We had a thrilling Thursday!
On, Wednesday, January 22nd, we are planning to see the movie “Up”. Our school policy is to gain parent permission to allow your child to see a PG rated movie. If you will allow your child to see the movie, “Up,” please the permission slip being sent home today.

Last week you received a field trip permission slip for the Henry Ford Museum. This is due ASAP! It will be a great trip!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

UP Movie Permission Slip due tomorrow:
Get signed

Reading to Superbowl:
Students received a letter with details of this wonderful event. Students have 3 coupons that will be used to record the reading requirement. These will be turned in weekly. Please check our resource page for a copy of the coupons.

Coupon due dates: 1/19, 1/25 and 2/1

Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

Chaperones please note: This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
We built our terrariums today and tomorrow we will build aquarium.

Paragraph Practice: “My Life As” due (Thursday)Jan 21st – final draft will be uploaded to the wiki

After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You will need to complete the Top 11 Typing Rules Checklist (see last page) to ensure your paragraph is correctly formatted/presented.
You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test it works

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 6.1 and get test signed and return

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 160-163 SL 6.8 (Your kids are borrowing geo-templates and half-circle protractors from me. Please make sure they make their way back to school at the end of the unit!).
Angles projects are due on February 5th!



BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Chaperones please note; This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.
All choice hour packets for the 3rd quarter were turned in…we won another movie! Well done!

Spelling: List # 3 Words ending in ‘ed’ Due date and test date is January 15th
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

Reading: Don’t forget to write the book title that you are reading.
3rd – 20 mins

Congratulations to our class! Your child helped our class win the choice hour challenge! We turned in our forms first, so we earned a movie!
On, Wednesday, January 22nd, we are planning to see the movie “Up”. Our school policy is to gain parent permission to allow your child to see a PG rated movie. If you will allow your child to see the movie, “Up,” please the permission slip being sent home today.

Last week you received a field trip permission slip for the Henry Ford Museum. This is due ASAP! It will be a great trip!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

Up Movie Permission Slip:
Get signed and return tomorrow

Reading to Superbowl:
Students received a letter with details of this wonderful event. Students have 3 coupons that will be used to record the reading requirement. These will be turned in weekly. Please check our resource page for a copy of the coupons.

Coupon due dates: 1/19, 1/25 and 2/1

Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

Chaperones please note: This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
We built our terrariums today and tomorrow we will build aquarium.

Paragraph Practice: “My Life As” due Jan 21st – final draft will be uploaded to the wiki

After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You will need to complete the Top 11 Typing Rules Checklist (see last page) to ensure your paragraph is correctly formatted/presented.
You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test it works

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.13 Have your parents read and sign this!
Today we took our unit 5 math assessment!
This evening please share the family letter with your parents and get it signed.

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 157-159 SL 6.7 (Your kids are borrowing geo-templates and half-circle protractors from me. Please make sure they make their way back to school at the end of the unit!). Angles projects are due on February 5th! I can’t wait to see them!

Angles project due February 5th


BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology




Spelling: List # 3 Words ending in ‘ed’ Due date and test date is January 15th
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

Reading: Don’t forget to write the book title that you are reading.
3rd – 20 mins

Today was a terrific Tuesday in room 204. We ventured to the science lab this morning for our first Ecosystem challenge. Today we worked with our group to build a terrarium. Each group planted mustard, rye grass and alfalfa seeds. We anticipate germination to begin in a few days….so exciting. The bottles you cut over break have gone to good use!!! Enjoy the video of one science group’s investigation.

Last week you received a field trip permission slip for the Henry Ford Museum. This is due ASAP! It will be a great trip!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

Reading to Superbowl:
Students received a letter with details of this wonderful event. Students have 3 coupons that will be used to record the reading requirement. These will be turned in weekly. Please check our resource page for a copy of the coupons.

Coupon due dates: 1/19, 1/25 and 2/1


Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

Chaperones please note: This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
We built our terrariums today and tomorrow we will build aquarium.

