We had a wonderful Halloween Celebration today in room 204! Many thanks to the parents who organized, helped out, donated and joined us today for the Halloween party. It was a great to see you all and thank you for making the party such a success. We had a BLAST!
Have a fun time trick-or-treating tonight!
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE….Would you be available on Sunday to act as a parent representative in our classroom during open house? Open house is from 1-3. If you can stay the entire time or a portion of the time, we would appreciate having your help! I will be in the room with you as well as a few of our students. Your job would be to answer questions from a parent perspective and tell parents all of the positive things you have experienced here at BCS!!! Please email me to let me know if you are available for any portion of the time! Thanks, Scarlet sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Please make sure your child has pencils in his/her binder!
I have had several kind parents email me to ask what they can donate to our classroom. Thank you, but I am not allowed to ask for donations! However, if you are at the store and things just happen to fall into your cart, we always are in need of paper towel, Kleenex, pencils, and Lysol wipes. These items would also just have to fall into my classroom, and I would not know how they got there!!! Thank you for your generosity. I appreciate you!!!
Social Studies: Today we learned about the election process. I have done a lot to explain to the kids that we will not share who we want to vote for because everyone’s vote is private and we never want to make someone feel bad about their choice. However, we will use various sources to educate ourselves about both candidates. I want them to understand how important it is not only to vote, but to make an informed choice. On Monday, the entire 3/4 will vote online and we will see who our president would be if our third and fourth graders had the choice!!!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Moodle Homework: Complete Moodle Quiz Homework assignment. It is due by Nov. 5th and must be signed by a parent!
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Math:
3rd – Count your Halloween candy before you enjoy it!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. http://www.thatquiz.org/
4th- Review for unit assessment to be given on MONDAY! You will have facts test on Monday. Study facts this weekend! Mrs. Frishman wants to give everyone an opportunity to review over the weekend. She will be back on Monday to give the test. The review is due Monday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be GYM. You will need your gym attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/31/2008
10/30/2008
It was a Thrilling Thursday in room 204! Tomorrow is our last day of swim for 5 weeks….we swim earlier tomorrow from 12:40-1:20….
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE….Would you be available on Sunday to act as a parent representative in our classroom during open house? Open house is from 1-3. If you can stay the entire time or a portion of the time, we would appreciate having your help! I will be in the room with you as well as a few of our students. Your job would be to answer questions from a parent perspective and tell parents all of the positive things you have experienced here at BCS!!! Please email me to let me know if you are available for any portion of the time! Thanks, Scarlet sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
This morning we spent some time going over the “BCS Halloween Rules.” Everyone was interested to know. The kids can tell you everything, but here are the basic rules: costumes cannot include anything that resembles a weapon, blood, or guts. Also, the 3/4 team does not allow students to wear their costumes all day. We will all (including me) change into our costumes at 1:20pm before the parade. The parade is at 1:45pm and everyone is welcome to attend. Everyone is also welcome to attend our party right after! The parents are working hard on it and I know it will be a lot of fun!!!!
Please make sure your child has pencils in his/her binder!
I have had several kind parents email me to ask what they can donate to our classroom. Thank you, but I am not allowed to ask for donations! However, if you are at the store and things just happen to fall into your cart, we always are in need of paper towel, Kleenex, pencils, and Lysol wipes. These items would also just have to fall into my classroom, and I would not know how they got there!!! Thank you for your generosity. I appreciate you!!!
We all had mail today!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Moodle Homework: Complete Moodle Quiz Homework assignment. It is due by Nov. 5th and must be signed by a parent!
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies: We are learning so much about our government and about the election! Today we researched both candidates. I have done a lot to explain to the kids that we will not share who we want to vote for because everyone’s vote is private and we never want to make someone feel bad about their choice. However, we will use various sources to educate ourselves about both candidates. I want them to understand how important it is not only to vote, but to make an informed choice. On Monday, the entire 3/4 will vote online and we will see who our president would be if our third and fourth graders had the choice!!! How fun!!!
