10/31/2011




Happy Halloween! Enjoy trick or treating tonight with your family and friends!

Thank you to all of the parents who organized our fabulous Halloween party. It was a HUGE success and the kids had the best time. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Fall conferences will be held on November 16th and 17th. The sign-up sheet is posted outside of our classroom. If you would like for me to sign you up for a conference, please send me an email with the approximate time and day that works best for you. I understand that may be hard to get into the building for this. I am happy to help!


Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Writers Workshop “Thing” small moment
Math: (3rd): Reviewed measurement and fact skills online
Co-curricular class: Art

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online tests due Tuesday.
Count your Halloween candy tonight!

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
We have online tests due tomorrow and the codes are PUMC0171, SBMN0468, and KUSW4035

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/28/2011

We had a fantastic Friday! We spent the afternoon researching volcanoes, earthquakes and landslides. We are getting really good at finding great information online and in books while working cooperatively with our research buddy. As we find information, we are keeping notes on our wiki.

Monday is Halloween and we are so excited! It is always a fun day at BCS!!!! The kids will be allowed to change into their costumes at 1:20/1:30pm. The parade starts at 1:45pm. Following the parade, we will have our party with Mrs. Frishman's class in the science lab. Thank you parents for planning this party for us.

Please join us for our Halloween Parade beginning around at 1:45. The party begins afterwards and will be held in room 104 (3/4 science lab).

Fall conferences will be held on November 16th and 17th. The sign-up will be posted on Thursday, October 27th. If you would like for me to sign you up for a conference, please send me an email with the approximate time and day that works best for you. I understand that may be hard to get into the building for this. I am happy to help!


Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Time for Kids reading comprehension selections
Math: (3rd): Measuring using Metric and Customary Unites
Co-curricular class: Swimming

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online measurement tests. These are not timed.
MAKE SURE YOU PRACTICE some measurements online BEFORE you take the test. You will measure to the nearest 1/2 cm and in.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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 61, 63 SL 3.5 and SL 3.6 The journal pages and study links are due on Monday! We have online tests due Tuesday and the codes are PUMC0171, SBMN0468, and KUSW4035

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/27/2011

Just a heads up that this afternoon I am being sent to a district workshop.

Fall conferences will be held on November 16th and 17th. The sign-up will be posted on Thursday, October 27th. If you would like for me to sign you up for a conference, please send me an email with the approximate time and day that works best for you. I understand that may be hard to get into the building for this. I am happy to help!

Mrs. Frishman and I are looking for a few parents who can come into our science lab on Friday and pack our land and water kits. It should take no more than an hour. If you can come, please email me. It was a fun but messy unit so dress comfortably!



Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Grammar Tales
Math: (3rd): Measuring Line Segments
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
HL 3.2 and get math assessment signed and return tomorrow

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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 60 SL 3.4


Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/26/2011

Mrs. Frishman and I are looking for a few parents who can come into our science lab on Friday and pack our land and water kits. It should take no more than an hour. If you can come, please email me. It was a fun but messy unit so dress comfortably!
Just a heads up that tomorrow afternoon I am being sent to a district workshop. I hope to learn a lot!
We had the best day! This morning we started our earthquake, volcano, and landslide research using online resources, books and Brain Pop. We are taking notes on our wiki with our research partner. Today we took a few notes, and we will continue on Friday. Also, we worked on posting our land and water observations and video onto the wiki. Get ready for an awesome Thursday.

Fall conferences will be held on November 16th and 17th. The sign-up will be posted at the end of the school day on Thursday, October 27th. If you would like for me to sign you up for a conference, please send me an email with the approximate time and day that works best for you. I understand that it may be hard to get into the building for this. I am happy to help!

Subjects taught today:
Science: Research of Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Landslides
Language Arts: Book Clubs
Math: (3rd): Measurement
Co-curricular class: Art and Swimming

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
HL 3.1
Study addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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 57, 59 (#4e on JP 59 is optional). SL 3.2 SL 3.3 On the study links, the kids may need help with factors and multiples. We did not have time to talk about this today. I gave them a paper called “Unit 3 Important Notes/Practice.” They do NOT need to do this at home. We will do this in class tomorrow, but there are great definitions and examples on this paper that may help with their homework.



Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/25/2011

Our book orders are coming home today! We do have one book on back order that will arrive very soon! We are so thrilled to have our computer working today. Yesterday we were unable to BLOG due to technical difficulties. Students were able to write in their planners.

