We had an awesome day today. This morning we started our poetry study. In the afternoon we learned about The Great Migration! Your child has a geneology project due on June 7th. Please look for the details today in your child’s homework folder. This will be posted your child’s wiki page!


IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:


Book Orders: None

Some of us have mail.

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Study multiplication and division facts for 10 minutes!

Get unit 10 test signed and return tomorrow!


**Before you take the timed tests online, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Get review signed. You will turn it in tomorrow. Get your test letter signed. Study your review for fifteen minutes!

Social Studies: Your child has a geneology project due on June 7th

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

What an amazing day! I had a district meeting this morning and got the most glowing report from our guest teacher upon my return this afternoon! Way to go class!

Overdue Library Books are due by FRIDAY! We are entering a book return contest and really want to win!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:


Book Orders: None

Some of us have mail.

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
We took our unit 10 test today!
Complete May math boxes tonight (many finished this in class)
Study multiplication and division facts for 10 minutes tonight!


**Before you take the timed tests online, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Tomorrow we will get our Unit 11 tests back! Today we worked on the review for our end of the year assessment. This review is due tomorrow. Tomorrow we will be taking our end of the year facts tests. Please study your addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts for fifteen minutes. Choose the facts that you have struggled with the most!


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had the most amazing day! I am such a lucky teacher….to have the BEST students to work with each day. Thank you for always sending them prepared and ready to learn!

Overdue Library Books are due by FRIDAY! We are entering a book return contest and really want to win!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:


Book Orders: None

Some of us have mail.

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE

Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.5 and 10.8
Review due tomorrow- It must be signed by a parent.
Test Wednesday


**Before you take the timed tests online, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
None! 


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a fantabulous Friday! Your kids are the best! Spring pictures are coming home today with those students who ordered them. We are entering the Least-Amount-of-Overdues Contest! Several students received an overdue notice today to share with you. This would be a great weekend to organize bookshelves at home…locating any BCS books along the way! Have a wonderful weekend!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Overdue Library Books are due ASAP! We are entering a book return contest and really want to win!

Book Orders: These were due May 19th.

We all have mail.

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.10
Review due Tuesday signed
Test Wednesday


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)



IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

All of our choice hour selections were turned in on-time….our class won the choice hour contest! Way to go rockstars!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:


Overdue Library Books are due ASAP! We are entering a book return contest and really want to win!

Book Orders: These were due May 19th

We all have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.7
JP 259 (We did all of this together except for numbers 1-2.)
Review due Tuesday signed
Test Wednesday


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 305-307 SL 11.7


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Our Wednesday was wondrous! We took a moodle test today on our language arts story, The Stranger. In the afternoon our 204 scientists conducted a standard experiment with our flipper system in which we carefully controlled all of the variables. Take a look at the short video!

We have two contests going on right now! One is for returning our library books on time! Another is for choice hour forms! All choice hour forms are due tomorrow in our classroom! Can you believe they are planning for first quarter already?!!!!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour selection sheets are due tomorrow! You will need to go online. Students received directions for this Monday. We are entering a contest and really want to win!

Overdue Library Books are due ASAP! We are entering a contest and really want to win!

Book Orders: Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
JP 256 and take online test (due Thursday)



**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 304 and 303 SL 11.6


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a terrific Tuesday! We spent the afternoon constructing our flipper system. We then tested a cork, stopper and two aluminum balls! We discovered that the lighter the ball, the farther it will fly. The variable we tested today was mass!

We have two contests going on right now!
One is for returning our library books on time!
Another is for choice hour forms.
All choice hour forms are due tomorrow in our classroom. Can you believe they are planning for first quarter already?!!!!



IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour selection sheets are due tomorrow! You will need to go online. Students received directions for this Monday.

Overdue Library Books are due ASAP!

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
JP 251 (Measure an adult at home) IF you did not finish your personal measurements in class, you should do so tonight with an adult.



**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 298-302 SL 11.5 On JP 299, letters d and e are optional


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

What a marvelous Monday we had in room 204! We have two contests going on right now! One is for returning our library books on time! Another is for choice hour forms! All choice hour forms are due tomorrow in our classroom! Can you believe they are planning for first quarter already?!!!!4th Grade Parents: If you have the “Bugs and Other Insects Book” that your child received before third grade, please send it in tomorrow! There is a small reward for those students who turn it in tomorrow!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Choice Hour selection sheets are due tomorrow in our classroom! You will need to go online. Students received directions for this Monday.

Overdue Library Books are due ASAP!

