Welcome to MEAP Weeks! Every child in BCS is tested. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in my room with half of our class--the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room allows us to proctor well and provides a calm environment for the kids.
Posted below is the schedule of who tests when:
• Tuesday, Oct. 12: Reading
• Wednesday, Oct. 13: Reading
• Thursday, Oct. 14: 4th grade Writing
• Tuesday, Oct. 19: Math
• Wednesday, Oct. 20: 4th grade Writing
• Make-up testing on all other days through Friday, October 29th for kids who were absent on the above days.
What should you do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime--get at least 10 hours of sleep (which doctors recommend for kids this age every day anyway)
• Healthy, big breakfast (there is NO food allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Get to school on time--testing begins by 8:30 every day
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments
If you have any questions, please email me.
Dates to Remember:
3/4 Coney Bingo Night -It's a yearly tradition!
Date: October 15 6:30-8pm Location: BCS Cafeteria
Loads of prizes, food and fun! $5.50 per person payable at the door. RSVP in advance to Kathleen Mastrangelo atciao.andiamo@yahoo.com
WE all have mail today!
*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!!!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
We swim on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary swim items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Book Orders due Oct. 22nd!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Language Arts: We are writing the final copy of our “Me You See” in class!
3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.5 and HL 2.7 and JP 41 due Thursday!
Study multiplication facts 3-5 for 10 minutes!
How to take online tests:
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
Students should be able to complete the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Review due Thursday. Study your addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts for ten minutes. Test Friday.
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
