We had the best day! This morning in reader’s workshop we learned about the importance of sharing book recommendations with others. We also learned about ways to find Just Right Books! After swim and engage, we learned about our US regions and then joined our character connections group. Our pictures are coming home today! You child can't wait to share them with you.
Get ready for a fabulous Friday!
JUST A CLARIFICATION ON THE FIELD TRIP FORM: WE WILL BE GOING TO THE NATURE CENTER ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST IN THE MORNING! It will be a fun morning!!! Please turn in your permission slip as soon as possible!
Subjects taught today:
Lang. Arts- Reader’s Workshop Book Recommendations
Math – Division/Multiplication PRETEST /Large and Small Numbers
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:
Home Link 1.9
IXL for 10 minutes - focus on the money section
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:
We got our first test back today! Get your test letter signed to show me tomorrow and then I will return it to you to keep! Tonight we have JP 28-20 SL 2.2 We also have a Geometry Museum project due on October 12th. Don’t forget to complete a rough draft first!
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 every day.
