Thursday-Friday, December 19-20

Thank you families for the generous holiday gifts and class gifts!!  We are so fortunate and grateful for your generosity!  Thank you for sending us your wonderful children.  They are our most precious gifts!!  

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!!

We had the best time at the nature center today. We were able to:

•explore our fossil collection and determine how the environment has changed over time

•explore hands-on collection of rocks, minerals, soils, etc

•observe the evidence we have for glaciers in the Great Lakes area

•use maps to look for patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes 

•compare rates of erosion from water, ice, wind, etc

•observe examples of natural resources that our found in MI and are used for generating energy and various products

•compare renewable and non-renewable resources

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.


Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein



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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.



Word Study:
None


3rd Grade Math:
Online Tests for 7 x/ facts are due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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:
Get your test signed and return1-6-20
Online tests (#6) due 1/6/20

Social Studies:
Tests were sent home for unit 2

Science:
Soon we will start our unit on Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

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

Wednesday, December 18

TOMORROW MORNING WE WILL BE AT THE NATURE CENTER!!  Please be aware that we allow electronics for the bus ride as well as for taking pictures while there.  If you feel your child can handle this responsibility, he/she is welcome to bring a device.

*Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she wrote in class.  Feel free to offer any suggestions you may have!



GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.


Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein



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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.



Word Study:
Some students need to turn in the assignment that was due  December 17



3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-6
Online Tests for 7 x/ facts are due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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:
Get your test signed and show it to Frishy on 1-6-20
Online tests (#6) due 1/6/20

Social Studies:
Tests are coming home today!

Science:
Soon we will start our unit on Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

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

Tuesday, December 17

**Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she wrote in class.  Feel free to offer any suggestions you may have!


GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.

Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein


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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.



Word Study:
Some students need to turn in the assignment that was due  December 17


3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-5 (even)
Online Tests for 7 x/ facts are due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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 (#6) due 1/6/20


Social Studies:
Some students need to turn in the signed review!
We took our test 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, December 16

**Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she wrote in class.  Feel free to offer any suggestions you may have!


**Students brought home their Michigan Journal: Michigan's First People.  Ask your child to share what they learned with you!


GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.

Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein


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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.



Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!



3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-4
Online Tests for 7 x/ facts are due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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:
Signed test letters were due today!!!  We took our test in class today and will get them back Wednesday or Thursday.
Online tests (#6) due 1/6/20



Social Studies:
We are ready to assess our  study of Michigan's First People.
We completed a review in class together and it is coming home as a study guide.
The signed review is due on Tuesday, December 17.
Test Tuesday, December 17.


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, December 13

**Students brought home their Narrative Essay drafts. Compare it to the final draft on Google Classroom.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!


**Students brought home their Michigan Journal: Michigan's First People.  Ask your child to share what they learned with you! 


Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she is working on in class.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!!!

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.

Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein


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
Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.


Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!



3rd Grade Math:
Online Tests for 7 x/ facts are due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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:
Test Letter/Unit 2 Test 12-16-19  (Test letter must be signed!)
Online tests due 1/6/20



Social Studies:
We are ready to assess our  study of Michigan's First People.
We completed a review in class together and it is coming home as a study guide.
The signed review is due on Tuesday, December 17.
Test Tuesday, December 17.


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, December 12

Today we had a Town Hall Meeting!   Ask your child to share with you the theme of this town hall! 

**Students are bringing home their Narrative Essay drafts today. Compare it to the final draft on Google Classroom.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!


**Students are bringing home their Michigan Journal: Michigan's First People.  Ask your child to share what they learned with you! 


Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she is working on in class.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!!!

GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....

Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.

Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein


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
Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.


Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!



3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-3
UNIT 3 TEST was sent home on Friday for a parent signature!  A few students need to bring back the signed test to share with me.
QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 were sent home last week with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!
Online Test for 7 x/ facts is due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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 3-11
Test Letter/Unit 2 Test 12-16-19  (Test letter must be signed!)
Online tests due 1/6/20



Social Studies:
We are ready to assess our  study of Michigan's First People.
We completed a review in class together and it is coming home as a study guide.
The signed review is due on Tuesday, December 17.
Test Tuesday, December 17.


