5 Test Letter Signed. JP 141-143 SL 6.2
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!
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