**Two Extra Credit election assignments are optional and are due Thursday!
Math:
3rd – 2 handouts stapled (perimeter and subtraction)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. http://www.thatquiz.org/
4th- Review for unit assessment to be given on MONDAY! You will have facts test on Monday. Study facts this weekend! Mrs. Frishman wants to give everyone and opportunity to review over the weekend. The review is due Monday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
NEXT Tuesday and Friday will be GYM. You will need your gym attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
PARENT REPRESENTATIVE….Would you be available on Sunday to act as a parent representative in our classroom during open house? Open house is from 1-3. If you can stay the entire time or a portion of the time, we would appreciate having your help! I will be in the room with you as well as a few of our students. Your job would be to answer questions from a parent perspective and tell parents all of the positive things you have experienced here at BCS!!! Please email me to let me know if you are available for any portion of the time! Thanks, Scarlet sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
This morning we spent some time going over the “BCS Halloween Rules.” Everyone was interested to know. The kids can tell you everything, but here are the basic rules: costumes cannot include anything that resembles a weapon, blood, or guts. Also, the 3/4 team does not allow students to wear their costumes all day. We will all (including me) change into our costumes at 1:20pm before the parade. The parade is at 1:45pm and everyone is welcome to attend. Everyone is also welcome to attend our party right after! The parents are working hard on it and I know it will be a lot of fun!!!!
Please make sure your child has pencils in his/her binder!
I have had several kind parents email me to ask what they can donate to our classroom. Thank you, but I am not allowed to ask for donations! However, if you are at the store and things just happen to fall into your cart, we always are in need of paper towel, Kleenex, pencils, and Lysol wipes. These items would also just have to fall into my classroom, and I would not know how they got there!!! Thank you for your generosity. I appreciate you!!!
We all had mail today!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Moodle Homework: Complete Moodle Quiz Homework assignment. It is due by Nov. 5th and must be signed by a parent!
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies: We are learning so much about our government and about the election! Today we researched both candidates. I have done a lot to explain to the kids that we will not share who we want to vote for because everyone’s vote is private and we never want to make someone feel bad about their choice. However, we will use various sources to educate ourselves about both candidates. I want them to understand how important it is not only to vote, but to make an informed choice. On Monday, the entire 3/4 will vote online and we will see who our president would be if our third and fourth graders had the choice!!! How fun!!!
**Two Extra Credit election assignments are optional and are due Thursday!
Math:
3rd – 2 handouts stapled (perimeter and subtraction)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. http://www.thatquiz.org/
4th- Review for unit assessment to be given on MONDAY! You will have facts test on Monday. Study facts this weekend! Mrs. Frishman wants to give everyone and opportunity to review over the weekend. The review is due Monday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
NEXT Tuesday and Friday will be GYM. You will need your gym attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/29/2008
GOVERNMENT LINKS
Government Links
Three Branches of Government Powers Game
http://www.texaslre.org/branches_game.html
LEGISLATIVE–FEDERAL
Senate
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/elections/#us_senators
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
House of Representatives
http://www.knollenberg.house.gov/
http://clerkkids.house.gov/congress/members/index.html
EXECUTIVE–FEDERAL
President & Vice President
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Secretary of State
http://www.state.gov/
Attorney General
http://www.usdoj.gov/ag/
JUDICIAL–FEDERAL
Supreme Court
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/about.html
Click on Biographies of Current Members and The Supreme Court Building
LEGISLATIVE–STATE
How many & find a Representative (House)
http://house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp
http://house.michigan.gov/rep.asp?DIST=040
How many Senators (Senate)
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/
Click on Senators from top blue bar
Find a Senator (Senate)
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/
Click on Find Your Senator on the left blue bar
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/senators/Pappageorge.asp?District=13
EXECUTIVE–STATE
Governor
http://www.michigan.gov/gov
Lieutenant Governor
http://www.michigan.gov/ltgov
JUDICIAL–STATE
Supreme Court
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/
Names of Judges
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/AboutCourt/biography.htm
Court of Appeals
http://coa.courts.mi.gov/clerkoffice/contactinfo.htm
District Court (local)
http://www.oakgov.com/dc48/index.html
Being an Informed Voter
http://www.readinga-z.com/theme/election08.html
Click on Approx. grade 4 under each candidate
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/candidates_stand/issues.htm
GO TO THE POLLS WITH A PARENT!
