3/03/2011

It was a great day!!! Today was actually my birthday and we had the most fun. Thanks to everyone for helping make this day so much fun. I loved spending it with you! This afternoon we all had Dunkin Donuts and enjoyed one of my favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. Have a great evening!





Next week we begin gym!







Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th





The following parents are chaperones for this trip:



Ms. Valentine



Ms. Karmanos



Ms. Wilker



Mr. Junkunc



Ms. Motlagh



Ms. Forge



Ms. Alexander



Ms. Stebbins



If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.



Our schedule is:



9:05- Chaperones meet in media center



9:15- Depart from BCS



10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café



11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats



12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)



12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre



1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center



1:30 Busses arrive at BCS



Tuesday, March 18



4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline



8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria



Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.





10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms



We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.







Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.





*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!



We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!







Here's what we have for you today:







Reading:







3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day







4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day







Social Studies:



Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!





Spelling:

Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).



3rd Grade Math:

Take 2 online tests due Friday –Shape ID (not timed) and Multiplication Fact Timed Test.



How to take online tests:



PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!





Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog





GO to Frequently Visited Places





Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!





Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)







3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:







Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins







4th Grade Math:



JP 229-231 SL 8.4 (due tomorrow) We have an online quiz due Friday. The code is LUFO4981







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.

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