I just want to thank all of those who helped label our classroom library. You are so amazing and it is going to be so awesome for the children!
Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Capitalization and Pronouns and Sentence Structures
Math: (3rd): Unit 2 assessment
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
We took our unit 2 assessment today. The math review was due today.
Study addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes.
.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
If you forgot to get your test letter signed, please do so tonight! Tonight’s homework is JP 53-55 SL 3.1. On JP 53 #4 the kids are free to use a calculator. On JP 55 #4e is optional! We also have three online tests due tomorrow. The codes are TDGG4359, QALU2459, and RZVB0702.



Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!
Our book orders are coming home today! We do have one book on back order that will arrive very soon! We are so thrilled to have our computer working today. Yesterday we were unable to BLOG due to technical difficulties. Students were able to write in their planners.


Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Capitalization and Pronouns and Sentence Structures
Math: (3rd): Unit 2 assessment
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
We took our unit 2 assessment today. The math review was due today.
Study addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes.
.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
If you forgot to get your test letter signed, please do so tonight! Tonight’s homework is JP 53-55 SL 3.1. On JP 53 #4 the kids are free to use a calculator. On JP 55 #4e is optional! We also have three online tests due tomorrow. The codes are TDGG4359, QALU2459, and RZVB0702.



Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/20/2011

Today was a thrilling Thursday! Ask your child to share an interesting detail from their book club reading today! Have a great night and get ready for an awesome Friday.

A BIG “thank you” to all of those who helped level our books. We only have 5 bags left for leveling.


This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.
In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!
If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.
Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.
For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: “Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing” Book Club
Science: Landforms
Math: (3rd): Trade First Subtraction
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.7 due tomorrow
Review due Monday
Test Tuesday
Take 2 online addition/subtraction timed tests due Tuesday.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Review due tomorrow. Unit 2 Test tomorrow. Study your addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts.


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/19/2011

Today was our last official day of MEAP. We will be back to our normal schedule tomorrow…yippie! A BIG “thank you” to all of those who helped level our books. We only have 5 bags left for leveling. That is amazing!


This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.
In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!
If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.
Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.
For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Today we took the MEAP test.
Science: Today we took the MEAP test.
Math: (3rd):
Co-curricular class: Art and Swim

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.8
Students received the review for unit 2 today. The review needs to be completed and signed by a parent. The review is due Monday.
Unit 2 Test Tuesday
Take 2 online addition/subtraction timed tests due Tuesday.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is to complete the review that we started in class. We are going to check it together tomorrow in class. Our Unit 2 Test will be on Friday. Along with that test, we will have two fact tests. One will have addition and subtraction and the other will have multiplication facts 0 – 9. Be sure to study your facts to prepare!!!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/18/2011

Today and tomorrow are the last days of MEAP testing for ¾ students. We will be back to our normal schedule on Thursday!  I am so proud of our class!   Great job MEAPing everyone. 

A BIG thank you to all of those who helped level our books. We only have 5 bags left to be leveled. That is amazing!



I am looking for a book order volunteer. If you are interested in this opportunity, please email me at sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us The position includes organizing the book order forms to go home with students, placing the orders online and via phone, and sorting books to go home with the students upon arrival. It is super easy to place the orders online. You can decide how often book orders are placed…monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly or whenever you choose. You can tailor it to your needs. The kids love this opportunity, and we just need a volunteer!


MEAP: During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. Remember the following:
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.
This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.
In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!
If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.
Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.
For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Today we took the MEAP test.
Science: Today we took the MEAP test.
Math: (3rd):
Co-curricular class: Art and Swim

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

Please bring headphones to class for Monday.

Please bring 2 chapter books to class this week and next.

We MEAP this week on Tuesday and Wednesday.


3rd Grade Math:
Study addition/subtraction facts for 15 minutes.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Wednesday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836.


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/13/2011

Today was a Thrilling Thursday in room 204! Tomorrow we will be taking a break from the MEAP and will resume on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. A big thank you to those parents who have volunteered to help with the leveling of our classroom books! We so appreciate your support!!

Please note: I will be out of the classroom on Friday and Monday to administer the Fall Fountas and Pinnell testing with my class. The students will be coming to see me for their reading assessment individually, throughout the day.