Optical Scan Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20267—,00.html
Paper Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20293—,00.html
Punch Card Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20377—,00.html
Voting Machine
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20569—,00.html
Understanding the Electoral College
http://www.congressforkids.net/Elections_electoralcollege.htm
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/electoral.html
Interactive Map to play with to predict electoral college votes and see the result of the election
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/elections/#electoral_votes
Election Results Coverage **Please use these links with parent supervision.**
http://www.cnn.com
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
Three Branches of Government Powers Game
http://www.texaslre.org/branches_game.html
LEGISLATIVE–FEDERAL
Senate
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/elections/#us_senators
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
House of Representatives
http://www.knollenberg.house.gov/
http://clerkkids.house.gov/congress/members/index.html
EXECUTIVE–FEDERAL
President & Vice President
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
Secretary of State
http://www.state.gov/
Attorney General
http://www.usdoj.gov/ag/
JUDICIAL–FEDERAL
Supreme Court
http://www.supremecourtus.gov/about/about.html
Click on Biographies of Current Members and The Supreme Court Building
LEGISLATIVE–STATE
How many & find a Representative (House)
http://house.michigan.gov/find_a_rep.asp
http://house.michigan.gov/rep.asp?DIST=040
How many Senators (Senate)
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/
Click on Senators from top blue bar
Find a Senator (Senate)
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/
Click on Find Your Senator on the left blue bar
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/gop/senators/Pappageorge.asp?District=13
EXECUTIVE–STATE
Governor
http://www.michigan.gov/gov
Lieutenant Governor
http://www.michigan.gov/ltgov
JUDICIAL–STATE
Supreme Court
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/
Names of Judges
http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/AboutCourt/biography.htm
Court of Appeals
http://coa.courts.mi.gov/clerkoffice/contactinfo.htm
District Court (local)
http://www.oakgov.com/dc48/index.html
Being an Informed Voter
http://www.readinga-z.com/theme/election08.html
Click on Approx. grade 4 under each candidate
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008/games/candidates_stand/issues.htm
GO TO THE POLLS WITH A PARENT!
Optical Scan Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20267—,00.html
Paper Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20293—,00.html
Punch Card Ballot
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20377—,00.html
Voting Machine
http://www.michigan.gov/mikids/0,1607,7-163-15942_20569—,00.html
Understanding the Electoral College
http://www.congressforkids.net/Elections_electoralcollege.htm
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/election/electoral.html
Interactive Map to play with to predict electoral college votes and see the result of the election
http://maps.google.com/help/maps/elections/#electoral_votes
Election Results Coverage **Please use these links with parent supervision.**
http://www.cnn.com
http://www.foxnews.com/
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/
10/28/2008
Would you be available on Sunday to act as a parent representative in our classroom during open house? Open house is from 1-3. If you can stay the entire time or a portion of the time, we would appreciate having your help! Email me to let me know if you are available for any portion of the time!
Thanks, Scarlet
sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Hallowwen....We will be swimming on Friday, just a little earlier than usual (12:40-1:20). Our swim parents will want to come at this time on Friday. Our Halloween Parade will be at 1:45 on Fridy, and our class party will start after the parade. We welcome all parents to these fun celebrations!
Parent Conferences….Conferences are November 23th and 13th. The conference sign-up is posted outside of our classroom. Please sign up for a conference time that is most convenient for you!
Refelctions Program… This year’s theme is “WOW”. Students can enter works of art in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Entry forms are available in the main office or from a homeroom teacher. Entries can be submitted in the media center through December 9. LET’S GET CREATIVE!!! All students who enter will have their artwork displayed and will enjoy a special lunch.
Also, 2nd Quarter Choice Hour classes begin on Wednesday November 5th. Choice Hour selections will be posted on the Choice Hour board in the main hallway and in each homeroom after school on Monday November 3rd. The deadline for requesting a Choice Hour class change will be Wednesday November 19th by 4:00 PM. Choice Hour class change request forms will be available in the main office after 4:00 PM on Wednesday November 12th. Classes with openings will be listed on the back of the Choice Hour class change request form. Please read the change form very carefully – the form has been redesigned.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies- Today we learned about the three branches of government!
Math:
3rd - MB 3.6 (Study addition and subtraction facts for 10 min.)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete JP 76; Test on Halloween; Review due Thursday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Thanks, Scarlet
sb07bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Hallowwen....We will be swimming on Friday, just a little earlier than usual (12:40-1:20). Our swim parents will want to come at this time on Friday. Our Halloween Parade will be at 1:45 on Fridy, and our class party will start after the parade. We welcome all parents to these fun celebrations!
Parent Conferences….Conferences are November 23th and 13th. The conference sign-up is posted outside of our classroom. Please sign up for a conference time that is most convenient for you!
Refelctions Program… This year’s theme is “WOW”. Students can enter works of art in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Entry forms are available in the main office or from a homeroom teacher. Entries can be submitted in the media center through December 9. LET’S GET CREATIVE!!! All students who enter will have their artwork displayed and will enjoy a special lunch.
