Wednesday, October 30 - Friday, November 1

Fall Parent Conference Sign Up

 Conferences are Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21.  Please click on the sign up genius for your homeroom to select a time for parent/teacher conferences.  (You will see the homeroom name above the sign up button.  ) 

Please note:  Only sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.  All math students will be given a conference report during your homeroom conference.

Today we had a special presentation from the Kindness Council.  Ask your child about it!

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.




IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.





Character Connections Word of the week: POSITIVITY
"Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow." – Helen Keller
Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes

Word Study:  Your child received work last week.  The word study work is due with your signature on November 6th.  We will take our test IN CLASS on the 6th as well (Please do not complete the online spelling test until you are here in class!)

3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due FRIDAY!!  (focused on 5x/ fact)
Study your facts!!!
Xtra Math


Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
Quick Quiz #4 (not a quiz) is our homework today.  Your child is bringing it home.
Online tests  due 11/4/19
TEST LETTER due 11/7/19 (It says the 4th but we are changing it to the 7th).   Our Unit 2 test will be on Thursday, November 7th.

Social Studies:
Signed chapter 1 review is due 11/4/19
Chapter 1 test is 11/4/19


Science:
We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Tuesday, October 29

Fall Parent Conference Sign Up

 Conferences are Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21.  Please click on the sign up genius for your homeroom to select a time for parent/teacher conferences.  (You will see the homeroom name above the sign up button.  ) 

Please note:  Only sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.  All math students will be given a conference report during your homeroom conference.

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.
*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.


Character Connections Word of the week: POSITIVITY

• “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” – Helen Keller

Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!



Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:
Book Orders were placed!  They will arrive soon.


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes

Word Study:  Your child received work last week.  The word study work is due with your signature on November 6th.  We will take our test IN CLASS on the 6th as well (Please do not complete the online spelling test until you are here in class!)

3rd Grade Math:
H 2-2 and #10 only on R 2-2
Some  students need to return their signed math test.  (I will look at the test for a signature and then have them keep the test at home.) 
Online Test #3 due FRIDAY!!  (focused on 5x/ fact)
Study your 5's facts!!!
Xtra Math


Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start



4th Grade Math:
Compass Math 15 minutes
Online tests  due 11/4/19
TEST LETTER due 11/7/19 (It says the 4th but we are changing it to the 7th)


Social Studies:
Signed chapter 1 review is due 11/4/19
Chapter 1 test is 11/4/19


Science:
We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Monday, October 28

Fall Parent Conference Sign Up

 Conferences are Wednesday, November 20 and Thursday, November 21.  Please click on the sign up genius for your homeroom to select a time for parent/teacher conferences.  (You will see the homeroom name above the sign up button.  ) 

Please note:  Only sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.  All math students will be given a conference report during your homeroom conference.

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.
*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.


Character Connections Word of the week: POSITIVITY

• “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” – Helen Keller

Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!



Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:
Book Orders were placed!  They will arrive soon.


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes

Word Study:  Your child received work last week.  The word study work is due with your signature on November 6th.  We will take our test IN CLASS on the 6th as well (Please do not complete the online spelling test until you are here in class!)

3rd Grade Math:
H 2-1
JP 91-92 (completed in class)
Online Test #3 due FRIDAY!!  (focused on 5x/ fact)
Study your 5's facts!!!
Xtra Math


Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start



4th Grade Math:
Online tests  due 11/4/19
HR 2-12  (On the H side, you can use the area model or traditional.  Either one is fine or both are wonderful!  On the H side, #9 and #10 are optional.  On the R side, #8 is optional)
TEST LETTER due 11/7/19 (It says the 4th but we are changing it to the 7th)



Social Studies:
Signed chapter 1 review is due 11/4/19
Chapter 1 test is 11/4/19


Science:
We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!



Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Friday, October 25

Yesterday was our second town hall meeting of the year!  Ask your child what the focus was!  You can also ask your child to take you on his/her Google Classroom account or SeeSaw to see a few things we have posted.  If you have trouble accessing these, be sure you are on a desktop or laptop rather than a tablet or ipad.  Also, try various browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.  You will be impressed by all your child is working on!





2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.
*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.


Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill

Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!



Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!



Book Orders:  October 25th at 8pm!!!  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #2 were due today!!  (focused on 2x/ fact)
Study your 5's facts!!!
Xtra Math


Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start



4th Grade Math:
HR 2-12  (On the H side, you can use the area model or traditional.  Either one is fine or both are wonderful!  On the H side, #7 is optional.  On the R side, #12 is optional)
Online tests #3 due 11/4/19 (Record your scores in your green folder)



Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!



Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Thursday, October 24

Today was our second town hall meeting of the year!  Ask your child what the focus was!  You can also ask your child to take you on his/her Google Classroom account or SeeSaw to see a few things we have posted.  If you have trouble accessing these, be sure you are on a desktop or laptop rather than a tablet or ipad.  Also, try various browsers like Google Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc.  You will be impressed by all your child is working on!


2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.
*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.


Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill


Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!


Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 25  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!



***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
Online Test due Friday (focused on 2x/ fact)
Xtra Math



Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start





4th Grade Math:
HR 2-11
Online tests #3 due 11/4/19



Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!



Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Wednesday, October 23

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.

IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 25  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
Online Test due Friday (focused on 2x/ fact)
Signed Review Due Thursday
Test Thursday
Our unit 1 test is going to be Thursday.  Students are bringing home a review to complete at home and get signed by a parent.  We will go over the SIGNED review in class on Wednesday!


Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
10 or more minutes on Compass Math
Online tests #3 due 11/4/19


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Tuesday, October 22

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.

IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
H 1-18
JP 83 ( We had time to complete this in class.)
Online Test due Friday (focused on 2x/ fact)
Signed Review Due Wednesday
Test Thursday
Our unit 1 test is going to be Thursday.  Students are bringing home a review to complete at home and get signed by a parent.  We will go over the SIGNED review in class on Wednesday!


Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
HR 2-10
Online tests #3 due 11/4/19


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Monday, October 21

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.

IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
H 1-17
Online Test due Friday (focused on 2x/ fact)
Signed Review Due Wednesday
Test Thursday
Our unit 1 test is going to be Thursday.  Students are bringing home a review to complete at home and get signed by a parent.  We will go over the SIGNED review in class on Wednesday!


Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
In class we completed journal page 60 (#4-11) and journal page 63 (#8-15)
HR 2-9
Online tests #3 due 11/4/19


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Friday, October 18

Today we PLANTED our Tower Garden!   Ask your child to tell you the process for this awesome project!

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
H 1-16
Online Test due Friday (focused on 2x/ fact)
Signed Review Due Wednesday
Test Thursday
Our unit 1 test is going to be Thursday.  Students are bringing home a review to complete at home and get signed by a parent.  We will go over the SIGNED review in class on Wednesday!


Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
HR 2-8
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Thursday, October 17

Today we built our Tower Garden!   Ask your child to tell you the process for this awesome project!

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
H 1-15
Our unit 1 test is going to be next Thursday.  Students are bringing home a review today to complete at home and get signed by a parent.  We will go over the SIGNED review in class on Wednesday!
Signed Review Due Wednesday
Test Thursday

Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
HR 2-6 and 2-7
Share yellow paper with parents and have this signed by Friday!
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Wednesday, October 16

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.



IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to "act" their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.



Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
"It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed." – Napolean Hill



Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!


The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!



Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes


3rd Grade Math:
H 1-14
Xtra Math

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start



4th Grade Math:
Share a multiplication word problem from HR 2-4 on Google Classroom or SeeSaw.
H 2-5
Share yellow paper with parents and have this signed by Friday!
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Tuesday, October 15

Today we had a special presentation about the Reflections program! Ask your child if he/she would like to participate!!

Today we also learned about how to improve our public speaking skills.  This will be something we will work on our entire lives, but today was our start!  Ask your child about

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net.
*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.


IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters
-Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to “act” their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.




Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK
“It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” – Napolean Hill


Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!

The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!


Today's Homework:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!


Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!


***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes



3rd Grade Math:
HR 1-13
We learned how to use the distributive property to help us problem solve.

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum
Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.
Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start



4th Grade Math:
HR 2-4
Share yellow paper with parents and have this signed by Friday!
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)


Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!



Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Monday, October 14

Our study of water and climate is 

really expanding our science vocabulary!

Water and Climate Vocabulary

CHOICE HOUR QUARTER II due Tuesday, October 15

Choice Hour Sign Up is now ONLINE! The flyer being sent home is just a flyer – it is no longer a selection sheet that has to be returned.

 -All links to sign up forms and the booklets for QII can be found online here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net. 

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.

IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters

Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to “act” their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.

Character Connections Word of the week: COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK

• “It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” – Napolean Hill

Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!

The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!


Today's Homework:

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PLENTY OF PENCILS INSIDE HIS/HER BINDER!!!  Most students do not have pencils each day and this makes things challenging for them!

Book Orders:  October 24  You can go online and shop from any of the flyers!

Choice Hour Selection Sheets came home and are due October 15. 

***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes

3rd Grade Math:
H 1-12
We learned how to use the distributive property to help us problem solve.

Make sure you cut out the strategy cards on pages 41-66 in the HR journal and put in a baggie.  Keep these at home and use these strategy cards to practice your multiplication and division facts!

Online tests are due Friday, 10-11-19 (Click on the link "thatquiz" and log in using the animal password to take the quiz AFTER you have studied for a few days.)

Students should practice studying the 9 facts 10+ minutes each day.  Students can go onto https://www.thatquiz.org/, click on arithmetic, set the timer, set the level to 9 and click on x/ and FOCUSED.   Another good way to practice is to use flash cards or the home check sheet in the homework journal and the strategy cards.

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum

Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.

Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
R 2-3 (We did the Stretch Your Thinking together in class)
Teach a parent (or someone over the age of 18) how to do the area model method of multiplication versus the traditional method.  BE SURE TO GET A SIGNATURE!
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)

Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Friday, October 11

Our study of water and climate is 

really expanding our science vocabulary!

Water and Climate Vocabulary

CHOICE HOUR QUARTER II due Tuesday, October 15

Choice Hour Sign Up is now ONLINE! The flyer being sent home is just a flyer – it is no longer a selection sheet that has to be returned.

 -All links to sign up forms and the booklets for QII can be found online here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952

2019-20 PTA REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM

Reflect on the theme, LOOK WITHIN, and create original art in the categories of dance, film production, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships.  The top 2 BCS entries from each category will go on to the BPS District Program and possibly State and/or National recognition. Participants will be recognized/awarded at the BCS Reflections Pizza Lunch. Click for Rules and Entry Form.  Submit entries through Friday, November 8th in the Media Center.  To volunteer or for questions, contact Diana Patterson at d4patter4@sbcglobal.net. 

*Click  https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/domain/1845 for all the details.

IN CASE YOU’RE THINKING AHEAD TO HALLOWEEN
At BCS, our students and staff enjoy Halloween with a morning parade and party in the morning (as it is a half day of school), as you prepare a costume for your child, please be sure your it is an appropriate costume for school in order to avoid scaring any of our younger students.  We ask that students avoid the following:
-masks that cover the face (masks restrict vision, can lead to accidents, and often frighten our younger students) blood-like makeup, real or pretend weapons (knives, guns, swords, etc.), evil, scary, or horror characters

Some suggestions for students costumes include:  Inventors, Animals, clothing from an historical period, Presidents, Ethnic clothing, Community helpers (police, fire fighter…), Super heroes, Careers (doctor, teacher, engineer…), Book characters, Sports (football player, snowboarder, marathoner…), Friendly characters, Food. You could even develop a costume that embraces our BCS Theme Moral Courage!  Remember that children tend to “act” their costumes, so the appropriateness of the costume is important.  Thank you in advance for helping make this day an enjoyable one for our students.


BCS Character Ed Word of the Week:  INTEGRITY
“Integrity is telling myself the truth. And honesty is telling the truth to other people.” – Spencer Johnson

Please initial the planner each day at the bottom to show us that you are aware of what has been assigned!

The blue take home folder is in your child's binder!   Please have your child share these with you.  You will see papers in there throughout the year at random times.  Please prompt your child to bring you those items when they appear!


Ask your child if he/she is leaving class a lot to get a drink of water!  If so, please send your child with a WATER BOTTLE to keep here in class and refill each day!


Today's Homework:

Choice Hour Selection Sheets came home and are due October 15. 

***For reading homework, your child is free to read anything as long as it is approved by you!  This includes magazines, newspapers, chapter books, anything!
3rd Grade Reading:  20 or more minutes
4th Grade Reading:  30 or more minutes

3rd Grade Math:
We learned how to use the distributive property to help us problem solve.

Make sure you cut out the strategy cards on pages 41-66 in the HR journal and put in a baggie.  Keep these at home and use these strategy cards to practice your multiplication and division facts!

Online tests are due Friday, 10-11-19 (Click on the link "thatquiz" and log in using the animal password to take the quiz AFTER you have studied for a few days.)

Students should practice studying the 9 facts 10+ minutes each day.  Students can go onto https://www.thatquiz.org/, click on arithmetic, set the timer, set the level to 9 and click on x/ and FOCUSED.   Another good way to practice is to use flash cards or the home check sheet in the homework journal and the strategy cards.

Xtramath:
 3 days per week minimum

Xtramath Enrollment flyers were given out in class to those student still needing to enroll. Please let me know if you need another copy. We will focus on Multiplication using this site. Please ask a parent to follow the directions on the Xtramath flyer.

Parents - If your child used Xtramath in 2nd grade, please enroll them using the code on their letter so that they begin where they left off with previous multiplication practice. If they did not do multiplication yet, this is where they will start


4th Grade Math:
Yesterday as well as today we spent a large amount of time learning the "Traditional" method for Multiplication.  We finished up the handouts we started yesterday and completed new ones.  We have five problems on one handout that is part of tonight's homework.

R 2-2 (skip the Stretch Your Thinking for now)
Handout - 5 questions
Online tests due 10/21/19 (RECORD #2 TEST SCORES in folder)

Social Studies: We are enjoying our Michigan unit already!  So fun to talk about our amazing state!


Science: We are exploring Water and Climate!!
We have investigated what happens when water falls on different surfaces (use vocabulary such as drops/beads/absorption) and talked about the effect of slope on water's movement.  We have also seen how much water really does weigh!  We have also talked about what makes something waterproof or water resistant!


Daily Reminders:
*Bring a chapter book.
*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.