Wednesday, December 21, 2022

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Tuesday, December 20

 

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Monday, December 19, 2022

   Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Friday, December 16, 2022

     

Today we are harvesting our tower garden!

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

  

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Wonderful Wednesday! 12/14/22

 

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Tuesday, December 13th

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Monday, December 12th

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Friday, December 9th

 Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Wednesday, December 7th

 

Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

 Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

Monday, December 5th

 Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Friday, December 2, 2022

 

  Team Frishman is currently in the pool and 

Team Butzin is is now in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Thursday, December 1

  Butzin is are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

We hope everyone enjoyed their 

Thanksgiving break! 🦃

 Butzin is are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Monday, November 28

We hope everyone enjoyed their 

Thanksgiving break! 🦃

 Butzin is are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

  

Butzin is are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Monday, November 21, 2022

 

Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on half days) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Friday, November 18

 

Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

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CHARACTER EDUCATION SURVEY!

If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so.

BCS Character Education Survey

Thursday, November 17

  PLEASE FIND THE CONFERENCE ZOOM LINKS  ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF OUR BLOG!  We look forward to meeting with you Wednesday or Thursday!

 Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Wednesday, November 16

NO CHOICE HOURS TODAY OR TOMORROW.  BUSSES RUN AT 11:30 BOTH DAYS!

 PLEASE FIND THE CONFERENCE ZOOM LINKS  ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF OUR BLOG!  We look forward to meeting with you Wednesday or Thursday!

 Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

 

PLEASE FIND THE CONFERENCE ZOOM LINKS  ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF OUR BLOG!  We look forward to meeting with you Wednesday or Thursday!

 Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Monday, November 14

 Butzinis are currently in the pool (even on the half day) and the Frishys are in the gym.

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Friday, November 11, 2022

   

Butzinis are currently in the pool and the Frishys are in the gym.

  GOAL SETTING was due MONDAY!   

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Thursday, November 10, 2022

  

Butzinis are currently in the pool and the Frishys are in the gym.

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please complete the parent conference form and return with your child.  Students brought these home on 11/3/22. 

  GOAL SETTING was due MONDAY!   

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

 

Starting today, the Butzinis are in the pool and the Frishys are in the gym.

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please complete the parent conference form and return with your child.  Students brought these home on 11/3/22. 

  GOAL SETTING was due MONDAY!   

CONFERENCE WITH YOUR CHILD'S CO-CURRICULAR TEACHERS:

Please please consider joining a conference of your child(ren)'s Co-Curricular teachers!! You will want to hear about the exciting learning going on. Co-Curricular classes make up a significant part of your child’s schedule. These classes include:  Art, Engage, Engineering Technology, Physical Education, and Spanish. All full-time BCS teachers will be available during all scheduled conference hours via Zoom only. 

Monday, November 4, 2022

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please complete the parent conference form that is due by Monday!  Students brought these home on 11/3/22. 

  GOAL SETTING due MONDAY:   Please complete the assignment (on orange paper) and return by Monday, November 7.   

Friday, November 4, 2022

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please complete the parent conference form that is due by Monday!  Students brought these home on 11/3/22. 

  GOAL SETTING due MONDAY:   Please complete the assignment (on orange paper) and return by Monday, November 7.   

Thursday, November 3rd

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please complete the parent conference form that is due by Monday!  Students brought these home on 11/3/22.  

GOAL SETTING assigned 11/1/22:   Please complete the assignment (on orange paper) and return by Monday, November 7.   

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

GOAL SETTING assigned 11/1/22:   Please complete the assignment (on orange paper) and return by Monday, November 7.   

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

GOAL SETTING assigned 11/1/22:  Please complete the assignment (on orange paper) and return by Monday, November 7.

ATTENTION PARENTS:

Please sign and return the conference slip tomorrow. (see below)  It is stapled in your child's planner beside your scheduled conference date and time.  Please add the date to your calendar and return the signed confirmation with your child tomorrow. We look forward to our time with you.

Student Name:  _______________________

I received my child’s conference day/time and look forward to seeing his/her homeroom teacher at that time.

Parent Signature:  ____________________________________

Happy Halloween!!! Monday, October 31st, 2022

 If you have not yet completed this survey, please do so!BCS Character Education Survey

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***Important Reminder!  Frishys will be in the pool and Butzinis will be in the Gym on Wednesdays and Fridays***

ATTENTION PARENTS:

 In preparation for conferences, please make sure you complete this parent homework: 

Please fill out this survey if you are in Mrs. Frishman's homeroom.

Please fill out this survey if you are in Mrs. Butzin's homeroom.

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Did you know that you can get a Baldwin Library Card for free?  It will give you free access to books, movies, ebooks, and audiobooks that we can use at school as well!  Just follow this link and check out the directions to find out how!  https://www.baldwinlib.org/get-library-card/

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERING: orders submitted

·         VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link/details on the scholastic page)

·         Click on the digital ALL FLYERS link

·          ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

    Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

    Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

PTA Reflections 2022-2023

Calling all BCS artists!! It’s time for the annual PTA Reflections Art Contest!  This year’s theme is: “Show Your Voice!” Reflections is an annual, nationwide student art competition sponsored by the National PTA. Students should reflect on the theme and create original art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, and special artists. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships! Deadline for submissions is 11/4/22. Click to view the introduction video: PTA Reflections Promo Video 2022-2023.mp4  Submission guidelines, rules, and entry forms are available on the BCS PTA Reflections Homepage. https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6906  Email Chonrada Penzak and Keri Robson at bcsreflections@yahoo.com if you have additional questions!

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Homework:

***Does your child have headphones or earbuds at school? Please ask and be sure to send in a pair that can stay at school all year!

***Does your child leave class a lot to get drinks?  If you ask and he/she says yes, please send a water bottle daily!

Language Arts: 

3rd graders - Read 20 mins (minimum) each night

4th graders - Read 30 mins (minimum) each night

(Bring in a chapter book to read in class. You will keep your book inside your binder)

 

Language Arts Focus:

-"Show Don't Tell" 

-Figurative Language- Simile/Metaphor

-We are learning to write a well developed, structured paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, transitions and a closing sentence.  We are also learning to write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive detail and clear event sequences.  

Spelling:  

Last Friday we took a test on our words and received our new words.  Ask to see the words as the spelling list was written in the planner.   You can also find the spelling list in Power Spelling along with the games.  Students should play all games on Power Spelling before Friday!  

Our next spelling test is Friday, October 28th.  If your child is ever absent for a Friday spelling test, it will be active online that morning and can be done at home.

This week's word pattern: Week 5: Short and long u vowel patterns 

The test on November 4th be on the following words:  lunch, crumb, amuse, brush, refuse, tune, rude, argue, young, suit, chew, clue, fruit, dew, stuck, bunch, truth, juice, trust, trunk.

Math:

3rd grade Math - 

 -iReady Math:  Complete 3 lessons on iReady Math each week

-XtraMath: Complete 3 sessions on XtraMath each week

-OLT (10s) due November 4 (Students will complete this assignment at home.)  Study your facts before taking the quizzes.  There will be a multiplication and a division quiz. 

4th Grade Math –

Today in class we checked homework:

HR 2-12 (#7 is optional)

HR 2-13  (#9 and #10 optional)

OLT #3 was due today.  You can do it!  Please email me if you do not beat last test's scores and we can reset it.

OLT #4 is due on 11-14-22

Test Letter:  Our test letters are due on Thursday, November 4th.  They MUST BE SIGNED!  

We will take our Unit 2 test on Thursday, November 4th!

iready math games are open all weekend!

Science –

Motion and Matter focus questions: What happens when magnets interact with other magnets and with paper clips?  How is the magnetic field affected when more magnets are added?  Ask your child what a force is and what the two types of forces are!

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If your child ever has extra time and you want to give him/her something extra to do, i-Ready reading and math lessons are always there waiting for them in ClassLink!  We are going to try to work on them when we have time in class to earn time for games on Fridays.  Every lesson your child completes is beneficial!

Friday, October 28

 

BOOK ORDERS ARE EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY MORNING!

 ***Important Reminder!  Frishys will be in the pool and Butzinis will be in the Gym on Wednesdays and Fridays***

ATTENTION PARENTS:

 In preparation for conferences, please make sure you complete this parent homework: 

Please fill out this survey if you are in Mrs. Frishman's homeroom.

Please fill out this survey if you are in Mrs. Butzin's homeroom.

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Did you know that you can get a Baldwin Library Card for free?  It will give you free access to books, movies, ebooks, and audiobooks that we can use at school as well!  Just follow this link and check out the directions to find out how!  https://www.baldwinlib.org/get-library-card/

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SCHOLASTIC BOOK CLUB ORDERING: orders submitted

·         VISIT scholastic.com/readingclub (link/details on the scholastic page)

·         Click on the digital ALL FLYERS link

·          ENTER the one-time Class Activation Code  

    Butzin Class Code: HDPNQ

    Frishman Class Code: LHYKF

PTA Reflections 2022-2023

Calling all BCS artists!! It’s time for the annual PTA Reflections Art Contest!  This year’s theme is: “Show Your Voice!” Reflections is an annual, nationwide student art competition sponsored by the National PTA. Students should reflect on the theme and create original art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, visual arts, and special artists. Enter to win recognition, prizes, and scholarships! Deadline for submissions is 11/4/22. Click to view the introduction video: PTA Reflections Promo Video 2022-2023.mp4  Submission guidelines, rules, and entry forms are available on the BCS PTA Reflections Homepage. https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Page/6906  Email Chonrada Penzak and Keri Robson at bcsreflections@yahoo.com if you have additional questions!

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Homework:

***Does your child have headphones or earbuds at school? Please ask and be sure to send in a pair that can stay at school all year!

***Does your child leave class a lot to get drinks?  If you ask and he/she says yes, please send a water bottle daily!

Language Arts: 

3rd graders - Read 20 mins (minimum) each night

4th graders - Read 30 mins (minimum) each night

(Bring in a chapter book to read in class. You will keep your book inside your binder)

 

Language Arts Focus:

-"Show Don't Tell" 

-Figurative Language- Simile/Metaphor

-We are learning to write a well developed, structured paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, transitions and a closing sentence.  We are also learning to write narratives to develop experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive detail and clear event sequences.  

Spelling:  

Last Friday we took a test on our words and received our new words.  Ask to see the words as the spelling list was written in the planner.   You can also find the spelling list in Power Spelling along with the games.  Students should play all games on Power Spelling before Friday!  

Our next spelling test is Friday, October 28th.  If your child is ever absent for a Friday spelling test, it will be active online that morning and can be done at home.

This week's word pattern: Week 5: Short and long u vowel patterns 

The test on November 4th be on the following words:  lunch, crumb, amuse, brush, refuse, tune, rude, argue, young, suit, chew, clue, fruit, dew, stuck, bunch, truth, juice, trust, trunk.

Math:

3rd grade Math - 

 -iReady Math:  Complete 3 lessons on iReady Math each week

-XtraMath: Complete 3 sessions on XtraMath each week

-OLT (10s) due November 4 (Students will complete this assignment at home.)  Study your facts before taking the quizzes.  There will be a multiplication and a division quiz. 

4th Grade Math –

Today in class we completed some problem-solving in practice in class.  

HR 2-12 (#7 is optional)

HR 2-13  (#9 and #10 optional)

OLT #3 is due on 10-31-22.  You can do it!  Please email me if you do not beat last test's scores and we can reset it.

Test Letter:  Our test letters are due on Thursday, November 4th.  They MUST BE SIGNED!  

We will take our Unit 2 test on Thursday, November 4th!

iready math games are open all weekend!

Science –

Motion and Matter focus questions: What happens when magnets interact with other magnets and with paper clips?  How is the magnetic field affected when more magnets are added?  Ask your child what a force is and what the two types of forces are!

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If your child ever has extra time and you want to give him/her something extra to do, i-Ready reading and math lessons are always there waiting for them in ClassLink!  We are going to try to work on them when we have time in class to earn time for games on Fridays.  Every lesson your child completes is beneficial!