Week of October 14-18, 2024

IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THIS WEEK:

• 1/2 DAY ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2024 (DISMISSAL AT 11:20AM)
• SIGN UP FOR BAGEL DAYS! (ENROLLMENT ENDS OCT. 21st) 
• Picture Retakes are October 23

 If you have any gallon or half-gallon containers that are empty, we could use them for Science.  Please rinse the container and send them in!

Happy October! 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! 

 

Chromebook Reminder Update:

The Chromebooks will remain at school and inside of the charging cart for use in the classroom throughout the day.  However if your child needs the Chromebook to complete homework such as iReady or Xtramath assignments, they may take it home and return it to school the next day for use in the classroom. Thank you for returning the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement.

-per Jill Geden

  

*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.

Today's Homework:

Nature Center Field Trip Letter went home on 10/10/24 and is due 10/11/24.  Ask you child to share this with you and return it signed by a parent. 

Scholastic Book Ordering:

Due:  Our next book order will be in November! 

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

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Math:  

-3rd Grade: 

-Students are bringing home Checkpoint C for a parent signature that us due on Tuesday.

-We will have a Unit 1 Test on Thursday.  Students brought home their math journal on Monday as a review as well as an optional Checkpoint packet.  

-Students are bringing home a math letter  for a parent signature that is due on Thursday before the test! 

-Students are bringing home a Cooldown packet today that can be used as a review.

-We have 3 iready math lessons due by Friday, October 18 (9 total for the year). These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink. 

-Complete at least 3 sessions of Xtramath by Friday.  (Students should complete 1 session which is about 5-7 minutes.  Click continue until Mr. C says that you are done!)

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 have online fact tests due on Monday, October 21.  We also have 3 iready math lessons due by Friday, October 18 (9 total for the year by Friday).  These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink.    

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 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. 

This week's pattern= Short and Long u Vowel Patterns: u, ui, ue, ew, long u with silent e

Social Studies: 

We are discovering the social sciences and exploring regions of the United States.  

    Ask you child about the Learning Targets:

    -Map Skills: compass rose, latitude/longitude, parts of a globe, hemispheres, 

        map key

Science: 

Our current unit of study is Motion and Matter.

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***PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN A FEW BOOKS FOR OUR FREE READING TIME DAILY!

Week of October 7-11, 2024

If you have any gallon or half-gallon containers that are empty, we could use them for Science.  Please rinse the container and send them in!

Happy October! As we move into the second week of the month, we want to take a moment to reflect on our ongoing commitment to fostering kindness within our BCS community. 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! 

 

Chromebook Reminder:

The Chromebooks will remain at school and inside of the charging cart for use in the classroom throughout the day.  Thank you for returning the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement.

-per Jill Geden

  

Reminder to sign up for 3-4 Coney Bingo and volunteer for a shift!  

Coney Bingo Volunteers

*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.

Today's Homework:

Nature Center Field Trip Letter went home on 10/10/24 and is due 10/11/24.  Ask you child to share this with you and return it signed by a parent. 

Scholastic Book Ordering:

Due:  Our next book order will be in November! 

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

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Math:  

-3rd Grade: 

 -We have 3 iready math lessons due by Friday, October 11. These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink. 

-Complete at least 3 sessions of Xtramath by Friday.  (Students should complete 1 session which is about 5-7 minutes.  Click continue until Mr. C says that you are done!)

-A few students need to return signed checkpoints on Monday!   Ask you child about this! Students brought home Checkpoints A and B for a signature. If he/she has not yet shown it to you and brought it in with a signature, please ask for it!   These need to be signed by a parent to show me that you saw it.  It will not be taken from your child once I see the signature so it can be used for studying as well. 

Parents, please write the email address that you used for xtramath on page 1 in your child's planner!  This will allow your child to easily access Xtramath on the Chromebook at school. 

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:  

Your child received his/her graded test on Friday.  It was due today with a signature for me to see.

We have online fact tests due on Monday, October 21.  We also have 3 iready math lessons due by Friday, October 11 (6 total for the year).  These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink.    

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 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. 

This week's pattern= Homophones

Social Studies: 

We are discovering the social sciences and exploring regions of the United States.  

    Ask you child about the Learning Targets:

    -Map Skills: compass rose, latitude/longitude, parts of a globe, hemispheres, 

        map key

Science: 

Our current unit of study is Motion and Matter.

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Please ask your child  to show you the following:

1.  Planner

***PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN A FEW BOOKS FOR OUR FREE READING TIME DAILY!

Week of September 30-October 4

 

Happy Rosh Hashanah!   No new work will be posted for Wednesday-Friday!

Welcome to the fall days of October! We are excited for our first BCS Spirit Week!  Our focus remains on fostering kindness within our BCS community, ensuring that every student is treated with fairness. The students of rooms 204 and 206 value the 3 Es in our classrooms....Education, Each Other, and our Environment!  

Students are bringing home their school pictures! 📹  These packets are in their backpack to share with you!

Chromebook Reminder:

The Chromebooks will remain at school and inside of the charging cart for use in the classroom throughout the day.  Thank you for returning the Acceptable Use Policy Agreement.

-per Jill Geden

  

Reminder to sign up for 3-4 Coney Bingo and volunteer for a shift!  

Coney Bingo Volunteers

*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.

Today's Homework:

Scholastic Book Ordering:

Due 10/15/24  

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

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Math:  

-3rd Grade: 

-Students brought home Checkpoints A and B this week for a signature. If he/she has not yet shown it to you and brought it in with a signature, please ask for it!   These need to be signed by a parent to show me that you saw it.  It will not be taken from your child once I see the signature so it can be used for studying as well.

Parents, please write the email address that you used for xtramath on page 1 in your child's planner!  This will allow your child to easily access Xtramath on the Chromebook at school. 

-Complete at least 3 sessions of Xtramath by Friday.  (Students should complete 1 session which is about 5-7 minutes.  Click continue until Mr. C says that you are done!)

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:  

Today your child received his/her checkpoint B.  This needs to be signed by tomorrow to show me that you saw it.  It will not be taken from your child once I see the signature so it can be used for studying as well.

Last week, your child received a "test letter" which will help you help your child prepare for our first unit test.  Unit 1 will be tested on Wednesday, October 2nd.  I will collect the signed test letters on Wednesday before we take the test.

About two weeks ago, we received a paper called "Let's Practice Our Facts".  Ask your child about it as it must be signed by October 7.  We have online fact tests due on Monday, October 7.  We also have 3 iready math lessons due by Friday, October 4.  These can be accessed on any device with internet.  Visit Birmingham Public Schools and search for ClassLink.    

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 will take out spelling test in class on Friday! Each week your child will write the week's words in his/her planner.  We will also post them here.  Kids have an option to practice their words by playing the spelling games on PowerSpelling.  They have logins taped to the insides of their planners. Please show your weekly spelling test score to your parents in Powerspelling- Click Scores/Results. 

List #3:
Short and Long  Vowel Patterns: o, ow, oa, o, long o with silent e

Social Studies: 

We are discovering the social sciences and exploring regions of the United States.  

    Ask you child about the Learning Targets:

    -Map Skills: compass rose, latitude/longitude, parts of a globe, hemispheres

Science: 

Our first unit of study will be Motion and Matter.

 -----------------------------------------

Please ask your child  to show you the following:

1.  Planner

***PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN A FEW BOOKS FOR OUR FREE READING TIME DAILY!