Also, 2nd Quarter Choice Hour classes begin on Wednesday November 5th. Choice Hour selections will be posted on the Choice Hour board in the main hallway and in each homeroom after school on Monday November 3rd. The deadline for requesting a Choice Hour class change will be Wednesday November 19th by 4:00 PM. Choice Hour class change request forms will be available in the main office after 4:00 PM on Wednesday November 12th. Classes with openings will be listed on the back of the Choice Hour class change request form. Please read the change form very carefully – the form has been redesigned.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies- Today we learned about the three branches of government!
Math:
3rd - MB 3.6 (Study addition and subtraction facts for 10 min.)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete JP 76; Test on Halloween; Review due Thursday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/27/2008
Today I introduced the Reflections Program to your kids. This year’s theme is “WOW”. Students can enter works of art in six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. Entry forms are available in the main office or from a homeroom teacher. Entries can be submitted in the media center through December 9. LET’S GET CREATIVE!!! All students who enter will have their artwork displayed and will enjoy a special lunch.
Also, 2nd Quarter Choice Hour classes begin on Wednesday November 5th. Choice Hour selections will be posted on the Choice Hour board in the main hallway and in each homeroom after school on Monday November 3rd. The deadline for requesting a Choice Hour class change will be Wednesday November 19th by 4:00 PM. Choice Hour class change request forms will be available in the main office after 4:00 PM on Wednesday November 12th. Classes with openings will be listed on the back of the Choice Hour class change request form. Please read the change form very carefully – the form has been redesigned.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders were due on Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies- Today we learned about the three branches of government!
Math:
3rd - HL 3.6 and MB 3.4 (We finished half of the math box together as a class.)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete JP 74-75 SL 3.11; Test on Halloween; We got our review today and it is due on Thursday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Also, 2nd Quarter Choice Hour classes begin on Wednesday November 5th. Choice Hour selections will be posted on the Choice Hour board in the main hallway and in each homeroom after school on Monday November 3rd. The deadline for requesting a Choice Hour class change will be Wednesday November 19th by 4:00 PM. Choice Hour class change request forms will be available in the main office after 4:00 PM on Wednesday November 12th. Classes with openings will be listed on the back of the Choice Hour class change request form. Please read the change form very carefully – the form has been redesigned.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders were due on Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hleped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45.
Social Studies- Today we learned about the three branches of government!
Math:
3rd - HL 3.6 and MB 3.4 (We finished half of the math box together as a class.)
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete JP 74-75 SL 3.11; Test on Halloween; We got our review today and it is due on Thursday!
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/23/2008
Today was a thrilling day! We had so many good listeners. During social studies we learned about our 3 branches of government. Tonight I am going to show you my new paragraph practice. Mrs. B helped us plan for the process in my planner on pages 44 and 45. We wrote a descriptive writing about a yummy lifesaver today. You can listen to it on Moodle soon! (written by the class and submitted by Mrs. B.)
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. Today I assigned something called the Great Potato Disguise, and it is due on November 7th! I gave your kids the card they will need for the final copy. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hlped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45. Go over this with them tonight and make any changes that fit your home schedule!
Social Studies- We started our GOVERNMENT study today!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.5 and get experiment page signed
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 66-67 SL 3.8
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Great Potato Disguise” due is due Friday, Nov. 7th. Today I assigned something called the Great Potato Disguise, and it is due on November 7th! I gave your kids the card they will need for the final copy. This is one of my favorite assignments, and I know your kids are already quite excited about it! I hlped them plan the days when they will accomplish each part of the task in their planners on pages 44-45. Go over this with them tonight and make any changes that fit your home schedule!
Social Studies- We started our GOVERNMENT study today!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.5 and get experiment page signed
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 66-67 SL 3.8
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/22/2008
Today was a very great day! We took a Moodle quiz today on the story Last Dragon. We also used audacity to record our Pumpkin Contest paragraph. We know tomorrow will be just as good! Thanks for being the best class ever!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Social Studies- We are beginning our GOVERNMENT study!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.3
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP63 and 65 SL 3.6 and 3.7
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Social Studies- We are beginning our GOVERNMENT study!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.3
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP63 and 65 SL 3.6 and 3.7
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Today was a very great day! We took a Moodle quiz today on the story Last Dragon. We also used audacity to record our Pumpkin Contest paragraph. We know tomorrow will be just as good! Thanks for being the best class ever!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Social Studies- We are beginning our GOVERNMENT study!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.3
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP63 and 65 SL 3.6 and 3.7
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Social Studies- We are beginning our GOVERNMENT study!