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, December 11

**Students are bringing home their Michigan Journal: Michigan's First People.  Ask your child to share what they learned with you! 


Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she is working on in class.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!!!


GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.


Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY
"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs." – Albert Einstein


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


Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.


Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!


3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-2
UNIT 3 TEST was sent home on Friday for a parent signature!  A few students need to bring back the signed test to share with me.
QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 were sent home last week with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!
Online Test for 7 x/ facts is due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.

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 3-10
Online tests due 1/6/20
Test Letter/Unit 2 Test 12-16-19


Social Studies:
We are ready to assess our  study of Michigan's First People.
We completed a review in class together and it is coming home as a study guide.
The signed review is due on Tuesday, December 17.
Test Tuesday, December 17.


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, December 9

Students are bringing home mail today!  This is a good time to check the blue take home folder for papers that should be kept at home and items to return.

Ask your child to share with you the narrative five paragraph essay he/she is working on in class.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!!!


GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.


Character Connections Word of the week: TRUSTWORTHY

• “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.” – Albert Einstein

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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.


Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!


3rd Grade Math:
UNIT 3 TEST was sent home on Friday for a parent signature!  A few students need to bring back the signed test to share with me.

QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 were sent home last week with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!

Online Test for 7 x/ facts is due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.

Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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 3-8
Online tests due 1/6/20
Test Letter/Unit 2 Test 12-16-19



Social Studies:
We are ready to assess our  study of Michigan's First People.
We completed a review in class together and it is coming home as a study guide.
The signed review is due on Tuesday, December 17.
Test Tuesday, December 17.


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, December 6th

The Nature Center Field Trip Permission was due today!!!!

Ask your child to share with you the narrative essay he/she is working on in class.  We have not edited yet but you are welcome to help!!!


GYM SCHEDULE: NEW SCHEDULE....
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin 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

Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.


Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!


3rd Grade Math:
UNIT 3 TEST is coming home with your child today!   Please sign the test and return it on Monday.  I will check for a signature on Monday and then will send it back home for you to keep.

QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 were sent home on Wednesday with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!

Online Test for 7 facts is due on December 19.  Students should practice 7x/ facts each day in preparation for the test.  The test will not be open until the 13th as I want students to practice before taking the test.

Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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 114 #8-13
JP 115 #1-10, 20-22
HR 3-7
Online tests #5 due 12/9/19 (Monday!!!)
Unit 2 Test will be on 12-16-19



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, December 5

Today we spent a lot of time learning about the homophones "there, they're and their".  Ask your child to give you examples of sentences where they use each one!  We also enjoyed this video together!!

The Nature Center Field Trip Permission is due ASAP.  

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


Compass Learning: 20 minutes per week in Math or Reading 

Field Trip Permission:  Nature Center due 12-6-19


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.

Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day!

3rd Grade Math:
QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 were sent home on Wednesday with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


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 3-6
Online tests #5 due 12/9/19


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, December 4

The Nature Center Field Trip Permission is due ASAP.  

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 12-6-19


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.

Word Study:
Due December 17
You will want to "chunk" the assignments so that you can complete a little bit each day! 

3rd Grade Math:
QUICK QUIZZES 1-2 are coming home today with all students.  Ask your child to share this with you!  Reviewing this will be helpful for the test.
SIGNED Review due tomorrow
Test on tomorrow
Study for the test for 20 minutes using your review and unit 2 journal assignments.
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 3-5
Online tests #5 due 12/9/19



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, December 3

The Nature Center Field Trip Permission is due ASAP.  

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 12-6-19


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.

Word Study: Coming tomorrow or Wednesday!

3rd Grade Math:
HR 2-13 (We started on this in class!)
SIGNED Review due tomorrow
Test on 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 3-4
Online tests #5 due 12/9/19



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, December 2nd

Welcome back!  We hope you had a nice Thanksgiving break!


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 12-6-19


Language Arts:  We are working hard on our narrative writing in class.  We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.

Word Study: Coming tomorrow or Wednesday!

3rd Grade Math:
HR 2-12
Review due Wednesday (signed)
Test on 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:
Teach a parent the "short method" of division versus the traditional long division
Online tests #5 due 12/9/19



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.