Paragraph Practice: “My Life As” due Jan 21st – final draft will be uploaded to the wiki

After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You will need to complete the Top 11 Typing Rules Checklist (see last page) to ensure your paragraph is correctly formatted/presented.
You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test it works

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
JP 127
Study for test
Review due tomorrow
Test tomorrow

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 155-156 SL 6.6
Angles project due February 5th


BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Chaperones please note; This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.
All choice hour packets for the 3rd quarter were turned in…we won another movie! Well done!

Spelling: List # 3 Words ending in ‘ed’ Due date and test date is January 15th
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

Reading: Don’t forget to write the book title that you are reading.
3rd – 20 mins

What a wonderful way to start our week! We had such a nice day! We talked about our annual reading incentive program. This year we will be participating in “Reading to the Superbowl.” Your child is bringing home some information about it today!!! We will have a lot of fun with this!

Last week you received a field trip permission slip for the Henry Ford Museum. This is due by Friday! It will be a great trip!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

Reading to Superbowl:
Students received a letter with details of this wonderful event. Students have 3 coupons that will be used to record the reading requirement. These will be turned in weekly. Please check our resource page for a copy of the coupons.

Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

Chaperones please note: This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
Please bring in one small rock (no larger than 1 inch long), 1 leaf, and 1 twig (no larger than 3 inches long). We need these for science tomorrow! We are building terrariums!!!
Paragraph Practice: “My Life As” due Jan 21st – final draft will be uploaded to the wiki

After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You will need to complete the Top 11 Typing Rules Checklist (see last page) to ensure your paragraph is correctly formatted/presented.
You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test it works

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Unit 5 Test Wednesday
Unit 5 Review due Tuesday
Practice subtraction and division online (see directions below)
Go online and take 2 online tests (subtraction and addition) before Tuesday

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 151-154 SL 6.5 Angles project due February 5th


BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Chaperones please note; This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.
All choice hour packets for the 3rd quarter were turned in…we won another movie! Well done!

Spelling: List # 3 Words ending in ‘ed’ Due date and test date is January 15th
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

Reading: Don’t forget to write the book title that you are reading.
3rd – 20 mins

We had so much fun today at the spelling bee. We were in awe of the amazing 5-8 spellers! We spelled right along with them on our clipboards. The students are bringing home their spelling lists from the bee today to share with you. In the afternoon we created our online glossary for social studies on our class wiki and read Maniac Magee. Have a wonderful weekend with your family and friends!

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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

Chaperones please note: This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Social Studies: We are studying Michigan’s earliest settlers. It is so interesting and the kids and I are really enjoying it!

Paragraph Practice: “My Life As” due Jan 21st – final draft will be uploaded to the wiki

After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You will need to complete the Top 11 Typing Rules Checklist (see last page) to ensure your paragraph is correctly formatted/presented.
You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test it works

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Unit 5 Test Wednesday
Unit 5 Review due Tuesday
Practice subtraction and division online (see directions below)
Go online and take 2 online tests (subtraction and addition) before Tuesday

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Traditional Division Packet, Study your 12’s facts for 10 minutes



BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Chaperones please note; This is a change to the original trip (of Lansing.) Due to this change, we will now be able to have two fieldtrips. The Henry Ford will provide connections to all of our Michigan regions studies thus far. We will also have The Naturalist Endeavors program coming to present to the students, which will provide the students with an experience of how Michigan’s Early Native Americans lived.
All choice hour packets for the 3rd quarter were turned in…we won another movie! Well done!

Spelling: List # 3 Words ending in ‘ed’ Due date and test date is January 15th
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

Reading: Don’t forget to write the book title that you are reading.
3rd – 20 mins

Today was a wonderful Wednesday! Your kids worked very hard today and did the best job! IToday you received a field trip permission slip for the Henry Ford Museum. This is due by Tuesday the 19th! It will be a great trip!
Tomorrow and Friday we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! If you were unable to cut bottles for this unit, don’t worry. We had some kids make extras and we are now all set!!! Thank you!

YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE-Preorder a yearbook to ensure you have a copy
2010 yearbooks are now available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook there are a few ways to order. You can go online www.digitalbcs.com/yearbook/. Click on the orange link to order. Also, order forms are available in the brochure rack in the main hall and can be turned into the main office. Yearbooks cost $40, so order soon!

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

Henry Ford Field Trip letter: Letter and check are due by the January 15

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)



Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
MB 5.11 and study mult. facts 3-4 for 10 min.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Math Blog: JP 144-146 SL 6.3

Social Studies: We are studying Michigan’s earliest settlers. It is so interesting and the kids and I are really enjoying it!

Science: We are beginning our study of Ecosystems this week!

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a wonderful day in room 204! This morning we read a few really good chapters from Manaic Magee. In the afternoon we learned so many interesting things about the lives of the Hopewell Indians. We also created a map representing Michigan’s Native American Territories. The tribes living in Michigan were the Ojibiwa, Ottawa, Potawatomi and Huron. We also learned something interesting about the Mound Builders of Michigan! Ask your child to share the details with you tonight!


This week we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! You received information about this before break. We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! We received so many bottles today! If you did not bring yours in today, please do so tomorrow or Wednesday!


YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE-Preorder a yearbook to ensure you have a copy
2010 yearbooks are now available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook there are a few ways to order. You can go online www.digitalbcs.com/yearbook/. Click on the orange link to order. Also, order forms are available in the brochure rack in the main hall and can be turned into the main office. Yearbooks cost $40, so order soon!

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

We have mail today!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
Calling all parents of Mrs. Frishman’s and Mrs. Butzin’s homerooms!!! We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! Students are bringing home directions today attached to a letter on bright yellow paper. The due date has been extended to Jan 6th!

.

Spelling:
Due Jan 15th “words ending in ed”

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
JP 120 study mult. facts 6-7 for 10 min.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Unit 5 Test Letter Signed. JP 141-143 SL 6.2


BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Today was a marvelous first day back from break! I enjoyed hearing about all of the fun ventures taken over the holiday. Thank you to all of the parents who helped plan our holiday party and who attended to have fun. I heard it was a wonderful party and the kids said they had the best time!

This week we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! You received information about this before break. We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! We received so many bottles today! If you did not bring yours in today, please do so tomorrow or Wednesday!


EARBOOKS ARE ON SALE-Preorder a yearbook to ensure you have a copy
2010 yearbooks are now available! If you are interested in getting a yearbook there are a few ways to order. You can go online www.digitalbcs.com/yearbook/. Click on the orange link to order. Also, order forms are available in the brochure rack in the main hall and can be turned into the main office. Yearbooks cost $40, so order soon!

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

· Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
· Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
· Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
· If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
· Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
· Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!


*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!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!!!Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)Science:
Calling all parents of Mrs. Frishman’s and Mrs. Butzin’s homerooms!!! We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! Students are bringing home directions today attached to a letter on bright yellow paper. The due date has been extended to Jan 6th!

Language Arts:
We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling: Due Jan 18th “words ending in ed”Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.9 and study mult. facts 6-7 for 10 min.
Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!4th Grade Math: Unit 5 Test Letter Signed. JP 138-140 SL 6.1


BOOK ORDERS:Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentorderingUsername: butzinPassword: booksIMPORTANT REMINDERS:ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.comPARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend! HolidayFriday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30Reading to Superbowl Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00Valentine’s DayFriday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30End of the YearWednesday, June 17th, time to be determinedOur Co-curricular Schedule:Mondays: Educational TechnologyTuesdays: Gym/Swim and SpanishWednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational TechnologyThursdays: Gym/Swim and SpanishFridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Today we read chapter 17 in Maniac Magee! In the afternoon we presented our Native American photostory with Mrs. Frishmans's class. We learned so much about their lifestyle.

We wanted to share with you a summary of this most interesting chapter!

