Happy Holidays Edition! December 18-January 4

  Dear Families, 

Thank you all for the generosity that you showed us this week for the holidays.  We truly have THE best jobs...working with your children and you each day! We are so appreciative of the generosity and support that you give us all year.

  Have a happy, special time with your families over holidays!   We look forward to seeing your smiling faces in 2021!

 
Wishing you all the best,
Scarlet and Julie 

 

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm (Friday is the only day they will have Chromebooks available if you haven't yet picked yours up). 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  We will get our new word list in January!

3rd Grade Math: 

We took the End of Unit 2 Test on Thursday and the Pretest for Unit 3 Friday. Ask your child to share the results with you!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

To view End of Unit 2 Post-test students login in to Class Link- Think Central App - Click on My Scores

4th Grade Math: 

Study your facts for 10 minutes!

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the scientific method, structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Thursday - December 17, 2020

 

Today we celebrate the Wright Brothers! 

TODAY WILL BE OUR LAST MATERIAL DISTRIUBUTION OF 2020!  

Materials pick up will be from 3-5pm!

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm (Friday is the only day they will have Chromebooks available if you haven't yet picked yours up). 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  Word Study assignments and tests were due December 16!  This was our last word study assignment for 2020!

3rd Grade Math: 

Today we took the End of Unit 2 Test in class. Ask your child to share the results with you!

Online Tests were due December 16  

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

To view End of Unit 2 Post-test students login in to Class Link- Think Central App - Click on My Scores

4th Grade Math: 

HR 3-3

Online Tests were due today.  We will not have new ones until after the break!

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the scientific method, structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Wednesday, December 16

Happy National Chocolate Covered Anything Day!!!

TOMORROW WILL BE OUR LAST DISTRIUBUTION OF 2020!  Materials pick up will be from 3-5pm!

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm (Friday is the only day they will have Chromebooks available if you haven't yet picked yours up). 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  Word Study assignments and tests were due today!

3rd Grade Math: 

We have a unit 2 test tomorrow.  Yesterday we completed a review (JP 155-156) for unit 2 together in class.  Students should share this review with you and use it as a study guide.  They can also use the journal pages and HR pages as a review for the test as well.  Everyone should study for 15+ minutes using their journal pages and HR pages.

Yesterday we took Quick Quiz # 1 in class.  Ask your child to share the results with you!

Online Tests were due today (Make sure you practice the 9 facts before you take the quiz!) 😃

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

4th Grade Math: 

JP 103

Online Tests were due today.  We will not have new ones until after the break!

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the scientific method, structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

   

Happy National Cupcake Day 2020!

Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

We have a unit 2 test on Thursday.  Today we completed a review (JP 155-156) for unit 2 together in class.  Students should share this review with you and use it as a study guide.  They can also use the journal pages and HR pages as a review for the test as well.

Today we took Quick Quiz # 1 in class.  Ask your child to share the results with you!

H only  2-15 (You will share your answers tomorrow in a breakout group.)

Study your 9's facts for 10 or more minutes.

Online Tests are due tomorrow (Make sure you practice the 9 facts before you take the quiz!) 😃

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

4th Grade Math: 

HR 3-2

Online Tests are due tomorrow!

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the scientific method, structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Monday, December 14, 2020

  

Happy National Monkey Day!

Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-14 (You will share your answers tomorrow in a breakout group.)

Study your 9's facts for 10 or more minutes.

Online Tests are due Wednesday (Make sure you practice the 9 facts before you take the quiz!) 😃

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

JP 100  #11-19

Online Tests are due Wednesday

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the scientific method, structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Friday, December 10

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

Study your 9's facts for 10 or more minutes.

Online Tests are due 12-16-20

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

JP #33  Demonstrate for a parent how you do long division with zeros!

Online Tests are due 12-16-20 (use this weekend to study your facts before you take the tests!)

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Thursday, December 10, 2020

Happy National Dewey Decimal Day!

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-13 ODD ONLY and STRETCH YOUR THINKING

Online Tests are due 12-16-20

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

HR3-1

Online Tests are due 12-16-20

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Wednesday, December 9

Happy National Pastry Day! 

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

                  

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

Today we learned that when we solve a two step word problem, we write and evaluate two separate expressions.  Tonight students are going to stretch their thinking and practice writing a two step word problem that uses multiplication and subtraction.  Then solve the two step word problem.  