Math:
3rd - Get timed test signed; HL 3.3
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP63 and 65 SL 3.6 and 3.7
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/21/2008
Today we worked really hard on the MEAP! This afternoon Mrs. Butzin helped us celebrate the completion of the MEAP with a variety of donuts from Dunkin Donuts.
Tonight you will be getting several papers. If you receive a missing work report, please sign it and attach the missing work to it. Return the form and work ASAP to earn credit.
Please visit the resource page (click on the ling at the bottom of this blog) if you need a copy of an assignment. The students have the password and user name written in the front of their planner.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Math:
3rd – DUE WEDNESDAY! Measure the WIDTH of the license plate on your car!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- DUE WEDNESDAY - Complete Handout JP61-62; SL 3.5
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Tonight you will be getting several papers. If you receive a missing work report, please sign it and attach the missing work to it. Return the form and work ASAP to earn credit.
Please visit the resource page (click on the ling at the bottom of this blog) if you need a copy of an assignment. The students have the password and user name written in the front of their planner.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Math:
3rd – DUE WEDNESDAY! Measure the WIDTH of the license plate on your car!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- DUE WEDNESDAY - Complete Handout JP61-62; SL 3.5
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/20/2008
Today we celebrated Zoe’s 8th birthday with yummy pumpkin cookies! Happy Birthday Zoe!
Tomorrow is our last day of MEAP testing! It is a long day. We will begin promptly at 8:35. Please go to bed early tonight, eat breakfast in the morning, and bring a healthy snack to school!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Choice Hour Selections were DUE Friday! Several people need to return these on Monday.
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Math:
3rd – Measure the WIDTH of the license plate on your car!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- DUE WEDNESDAY - Complete Handout JP61-62; SL 3.5
Science: We took the moodle sound test today.
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Tomorrow is our last day of MEAP testing! It is a long day. We will begin promptly at 8:35. Please go to bed early tonight, eat breakfast in the morning, and bring a healthy snack to school!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Choice Hour Selections were DUE Friday! Several people need to return these on Monday.
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due WAS Monday, Oct 20. It is better to turn this assignment in late than not at all! Bring it tomorrow if you forgot it today. Remember, you were given 2 weeks to complete this assignment. We are recording these into audacity to share with others this week. You need to have it in order to record it on Wednesday!
Math:
3rd – Measure the WIDTH of the license plate on your car!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- DUE WEDNESDAY - Complete Handout JP61-62; SL 3.5
Science: We took the moodle sound test today.
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
10/17/2008
Today was a super fantastic Friday! We reviewed all afternoon for our sound quiz on Monday. Your child will be sharing with you tonight another sound review. Please sign and return it along with the completed and signed sound packet on Monday. Have a great night!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Missing work reports came home today. If your child does not missing work, no report was given!
We have mail!
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Choice Hour Selections were DUE Friday! Several people need to return these on Monday.
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Study facts 3-6 for 10 minutes each day!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 58-60; SL 3.3-3.4
Science: Sound review completed in class today due Monday, signed by parent.
Get the science packet signed and return on Monday! Show the attached letter to your parents! Sound quiz on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special MEAP Note:
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early and try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these testing days.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Missing work reports came home today. If your child does not missing work, no report was given!
We have mail!
Book Orders are due Oct. 24th
Choice Hour Selections were DUE Friday! Several people need to return these on Monday.
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Study facts 3-6 for 10 minutes each day!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 58-60; SL 3.3-3.4
Science: Sound review completed in class today due Monday, signed by parent.
Get the science packet signed and return on Monday! Show the attached letter to your parents! Sound quiz on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special MEAP Note:
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early and try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these testing days.
10/16/2008
Today was filled with MEAP! Your kids did the BEST job. We also enjoyed some yummy lunch and Spanish today. I look forward to a normal Friday. Have a great night!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Choice Hour Selections are due Friday!
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Get your unit assessment and timed test signed tonight; Play game on website for 10 min!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 57; SL 3.2; cut out fact triangles
Science: Get the science packet signed and share with parents! Show the attached letter to your parents! Get the review signed by a parent for your test on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special MEAP Note:
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early and try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these testing days.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Choice Hour Selections are due Friday!