It was a very hot day and Magee enters a vacant lot where lots of kids are playing around an open fire hydrant. Suddenly, a man sticks his finger right in Magee's face and calls him whitey. The man then tells Magee to go back where he belongs. Magee is confused because as far as he is concerned, this is where he belongs. The man is referring to the West End, of course. Hester and Lester run to Magee's side to defend him. The man is ranting that black people should stick to their own kind.
Magee has trouble sleeping so he starts waking up early to run, so early that even Bow Wow the dog doesn't even get up with him. He is also running faster and wants to run alone. One day.....

Just want to let you know that I will not be here on Thursday or Friday this week. Sloan and Steele have the opportunity to visit Mickey Mouse and both sets of grandparents for an 11 day trip over the December break. I am so sorry to miss those days, but we will have Ms. Zink here and she will carry out the plans as usual. She knows how things run and she will keep the learning going! I will return on Monday, January 4th for a great new year with you!

On Friday we will have our class holiday party! The parents in our room have planned a great party for the kids. The party is from 12:30-1:30pm and all parents are welcome to attend!

We start swimming THIS week….

Choice hour forms for the third quarter went are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!



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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
Calling all parents of Mrs. Frishman’s and Mrs. Butzin’s homerooms!!! We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! Students are bringing home directions today attached to a letter on bright yellow paper. These are due Jan 4th!

Language Arts:
We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.7 and study mult. facts 7-8 for 10 min.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Turn in review tomorrow. Study for tomorrow’s Unit 5 test!

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Today was a super day! We are really enjoyed reading and discussing Maniac Magee. We also worked really hard on completing our Native American photostory assignment today.


Just want to let you know that I will not be here on Thursday or Friday this week. Sloan and Steele have the opportunity to visit Mickey Mouse and both sets of grandparents for an 11 day trip over the December break. I am so sorry to miss those days, but we will have Ms. Zink here and she will carry out the plans as usual. She knows how things run and she will keep the learning going! I will return on Monday, January 4th for a great new year with you!

On Friday we will have our class holiday party! The parents in our room have planned a great party for the kids. The party is from 12:30-1:30pm and all parents are welcome to attend!

We start swimming THIS week….

Choice hour forms for the third quarter went are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!



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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science:
Calling all parents of Mrs. Frishman’s and Mrs. Butzin’s homerooms!!! We are requesting that each family complete three bottles to help us with our ecosystems unit. If you are able to do more, that would be greatly appreciated! Students are bringing home directions today attached to a letter on bright yellow paper. These are due Jan 4th!

Language Arts:
We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.5 and 5.6

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Today we worked on our reviews in class for 35 minutes!!! Reviews are due tomorrow! Please make sure you study your multiplication and division facts for at least ten minutes because we are having our fact tests tomorrow! We will then have our Unit 5 test on Thursday!



BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Just want to let you know that I will not be here on Thursday or Friday this week. Sloan and Steele have the opportunity to visit Mickey Mouse and both sets of grandparents for a long trip over the December break. I am so sorry to miss those days, but we will have Ms. Zink here and she will carry out the plans as usual. She knows how things run and she will keep the learning going! I will return on Monday, January 4th for a great new year with you!

On Friday we will have our class holiday party! The parents in our room have planned a great party for the kids. The party is from 12:30-1:30pm and all parents are welcome to attend!

Thank you so much to the chaperones who joined us for the Ford Rouge factory tour today. We had a lot of fun and learned so much about how the F150 is assembled. The students also learned about the history behind the plant's development and how the changes in production speed, the work environment and technology have effected the automobile industry. Please enjoy the pictures of our trip in the class photostream.

After the break, we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! For this unit, we will need many clear 2-liter bottles. If you have some at home, please tear off the labels, rinse them out, and send them in! We appreciate your help with this exciting unit!

We start swimming THIS week….

Choice hour forms for the third quarter went are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!



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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” was due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
We have two handouts to complete that we received on Friday. Once is called “Traditional” Multiplication Practice and the other is called Unit 5 Measurement Practice. We also have SL 5.11. We had 15 minutes of work time in class on Friday and all of this homework is due tomorrow!
We are going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.



BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a fantastic Friday and created a photostory of the Native American tribe that we researched. It was so fun to make!

On Monday, December 14th, we are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! We will be gone most of the day, so the kids need to bring a disposable bag lunch preferable in a plastic bag. The plastic bag should be labeled with your name.

The following parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. Please join Mrs. Reepmeyer in the café at 8:45 for a meeting. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Mr. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
Ms. Sommers


The schedule for the trip is as follows:

8:45 a.m. Chaperone meeting with Mrs. Reepmeyer.
8:55 a.m. Board bus with assigned students. Each class has its own bus.
9:00 a.m. Departure from BCS.
9:45 a.m Arrive at the Rouge Factory. (Lunch at the factory)
10:00 a.m. Begin a self-guided 2 hour tour of the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. (More details in the chaperones agenda)
12:15-12:30 RESTROOM break. Board buses.
12:45 p.m. Depart back to BCS
1:30 p.m. Arrive BCS (approximate time)


We had a fantastic day full of learning Language Arts, math, social studies, and technology. Tomorrow is Trash Free Friday! Remember to pack a lunch that will support our effort.

After the break, we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! For this unit, we will need many clear 2-liter bottles. If you have some at home, please tear off the labels, rinse them out, and send them in! We appreciate your help with this exciting unit!

We start swimming NEXT week….

Choice hour forms for the third quarter went home this week. They are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!

On Monday, December 14th, we are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! We will be gone most of the day, so the kids need to bring a bag lunch. Both trips will be a lot of fun! The following parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. Please join Mrs. Reepmeyer in the café at 8:45 for a meeting. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Mr. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
Ms. Sommers




These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. Please join Mrs. Reepmeyer in the café at 8:45 for a meeting. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Mr. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
Ms. Sommers




Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
See Mrs. Frishman’s website

Moodle:
Moodle Quiz Homework Assignment #3 was due on Friday!

BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a fantastic day full of learning Language Arts, math, social studies, and technology. Tomorrow is Trash Free Friday! Remember to pack a lunch that will support our effort.

After the break, we will be starting our next science unit on Ecosystems! For this unit, we will need many clear 2-liter bottles. If you have some at home, please tear off the labels, rinse them out, and send them in! We appreciate your help with this exciting unit!

Choice hour forms for the third quarter went home this week. They are due on Friday the 18th! We are in a choice hour movie contest with the ¾ classes! The first class to get all forms in wins!

On Monday, December 14th, we are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! We will be gone most of the day, so the kids need to bring a bag lunch. This trip will be a lot of fun!



These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Mr. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally
Ms. Sommers




Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL and MB 5.3
We completed half of the math box assignment together as a class.
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
We have a “traditional multiplication” paper to finish. We also have JP 132-133 SL 5.10. From now on, when you are asked to multiply, you can multiply using any method you want. After Unit 5, you will be required to use the traditional method!
We are going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.

Moodle:
Moodle Quiz Homework Assignment #3 is due on Friday!

BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a great venture today to the Environmental Center. Check out the pics in our photo stream above. Today choice hour selection letters are coming home with your child. These are due back on Friday, December 18.

On Monday, December 14th, we are going to the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! We will be gone most of the day, so the kids need to bring a bag lunch. Both trips will be a lot of fun!

It's Not Too Late for Reflections!!

Regular submissions are being accepted through Thursday - 9:00am in front of the Media Center.

Congratulations to our early bird artists! We are busy processing all the fabulous entries. Who knew we had such talent at BCS? Each budding artist who has turned in their submission through today has received or will receive a leather bracelet, a brownie (YUM!) and an extra chance raffle ticket for the Michael's gift card! First raffle winner will be announced on Wednesday. If you haven't yet turned in your student's submission - no worries! They can still submit through Thursday and get a raffle ticket with their completed entry. Final Raffle Winner will be announced on Friday.

Bravo BCS!

Regards,

BCS Reflection Committee

These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally




Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour: Due back on Friday, Dec. 18th

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 5.2
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 130, 131 SL 5.9
We are going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.