JP 137-138 (we did these in class together and with a partner)

H only 2-12

Online Tests are due 12-16-20

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

Teach parent 5 long division problems 

Online Tests are due 12-16-20

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

 BCS Diversity Committee:

What do you know about the contemporary lives of Metro Detroit's Native Americans? Join Mr. Mat Brown, Covington School teacher, Ashinique Soney-Wesaw, and Teiana McGahey and Nickole Fox from American Indian Health and Family Services as they explore some myths and misconceptions that people have about Native Americans in Metro Detroit today. Your questions are welcome.

Native American Panel Discussion

Thursday December 10 at 7-8pm

Free and open to the public

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92654239755?pwd=eVdKMUxvU050Kzc0aVJ5bzBtTUNoZz09

 Thank you, BCS Diversity Committee

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

 Wednesday is a half day for students.  Our schedule is as follows for Wednesday:

         NO CHOICE HOUR on half day!

          12:00-12:35 Homeroom Zoom

12:40-1:10 PE 

1:15-1:45 Engage  

          1:50-2:50 MATH  

          2:50-3:00 Brain Break  

          3:00-3:15 Homeroom Zoom

        NO CHOICE HOUR on half day!

 

Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you were invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

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 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

Today we learned that when we solve a two step word problem, we write and evaluate two separate expressions.  Tonight students are going to stretch their thinking and practice writing a two step word problem that uses multiplication and subtraction.  Then solve the two step word problem.  

JP 135-136 (we did these in class together and with a partner)

R only #5 (stretch your thinking)

Online Tests were due  December 16   (9 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

Teach parent 5 long division problems 

Online tests due Wednesday 12.16.20  

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States.  The event below would be a nice enrichment for that study.

What do you know about the contemporary lives of Metro Detroit's Native Americans? Join Mr. Mat Brown, Covington School teacher, Ashinique Soney-Wesaw, and Teiana McGahey and Nickole Fox from American Indian Health and Family Services as they explore some myths and misconceptions that people have about Native Americans in Metro Detroit today. Your questions are welcome.

Native American Panel Discussion

Thursday December 10

7-8pm

Free and open to the public

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92654239755?pwd=eVdKMUxvU050Kzc0aVJ5bzBtTUNoZz09

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Hope to see you Thursday night!

 BCS Diversity Committee

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Monday, December 9th

Wednesday is a half day for students.  Our schedule is as follows for Wednesday:

12:00-12:35 Homeroom Zoom

12:40-1:10 PE 

1:15-1:45 Engage 

1:50-2:50 MATH  

3:00-3:15 Homeroom Zoom

          NO CHOICE HOUR on half day!

 

Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

The Battle of the books was kicked off this morning at 11:55am!

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you are invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

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 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  On Friday we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online (Spelling TestMe).  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

JP 130, 134

Online Tests were due  today (Monday December 7)    (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

Please ask your child to share with you my introduction of long division.  If your child is feeling confused, this is normal.  It takes days of practice for most students to feel confident with the many steps in long division.  I reminded them that when we learned traditional multiplication, that took us time as well.  The more you are able to review with your child, the easier it will become.  You will also see that it is detrimental to their progress in long division if they are not secure in their math facts.  Please continue to work daily towards mastering math facts 1-12 in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.  5-10 minutes a day makes a huge difference!

Online tests due Wednesday 12.16.20  

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Friday, December 4th

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

Hello 4th and 5th Grade Families! Battle of the Books is finally here!  Are you ready to read?  We can’t wait to reveal the 6 Battle titles to you and get this reading party started!  We will have a special kick-off presentation on Monday, December 7th at 11:55 AM.  The presentation will take place on Zoom with your BCS librarian, Mrs. Truesdell.  Her zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9344671432.  During the kick-off we will:

 ·       Share the titles with a video courtesy of Baldwin Library

·       Explain what Battle of the Books is, what happens next, and what Battle Day will look like

·       Share the book check-out process

·       Answer questions

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you are invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

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 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

 Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

Word Study:  Today we were excited to introduce our first word study assignment.  Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by Wednesday, December 16th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online.  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

JP 128-130

Study *7 facts for 10+  minutes

Online Tests Due Monday December 7 (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

You have a Harry Potter and Bunny math assignment in our Unit 2 Folder.  Both are due on Monday.

Next week we start long division!  Be sure to review your multiplication and division facts to help!

Online tests due Wednesday 12.16.20  

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Thursday, December 3rd

 Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

Hello 4th and 5th Grade Families! Battle of the Books is finally here!  Are you ready to read?  We can’t wait to reveal the 6 Battle titles to you and get this reading party started!  We will have a special kick-off presentation on Monday, December 7th at 11:55 AM.  The presentation will take place on Zoom with your BCS librarian, Mrs. Truesdell.  Her zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9344671432.  During the kick-off we will:

 ·       Share the titles with a video courtesy of Baldwin Library

·       Explain what Battle of the Books is, what happens next, and what Battle Day will look like

·       Share the book check-out process

·       Answer questions

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you are invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

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 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

 Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add this language in and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-8

JP 120

Study *7 facts for 10+  minutes

Online Tests Due Monday December 7 (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

Unit 2 test tomorrow was today!