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.6


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 297 SL 11.4


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a fabulous day today! This morning we reviewed the skills learned in our first two experiment tests. We also started our next theme in language arts: That’s Amazing! On Monday we will be reading The Stranger by Chris Van Allsburg. In the afternoon we watched the Sign of the Beaver move!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Study multiplication facts 7-8 for 10 minutes!


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 293, 295 SL 11.3 JP 294-295 are optional


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

It was a glorious day in room 204! We had the greatest time experimenting this morning with our Foss Planes and creating our Sign of the Beaver final project powerpoint with our partner. This afternoon we enjoyed Gym and Spanish!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Complete math problem search and HL 10.4

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
SL 11.2; JP 290 and 292


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a wondrous Wednesday inside room 204! This morning we worked with our partner planning our Sign of the Beaver final project. Tomorrow we will begin working on the second part of the assignment. In the afternoon we tested the variables for our Foss Plane. We enjoyed art and ed tech this afternoon!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our Variables unit! Ask your child what we did today!

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.2

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Get your Unit 10 test letter signed. JP 286-288


IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Book Orders Due May 19th

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our variables unit. Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.3 and Study fact for 5 min


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 284


Social Studies: Persuasive Paragraph due Monday! Post to wiki, email t your school account

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

This was a marvelous Monday in room 204! This morning we took a district writing assessment and went to the media center with Ms. Adams to learn about the author visit next week. In the afternoon we spent time in the science lab conducting the capacity of boats experiments. Get ready for a great Tuesday!

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Book Orders Due May 19th (This is our last book order for the year!)

We have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: We are working on our variables unit. Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
HL 10.1 and get family letter HL 9.14


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
We took our Unit 10 test today. No homework!


Social Studies: Persuasive Paragraph due Monday! Post to wiki, email t your school account

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a fantabulous Friday! Happy Mother’s Day! Have a wonderful weekend!
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Some of us have mail!

3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Study mult facts 6-8 for 15 minutes


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Study your review. Study your facts 0-12. We have our Unit 10 test Monday!


Social Studies: Persuasive Paragraph due Monday! Post to wiki, email t your school account

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We are having a thrilling Thursday! We are nearing the end of Sign of the Beaver and not anxious for it to end! This afternoon we picked up our science unit again and tomorrow we will be exploring variables and boats.

Mom’s Eat & Run
Friday, May 7, 2010
3/4 ~ 11:00am – 11:40am
5/6 ~ 11:55am – 12:35pm
7/8 ~ 12:35 – 1:15pm
(Arrive 5-10 minutes early at the BCS main entrance to sign-in)
Join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. Bring your child’s favorite lunch or purchase from the cafeteria (bring a little extra for a friend). After lunch, spend some special time with your child on the playground or indoors.

IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Some of us have mail!


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Complete JP 242 checked by a parent and signed
Test Unit 9 test signed
MB 10.1


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Study your review. Study your facts 0-12. We have our Unit 10 test tomorrow!





Social Studies: Persuasive Paragraph due Monday! Post to wiki, email and print

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had a wonderful Wednesday!

Mom’s Eat & Run
Friday, May 7, 2010
3/4 ~ 11:00am – 11:40am
5/6 ~ 11:55am – 12:35pm
7/8 ~ 12:35 – 1:15pm
(Arrive 5-10 minutes early at the BCS main entrance to sign-in)
Join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. Bring your child’s favorite lunch or purchase from the cafeteria (bring a little extra for a friend). After lunch, spend some special time with your child on the playground or indoors.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Some of us have mail!


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Study mult facts for 10 minutes

**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
Review due tomorrow. Choose ten problems from the “Integer Addition and Subtraction” worksheet to complete tonight. Test is Friday. Be sure you know your facts 0-12!!!!!




Social Studies: Persuasive Paragraph due Monday! Post to wiki, email and print

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

Thank you for the gorgeous arrangement of flowers in honor of teacher appreciation week!! Today rotated the arrangement around the different tables in our class for all to enjoy!! The flowers smell delightful and are such a wonderful way to bring more sunshine right into our classroom!

We had such a terrific Tuesday today! Today we continued learning about Core Democratic Values and worked hard on Chapters 20 and 21 of our Sign of the Beaver novel. This afternoon we learned about persuasive writing. Tomorrow we will begin writing our own persuasive paragraphs.

Mom’s Eat & Run
Friday, May 7, 2010
3/4 ~ 11:00am – 11:40am
5/6 ~ 11:55am – 12:35pm
7/8 ~ 12:35 – 1:15pm
(Arrive 5-10 minutes early at the BCS main entrance to sign-in)
Join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. Bring your child’s favorite lunch or purchase from the cafeteria (bring a little extra for a friend). After lunch, spend some special time with your child on the playground or indoors.
IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Some of us have mail!


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Science: Students received an OPTIONAL challenge variables packet

Paragraph Practice Assignment: NONE

For any paragraph practice assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Study for Unit 9 test tomorrow
Signed Review due tomorrow: Any student who does not bring a review will not be able to take the test tomorrow
Take online timed addition/subtraction test due tomorrow


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 283 SL 10.6 Review due Thursday. Test on Friday.




Social Studies: We just finished talking about Michigan’s involvement in the Civil War. Soon we will start talking about how Michigan grew and went through many changes after the war was over!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology

We had such a marvelous Monday today! We continued learning about Core Democratic Values today and worked hard on Chapters 18 and 19 of our Sign of the Beaver novel. We were so fabulous that we had to enjoy ten minutes of extra recess this afternoon. It was a beautiful day for it! Keep up the hard work!

Mom’s Eat & Run
Friday, May 7, 2010
3/4 ~ 11:00am – 11:40am
5/6 ~ 11:55am – 12:35pm
7/8 ~ 12:35 – 1:15pm
(Arrive 5-10 minutes early at the BCS main entrance to sign-in)
Join your BCS kid(s) & their friends for lunch and fun. Bring your child’s favorite lunch or purchase from the cafeteria (bring a little extra for a friend). After lunch, spend some special time with your child on the playground.


IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BRING SHARPENED PENCILS TO SCHOOL EACH DAY! PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR CHILD WITH A PERSONAL PENCIL SHARPENER TO KEEP IN HIS/HER BINDER!!!

Here’s what we have for you tonight:

Some of us have mail!


3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes (record on the wiki: butzin09.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us)

Paragraph Practice Assignment: After completing TWO brainstorm webs. Type your first draft. Then, edit and revise your work. You will now have the computer’s help with some spelling, word choice (using the thesaurus) and grammar issues. However, the ideas and details will always come from you!

You DO NOT need to print out your paragraph. When your final draft is saved on your computer, access our class wiki page (from this blog) and click on student portfolios. Click on edit page, click the images icon, select browse and find your paper. Double click to upload. It should then appear on your wiki page. Save the page then test to see if it works.

Spelling: NONE
Choose your spelling words from A, B or C. You need a parent to sign off on the choice you make.
Complete the definition activity on Moodle (up to 2 attempts) and Play 3 games from Spellingcity.com.

3rd Grade Math:
Take Online Multiplication test due Tuesday
Unit 9 Review Signed and Completed due Tuesday
Test Wednesday


**Before you take the timed tests, please practice! You can do this by clicking on the link posted on our site. You don't need to log in to practice. Click on "thatquiz” in the top left hand corner. Choose Integers, arithmetic. Set the quiz for addition or subtraction (50 in 3 min) level 10.
Then, when you're ready to take the tests, click on your name. Type in your password and take timed tests that have been set for you.

Mental recall goals (for exiting 3rd grade) are 30 addition and 30 subtraction in 2 mins, 50 multiplication and 50 division in 3 mins. Check out the math website at the top of our Blog. It is great for practicing all facts!

4th Grade Math: (see Mrs. Frishman’s Blog)
JP 281-282 SL 10.5 We will probably test the unit this Friday.




Social Studies: We just finished talking about Michigan’s involvement in the Civil War. Soon we will start talking about how Michigan grew and went through many changes after the war was over!

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

BOOK ORDERS:
Go to: www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Username: butzin
Password: books

REDUCING TRASH AT BCS-TRASH FREE FRIDAYS

• Use a lunch box or reusable sack.
• Pack a cloth napkin and reusable utensils.
• Put food in reusable food and drink containers.
• If you must use a disposable plastic bag, wash it out and keep reusing it.
• Purchase your snacks in bulk size and repack into individual reusable containers.
• Pack fresh fruit since it doesn't require any additional packaging.

Disposable lunches can create between 4–8 ounces of garbage every day.
That can add up to as much as 100 pounds per year!
If you buy lunch, please buy only what you believe you can eat and try not to have any waste!!

ROOM PARENT COORDINATOR: You may reach Stacey Mollison at the following email address: ssmollison@gmail.com

PARTY DATES: Parents and younger siblings are invited to attend!
End of the Year
Wednesday, June 17th, time to be determined

Our Co-curricular Schedule: (We GYM Monday, February 1 through Friday, March 5)
Mondays: Educational Technology
Tuesdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Wednesdays: Art/Engineering Technology and Educational Technology
Thursdays: Gym/Swim and Spanish
Fridays: Art/Engineering Technology and Ed Technology