Friday, February 28th

We hope you enjoyed your snow days!!!  It was nice to see everyone's smiling faces today and hear about their snow day adventures!!!

Welcome to Spring Student-Led Conferences!  The link to sign up for your child's homeroom teacher is to your right.

Please sign up for a time that works best for you and your child as he/she will be leading you through this conference.  (March 18 (Wednesday) or March 19 (Thursday)

PLEASE USE THIS SIGN-UP FOR YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM ONLY! 

***IF YOUR CHILD SEES A DIFFERENT TEACHER FOR MATH, YOU WILL RECEIVE A MATH UPDATE FROM YOUR HOMEROOM TEACHER.

Please make a note of your conference time slot.

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

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until March 6th.



Character Connections Word of the week: ACCOUNTABILITY

• “You are the reason of your own good-luck and bad-luck; success and failure; happiness and pain. Your choices are responsible for your present. Don't blame someone else for your sufferings or failures.” – Sanjeev Himachali
• “The person who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.” – Lou Holtz
• “Wisdom stems from personal accountability. We all make mistakes; own them... learn from them. Don't throw away the lesson by blaming others.” – Steve Maraboli

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!!!  Many 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!

Scholastic Book Order:
Coming soon!

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.  As a class we typicaly have a class read going.  We just finished up "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and now are focused on "100 Dresses".



Writing:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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 2/28/20 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:
In our journal we have completed all pages through 179 (#7).
HR 5-4 due Monday
Online tests #9 due 3/10/20


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
We are also learning about important figures in our nation's history to honor Black History Month!

Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!


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

Tuesday, February 25th

Noah arrived home from his last chemo treatment to  a big surprise!  Noah is so thankful  to you all for your kindness and thoughtfulness!  You helped make this a fabulous celebration! 🎉 

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

GYM SCHEDULE:

Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until March 6th.



Character Connections Word of the week: ACCOUNTABILITY

• “You are the reason of your own good-luck and bad-luck; success and failure; happiness and pain. Your choices are responsible for your present. Don't blame someone else for your sufferings or failures.” – Sanjeev Himachali
• “The person who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely to be the one who dropped it.” – Lou Holtz
• “Wisdom stems from personal accountability. We all make mistakes; own them... learn from them. Don't throw away the lesson by blaming others.” – Steve Maraboli

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!!!  Many 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!

Scholastic Book Order:
Coming soon!

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.  As a class we typicaly have a class read going.  We just finished up "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" and now are focused on "100 Dresses".



Writing:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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 2/28/20 on all facts 0-10
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.
Compass Math Geometry 10+ min


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:
HR 3-5
Online tests due 3/10/20 (today)


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
We are also learning about important figures in our nation's history to honor Black History Month!

Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!


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

Welcome Back!

We hope you had a fabulous winter break with family and friends! It was great to see everyone today and hear all about their mid-winter break fun!😀  

GYM SCHEDULE:


Starting January 21st:  Frishman will be in the gym.  Butzin will be in the pool.  This schedule stays until March 6th.

Character Connections Word of the Week: ACCOUNTABILITY

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!



Scholastic Book Order:
Coming soon!


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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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 2/28/20 on all facts 0-10
Xtra Math-3+ rounds with Mr. C.
Compass Math Geometry 10+ min

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:
Online tests due 2/24/20 (today)


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!


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

Wednesday, February 12th - Friday, February 14th

On Friday, we will have time in class to exchange valentines and enjoy each other!  **Several parents have asked if we allow candy, and we do!!!  It's a special day!

If you and your child are interested in doing a good deed, for a child in Chicago's Children's Hospital, follow this link to send them a digital card:
https://secure3.convio.net/cmf/site/SPageNavigator/_Donation_Forms_/Landing_Pages/Handfuls_of_Love_2020;jsessionid=00000000.app313b?utm_campaign=valentines_2020&utm_source=2019-02-06&utm_medium=Email&s_src=2020_HOL_Email_2&s_subsrc=2019-02-06_Email&NONCE_TOKEN=D44AA736EC7368DAA506DFFDE8DEA0F3

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: ACCOUNTABILITY

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.


Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 28th


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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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:
H 6-6
R 6-6 (#6-9 only)
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:
Compass 15 minutes (Your goal is to finish the Metric Measurment Review and the Customary and Measurement sections.  If you have finished those, please choose anything else from the math section that you want to learn about!)
Online tests due 2/24/20


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States


Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!


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

Tuesday, February 11, 2020

In our investigation, we learned about acid rain and how it affects rocks.  

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: ACCOUNTABILITY

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.

Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 11


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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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:
H 6-6
R 6-6 (#6-9 only)
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:
Compass 15 minutes
Online tests due 2/24/20

Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States

Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!


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

Monday, February 10

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: ACCOUNTABILITY

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.

Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 21


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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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:
H 6-5
R 6-5 (4-7 only)
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:
HR 5-2
Online tests due 2/24/20

Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States

Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!



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

Friday, February 7th

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.

Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 21


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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!

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 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:
HR 5-1
-Compass Learning Due Monday (Metric and Customary measurement units)
-Get your Unit 4 Test signed
-Online tests due 2/24/20


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'
Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States



Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!



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

Thursday, February 6, 2020

~World Read Aloud Day~

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.



Scholastic Book Order:
February Book Orders February 21



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:
We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!
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:
HR6-4
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:
-Compass Learning Due Monday
-Get your Unit 4 Test signed
-Online tests due 2/24/20


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'

Ideas to Explore:
The War for Independence and the beginning of the United States



Science:
We are investigating Rocks, Minerals and Landforms!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!




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

Wednesday, February 5th

World Read Aloud Day Celebrations!

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!


Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.



Scholastic Book Order:  February flyers will be coming home soon!



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:We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!



Word Study:
Signed Spelling Letter/Assignment Due Friday, February 28th!
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:
H 6-3
R 6-3 (#4-9 only)
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:
-Get your Unit 4 Test signed so I know a parent saw it!
-Tomorrow we will finish (and have time to look over) our mid-year math assessment.  This assessment covers Units 1-4 and is part of the data we collect throughout the year.  Your child can look over his/her journal and HR book for 20+ minutes to re-visit any concepts that might have been a challenge.
-Online tests due 2/24/20




Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'




"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!  Currently we are talking about physical weathering and chemical weathering!




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

Tuesday, February 4

Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 5th,  is 

World Read Aloud Day!!  

Bring picture books or any books you enjoy reading out loud!




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

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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!

Field Trip Permission Slip and $$ is due on February 11.

Scholastic Book Order:  February flyers will be coming home soon!

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:We are working hard in class on research, informational writing, and how to share that information.   We are also doing some informational quick-writes to practice our skills!


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 6-2
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:
-Get your Unit 4 Test signed so I know a parent saw it!
-Tomorrow we will start (and maybe finish) our mid-year math assessment.  This assessment covers Units 1-4 and is part of the data we collect throughout the year.  Your child can look over his/her journal and HR book for 20+ minutes to re-visit any concepts that might have been a challenge.
-Online tests due 2/24/20



Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'


"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, February 3, 2020

Wednesday, February 5th is World Read Aloud Day!!  Bring picture books or any books you enjoy reading out loud!

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!

Scholastic Book Order:  February flyers will be coming home soon!

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 was 1/31/20


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 6-1
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:
Online tests due 2/24/20


Social Studies:
We are currently studying Michigan 'Becoming a State'

"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.