Online tests due Wednesday 12.16.20  

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Battle of the Books Updates (4th and 5th graders):

Hello 4th and 5th Grade Families! Battle of the Books is finally here!  Are you ready to read?  We can’t wait to reveal the 6 Battle titles to you and get this reading party started!  We will have a special kick-off presentation on Monday, December 7th at 11:55 AM.  The presentation will take place on Zoom with your BCS librarian, Mrs. Truesdell.  Her zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9344671432.  During the kick-off we will:

 ·       Share the titles with a video courtesy of Baldwin Library

·       Explain what Battle of the Books is, what happens next, and what Battle Day will look like

·       Share the book check-out process

·       Answer questions

 

If you ordered a Battle Bundle, you are invited to pick up your bundle at BCS on Monday, December 7, from 12 to 3pm. If you plan to check out a Battle book from BCS, you may place a hold on one Battle book at a time for check out.  Holds placed before 3pm on Monday will be available for a special Battle of the Books pickup on Tuesday, December 8, from 9am to 3pm.  If you cannot make that pickup time, your books will still be available during our regular Thursday and Friday pickups.

 

Baldwin Library also has multiple copies of each Battle title, and they even have a curbside pickup option. We are so excited to begin the Battle of the Books and we are looking forward to seeing you on Monday. A special thanks to Baldwin Library for all of their hard work putting this together.  

Happy Reading!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 

 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

 Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

We are working on revising our narratives and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-6

Study *8 facts for 10+  minutes

Online Tests Due Monday December 7 (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

Study JP and HR pages for 20+ minutes

Unit 2 test tomorrow

Online tests due Wednesday 12.16.20  

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Tuesday, December 1

Welcome back!  We loved hearing about everyone's Thanksgiving time with family.  We are thankful for our school family each day!

Today is National Rosa Parks Day! Ask your child what he/she learned about her!

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 Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

 Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

We are working on revising our narratives and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-7

Study *8 facts for 10+  minutes

Online Tests Due Monday December 7 (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

JP 83 is due tomorrow

We have our Unit 2 test this Thursday, December 3rd.

Online tests are due on Wednesday, December 16th.  Don't forget to practice first!

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations, energy, motion and matter, and so much more.

Monday/Tuesday: November 23-24

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving break with your family!  We have so much to be grateful for!  Ask your child to share with you his/her I'M THANKFUL paragraph on Tuesday afternoon.  

Remember, we will be on Thanksgiving break Wednesday, November 25 - Monday, November 30.  School will resume on Tuesday, December 1.  

  Materials pick up each week will be Thursday from 3-5pm and Friday from 11am-1pm. 

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Choice Hour Updates:

Choice hour for everyone is now from 3:25-4:10pm.

All Choice Hour Quarter II is virtual except for competitive 6-8 sports teams (boys basketball and      girls swimming).

 Please direct all Choice Hour questions to Courtney Bassett at cbassett@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

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                  This is our updated schedule!  Please print a copy for your child.  In time they should be able to independently navigate this.  Thank you for your support at home until that happens.

 Here is your homework for today:

WE ARE HAVING PAJAMA DAY TOMORROW (TUESDAY)!  

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

Language Arts:  

Today and next week we will be focusing on some Thanksgiving Writing activities!

We are working on revising our narratives and enjoying the novel, "The Year of the Dog". Ask your child to share with you a summary of  what we have read so far!  It is such a great book!

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 2-5 and JP 108 (due Tuesday)

Study *8 facts for 10+  minutes

Online Tests Due Monday December 7 (7 *facts)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

Make sure you have tried logging in to Compass Learning so you can tell Mrs. Butzin if it is working!

ThatQuiz Online Tests: Multiplication online tests should be completed.  Ask your child to show you his/her completed online tests for X2 and X3 (and any that are incomplete).  There are a few students who need to complete these.  

XTRA MATH:  Use the letter your parent received in an email to register your child.  The email was generated through xtramath.  (You may need to check your spam folder.)  Please use a permanent marker to write 4 digit student pin as well as the registered parent email the account in the front cover of the planner.  This will allow your child to access his account at home or school!

4th Grade Math: 

HR 2-19 (due Tuesday)

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.

Science:

We are studying the structures of life, animal adaptations and so much more.