Have a Wonderful Spring Break!

Yesterday we saw the most amazing presentation by DTE called "Think Energy"!  Please ask your child for the home energy worksheet that we need filled out and returned tomorrow (or when your child returns from break).  We will reward him/her with a special color changing pencil!  Thanks for your help!!


We also have a movie permission slip due as well!  Thanks for your help!

Penguins

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are wrapping up our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are learning about the purpose, creation, levels and branches of our government!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

Compass Math
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:

15+ minutes of Compass Math (fractions)
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

Thursday, March 28th

Today we saw the most amazing presentation by DTE called "Think Energy"!  Please ask your child for the home energy worksheet that we need filled out and returned tomorrow (or when your child returns from break).  We will reward him/her with a special color changing pencil!  Thanks for your help!!


We also have a permission slip due tomorrow as well!  Thanks for your help!

Penguins

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are wrapping up our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are learning about the purpose, creation, levels and branches of our government!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

Compass Math
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:

15+ minutes of Compass Math (fractions)
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

Wednesday, March 27

Penguins

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are wrapping up our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are learning about the purpose, creation, levels and branches of our government!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

Study for test for 20 minutes
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 6-6
JP 195-213
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

Tuesday, March 26

Learning about Growth Mindset with our 5/6 buddies!

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are wrapping up our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are learning about the purpose, creation, levels and branches of our government!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

Signed Review Due tomorrow
Test tomorrow
Study for test for 20 minutes
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:

We took NWEA today:)
HR 6-5
JP 195-209
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

Monday, March 25

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are enjoying our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are finishing our study of the Southeast Region!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

H 6-10
Signed Review Due Tuesday
Test Wednesday
Compass Math 10+ minutes
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 6-5
JP 195-209
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

Friday, March 22

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are enjoying our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are finishing our study of the Southeast Region!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

R 6-10
Signed Review Due Tuesday
Test Wednesday
Compass Math 10+ minutes
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 6-4
JP 195-208
Online Tests due 4/17/19

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

March 20-21

3/4 and 7/8 writing project edit!

Please note:

 Sign Up Genius will automatically lock the conference sign up on Wednesday.  This will close the student led spring conference sign up scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday locking in current times and preventing any deletions or additions.  Please contact us if you have any questions.   

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. 

You will need to go to the full website (home computer) in order to see the sign up.

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! 

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

We are enjoying our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are finishing our study of the Southeast Region!

Language Arts:  

Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math: 

Signed Review Due Tuesday
Test Wednesday
Compass Math 10+ minutes
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 6-3
JP 203-206
Online Tests due 3/22/19

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

Tuesday, March 19th

Please note:

 Sign Up Genius will automatically lock the conference sign up on Wednesday.  This will close the student led spring conference sign up scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday locking in current times and preventing any deletions or additions.  Please contact us if you have any questions.   

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. 

You will need to go to the full website (home computer) in order to see the sign up.

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! 

Character Education Word of the week: PROBLEM SOLVING

·        “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” – Albert Einstein

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:

Choice Hour Selections were due March 18!

Science:

We are enjoying our study of magnetism!

Social Studies:

We are finishing our study of the Southeast Region!

Language Arts:  

Ebooks should be have been completed by March 18.
Word Study due 4-9-19

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

3rd Grade Math:

Compass Math 10+ minutes
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 6-2
JP 195-202
Online Tests due 3/22/19

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