The students of rooms 204 and 206 value the 3 Es in our classrooms....Education, Each Other, and our Environment!
The BCS BLAST COLOR RUN
is Tuesday, May 6!
Pathway to Mathematics Progression Announcement
BPS is pleased to provide information regarding its district-wide process for identifying students in grades 3-8 who may be prepared for advancement in mathematics. The Pathway to Mathematics Progression has been carefully developed to utilize assessment data to identify students who could benefit from grade-level acceleration in mathematics. The district has reviewed M-STEP and i-Ready assessment results and has extended invitation letters to students who meet the established criteria.
If your child did not receive an invitation but you believe they are ready to advance a grade in mathematics, you may register your child to take the assessment. This assessment is a rigorous exam lasting approximately 90-120 minutes, covering standards for the upcoming grade level. Please note that this may include content not yet covered in your child's current instruction. Students who pass the assessment will be eligible for grade-level advancement in mathematics.
It is important to clarify that participation in the Pathway to Mathematics Progression is not the sole means for BPS students to accelerate in this subject area. All students have the opportunity to enter an advanced mathematics program as they begin 6th grade, without requiring additional testing. Our middle school accelerated courses are designed to enable students to be one grade level ahead by 8th grade. Participation in the Pathway program results in a double advancement, meaning an 8th-grade student who qualifies will be enrolled in a 10th-grade level mathematics course.
If you believe your student is prepared for this level of mathematical progression and wish to register them for the MPA exam, please complete the registration form by Friday, May 9. The assessments are scheduled to take place at your child's school in late May or early June. Each school will share its specific testing schedule with registered families prior to the testing dates.
Gym/Swim Schedule:
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.
Math:
-3rd Grade:
-Students brought home Checkpoint B on Tuesday, April 4 for a parent signature. Please return the signed checkpoint tomorrow to show me.
-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 72 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
-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 May 12. Anyone who gets 90 or higher on all four online tests, is eligible to graduate on Monday, May 12! Please email me if you want to try any again and I am happy to reset them!
We also have 72 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 72 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: #28 r-controlled vowel pattern
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:
***PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN A FEW BOOKS FOR OUR FREE READING TIME DAILY!