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Get your unit assessment and timed test signed tonight; Play game on website for 10 min!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 57; SL 3.2; cut out fact triangles
Science: Get the science packet signed and share with parents! Show the attached letter to your parents! Get the review signed by a parent for your test on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special MEAP Note:
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early and try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these testing days.
10/15/2008
It was a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY in room 204! In the morning we explored the wonderful world of adjectives…and even adopted some of our favorite ones. We also found out what Tim and Moby thought of them on BrainPop. Adjectives really help enliven our writing, and we decided that things would be pretty mundane without them! During third grade math, we took our first timed addition test. Tonight it will come home with the unit math test for you to see and sign. After a delicious lunch we reviewed for our sound test to be given on Monday. In the afternoon, we completed designing our musical instrument and enjoyed Ed Tech! Have a great night!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
MEAP Update: Our students will be taking the rest of the MEAP test on October 16th, and 21st. You will want to avoid making doctor’s appointments on those days. On those days, your child will be testing for most of the day. The state mandates that if your child leaves in the afternoon, he/she will have to start over on the test when there is a makeup day. If your child is not here in the morning and arrives in the afternoon, he/she will have to wait for a makeup day to complete that day’s test. We will not have our regular 9:30am snack time on MEAP daysL Your child will have a chance to eat a snack at 8:30am and then will not be able to eat until lunch at 11:00am. Please help your child prepare a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep for each testing day! In addition, it is important for your child to have reading material that he/she is interested in. If your child finishes the test early, the only thing he/she can do during that testing time is read.
Choice Hour Selections are due Friday!
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Get your unit assessment and timed test signed tonight; Play game on website for 10 min!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 57; SL 3.2; cut out fact triangles
Science: Get the science packet signed and share with parents! Show the attached letter to your parents! Get the review signed by a parent for your test on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special Note:
MEAP started today!
The students will take Language Arts (reading) on Thursday October 16th
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning
Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
MEAP Update: Our students will be taking the rest of the MEAP test on October 16th, and 21st. You will want to avoid making doctor’s appointments on those days. On those days, your child will be testing for most of the day. The state mandates that if your child leaves in the afternoon, he/she will have to start over on the test when there is a makeup day. If your child is not here in the morning and arrives in the afternoon, he/she will have to wait for a makeup day to complete that day’s test. We will not have our regular 9:30am snack time on MEAP daysL Your child will have a chance to eat a snack at 8:30am and then will not be able to eat until lunch at 11:00am. Please help your child prepare a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep for each testing day! In addition, it is important for your child to have reading material that he/she is interested in. If your child finishes the test early, the only thing he/she can do during that testing time is read.
Choice Hour Selections are due Friday!
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – Get your unit assessment and timed test signed tonight; Play game on website for 10 min!
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Complete Handout JP 57; SL 3.2; cut out fact triangles
Science: Get the science packet signed and share with parents! Show the attached letter to your parents! Get the review signed by a parent for your test on Monday!
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special Note:
MEAP started today!
The students will take Language Arts (reading) on Thursday October 16th
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning
Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
10/14/2008
It was a magnificent Monday in room 204! We took the math portion the MEAP test today. Choice Hour Booklets came home yesterday. The selections are great and your choices are due back by Friday. Happy selecting! We swam today! Yesterday the school directories came home! They are red!
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – HL 2.10 (family letter) and 3.2
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Get test letter signed and JP 53-55 and SL 3.1; Get test letter signed!
Science: None
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special Note:
MEAP started today!
The students will take Language Arts (reading) on Thursday October 16th
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning
Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Reading:
3rd graders: 20 mins
4th graders: 30 mins
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice “Pumpkin Carving Contest” due Monday, Oct 20
Spelling: None
Math:
3rd – HL 2.10 (family letter) and 3.2
Your 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 this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes. www.thatquiz.org
4th- Get test letter signed and JP 53-55 and SL 3.1; Get test letter signed!
Science: None
Social Studies: None
Reminders:
Remember to write the title of the book you are reading in the ‘Keep Track’ section of your planner…did you do it?
Tuesday and Friday will be SWIM (until October 31st) You will need your swim attire!
Did you take your planner and pen to a parent and ask them to initial it?
Special Note:
MEAP started today!
The students will take Language Arts (reading) on Thursday October 16th
The students will take Language Arts (writing) on Tuesday October 21st
Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning
Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
10/10/2008
We had a Fabulous Friday! Our guest teacher left a glowing report! Thanks for being so great when I was out yesterday. I am so proud of you! Have a fun weekend with your family and friends. Play outside and enjoy the sunshine!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday for 5 weeks! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
Special Note: MEAP starts Tuesday.
