Infuse this word into your conversations/lessons and share these quotes with students as a character education focus. There will be a new word every two weeks.
· “Pessimism leads to weakness, optimism to power.” – William James
· “Positive thinking is more than just a tagline. It changes the way we behave. And I firmly believe that when I am positive, it not only makes me better, but it also makes those around me better.” – Harvey Mackay
· “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results.” – Willie Nelson
Scholastic Book Ordering:
Book Orders can be placed at any time, however, the Frishman class has some due this Friday and the Butzin class has some due on the 15th!
If you would like to continue to browse and order, all magazines/flyers are 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. All flyers are available to view and order from any month. Click on the Scholastic Tab at the top of this page for your class code!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES – Thanksgiving 2017
On Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21, BCS and all elementary schools in the district will host parent-teacher conferences. That said, Thanksgiving is also the same week. Unfortunately, teachers will not be able to accommodate rescheduled conferences due to early vacations, so please plan to attend your child’s conference on Monday or Tuesday during the 1:00-4:00 PM or 5:00-8:00 PM time frames. Specific information and links to sign up for conferences will be shared on Monday, October 30.
The BCS/PTA Reflections Art Program officially began last month! Entries are due in the Media Center on November 10th. This is optional! All questions can be directed to Diana Patterson: d4patter4@sbcglobal.net
Here’s what we have for you tonight:
Please have your child bring 1-2 chapter books to school each day/week for DEAR time (Drop Everything and Read)
Goal Setting:
Students brought home a detailed letter for academic and personal goal setting. The signed and completed goal setting form is due on Friday.
Language Arts:
3rd Grade Reading Homework: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading Homework: 30 minutes
3rd Math:
Online Quizzes Due Friday
Show a parent your Unit 1 test on Think Central.
How to Access Think Central: Show your unit post test score to a parent. Go to our blog and click on thinkcentral.com. Complete the Sign in page: United States, Michigan, Birmingham Public Schools, Covington (just like you do in school). Remember that your username has tc at the beginning, and use your animal password.
Xtramath.com: 3 times per week. Complete a full work session, which lasts about 5-10 mins (until Mr. C says you are done!)
Thatquiz.org: Complete the quizzes in your account. Click on the Thatquiz link at the side of the blog.
4th Math:
HR 2-11 (due Monday)
20 Minutes Compass Math due Monday
Online test due 11-10-17 (Don't forget to practice first and record your scores in your green folder!)
Have a great night!
