Happy, Happy Birthday to Nikkie!

 Elementary Survey:

The survey will likely take between 10 and 20 minutes. It is to find out how you feel about your school. This is not a test. There are no right or wrong answers.

Click on the link below. then click BEGIN SURVEY
3/4 (Elementary)-http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/2598923

EDUTOPIA.ORG FILMING AT BCS – 10/18/16 THROUGH 10/20/16

 Edutopia will be spotlighting BCS in their series, Schools that Work.  They will be visiting 10/18/16-10/20/16 with their production crew to capture footage for their series highlighting what we do at BCS.  Parent permission is required in order to use footage that includes your child.  Click Edutopia Letter for details regarding the filming or click permission to go directly to the form.  Thank you for your attention to this exciting opportunity to highlight our innovative school!

Scholastic Book Ordering: 

The next Book orders will be submitted Friday, October 14th
If you would like to browse and order ahead, next month’s book selections are always available to view online.  Click on the book orders link at the side of the blog. Create your own username and password to login. Use the class code to access our ordering page. There are many more flyers available online to view and order from at any time.

Choice Hour Forms due ASAP!

3rd Grade Math:  HR 1-3, odds only; Study HR page 67 for 5-10 minutes

4th Grade Math:  JP 37-38, Study using your blue test letter and get it signed.  We will turn in that letter tomorrow before we take our test on Unit 1.

Language Arts:  We are working hard on grammar and talking about all types of nouns.  We are also learning writing strategies to implement in our small moment writing. 

Social Studies:  We just completed our first unit on social scientists.  We will re-visit social studies soon!

Science:  We are so busy!  We have been talking about what scientists do and why it is so important for them to ask quality questions to guide their studies.  We also planted seeds in the hopes that seedlings will sprout for the tower garden we are going to build!

Your child will have reading homework each night.  They are free to read anything they want as long as it is approved by you!
3rd Grade: 20 minutes 
4th Grade: 30 minutes

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

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY!

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

Reminders:
• School starts at 8:18am Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Have 3 sharp pencils every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.