Thursday, February 28

Student Led Conferences:  March 20-21

On the right side of the blog, you will see the sign up genius buttons for student led conferences.  Please click on your child’s homeroom sign up button. 

Please sign up for a time that works best for you and your child as he/she will be leading you through this student led conference. 

Your child’s math teacher will give math notes/progress to the homeroom teacher. You only need to sign up for one conference time with your homeroom teacher. Looking forward to seeing you! 

Thanks so much!

THE BCS BIG TOP BLAST IS ALMOST HERE

March 17th from 3-7pm!

We have transitioned to digital communication this year.  The BCS Big Top Blast packet at the link below includes all the needed information to participate in this year’s event.  

You can purchase Wristbands, Punch Cards, Raffle Tickets, and Family Patrons by visiting http://www.biddingforgood.com/blast.

·       February 22nd - March 11th:  Wristband, Punch Card, and Family Sales

·       February 22nd - March 15th:  Raffle Ticket Sales

·       March 6th - March 15th:  Online Auction 

  

We learned about copyright and the importance of citing sources when writing and publishing.

 TEAM BUTZIN HOMEROOM:

As you know the BCS Blast is the school’s main fundraiser. With That being said, every class is asked to create a basket for auctioning.  We are asking for your help by either money donations to buy the basket items, or donating items related to the basket.

 Kathleen Meyers and Selin Arslan graciously offered their time to put together the blast basket for our classroom!  Thank you so much for taking this on!  

Our class’s blast basket theme is, "Hair Affair".  They need to buy a hair styling session/blow out, curling iron, hair products, possibly a gift card, and a hair brush (there might be more).  We are asking for $10 per family to be able to purchase these things.  It’s not required but would be very appreciated (that way they can make our class basket awesome!). Or if you would like to donate any of these items or have questions, please e-mail Kathleen Meyers at: Kathleen.meyers@gmail.com or Selin at: selinarslan@gmail.com.  Kathleen is taking money donations via Venmo and Chase Quickpay, to make it easy for you;

Venmo: @rogermeyers363

Chase Quickpay: roger.meyers@gmail.com

We have to have the basket done by Friday, Feb. 8th!  This deadline is fast approaching!  Thank you in advance for all your help with making our class’s basket awesome!  

Julia Christman - Room Parent

TEAM FRISHMAN HOMEROOM:

In an effort to support the upcoming BCS Blast (our biggest fundraiser of the year), each classroom at BCS will auction off a themed basket during the event. This year's basket for Mrs. Frishman's class is entitled "Gift Cards Around Town." 

Over the next two weeks, I will be collecting donations for our class basket. This can be in the form of a gift card (to a local movie theater, restaurant, store, ice cream shop, bowling, gym etc.) or a monetary donation which will be used to purchase various gift cards to include in the basket. Of course this is strictly voluntary, and any amount would be greatly appreciated!

You can send an envelope with your child to school to give to my daughter, Annie. Once I receive it, I will give you a quick text or email to confirm. Or you can send through Venmo (@Shantih-Johnston) or drop it in my mailbox. 

Please feel free to call me with any questions. Thank you in advance for your kind support.

Shantih Johnston

1266 Norfolk

Birmingham

248.961.3256

BCS Blast is looking for prize donations for the Blast. There is a bin in the office where they are collecting new, unopened, unused toys, games, video games, giftcards/certificates.  Think outside the "closet" (Please no clothes, stuffed animals or goody bag trinkets). Suggested values to be between $1 to $35 for the Blast Prize Room. Age appropriate would be ages 9-14. Any donations remaining after the Blast will be donated to The Bottomless Toy Chest. Contact blastchair@bcsonline.info with any questions. 

Character Education Word of the week: ACCOUNTABILITY

·        “At the end of the day we are accountable to ourselves - our success is a result of what we do.” – Catherine Pulsifer

·        “My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” – Oprah Winfrey

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS HEADPHONES OR EARBUDS THAT CAN STAY IN SCHOOL!!!  WE DON'T USE THEM EVERYDAY, BUT IT'S HARD WHEN WE NEED THEM AND THEY AREN'T AROUND!!  THANK YOU!!!

PLEASE ASK YOUR CHILD IF HE/SHE HAS PENCILS AT SCHOOL!  MANY OF US DO NOT!  THANK YOU!!! 

Here's what we have for you tonight:

Science:

Your child brought home vocabulary that we will be using throughout our Science unit.  Please review them together!

Social Studies:

We are studying the Southeast Region!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 3/5/19

Access www.spellingcity.com (from this blog) Login.

 Your child will know their spelling sort as it is indicated on the assignment letter.

 Please read the letter and follow the directions. Locate your sort on spellingcity.com by clicking the red drop-down arrow for your spelling sort. Play the games under the tabs to help you learn the spelling patterns for these words. You can check which word study activities you have completed by clicking on ‘My Records’ after you log in.

Remember – DO NOT click the TestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You can do the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)

     Have a parent initial each night at the bottom of the planner to show that they have done their daily required reading. You do not need to write the number of minutes or book title in the planner.

Reading:  

3rd: 20 mins daily

4th: 30 mins daily

Students - Please bring in a chapter book from home to read in class

Writing:  

States Research Informational Writing Editing due Thursday:  Please edit with your child and sign the letter attached to his/her research!!!  This editing will allow us to begin our ebooks soon!!!

3rd Grade Math:

Matific 15+ min
Xtramath: 3 rounds with Mr. C

**Xtramath practice 3 times per week (any day you choose) Complete a full work session, which lasts about 5-10 mins (until Mr. C says you are done!)

Thinkcentral.com testing site: To log in:

Select/type the drop down options: United States, Michigan, Birmingham Public Schools, Birmingham Covington School.

Click Remember my school

Login in with tc before your username and 2018 on the end (e.g tclep52018)

Animalnumber password.

Click on My Scores

4th Grade Math:

HR 5-5

Online Tests due 3/8/19
15+ minutes on Matific Math!

Reminders:

*School starts at 8:18 am Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.

*Bring a chapter book.

*Have 3 sharpened pencils every day.

*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

*Remember to bring in headphones or earbuds to keep at school