Friday, January 29th

Happy Friday! 

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Currently we are focused on Text Features and nonfiction text.  

Word Study:  

Word Study was assigned today!   Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by February 10th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online.  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

OLT due 2-8-21

Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

Use your problem solving packet to help you complete an answer to the first exemplar.  Be sure to post a picture of your work!  Exemplar #1 is due on Monday!

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Thursday, January 28, 2021

  

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Currently we are focused on Text Features and nonfiction text.  

Word Study:  

Word Study was assigned today!   Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by February 10th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online.  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

H 3-8

OLT due 2-8-21

Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 4-3

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Wednesday, January 27

 

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Currently we are focused on Text Features and nonfiction text.  

Word Study:  

Word Study was assigned today!   Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by February 10th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online.  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

H 3-7

OLT due 2-8-21

Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 4-2

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

  

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Currently we are focused on Text Features and nonfiction text.  

Word Study:  

Word Study was assigned today!   Please ask your child to share his/her words with you and the assignment that is due by February 10th.  Once your child has completed all of the assignments, he/she is ready to take the test online.  Feel free to practice with your child first!  Remember, we are focused on patterns of spelling and how we use them across our language as well as vocabulary.  There is so much to learn about words in our language!

3rd Grade Math: 

OLT due 2-8-21

Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 4-1

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Monday, January 25

 

Happy Monday!  It's going to be a great week!

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Year of the Dog book and completed packet was due on Monday/Tuesday.  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

We will get a new word sort soon!

3rd Grade Math: 

OLT due 2-8-21

Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

JP 128

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Friday, January 22, 2021

  

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Year of the Dog book and completed packet was due on Monday/Tuesday.  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

We will get a new word sort soon!

3rd Grade Math: 

Unit 3 Quick Quiz #1 due Monday (some students completed it in class today)

Online test  is due Monday!  Study your facts!

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  

Maps Skills #1 Packet is due!  Please ask your child if he/she turned in this assignment. 

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Thursday, January 21

 

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Year of the Dog book and completed packet was due on Monday/Tuesday.  Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

We will get a new word sort soon!

3rd Grade Math: 

H 3-6

Study your facts!

Online test  is due 1/25/21

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

We have Quick Quiz #2 due tomorrow.  This is a great practice item for the test!   Remember to study tonight!

Online tests due 2-1-21

Social Studies:  We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Friendly Letter to New BCS Student due Tuesday, February 2nd (Date Assigned January 20, 2021)

This assignment can be found on schoology 🠞language arts🠞 writing🠞writing prompts

We brainstormed in class and recorded ideas in our writer's notebook.  

 You will write a letter to a student who will start at BCS next September. You don’t know the person to whom you are writing. You can address it as “Dear Friend” or “Dear Future BCS Student”.

1. Think about how you were feeling when you started at BCS.

2. Write a letter that explains what life is like at BCS and why they will love attending our school.

3. Write the letter on lined paper or type it.  You could even add illustrations to it or clip art! 

4. You will want to create a new document for your letter if you choose to type.  

5. Please print your letter at home and bring to school for your teacher by February 2.

Year of the Dog book and completed packet was due on Monday/Tuesday.  Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

We will get a new word sort soon!

3rd Grade Math: 

H 3-5

Study your facts!

Online test  is due 1/25/21

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 3-11

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:  We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Tuesday, January 19

 

The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

We will get a new word sort soon!

3rd Grade Math: 

R 3-4

Study your facts!

Online test was  due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 3-10

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:  We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Thursday, January 13th and Friday, January 14th

Friday's Special Schedule!

8:35-9:20  Math

9:20-9:40  Brain Break

9:45-10:15  Engage

10:15-11:50  MLK Exploration Activities 

 Choice Hour Updates:

ALL CHOICE HOUR IS VIRTUAL for both Quarter II and Quarter III. There is no in person choice hour currently. 

 Quarter II Choice Hours end this week. The last day is Thursday. It will be hard for students to make it online for choice hour on time when they are traveling home from school this week. We know this and do not want the students to be stressed about it. 

