Character Connections Word of the week: POSITIVITY
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! This National program is open to all BCS students. Please pass along the information to your students, and encourage those who are interested. You can even integrate it in to your curriculum, as the work can be done in or out of school as long as it is an original idea/work of the student. Here’s some basic information:
Create an original artwork based on the theme “Within Reach”·
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 2-10
Online test due 11-10-17 (Don't forget to practice first and record your scores in your green folder!)
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! This National program is open to all BCS students. Please pass along the information to your students, and encourage those who are interested. You can even integrate it in to your curriculum, as the work can be done in or out of school as long as it is an original idea/work of the student. Here’s some basic information:
Create an original artwork based on the theme “Within Reach”·
Art categories include Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts· Rules and entry form available at https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6906· All entries (including Summer Packet work) collected in the BCS Media Center until November 10th· Top 2 entries per category/division (Middle School, Intermediate, and Special Artist) go to District competition, and possibly State and National Recognition· All participants invited to the Reflection Recognition Lunch in the spring. Please encourage students to read the General Rules, and their specific category rules before starting their artwork. It’s very disappointing to be disqualified for using the wrong medium, or electronic format. Many entries are disqualified because students turn in incomplete forms. 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:
Signed Unit 1 Review due tomorrow (Thursday). Study the review for at least ten minutes to prepare for the test!
3rd Grade Reading Homework: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading Homework: 30 minutes
3rd Math:
Signed Unit 1 Review due tomorrow (Thursday). Study the review for at least ten minutes to prepare for the test!
Test on Unit 1 tomorrow (Thursday)
Online Quizzes due Friday
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 2-10
Online test due 11-10-17 (Don't forget to practice first and record your scores in your green folder!)
Have a great night!
