Friday, January 31

GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.


Character Connections Word of the week: PATIENCE


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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.


Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due TODAY1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)
Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)



3rd Grade Math:
Students brought home their unit 3 test yesterday to share with a parent.  The students who did not return the test today should do so Monday!
Online tests due 2/11/20 on all facts 0-10
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.


Information about upcoming 3rd grade math units
We will be skipping Unit 4 - Addition/subtraction and Place Value, with the exception of a few students who will work with myself or Mrs. Roberts to master those skills based on the pretest. Next, we will continue with Unit 6, Unit 7 and then back to Unit 5.


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 was today!
Test Letter was due today (signed)!
Online tests due 2/24/20


Social Studies:
Students brought home the Michigan Journal packet to share with you.
Signed review was due yesterday!
Test coming home today!

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!


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

Thursday, January 30

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.

Character Connections Word of the week: PATIENCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due TOMORROW 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:

Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)

3rd Grade Math:
Students brought home their unit 3 test today to share with a parent.  The students who did not return the test today should do so tomorrow!
Signed Review was due Tuesday

Online tests due 2/11/20 on all facts 0-10

Compass Learning 10+ minutes

Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.

Information about upcoming 3rd grade math units
We will be skipping Unit 4 - Addition/subtraction and Place Value, with the exception of a few students who will work with myself or Mrs. Roberts to master those skills based on the pretest. Next, we will continue with Unit 6, Unit 7 and then back to 
Unit 5. 

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:

Study 20 min for test
Test Friday 1-31-20 (Unit 4)

Test Letter due Friday (SIGNED)

Online tests due 2/24/20

Social Studies:

Students brought home the Michigan Journal packet to share with you.

Signed review was due today!

Test today

"Visitors From Far Away":

opportunity cost

scarcity

explore

specialization

religion

controlling the fur trade

cause and effect

French and Indian War

pursuit of happiness

Science:

We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

Daily Reminders:

*Bring a chapter book.

*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Wednesday, January 29

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.

Character Connections Word of the week: PATIENCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:

Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)

3rd Grade Math:
Students are bringing home their unit 3 test today to share with a parent.  Please get a parent signature on the test and return it to class on Thursday. 
Signed Review was due Tuesday

Online tests due 2/11/20 on all facts 0-10

Compass Learning 10+ minutes

Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.

Information about upcoming 3rd grade math units
We will be skipping Unit 4 - Addition/subtraction and Place Value, with the exception of a few students who will work with myself or Mrs. Roberts to master those skills based on the pretest. Next, we will continue with Unit 6, Unit 7 and then back to 
Unit 5. 

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:

Study 10 min for test
Test Friday 1-31-20 (Unit 4)

Test Letter due Friday (SIGNED)

Online tests due 2/24/20

Social Studies:

Students brought home the Michigan Journal packet to share with you.

Signed review due Thursday

Test Thursday

"Visitors From Far Away":

opportunity cost

scarcity

explore

specialization

religion

controlling the fur trade

cause and effect

French and Indian War

pursuit of happiness

Science:

We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

Daily Reminders:

*Bring a chapter book.

*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.

Character Connections Word of the week: PATIENCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:

Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)

3rd Grade Math:

Signed Review was due Tuesday

We took our Unit 3 Test today!

Online tests due 2/11/20 on all facts 0-10

Compass Learning 10+ minutes

Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.

Information about upcoming 3rd grade math units
We will be skipping Unit 4 - Addition/subtraction and Place Value, with the exception of a few students who will work with myself or Mrs. Roberts to master those skills based on the pretest. Next, we will continue with Unit 6, Unit 7 and then back to 
Unit 5. 

Xtramath:

 3 days per week minimum

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

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

4th Grade Math:

We have completed all of the journal pages in Unit 4 except for the last problem on the last page of the review.  We will take care of that problem tomorrow or Thursday!
HR 4-12

Test Friday 1-31-20 (Unit 4)

Test Letter due Friday (SIGNED)

Online tests due 2/24/20

Social Studies:

Students brought home the Michigan Journal packet to share with you.

Signed review due Thursday

Test Thursday

"Visitors From Far Away":

opportunity cost

scarcity

explore

specialization

religion

controlling the fur trade

cause and effect

French and Indian War

pursuit of happiness

Science:

We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

Daily Reminders:

*Bring a chapter book.

*Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.

Monday, January 27, 2020

Ask you child to share the mail with you today!

BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.
There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:
Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.



Character Connections Word of the week: PATIENCE


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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.


Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)
Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)


3rd Grade Math:
Signed Review due Tuesday
Test on Tuesday
Online tests due 1/27/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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 4-11
Test Friday 1-31-20 (Unit 4)
Test Letter due Friday (SIGNED)
Online tests due 2/24/20




Social Studies:
Signed Review is coming home Monday (1/27/20)
Students are bringing home their Michigan Journal packet today to share with you.
Signed review due Thursday
Test Thursday

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!


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

Friday, January 24th

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER BOOKS IN JANUARY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ORDER BY FRIDAY at 8pm!  😄


BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.
There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:
Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.

Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.


Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)
Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)


3rd Grade Math:
Review due Monday
Test on Tuesday
Online tests due 1/27/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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:
Journal pages 151-154
HR 4-10
If you did not do Prime and Composite lessons on Compass, do it by Monday!
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20
***Today we got our test letter for Unit 4.  This letter is due with a signature on Friday, January 31st.  We will take our test that day as well!!!



Social Studies:
Your child should bring home a chapter 3 review.  This review is due on January 30th and the test will be on Thursday, January 30th as well!

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!


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

Thursday, January 23

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER BOOKS IN JANUARY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ORDER BY FRIDAY!  😄



BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.
There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:

Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.

Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.


Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)



3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-13
Review due Monday
Test on Tuesday
Online tests due 1/24/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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 4-9

Today we spent our math class learning about Prime and Composite numbers.  This is a very confusing topic and we will continue to practice!

If you did not do Prime and Composite lessons on Compass, do it by Monday!

Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20




Social Studies:
Today or tomorrow your child will bring home a chapter 3 review.  This review is due on January 30th and the test will be on Thursday, January 30th as well!

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness






Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!




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

JANUARY BOOK ORDERS ARE DUE FRIDAY!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ORDER BOOKS IN JANUARY, PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ORDER BY FRIDAY!  😄

BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE

Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.

There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:
Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address



GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE


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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.



Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)




3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-13
Online tests due 1/24/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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:
Today we spent our math class learning about Prime and Composite numbers.  This is a very confusing topic and we will continue to practice!
Tonight's homework is on Compass.  Have your child find the assignment I put in called Prime and Composite Numbers.  He/she should complete this assignment tonight.
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20



Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness




Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!




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

Tuesday, January 21

BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:


https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.


There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:

Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address


GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until after February break.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE

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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.



Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, February 4th (assigned 1/21/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)




3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-12
Online tests due 1/24/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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 4-8
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20



Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's

"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness




Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!



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

Thursday, January 16 and Friday, January 17

Enjoy the long weekend and extend small acts of kindness to those you meet! 😊

Destination Imagination Fund Raiser
In ourTown hall meeting Mrs. Roberts told our students about a fundraising drive that she and her Destination Imagination students are involved in for the Make A Wish Foundation. If your child would like to sign up for a 15 min session with a Therapy Dog, please click on a time slot in the following link:
Make a Wish Foundation Therapy Dog Sign-up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090d4bafac22a02-34therapy

BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE

Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.

There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information:
Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address



GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.  This schedule stays until January 17th.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE


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 nonfiction reading and researching.   We are also learning about "thick versus thin" questions.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.



Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, January 21 (assigned 1/7/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)



3rd Grade Math:
HR 3-11
Online tests due 1/24/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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:
In our current unit, we have completed journal pages 127-143 (and half of 144)
HR 4-7
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20


Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's
"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness



Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!


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

Wednesday, January 15

We are investigating the properties of soil! 

BCS NINTH ANNUAL GEOGRAPHY BEE

Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in the 2020 National Geographic GeoBee.  The competition is open to all 4-8th graders.  The first stage of the BCS competition will be held on Monday January 27th, during choice hour, with the top ten competing for first place on Feb 3rd.  Competition rules, Study guides, and an online practice quiz can be found on the National Geographic website at:

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/education/student-experiences/geobee/study/.

There is also a GeoBee quiz app you can download to practice. The overall BCS winner will be eligible to try for the state and subsequent national competition with the possibility of winning cash prizes. Any interested student can register by sending an email to our parent coordinator Nicole Mays at nicolemays1@hotmail.com with the following information: 

Student Name, Grade, Parent contact name and email address

GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.  This schedule stays until January 17th.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE


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.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, January 21 (assigned 1/7/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)


3rd Grade Math:
Online tests due 1/24/20
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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:
In our current unit, we have completed journal pages 127-142
HR 4-6
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20


Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's
"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness

Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

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

Tuesday, January 14

We are investigating the properties of soil! 

GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.  This schedule stays until January 17th.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE


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.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, January 21 (assigned 1/7/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)



3rd Grade Math:
HR3-10
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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 4-5
Online tests (#7) due 1/27/20


Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's
"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness

Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

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

Monday, January 13, 2020

Today we met and learned from Battle of the Books author Angela Cervantes! 


GYM SCHEDULE:
Starting December 11th:  Frishman will be in the pool.  Butzin will be in the gym.  This schedule stays until January 17th.


Character Connections Word of the week: PERSEVERANCE


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.  Finally, we are working on reading at our "just right" levels and challenging ourselves as readers.

Writing:  Welcome Letter to New BCS student due 1/31/20 (direction letter was sent home on 1/13/20)

Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Tuesday, January 21 (assigned 1/7/2020)

Remember – DO NOT click theTestMe options on spellingcity.org. Save that button for the day of your test. (You may complete the Spelling and Vocabulary Practice Tests though.)



3rd Grade Math:
Compass Learning 15+ minutes
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 (#7) due 1/27/20


Social Studies:
We are excited to explore the following as we continue our study of Michigan's
"Visitors From Far Away":
opportunity cost
scarcity
explore
specialization
religion
controlling the fur trade
cause and effect
French and Indian War
pursuit of happiness

Science:
We are enjoying our unit on Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!

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