Moodle:
Moodle Quiz Homework Assignment #3 is due on Friday!

BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We will be going to the Environmental Center TOMORROW! As scientists, we have been studying the interactions of earth systems-air water and soil this year. On Wednesday, we will be outside taking soil samples and inside exploring the chemistry of water. It is supposed to be really cold on Wednesday and a portion of our trip will be outside. We have found that layering clothing and jackets works well for variable temperatures. A HAT AND GLOVES will also be needed. Please check the weather and dress appropriately for the day. We will be back at 11:00 for lunch at BCS.

It's Not Too Late for Reflections!!

Regular submissions are being accepted through Thursday - 9:00am in front of the Media Center.

Congratulations to our early bird artists! We are busy processing all the fabulous entries. Who knew we had such talent at BCS? Each budding artist who has turned in their submission through today has received or will receive a leather bracelet, a brownie (YUM!) and an extra chance raffle ticket for the Michael's gift card! First raffle winner will be announced on Wednesday. If you haven't yet turned in your student's submission - no worries! They can still submit through Thursday and get a raffle ticket with their completed entry. Final Raffle Winner will be announced on Friday.

Bravo BCS!

Regards,

BCS Reflection Committee

These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally




Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a Newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
We will get our new list after the break.

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Today we learned about place value and played a fun game to help us master this skill!
Go online and take the tests
Study mult. facts 3-9 for 10 minutes

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 126, 129 SL 5.8
We are going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.


Social Studies:
None

BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

It was a Marvelous Monday in room 204.
We will be going to the Environmental Center on Wednesday! As scientists, we have been studying the interactions of earth systems-air water and soil this year. On Wednesday, we will be outside taking soil samples and inside exploring the chemistry of water. It is supposed to be really cold on Wednesday and a portion of our trip will be outside. We have found that layering clothing and jackets works well for variable temperatures. A hat and gloves will also be needed. Please check the weather and dress appropriately for the day. We will be back at 11:00 for lunch at BCS.

These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman
Ms. McNally




Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
Your spelling test is coming home today. Homework was also due today!
If you are absent today, you can go online and take your spelling test. Print out the results and bring them to school tomorrow!

List #2 Compound words. Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Today we completed Journal pages 102-103 in class. The unit 4 math test is coming home today. Please sign it and return it tomorrow. Tonight you will complete HL 5.1 and study multiplication facts 3-9 for 10 minutes.
Go online and take your multiplication timed test by Wednesday.
Make sure you spend some time practicing first!

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 122-124 SL 5.5, SL 5.7 (We had fifteen minutes to start our work in class today!) If you did not get your pop quiz signed, do so for tomorrow! During this unit we will learn several methods for multiplication. Soon, the kids will learn the traditional method that you grew up with! Once we complete this unit, your child will have the opportunity to choose whatever method he/she prefers. We are probably going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.

Social Studies:
We are working hard on our Michigan geography unit! We will have a quiz on this unit on Tuesday. We reviewed in class today and the review sheet (in the back of the packet) is coming home today. It is due back on Tuesday.

BOOK ORDERS:

Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a phenomenal Friday today! This morning we read two more chapters in our book. This afternoon we had more time to work on our Native American Research projects with Mrs. Truesdell. This afternoon we also had our media center checkout time for the week. What a great way to end our week!


These parents signed up as chaperones for our upcoming field trip to the Rouge Factory tour on December 14th. If you will not be able to join us, please let me know. You will enjoy this trip!
Ms. Sagante
Ms. Behm
Ms.Hardy
Ms. Sommers
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Afrakhteh
Mr. Sotirovski
Ms. Werthman

Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
Assignment #2 Due/Test December 7 (Monday)

List #2 Compound words. Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
JP 101 and have your parents sign Hl 4.11
We had lots of time after our test to complete the journal page.
GO online and complete the bar graph and measurement assignments. This should be done by Monday.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 117-118 SL 5.5 Get your pop quiz signed by Monday! During this unit we will learn several methods for multiplication. Soon, the kids will learn the traditional method that you grew up with! Once we complete this unit, your child will have the opportunity to choose whatever method he/she prefers. We are probably going to have our Unit 5 fact tests (multiplication and division) on Wednesday the 16th and our Unit 5 test on Thursday the 17th.