 Quarter III

Sign Up is live now and due Wednesday, January 13 by 11:59pm! Find it here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952

New Choice Hours begin next Tuesday, January 19th. 

Students should only take choice hour on the days that they are AT HOME/VIRTUAL. 

New Schedules will be sent electronically on Monday, January 18th

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

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 The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

Our new Word Study assignment is due on Friday, January 15th.  Please have your child show you the assignment online as well as his/her word list.  There are 7 activities to complete with your word list plus the test.  All should be complete by the due date!  Our SAE group is using SAE Sort #2.  DRU Group 1 is using DRU Sort #2.  DRU Group 2 is using DRU Sort #17.

3rd Grade Math: 

H 3-3

Study your facts!

Online test was  due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math:

HR 3-9

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:  We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

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

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

  Here is our new schedule!  Please print a copy to keep with you all the time.

 Return to School Full Day Hybrid.  What should I bring?

***All of these materials should be housed in student backpacks.  Think of it like your desk that you take back and forth between home and school.  

-Please bring your charged Chromebook along with the charger (This is a request from the district as they are removing our laptops from our classrooms.)  If your child does not have a school issued Chromebook, you can complete this form and one will be delivered to our classroom!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x7lrlGU3Hgamqja8EWlhnt3ufrOpwjHMjUzwUJTiD9s/viewform?ts=5fbd5b87&gxids=7757&edit_requested=true

-headphones or earbuds

-all math books 

-math challenge folder

-Sarah Plain and Tall book and packet (in a folder)

-Writer’s Notebook

-Map Skills packets #1 and #2 (in a folder)

-Scholastic News editions (in a folder)

-science packets (in a folder)

-chapter books for silent reading time (at least 2 if you read fast)

-social studies soft cover gray workbook

-planner

-cursive book

-ruler

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-Winter jacket, hat, gloves, and anything you need to stay warm outside (we are going outside to play!)

 Choice Hour Updates:

ALL CHOICE HOUR IS VIRTUAL for both Quarter II and Quarter III. There is no in person choice hour currently. 

 Quarter II Choice Hours end this week. The last day is Thursday. It will be hard for students to make it online for choice hour on time when they are traveling home from school this week. We know this and do not want the students to be stressed about it. 

 Quarter III

Sign Up is live now and due Wednesday, January 13 by 11:59pm! Find it here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952

New Choice Hours begin next Tuesday, January 19th. 

Students should only take choice hour on the days that they are AT HOME/VIRTUAL. 

New Schedules will be sent electronically on Monday, January 18th

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

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 The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  ***If you are all virtual, this is your time to turn in your Year of the Dog book and packet.  

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

Our new Word Study assignment is due on Friday, January 15th.  Please have your child show you the assignment online as well as his/her word list.  There are 7 activities to complete with your word list plus the test.  All should be complete by the due date!  Our SAE group is using SAE Sort #2.  DRU Group 1 is using DRU Sort #2.  DRU Group 2 is using DRU Sort #17.

3rd Grade Math: 

HR 3-3

Study your facts!

Online test was  due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math: 

HR 3-8

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

Science:

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

Tuesday, January 12

 Here is our new schedule!  Please print a copy to keep with you all the time.

 Return to School Full Day Hybrid.  What should I bring?

***All of these materials should be housed in student backpacks.  Think of it like your desk that you take back and forth between home and school.  

-Please bring your charged Chromebook along with the charger (This is a request from the district as they are removing our laptops from our classrooms.)  If your child does not have a school issued Chromebook, you can complete this form and one will be delivered to our classroom!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x7lrlGU3Hgamqja8EWlhnt3ufrOpwjHMjUzwUJTiD9s/viewform?ts=5fbd5b87&gxids=7757&edit_requested=true

-headphones or earbuds

-all math books 

-math challenge folder

-Sarah Plain and Tall book and packet (in a folder)

-Writer’s Notebook

-Map Skills packets #1 and #2 (in a folder)

-Scholastic News editions (in a folder)

-science packets (in a folder)

-chapter books for silent reading time (at least 2 if you read fast)

-social studies soft cover gray workbook

-planner

-cursive book

-ruler

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-Winter jacket, hat, gloves, and anything you need to stay warm outside (we are going outside to play!)

