3/09/2011

Our field trip is Friday to the Detroit Science Center! Chaperones and students pack a disposable lunch with a drink.

Conference sign-ups are outside the door! Conferences are March 23rd and 24th. They are student-led so your child will have so much to share (40 minutes)! Please come in to sign up! Spaces are filling up quickly! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!

Mrs. Butzin will be out March 15th and March 18th for district training.

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. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
Ms. Ley
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 as follows:
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

Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!

4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
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.


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

We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!

HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:

Writing:
Get Writer’s Workshop cover decorated and due Monday!

Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd

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:
HL 7.3 and JP 162
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 246 and 247

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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