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April 21-25, 2025

 



Students should leave the Chrombook at school for charging before the testing dates.

3rd/4th M-Step Testing Dates:
 Tuesday, April 15th - Reading  
Wednesday, April 23rd - Math



We believe that creating an environment where kindness flourishes is essential for our students’ growth and well-being. To support this, we are encouraging students to engage in acts of kindness, whether big or small. We invite you to discuss with your children the importance of treating others with compassion and empathy. 

The students of rooms 204 and 206 value the 3 Es in our classrooms....Education, Each Other, and our Environment! 

 


*Please check below for assignments and important dates which will be updated throughout the week. Add your email to the "Follow Feed" of this blog to receive update notifications.


Gym/Swim Schedule:


Monday, March 17 through Friday, April 18:

Frishman, SWIM.

Butzin, GYM.

 

Monday, April 21 through Friday, May 16:

Frishman, GYM.

Butzin,SWIM.

 

Monday, May 19 through Friday, June 13:

Frishman, SWIM.

Butzin, GYM.




Here's What We Have for You:

Scholastic Book Ordering:

Our book ordering will be exclusively online.

With Scholastic Reading Club:
·         Every book you buy earns FREE Books for our classroom library
·         You can choose from handpicked, grade- and reading-level-specific books for your child
·         You'll find the best values on a variety of formats, including eBooks

ORDERING:
·         VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)
·          ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  
    Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ https://orders.scholastic.com/HDPNQ
    Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Math:  

-3rd Grade:


Students are bringing home Checkpoint A on 4/22/25 for a parent signature. Please sign it and send it in so I know you are aware of it.  I will look for signatures on Wednesday, 4/23/25! 

-Complete at least 3 sessions of Xtramath by Friday. Many students have graduated from Xtramath (x and /) and several more are very close!  (Students should complete 1 session which is about 5-7 minutes.  Click continue until Mr. C says that you are done!)

We also have 69 iready math lessons due by Friday. These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink. 

In class class we have a goal of completing one "fluency flight" a day in our math iready program.  If your child misses a day of school, please ask him/her to complete this at home.  It takes about 5 minutes.

 Unit 6 focuses on Measurement:


Click here for Grade 3 IM Family Resources - Unit letters and Videos 

To access Xtramath:
Account setup directions were sent home on the XtraMath flyer.
Type XtraMath into your browser (bookmark this site)
Log in with your 4-digit PIN (the last four numbers on your account number)
(Complete 1 session which is about 5-7 mins - Click "continue" until Mr. C says, "You're done!")

-4th Grade:  

We are working hard on Unit 7 (geometry)!

We have now had 20 out of our 25 math students graduate from onine fact test!  Congratulations!!

Our next set of online tests are due on April 28th.  Anyone who gets 90 or higher on all four online tests, is eligible to graduate on Monday, April 28th!  Please email me if you want to try any again and I am happy to reset them!

We also have 69 iready math lessons due by Friday.  Please start by completing the assigned lessons before going back to your path) All lessons can be accessed on any device with internet, however, the diagnostic must be taken here at school.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink.  

In class we have a goal of completing one "fluency flight" a day in our math iready program.  If your child misses a day of school, please ask him/her to complete this at home.  It takes about 5 minutes.

Click Here to Access Illustrative Math Family Resources for each unit of study 

Language Arts: 

-Bring chapter books to read in class.  You will keep your books inside of your desk. 

-3rd graders:  Read 20 minutes each night

-4th graders:  Read 30 minutes each night

***We have 69 iready reading lessons passed by Friday.  Please ask your child to work on the assigned lessons before heading back to his/her path (these assigned lessons count towards their total).  Please ensure your child is caught up!

Writing: We are currently learning how to construct "arguments" for opinion essays.  We are learning about various festivals and will be writing about our opinions.  We are using evidence to support our reasoning and doing a great job!!

Word Study:  #27 

We will take out spelling test in class on Friday! Each week your child will write the words in his/her planner.  The word lists are also available to study using Powerspelling (your child knows their login). This is an optional way to study if your child has their own device at home.  Student logins are taped inside of your child's planner. Please show your weekly spelling test score to your parents in Powerspelling- Click Scores/Results




Social Studies: 

We are currently enjoying our study of the Midwest Region!  Our Midwest regions state quiz will be Friday, April 25, 2025.

We are currently discovering the social sciences and exploring regions of the United States. We will study the Northeast region, Southeast region, Midwest region, and Southwest regions of the Unites States.  
    Ask you child about the Learning Targets:
         - Southeast, Northeast and Midwest Region Study-Land ad Water, Climate, Products and Natural Resources, Landmarks, Culture, Fun, and People
        -Map Skills: compass rose, latitude, longitude, parts of a globe, hemispheres, 
          map legend, coordinate grid map
       

Science: 

Soon we will be starting our study of life cycles and the structures of life.  Our classes are fortunate that we have been able to observe plants growing all year as this is the start of our science unit!!


Previous Science Units of Study:
Motion and Matter 
Energy   
  
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***PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN A FEW BOOKS FOR OUR FREE READING TIME DAILY!

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