 Choice Hour Updates:

ALL CHOICE HOUR IS VIRTUAL for both Quarter II and Quarter III. There is no in person choice hour currently. 

 Quarter II Choice Hours end this week. The last day is Thursday. It will be hard for students to make it online for choice hour on time when they are traveling home from school this week. We know this and do not want the students to be stressed about it. 

 Quarter III

Sign Up is live now and due Wednesday, January 13 by 11:59pm! Find it here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952

New Choice Hours begin next Tuesday, January 19th. 

Students should only take choice hour on the days that they are AT HOME/VIRTUAL. 

New Schedules will be sent electronically on Monday, January 18th

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

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 The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

Our new Word Study assignment is due on Friday, January 15th.  Please have your child show you the assignment online as well as his/her word list.  There are 7 activities to complete with your word list plus the test.  All should be complete by the due date!  Our SAE group is using SAE Sort #2.  DRU Group 1 is using DRU Sort #2.  DRU Group 2 is using DRU Sort #17.

3rd Grade Math: 

Study your facts!

Online test due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math: 

JP 115

Quick Quick #1 is due on 1-12-21  (you can find it in the Unit 3 folder in our math class)

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

Science:

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

Monday, January 11th

Here is our new schedule!  Please print a copy to keep with you all the time.

 Return to School Full Day Hybrid.  What should I bring?

***All of these materials should be housed in student backpacks.  Think of it like your desk that you take back and forth between home and school.  

-Please bring your charged Chromebook along with the charger (This is a request from the district as they are removing our laptops from our classrooms.)

-headphones or earbuds

-all math books 

-math challenge folder

-Sarah Plain and Tall book and packet (in a folder)

-Writer’s Notebook

-Map Skills packets #1 and #2 (in a folder)

-Scholastic News editions (in a folder)

-science packets (in a folder)

-chapter books for silent reading time (at least 2 if you read fast)

-social studies soft cover gray workbook

-planner

-cursive book

-ruler

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-Winter jacket, hat, gloves, and anything you need to stay warm outside (we are going outside to play!)

 Choice Hour Updates:

ALL CHOICE HOUR IS VIRTUAL for both Quarter II and Quarter III. There is no in person choice hour currently. 

 Quarter II Choice Hours end this week. The last day is Thursday. It will be hard for students to make it online for choice hour on time when they are traveling home from school this week. We know this and do not want the students to be stressed about it. 

 Quarter III

• Sign Up is live now and due Wednesday, January 13 by 11:59pm! Find it here: https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6952
• New Choice Hours begin next Tuesday, January 19th. 
• Students should only take choice hour on the days that they are AT HOME/VIRTUAL. 
• New Schedules will be sent electronically on Monday, January 18th

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

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 The new materials distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

Our new Word Study assignment is due on Friday, January 15th.  Please have your child show you the assignment online as well as his/her word list.  There are 7 activities to complete with your word list plus the test.  All should be complete by the due date!  Our SAE group is using SAE Sort #2.  DRU Group 1 is using DRU Sort #2.  DRU Group 2 is using DRU Sort #17.

3rd Grade Math: 

R 3-2

Study your facts!

Online test due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math: 

HR 3-7

Quick Quick #1 is due on 1-12-21  (you can find it in the Unit 3 folder in our math class)

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

Science:

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

Friday, January 8

We are so excited to welcome children back to school on Monday!  Please review the supply list below and help your child prepare for our first days of full day hybrid learning. 

One of our best communication tools is our daily classroom blog.  Please visit this with your child daily.  www.fritzinbcs.blogspot.com

 

Return to School Full Day Hybrid.  What should I bring?

***All of these materials should be housed in student backpacks.  Think of it like your desk that you take back and forth between home and school.  

-Please bring your charged Chromebook along with the charger (This is a request from the district as they are removing our laptops from our classrooms.)