Students: Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Parents: Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!!
(Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice is due Monday, October 20 Go to Moodle and look at your Marvin of the Great North Woods test results.
Science: We took the moodle vocabulary quiz today! Ask your child to share with you the results this weekend.
3rd Math: Study facts for 10 minutes each day Play the game on our site for practice!
4th Math: Study facts for 10 minutes
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.www.thatquiz.org
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday for 5 weeks! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
Special Note: MEAP starts Tuesday.
Students: Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Parents: Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!!
(Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice is due Monday, October 20 Go to Moodle and look at your Marvin of the Great North Woods test results.
Science: We took the moodle vocabulary quiz today! Ask your child to share with you the results this weekend.
3rd Math: Study facts for 10 minutes each day Play the game on our site for practice!
4th Math: Study facts for 10 minutes
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.www.thatquiz.org
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/08/2008
We had such a busy day today! We started out by discussing the story, Marven of the Great North Woods. We were very excited that this story had a happy ending. We were really worried that something horrible may have happened to Marven’s family.We also examined irregular verbs from the story. I truly enjoyed our sound experiment today. Everyone showed fantastic team work skills and we accomplished a lot!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
Special Note: MEAP starts Tuesday.
You will want to avoid making doctor’s appointments on those days. On those days, your child will be testing for most of the day. The state mandates that if your child leaves in the afternoon, he/she will have to start over on the test when there is a makeup day. If your child is not here in the morning and arrives in the afternoon, he/she will have to wait for a makeup day to complete that day’s test. We will not have our regular 9:30am snack time on MEAP days.
Your child will have a chance to eat a snack at 8:30am and then will not be able to eat until lunch at 11:00am. Please help your child prepare a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep for each testing day!
Students: Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Parents: Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!! (Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice is due Monday, October 20; Students will show have a letter for you to sign tonight and return tomorrow
Science: Get vocabulary sheet signed tonight. There will be a sound vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Your child will bring home a Sound Vocabulary sheet today. Please help him/her study the words. If your child will not be here on Thursday, please don’t worry! This quiz is online and your child can take it at home or when he/she returns to school on Friday. Anything is fine with me! Please note that this is NOT an open-note quiz, however, your child will be relieved to see that the definitions on the quiz are the exact definitions we have studied!!! I know everyone will do a great job!
3rd Math: HL 2.5 and 2.6 due tomorrow; Review due Friday; Test Friday; We completed the review together in class today.
4th Math: Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
Special Note: MEAP starts Tuesday.
You will want to avoid making doctor’s appointments on those days. On those days, your child will be testing for most of the day. The state mandates that if your child leaves in the afternoon, he/she will have to start over on the test when there is a makeup day. If your child is not here in the morning and arrives in the afternoon, he/she will have to wait for a makeup day to complete that day’s test. We will not have our regular 9:30am snack time on MEAP days.
Your child will have a chance to eat a snack at 8:30am and then will not be able to eat until lunch at 11:00am. Please help your child prepare a good breakfast and get a good night’s sleep for each testing day!
Students: Please go to bed early on Monday night and eat a big breakfast on Tuesday morning.
Parents: Please try to avoid booking Dr.’s appointments during these three testing days.
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!! (Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
Language Arts: Paragraph Practice is due Monday, October 20; Students will show have a letter for you to sign tonight and return tomorrow
Science: Get vocabulary sheet signed tonight. There will be a sound vocabulary quiz tomorrow! Your child will bring home a Sound Vocabulary sheet today. Please help him/her study the words. If your child will not be here on Thursday, please don’t worry! This quiz is online and your child can take it at home or when he/she returns to school on Friday. Anything is fine with me! Please note that this is NOT an open-note quiz, however, your child will be relieved to see that the definitions on the quiz are the exact definitions we have studied!!! I know everyone will do a great job!
3rd Math: HL 2.5 and 2.6 due tomorrow; Review due Friday; Test Friday; We completed the review together in class today.
4th Math: Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/07/2008
October 7, 2008
Today is Izzy’s 9th birthday! Happy Birthday Izzy! We celebrated her birthday today with donuts and apple cider from the Franklin Cider Mill! Thanks Izzy!
Our catch of the week is Ariana! She brought everyone yummy chocolate chip cookies! Thanks Ariana!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday for 5 weone eks! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!! (Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: HL 2.9 (front and back) and MB 2.9 (You should have finished this page in class.)
