This was a fabulous Friday! This morning after math we had a fire drill. After swimming, we learned how to find “Just Right Books’ in reader’s workshop. In the afternoon, we had time for Engage, Social Studies and Character Connections!
WE WILL BE GOING TO THE NATURE CENTER ON MONDAY MORNING! It will be a fun morning!!! Please dress according to the weather as we will be outside during this field trip. Please bring coats, hats, gloves in case the weather is cold/wet and wear outdoor footwear.
We will be leaving BCS at 8:50 and returning to school for lunch at 11:30. Have a great weekend!
Subjects taught today:
Lang. Arts- Reader’s Workshop Just Right Books
Math – Using Coins
Co curricular class: Swim and Engage
Social Studies – US Regions
Swim Schedule: We swim from 12:15-1:00pm on Thursdays and 9:25-10:10am on Fridays
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 4 through Friday, September 28:
Frishman, Seley, Maliszewski, and Wallington will be in the GYM.
Butzin, Davis, Harvath, and Parkin will SWIM.
Important Dates:
Bloomfiield Hills Nature Center Field Trip
10/1/12, 9:30-11:30: Butzin/Frishman
*Dress according to the weather as we will be outside
Here is what we have for you today:
We are collecting Box Tops for education.
Language Arts:
Bring Chapter Book
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes
Go onto Raz Kids and read a book this week! Of course you can do more if you would like! Students have a label in the planner with the password.
Raz Kids Teacher Username: butzin
3rd Grade Math:
(We had time in class to work on this.)
Math Box 1.10
HL 1.10 and 1.11
IXL for 10 minutes (focus on money)
How to take the online math tests:
Check http://www.thatquiz.org/ on my blog (see below) or, check the link that has been sent to you via your school email. Or, go to Frequently Visited Places. Click on thatquiz.org (for 3rd grade math students)
Click on your name and use your school password to log in and take the assigned tests.
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 End of Year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 50 addition/50 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 100 division/multiplication facts in 5 mins
4th Grade Math:
If you did not get your test letter signed, please do so tonight. JP 33-35 SL 2.3 Please work on IXL for 10 minutes and focus on mastering skills A1, B1, and C1. Once you master those, you can choose your own!
You may have received the email about math tools. None of these are mandatory to purchase, however, if you want to purchase something for your child, I recommend the fourth grade geometry template (it is the blue one). This tool will be beneficial to your child throughout the year as well as in fifth grade math. Here is the link to access this order form: http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=61E8745D-16872-16875
Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book ev