-headphones or earbuds

-all math books 

-math challenge folder

-Sarah Plain and Tall book and packet (in a folder)

-Writer’s Notebook

-Map Skills packets #1 and #2 (in a folder)

-Scholastic News editions (in a folder)

-science packets (in a folder)

-chapter books for silent reading time (at least 2 if you read fast)

-social studies soft cover gray workbook

-planner

-cursive book

-ruler

-scissors

-coloring supplies

-Winter jacket, hat, gloves, and anything you need to stay warm outside (we are going outside to play!)

PLEASE PRINT THE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR YOUR CHILD TO FOLLOW!

 Team Fritzin Full Day Hybrid Schedule 2021  

(1-8-21   subject to change)              

Monday Cohort A	Tuesday Cohort B	Wednesday Cohort A	Thursday Cohort B	Friday   All Virtual
8:35-9:40 Attendance Math	8:35-9:40 Attendance Math	8:35-9:40 Attendance Math	8:35-9:40 Attendance Math	8:35-9:40 Attendance Math
9:45-10:15 Brain Break	9:45-10:15 Brain Break	9:30-10:15 Brain Break	9:45-10:15 Brain Break	9:45-10:15 Brain Break
10:20-11:00 Academics	10:20-11:00 Academics	10:20-11:00 Academics	10:20-11:00 Academics	10:20-11:00 Academics
11:00-11:15 Brain Break	11:00-11:15 Brain Break	11:00-11:15 Brain Break	11:00-11:15 Brain Break	11:00-11:15 Brain Break
11:20-12:00 Academics	11:20-12:00 Academics	11:20-12:00 Academics	11:20-12:00 Academics	11:20-12:00 Academics
Lunch 12:00-12:40
12:45-1:25 Eng. Tech/Art	12:45-1:25 Spanish	12:45-1:25 PE	12:45-1:25 Spanish	12:45-1:25 Academics
1:35-2:15 Academics	1:35-2:15 Academics	1:35-2:15 Academics	1:35-2:15 Eng. Tech/Art	1:35-2:15 Engage
2:15-2:35 Brain Break	2:15-2:35 Brain Break	2:15-2:35 Brain Break	2:15-2:35 Brain Break	2:15-2:35 Brain Break
2:35-3:15 Academics *Frishman Library 2:40	2:35-3:15 PE	2:35-3:15 Engage	2:35-3:15 Academics	2:35-3:15 Academics *Butzin   Library 2:40
Choice Hour 3:25-4:10

 Choice Hour Updates:

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

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

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

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 The new distribution time: Thursday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.

BOOK ORDERS:

VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link is posted on our class blog)

ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

Here is your homework for today:

3rd Grade Reading:  20+ minutes

4th Grade Reading:  30+ minutes

***4th Graders:  Keep Reading those Battle Books!!!

Language Arts:  

Turn in Year of the Dog book and completed packet on Monday/Tuesday (Virtual students will turn these in at the drop off on Thursday). Currently we are focused on Figurative Language.  We are working on revising our narratives to add enhance our writing with figurative language (hyperbole, personification, simile, alliteration, metaphor, etc.)

Word Study:  

Our new Word Study assignment is due on Friday, January 15th.  Please have your child show you the assignment online as well as his/her word list.  There are 7 activities to complete with your word list plus the test.  All should be complete by the due date!  Our SAE group is using SAE Sort #2.  DRU Group 1 is using DRU Sort #2.  DRU Group 2 is using DRU Sort #17.

3rd Grade Math: 

Study your facts!

Online test due 1-12-21 This test will include multiplication facts 1-10.  You will want to study and study before taking this online fact test.  (It will not publish until 1-9-21.)

XtraMath:  Three Rounds with Mr. C!

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

4th Grade Math: 

HR 3-7

Quick Quick #1 is due on 1-12-21  (you can find it in the Unit 3 folder in our math class)

Online tests due 1-15-21

Social Studies:

We are currently studying map skills.  Soon we will learn more about the first people to settle in the United States. 

Science:

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