Today we took our southeast map quiz and Poppy Quiz. We also started out our Poppy book project in class today. We will continue this tomorrow! I am so proud of our awesome class!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Southeast Map Quiz is Thursday. Students will need to name the state and spell it correctly. Learn the capital of each state for challenge!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
Study facts 6-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 261-262 SL 9.6
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/30/2011
We had a great day today! We worked so hard on Language Arts and Social Studies and the kids did the best job as usual! Finishing Poppy today was bittersweet! We loved that story.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Southeast Map Quiz is Thursday. Students will need to name the state and spell it correctly. Learn the capital of each state for challenge!
Language Arts:
Quiz on Poppy Thursday. Use the packets as a review for the quiz. Return the second packet for the test!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
HL 8.1 and 8.4 due Thursday!
Study facts 7-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due tomorrow. We have a quiz tomorrow and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 260, 263, SL 9.5, SL 9.7
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Southeast Map Quiz is Thursday. Students will need to name the state and spell it correctly. Learn the capital of each state for challenge!
Language Arts:
Quiz on Poppy Thursday. Use the packets as a review for the quiz. Return the second packet for the test!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
HL 8.1 and 8.4 due Thursday!
Study facts 7-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due tomorrow. We have a quiz tomorrow and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 260, 263, SL 9.5, SL 9.7
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/29/2011
This morning was a very eventful chapter in Poppy! Ask your child to share the details with you tonight at dinner. In the afternoon, we learned about our social studies region workshop project. We also had time to begin our tour of the Southeast region. Get ready for a great day Wednesday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Southeast Map Quiz is Thursday. Students will need to name the state and spell it correctly. Learn the capital of each state for challenge!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
HL 8.2
Share the class experiment results with your parents!
Get your test signed!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due Thursday. We have a quiz on Thursday and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 256-259 SL 9.4 (On JP 258, you will need to use SRB page 246 at home to help you!)
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Southeast Map Quiz is Thursday. Students will need to name the state and spell it correctly. Learn the capital of each state for challenge!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
HL 8.2
Share the class experiment results with your parents!
Get your test signed!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due Thursday. We have a quiz on Thursday and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 256-259 SL 9.4 (On JP 258, you will need to use SRB page 246 at home to help you!)
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/28/2011
We had the most Marvelous Monday in room 204! This morning we learned about the new adventures of Poppy and took our Spelling test. In the afternoon, we began our train tour of the Southeastern region of the United States. In the afternoon, we took an open book quiz on the geography of the Northeastern United States!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due ASAP!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
Get math test signed tonight and return
JP 182 and study mult. Facts 6-7 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due Thursday. We have a quiz on Thursday and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 255 (#4 is optional) SL 9.3
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due ASAP!
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
3rd Grade Math:
Get math test signed tonight and return
JP 182 and study mult. Facts 6-7 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
SL 9.1 Survey due Thursday. We have a quiz on Thursday and your kids have all of the information for studying written next to SL 9.3. Tonight’s homework is JP 255 (#4 is optional) SL 9.3
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/25/2011
It was my pleasure to meet with you for student-led conferences! I am so proud of each student….we have an amazing class! Have a great weekend!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
Study facts 6-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Students were given a multiplication packet to work on. They do NOT need to finish it. This is something you can work on at home whenever you have time just to get some practice. It will NOT be turned in. JP 252-254 (#3 on 254 is optional). SL 9.2 SL 9.1 (survey) is due on March 31st. Be sure to follow the directions I gave you.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/24/2011
I am looking forward to meeting with you with many of you at student led conferences today! It was my pleasure to conference with lots of wonderful families yesterday! Please tell your kids that I will be out in the morning for a meeting, and I will be back in the afternoon. I always try to tell them when I’ll be out for a meeting, but I forgot this time.
. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8pm. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
Study facts 6-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 252-254 (#3 on 254 is optional). SL 9.2 SL 9.1 (survey) is due on March 31st. Be sure to follow the directions I gave you.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8pm. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
Study facts 6-9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 252-254 (#3 on 254 is optional). SL 9.2 SL 9.1 (survey) is due on March 31st. Be sure to follow the directions I gave you.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/23/2011
We have half days today and Thursday. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8 on both days. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
Review due tomorrow
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 248-251 (#4 on JP 251) SL 9.1 (first side only)
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
Review due tomorrow
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 248-251 (#4 on JP 251) SL 9.1 (first side only)
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/22/2011
Today we created Northeast Region comics online! It was a terrific day!
We have half days on Wednesday and Thursday. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8 on both days. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.8
Review due tomorrow
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Today we finished up our “how to” videos in math! Homework is to take two online tests. The codes are TEYH4301 and MXTH3900. They are due tomorrow!!