4th Math: We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.
http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
Our catch of the week is Ariana! She brought everyone yummy chocolate chip cookies! Thanks Ariana!
We are swimming on Tuesday and Friday for 5 weone eks! Pack and bring your swimming gear! (swimsuit, flip flops, towel, other optional items)
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!! (Specific times to be announced)
–Tuesday, October 14: Math
–Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)
–Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)
–Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: HL 2.9 (front and back) and MB 2.9 (You should have finished this page in class.)
4th Math: We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.
http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/06/2008
Today was a MARVELOUS Monday. I enjoyed meeting with many of you for goal setting today! I look forward to meeting with others on Tuesday! Have a great afternoon!
We begin swimming on Tuesday, October 7th! Pack and bring your swimming gear!
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!!
(Specific times to be announced)–
Tuesday, October 14: Math–
Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)–
Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)–
Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: HL 2.7 and 2.8
4th Math: JP 49-51; DUE WEDNEDAY SL 2.9 (both sides); We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
We begin swimming on Tuesday, October 7th! Pack and bring your swimming gear!
MEAP Dates: The Michigan Department of Education has mandated a very strict, specific schedule for MEAP this year. Schools do not have much flexibility. Try not to be absent or tardy!!
(Specific times to be announced)–
Tuesday, October 14: Math–
Thursday, October 16: English Language Arts (Reading)–
Tuesday, October 21: English Language Arts (Writing)–
Between October 20-30: make up dates on a VERY specific schedule
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: HL 2.7 and 2.8
4th Math: JP 49-51; DUE WEDNEDAY SL 2.9 (both sides); We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/03/2008
October 3, 2008
Today was fantastic! Our class is the BEST! We created some awesome 4 stringed pegboard harps today. We enjoyed the donut and pudding bands. Have a great weekend!
We begin swimming on Tuesday, October 7th!
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: - HL and MB2.4 if you did not finish in class
4th Math: JP52; Review due Tuesday; We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.www.thatquiz.org
Language Arts: Our writing assignment “The Me You See” was due on Friday.
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/02/2008
October 3, 2008
Today was a thrilling Thursday in room 204! We have the most kind, hard working and respectful class. We are learning so much from each other during our summer project presentations. Tomorrow we will finish these! Today we had the best time creating our own one stringed pegboard harp! Ask your child to share the details with you!
We begin swimming on Tuesday, October 7th!
Get ready for an awesome Friday!
Check out the new science pics in our photostream!
Goal setting packet- The goal setting packet is due back ASAP!
Summer Projects and packets were due on Monday. We are learning so much from these awesome presentations. We will continue our presentations on Friday!
Here’s what we have for you today…
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: DUE WEDNESDAY- HL and MB2.3 and study mult. facts for 10 minutes
4th Math: JP 49-51; DUE WEDNEDAY SL 2.9 (both sides); We have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Language Arts: Our writing assignment “The Me You See” was due on Friday.
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
10/01/2008
October 1, 2008
This morning we had the best start to our day! The 5/6 team invited us to watch some “character” plays that they created. We have been talking about positive character traits a lot already, so this was fun for us to see! We learned that maintaining a Postive Attitude will help us to have THE BEST DAY EVER! Visit the video bar to view the BEST DAY EVER SPONGEBOB video. We also enjoyed learning from our classmates about their wonderful summer projects!
IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SIGNED UP FOR GOAL-SETTING CONFERENCES, PLEASE DO SO ASAP!!! Thank you!
We begin swimming on Tuesday, October 7th!
Goal setting packet- The goal setting packet is due back on Tuesday, September 30th
If you have not yet signed up for a conference, please do so as soon as possible! Remember, this is a conference where you will bring your child with you!
Summer Projects and packets were due on Monday. We are learning so much from these awesome presentations. We will continue our presentations this week!
Here’s what we have for you today…
We got our pictures today! Please ask me about these when I get home!
3rd Reading: 20 minutes
4th Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Math: DUE WEDNESDAY- HL 2.2 and study mult. facts for 10 minutes
4th Math: JP 45; DUE WEDNEDAY SL 2.8; WE have a test on Wednesday; “Geometry Museum due October 10th
Check out this math website page and start playing the timed quizzes.http://www.thatquiz.org/
Language Arts: Our writing assignment “The Me You See” was due on Friday.
Science: None
Bring Chapter Book!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
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