Social Studies:
We are working hard on our Michigan geography unit! We will have a quiz on this unit on Tuesday. We reviewed in class today and the review sheet (in the back of the packet) is coming home today. It is due back on Tuesday.

BOOK ORDERS:
The December order was due Dec. 2. You can order online today as well.
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a super day! We started out by reading a few chapters in Maniac Magee. We are loving this story. In the afternoon we joined Mrs. Truesdell in the Media Center for more research on our Native American tribes. Today we learned how to use books to take notes on our tribes. Next week we will use websites to add to our notes. We are learning that you can never have enough information when you research!!!


BOOK ORDERS: Just a friendly reminder that the December order is due Dec. 2. Mrs. Miller added the clickit January order form today in case you wanted to submit an order from that catalog. You can view it now.

Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!
The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net


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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
Assignment #2 Due/Test December 7 (Monday)

List #2 Compound words. Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Review due tomorrow
Test tomorrow
HL 4.8
JP 98 # 4 only (We did the rest of this page in class together.)
GO online and complete the bar graph and measurement assignments. This should be done by Monday.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 114-116 SL 5.4 Today we talked about Partial-Products Multiplication. We will soon talk about lattice. Next week, the kids will learn the traditional method that you grew up with! Our Unit 5 test will probably be on Thursday, December 17th.


BOOK ORDERS:
The December order is due Dec. 2.
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We learned so much today and accomplished a lot! This morning we had a special treat. The dietician from our cafeteria visited our room to talk to us about eating healthy lunches! We enjoyed her presentation and activities!

Reflections Contest Entries now being accepted!

The theme this year is “Beauty Is…” and the possibilities are endless. All BCS students are eligible to submit their creative works. There is a category for everyone… so all artists, dancers, photographers, musicians, writers and filmmakers - get creative! Turn in your entry between November 30th and December 8th, and be entered in a drawing for some great prizes. The first 100 entries get an early bird gift! For rules and entry forms, go the BCS Website and click on Reflections. Pay special attention to the entry rules, particularly dimension requirements. Questions? Please contact Rita Brown at ritabrown001@comcast.net




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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
Assignment #2 Due/Test December 7 (Monday)

List #2 Compound words. Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
HL 4.7
Review due Thursday
Test Friday
Take the two new tests online
GO online and take the bar graph and measurement test. This should be done by Monday.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
JP 111 SL 5.3 are due tomorrow. JP 112-113 are optional pages!

BOOK ORDERS:
The December order is due Dec. 2.
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

It was a terrific Tuesday in room 204. We worked really hard on our wiki page today. Today we had some visitors from the 5/6 team tell us about a new initiative called “Trash Free Fridays.” Ask your child about it because we are going to try it this week!During math we practiced lots of skills and managed to play a fun game of multiplication fact platter…. enjoy the video.



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

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!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Language Arts:
Paragraph Practice “A Thanksgiving Guest” due Monday, December 14th.
For this assignment, students will upload the final draft to their wiki “language arts” page from home by Dec. 14th. You may create the final draft using Word or Power Point. This is your choice!

We are reading Maniac Magee….a tall tale that is a newberry medal winner.

Spelling:
Assignment #2 Due/Test December 7 (Monday)

List #2 Compound words. Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make. Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.


3rd Grade Math:
Review due Thursday
Test Friday
Study mult. facts 1-10 for 10 minutes


Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math:
Get your test letter signed.

JP 109-110 SL 5.2

BOOK ORDERS:
The December order is due Dec. 2.
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!

Holiday
Friday, December 18th, 12:30-1:30
Reading to Superbowl
Friday, February 5th, 10:00-11:00
Valentine’s Day
Friday, February 12th, 12:30-1:30
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology