Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.



BATTLE OF THE BOOKS...

The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!


Character Connections Word of the week: RESPONSIBILITY 


"Honest people don't hide their deeds." – Emily Brontë
"When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth." – Khaled Hosseini
"No legacy is so rich as honesty." – William Shakespeare


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


Field Trip Permission:  Nature Center due ASAP

Language Arts:

Word Study: none


3rd Grade Math:
HR 2-11 (even only)
Online Test #3 due 11-29-19!
(Study your 6's facts for 15 minutes before the test!)
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:
JP 104
HR 303
Online tests #5 due 12/8/19



Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!




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-Friday November 21-22

It was a pleasure to meet with  you for conferences!  

We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!



GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.



BATTLE OF THE BOOKS...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!



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.

Character Connections Word of the week: HONESTY

• “Honest people don't hide their deeds.” – Emily Brontë
• “When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth.” – Khaled Hosseini
• “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

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


Language Arts:

Word Study: none


3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due 11-29-19!
(Study your 6's facts for 15 minutes before the test!)
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:
Division worksheet due Monday (class time given to start)
15+ min Compass Math due Monday
Online tests #5 due 12/8/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!



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, November 19

On Friday we introduced Genius Hour!!!




We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!



GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.



BATTLE OF THE BOOKS...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!



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.

Character Connections Word of the week: HONESTY

• “Honest people don't hide their deeds.” – Emily Brontë
• “When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth.” – Khaled Hosseini
• “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

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


Language Arts:

Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!


3rd Grade Math:
H 2-10
R 2-10 (Stretch Your Thinking only)
Online Test #3 due 11-29-19!
(Study your 6's facts for 15 minutes before the test!)
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 3-2
Online tests #5 due 12/8/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!



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, November 18

On Friday we introduced Genius Hour!!!



We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!



This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you!






GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.





BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!



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.

Character Connections Word of the week: HONESTY

• “Honest people don't hide their deeds.” – Emily Brontë
• “When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth.” – Khaled Hosseini
• “No legacy is so rich as honesty.” – William Shakespeare

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


Language Arts:

Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!


3rd Grade Math:
H 2-9 (Only #8 on the R side)
Online Test #3 due 11-29-19!
Study your 6's facts for 15 minutes before the test!)
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:
You have a traditional multiplication packet to finish for tomorrow!
Online tests #5 due 12/8/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!



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.

Have A Wonderful Weekend!

We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!


This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you!




GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.


BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!


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.



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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday


***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

Language Arts:
Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!

3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY! 
Study your 4's facts for 15 minutes before the test!)
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 3-1
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!


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, November 14

Electronic report cards were released Monday.  Use this link in the right column of our blog to view a video tutorial on how to access your child's report card online!


We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!


This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you!





GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.


BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!


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.



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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday


***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

Language Arts:
Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!

3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!   (Study your 4's facts before you take the test!)
HR 2-8 EVEN ONLY
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:
Handout
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!


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, November 13th

Electronic report cards were released Monday.  Use this link in the right column of our blog  to view a video tutorial on how to access your child's report card online!




We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!




This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you!









GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.


BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!


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.



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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday


***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

Language Arts:
Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!

3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!! (Study your 4's facts before you take the test!)
H 2-7
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:
We have a division fact packet that was started in class and is due tomorrow!
Unit 2 Tests went home Monday.  Please sign it so I know you have reviewed it.  Then your child will bring it back home for you to keep!!
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19



Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!


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, November 11

Electronic report cards are being released today.  Use this link in the right column of our blog  to view a video tutorial on how to access your child's report card online!



We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!







What happens when water is mixed with earth materials experiment!


This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you!

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.



BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!







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.





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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday




***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




Language Arts:
Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!



3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!!
R 2-7
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:
Unit 2 Tests are coming home today.  Please sign it so I know you have reviewed it.  Then your child will bring it back home for you to keep!!
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19
By Friday the 15th, do 15 or more minutes of Compass Math!



Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!



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, November 8

We are collecting CLEAN GALLON size milk jugs for our tower garden.  Recycle and send in your empty, cleaned GALLON size milk container that will be used to fill our Tower Garden reservoir!  

What happens when water is mixed with earth materials experiment!

This letter came home on bright yellow paper!   Ask your child to share it with you! 

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.




BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!



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.



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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday

***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



Language Arts:
Word Study:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!


3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!!  (focused on 3x/ fact)
R 2-6
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 #4 due 11/18/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!


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, November 7th

This is coming home today (yellow paper)!   Ask your child to share it with you! 

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:
Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)
Frishman will be in the gym.







BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...

The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!




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.











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!


Conference Letter:  Due Wednesday

***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:  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!



3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!!  (focused on 3x/ fact)
R 2-5
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 #4 due 11/18/19


Social Studies:
We continue to enjoy our study of Michigan history!



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, November 6th

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:

Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)

Frishman will be in the gym.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...

The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!



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.





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


Goal Setting: 
Due today with a parent signature!


Word Study:  Your child received work two weeks ago in class.  The word study work is due with your signature TODAY!!!  We took our test in class today and started our new work with our new list!  Our new word study work is due on November 19th and we will take our test that day as well!



3rd Grade Math:
Online Test #3 due MONDAY!!  (focused on 3x/ fact)
R 2-4
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 today we studied for tomorrow's test!
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19
TEST and SIGNED TEST LETTER are due this Thursday the 7th!!!



Social Studies:
Signed chapter 1 review was due 11/4/19.  We took our test in class today!



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 -Tuesday, November 4-5

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Monday,  November 4- Friday, December 6:

Butzin will be in the pool. (Bring suits and towels Wednesday and Friday.)

Frishman will be in the gym.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS LAUNCH...
The Battle of the Books reading event is underway, and the six books were revealed! Students who ordered book bundles received their books, and students are able to check out a book from the BCS Media center! Look for a bookmark and a trifold flyer with all the information about the event!  We have chosen to read Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley as our classroom read aloud!

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.


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


Goal Setting:  
Students brought home a goal setting assignment on 10/31 that is due on Wednesday (11/4). The goal setting form should have a parent and student signature.  
 

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 3x/ fact)
H2-3
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 today we did journal pages 84, 85, 89 and 90
HR 2-17 (skip H5 and R7)
Online tests #4 due 11/18/19
TEST and SIGNED TEST LETTER are due this Thursday the 7th!!!

Social Studies:
Signed chapter 1 review was due 11/4/19.  We took our test in class today!

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, November 1

A BIG thank you to all our parents who organized, volunteered and ran activities at our amazing Halloween party. 

The kids had a blast!

~Thank you~

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.


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


Goal Setting:  
Students brought home a goal setting assignment on 10/31 that is due on Wednesday (11/4). The goal setting form should have a parent and student signature.  
 

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:
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.