MEAP: During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. Remember the following:
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.
This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.
In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!
If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.
Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.
For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Today we took the MEAP test.
Science: Today we took the MEAP test.
Math: (3rd): Temperature Differences
Co-curricular class: Art and Swim

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

Please bring headphones to class for Monday.

Please bring 2 chapter books to class this week and next.

We MEAP this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!

CHOICE HOUR selection sheets are due ASAP. Our class is trying to win a contest!!


3rd Grade Math:
Finish journal pages 42-43 due on Friday!

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Monday as we will not have math tomorrow and we will be doing something different on Friday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836. Some of the kids have asked me when our next test is. I am guessing it will be on the 20th, but I just can’t say for sure due the MEAP schedule. I will keep you updated.
!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/12/2011

Today was a terrific Tuesday in room 204! We had some time to observe and to water our stream tables in the afternoon. Our mustard and rye seeds are beginning to germinate.

MEAP: During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. Remember the following:
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.
This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.
In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!
If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.
Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.
For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Today we took the MEAP test.
Science: Today we took the MEAP test.
Math: (3rd): Temperature Differences
Co-curricular class: Art and Swim

Here’s What We Have for You:

We are now swimming!

Please bring headphones to class for Monday.

Please bring 2 chapter books to class this week and next.

We MEAP this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!

CHOICE HOUR selection sheets are due ASAP. Our class is trying to win a contest!!


3rd Grade Math:
Finish journal pages 42-43 due on Friday!

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Monday as we will not have math tomorrow and we will be doing something different on Friday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836. Some of the kids have asked me when our next test is. I am guessing it will be on the 20th, but I just can’t say for sure due the MEAP schedule. I will keep you updated.
!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/11/2011

CHOICE HOUR selection sheets are due Wednesday.  Our class is trying to win a contest!!!   Please bring them tomorrow morning. 
Our first day of MEAP was very successful! I am so proud of our class. Get ready for a great second day of MEAP!  We begin swim tomorrow, Wednesday.  We did not have a chance to write in our planners today. 

MEAP: During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. Remember the following:
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.
This year our students will be given their “Fountas and Pinnell” reading level. They will understand that this level will help them choose books that are just right for them. Students will be encouraged to read books at a variety of levels and challenge themselves throughout the year.


In order to help each child make the best reading choices for themselves, I am taking on the task of leveling my entire classroom library. This is a huge undertaking and I cannot do it without your help!

If you would like to help in this effort, please email me so we can coordinate a time for you to pick up a bag (or two!) of books. You can take them home to level them and then bring them back. The directions for this process are below.

Thank you for your time and effort. I greatly appreciate everyone’s help! I know that this hard work will make a big difference for our students!!! If you have any questions, please email me at any time.

For each book, please follow the steps below:
1. Go to www.booksource.com/Departments/Leveled-Reading.aspx and type in the name of the book you are looking for. Once you have searched for the book, you will often need to scroll down to find the level. Levels are A-Z. You will also want to look for the book’s genre.
2. Now go to www.bookwizard.scholastic.com to search for the book again to ensure that both sites agree on the book’s level. Once you have searched for the book, you will need to click on the title and look for “guided reading” in order to find the level.
3. Once you have found the book’s level and genre, you can write the level inside the front cover of the book.

What if the websites list two different levels?
Every once in a while this will happen. You have two options:
If the sites list the book as being one letter apart (example: L and M), please place both levels on the inside cover.
a. If the sites list the book as more than one letter apart, choose the middle letter as the reading level.
b. If the sites list the book as 6th -8th grade reading level, label the book as Z+.

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts: Today we took the MEAP test.
Science: Today we took the MEAP test.
Math: (3rd): Today we took the MEAP test.
Co-curricular class: Spanish

Here’s What We Have for You:

Please bring headphones to class for Monday.

Please bring 2 chapter books to class this week and next.

BAGS NEEDED:
If you have any extra bags at home, we can use them in our classroom…paper or plastic. We are not picky.

We MEAP this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!

CHOICE HOUR selection sheets are due Wednesday. Our class is trying to win a contest.


3rd Grade Math:
Practice addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes tonight!

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 45 (On #2f the kids can use a calculator) and three online tests. This homework is all due Wednesday as we will not have math tomorrow. The codes are YJBU7643, ULMF6244, and ETDF1070. Geo-museum projects were due today! We are going to present them throughout the week! They look great and we can’t wait to see them all!
!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/10/2011

What a Marvelous Monday both inside and out of room 204! This morning I was so proud of our class! They were amazing during our practice fire drill and were able to quickly transition to math afterwards. Go Team! In the afternoon we finalized our water cycle projects with Mrs. Truesdell and posted these to our wiki. Choice hour selections are due on Wednesday. These came home on Monday. The students had a few minutes today to go to bcsonline.info and make some selections! Tomorrow is our first day of MEAP.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF HEADSET AT HOME, PLEASE BRING IT IN TOMORROW!!!!! WE NEED THEM!!!!



MEAP: During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom 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 provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.

Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.


Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Using our binoculars to zoom- writing “Zoom Book”
Science: Observing and watering the growth of the mustard and rye seeds planted last week table
Math: (3rd) “Temperature Differences”
Co-curricular class: Art

Here’s What We Have for You:


We MEAP this week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!


CHOICE HOUR selection sheets are due Wednesday.  Our class is trying to win a contest.

3rd Grade Math:
Practice addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes tonight!

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 45 (On #2f the kids can use a calculator) and three online tests. This homework is all due Wednesday as we will not have math tomorrow. The codes are YJBU7643, ULMF6244, and ETDF1070. Geo-museum projects were due today! We are going to present them throughout the week! They look great and we can’t wait to see them all!
!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/06/2011

It was a great day in room 204! Enjoy our stream table observation video from our awesome science lab.

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF HEADSET AT HOME, PLEASE BRING IT IN TOMORROW!!!!! WE NEED THEM!!!!

During the next two weeks, your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom 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 provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.

Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Subjects taught today:
Science: Aerial View and Wiki Observations
Math: (3rd) “Change Number Stories”
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.5 and study addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.


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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 42-44 SL 2.7 (both sides). Today’s homework focuses on addition. I have told the kids that they are allowed to use any method for addition that they want, but that I prefer the traditional method that you and I grew up with! We have online tests due Monday. The codes are XJHR3690, SQCE8645, and ARSU4417. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!

Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/05/2011




We have the most amazing land and water scientists in room 204!! Today we worked really hard in the science lab experimenting and learning about soil erosion and deposition. I am so proud of the team work everyone showed today in the lab. You can see the results of our observations on your child's wiki. It was a wondrous Wednesday!


Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing
Math: (3rd) “Number Stories: Animal Clutches”
Co-curricular class: Art and PE

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF HEADSET AT HOME, PLEASE BRING IT IN TOMORROW!!!!! WE NEED THEM!!!!

Here’s What We Have for You:

Book Orders were due October 4th!

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.4
Study addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.


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:
Tonight’s homework is JP 40-41 SL 2.6. The kids are welcome to do the “mean” problem on the SL with a calculator. We have online tests due Monday. The codes are XJHR3690, SQCE8645, and ARSU4417. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

10/04/2011

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS:   If you had a headset at home, please bring it in!  We need them!!!

We had a terrific Tuesday! This morning we brainstormed important people, places and things and wrote them on our “ideas” sheet for our writer’s workshop notebook. We taped these into our notebooks to use as topic generators. In the afternoon, we started reading “Tales of A Fourth Grade Nothing” during reading workshop. Ask your child to share with you their favorite character so far.

Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Writer’s Workshop - Ideas for People, Places and Things and Tales of A Fourth Grade NothingMath: (3rd) “What’s My Rule”
Co-curricular class: Spanish and Engage

Here’s What We Have for You:

Book Orders were due October 4th!

3rd Grade Math:
Students will be bringing their unit 1 assessments home to keep after showing me the signed assessment.
Finish JP35 and HL 2.3
Online timed addition and subtraction math tests were Monday using thatquiz.org.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

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:
Yesterday we took a practice multiplication timed test in class. It was due back today with a parent signature. Please bring it in if you did not do so yesterday! Tonight’s homework is JP 38-39 SL 2.5. For #5 on JP 39, the kids are free to use a calculator. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!


Science:
Please continue to collect and bring in 2 ltr. clear soda bottles. We have enough for the Land and Water science unit. However, we will need lots more (approx. 30 bottles) for the ecosystems unit, which is taught later on in the year. Wash out the bottle. Remove the label. Keep the cap on.

Spanish:
4th grade go to: http://kron11.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/
3rd grade go to: http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home">http://geisler10.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/home
Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

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