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
We have half days on Wednesday and Thursday. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8 on both days. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Social Studies:
Gleaners Field Trip Permission Slip due Friday
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.8
Review due tomorrow
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Today we finished up our “how to” videos in math! Homework is to take two online tests. The codes are TEYH4301 and MXTH3900. They are due tomorrow!!
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/21/2011
We had a marvelous Monday in room 204! This morning we prepared our conference folder.
We have half days on Wednesday and Thursday. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8 on both days. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 175 – pick 15 states from page 256 in your SRB)
Record the high and low temperature for the state
Find the difference (range) of the temperatures
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
Get review signed
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Unit 8 Test Letter Signed; Study multiplication and division facts 0-12 for ten minutes
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
We have half days on Wednesday and Thursday. School gets out at 11:20 and there will be buses. Conferences are from 1-8 on both days. The 40 minutes conferences are student-led, so your child needs to be there!!!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 175 – pick 15 states from page 256 in your SRB)
Record the high and low temperature for the state
Find the difference (range) of the temperatures
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
Get review signed
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
Unit 8 Test Letter Signed; Study multiplication and division facts 0-12 for ten minutes
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/17/2011
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This morning we had the best time learning about the adventures of Poppy. The author gave such a detailed description of Dimwood Forest in this chapter. We were able to draw a picture of it from all of the details. In the afternoon, we worked with our buddy to complete our animal research Glog.
CHOICE HOUR SELECTIONS SHEETS ARE DUE Friday! We are trying hard to win a contest with Mrs. Frishman’s class. We are only missing 4 sheets/payments
Conference sign-ups are outside the door! Conferences are March 23rd and 24th. They are student-led so your child will have so much to share (40 minutes)! Please come in to sign up! Spaces are filling up quickly! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
Mrs. Butzin is out for district training on Friday, March 18.
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Moodle Assignment:
Due March 21st
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.5
Get review signed
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
We have two online tests due tomorrow. The codes are GANZ5106 and CICW9427
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
CHOICE HOUR SELECTIONS SHEETS ARE DUE Friday! We are trying hard to win a contest with Mrs. Frishman’s class. We are only missing 4 sheets/payments
Conference sign-ups are outside the door! Conferences are March 23rd and 24th. They are student-led so your child will have so much to share (40 minutes)! Please come in to sign up! Spaces are filling up quickly! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
Mrs. Butzin is out for district training on Friday, March 18.
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Moodle Assignment:
Due March 21st
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.5
Get review signed
Review due Wednesday
Test Thursday
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
We have two online tests due tomorrow. The codes are GANZ5106 and CICW9427
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/16/2011
It was a great day in room 204!
Student-led conference sign-up is outside of our classroom door! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Moodle Assignment:
Due Monday (3-21)
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.4
Study mult/div facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
We took our Unit 8 test today! We will get them back Friday or Monday. Tonight’s homework is to study your facts 0-10 for ten minutes! We will need scissors and tape tomorrow in math!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Student-led conference sign-up is outside of our classroom door! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Moodle Assignment:
Due Monday (3-21)
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Spelling:
Test and list 7 due March 28th
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.4
Study mult/div facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
We took our Unit 8 test today! We will get them back Friday or Monday. Tonight’s homework is to study your facts 0-10 for ten minutes! We will need scissors and tape tomorrow in math!
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/09/2011
Our field trip is Friday to the Detroit Science Center! Chaperones and students pack a disposable lunch with a drink.
Conference sign-ups are outside the door! Conferences are March 23rd and 24th. They are student-led so your child will have so much to share (40 minutes)! Please come in to sign up! Spaces are filling up quickly! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
Ms. Ley
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Writing:
Get Writer’s Workshop cover decorated and due Monday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.3 and JP 162
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 246 and 247
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Conference sign-ups are outside the door! Conferences are March 23rd and 24th. They are student-led so your child will have so much to share (40 minutes)! Please come in to sign up! Spaces are filling up quickly! If you would like me to sign you up for a time, just email me. I will be happy to do help!
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 15th and March 18th for district training.
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
Ms. Ley
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Writing:
Get Writer’s Workshop cover decorated and due Monday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.3 and JP 162
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 246 and 247
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/08/2011
It was a terrific Tuesday in room 204! This morning we completed our 3rd day of researching our animal. We posted all of our research information onto our wiki. Some students are going to complete the research at home using the online encyclopedia. We will begin our research Glog on Friday! Great job guys!
Conference sign-up is outside of our classroom door! If you would like me to sign you up for a slot, just email me. I will be happy to do this.
Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Writing:
Get Writer’s Workshop cover decorated and due Monday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.2 and study multiplication facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 240-243, SL 8.7
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Conference sign-up is outside of our classroom door! If you would like me to sign you up for a slot, just email me. I will be happy to do this.
Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Writing:
Get Writer’s Workshop cover decorated and due Monday!
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.2 and study multiplication facts 6-9 for 10 minutes
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 240-243, SL 8.7
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/07/2011
Don't forget to RSVP for Most Valuable Male (or significant other) night!! It is this Friday, March 11th from 6:30-8:30pm at BCS in the cafe & gym!! Movies, trivia, prizes, dinner and goodie bags!! Loads of fun!! Bring your pillow and sleeping bag to enjoy during the movie!! RVSP to Loriannshannon@gmail.com today!
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
Ms. Ley
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.1 and study facts 2-9 for 10 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 236-238 and SL 8.6
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
Ms. Ley
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is as follows:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline - Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We GYM on Tuesday and Thursday!
HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE FOR YOU TODAY:
Paragraph Practice:
Bugs and Insects due Tuesday, March 22nd
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
HL 7.1 and study facts 2-9 for 10 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 236-238 and SL 8.6
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/03/2011
It was a great day!!! Today was actually my birthday and we had the most fun. Thanks to everyone for helping make this day so much fun. I loved spending it with you! This afternoon we all had Dunkin Donuts and enjoyed one of my favorite authors, Dr. Seuss. Have a great evening!
Next week we begin gym!
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
Tuesday, March 18
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online tests due Friday –Shape ID (not timed) and Multiplication Fact Timed Test.
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 229-231 SL 8.4 (due tomorrow) We have an online quiz due Friday. The code is LUFO4981
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Next week we begin gym!
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
Tuesday, March 18
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online tests due Friday –Shape ID (not timed) and Multiplication Fact Timed Test.
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 229-231 SL 8.4 (due tomorrow) We have an online quiz due Friday. The code is LUFO4981
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/02/2011
What a wonderful Wednesday we had in room 204! This morning we learned the details of the emergency meeting that Lungwort called for the mouse clan in our novel, Poppy. It was a very exciting chapter. Ask your child to share with you the lesson that was learned in this chapter! In the afternoon we started our study of the Northeast region. We will have a map quiz next week on the state names and locations.
Next week we begin gymming!
Science Center Field Trips Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule is:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
Tuesday, March 18
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Social Studies:
Northeast Region States MAP Quiz on next Wednesday! Get the study guide signed Wednesday night by a parent. Study the states and be able to locate them on the map. Spelling will count!
Science:
We are going to take a life cycle quiz on Thursday! Students brought home a study guide on Tuesday.
Spelling:
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online tests due Friday –Shape ID (not timed) and Multiplication Fact Timed Test.
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 229-231 SL 8.4 (due tomorrow) We have an online quiz due Friday. The code is LUFO4981
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
3/01/2011
We had a great day celebrating Hannah's 9th birthday! Happy Birthday Hannah!
Science Center Field Trip Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule for the trip:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline -Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
Study multiplication facts 6, 7, 8 and 9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 227-228 SL 8.2 and SL 8.3
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
Science Center Field Trip Friday, March 11th
The following parents are chaperones for this trip:
Ms. Valentine
Ms. Karmanos
Ms. Wilker
Mr. Junkunc
Ms. Motlagh
Ms. Forge
Ms. Alexander
Ms. Stebbins
If you are unable to attend, please let me know. Please bring a bag lunch and plan to meet in the media center at 9:05 for an orientation.
Our schedule for the trip:
9:05- Chaperones meet in media center
9:15- Depart from BCS
10:15-11:00 Lunch in Café
11:00-12:00 IMAX Movie –Animal Habitats
12:00-12:30 Browse Museum (optional scavenger hunt)
12:30-1:00 Sparks Theatre
1:00 sharp Busses leave Detroit Science Center
1:30 Busses arrive at BCS
4th Grade Instrumental Selection Timeline -Tuesday, March 18
8:30 - 9:45 (approximately) in the Cafeteria
Anderson Music will introduce the instrumental program, as well as demonstration of all instruments taught in the beginning band and orchestra program. A Selmer Music Survey is administered to all participating students. All students will need a #2 pencil.
10:30 (approximately) - the rest of the school day in the Band and Orchestra rooms
We will have a rotation of students – (4 to 6) Students at a time will be fitted to the recommended instruments. Please instruct the students to wash their hands before the fitting session.
Mrs. Butzin will be out March 10th for district training.
*Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle to class so he/she does not have to leave class when thirsty!
We SWIM on Tuesday and Thursday! Bring all necessary items for these days!
Here's what we have for you today:
Reading:
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes each day
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes each day
Science:
We are going to take a life cycle quiz on Thursday! Students brought home a study guide on Tuesday.
Spelling: Test and spelling assignment is due March 14 (Friday).
3rd Grade Math:
Study multiplication facts 6, 7, 8 and 9 for 15 minutes!
How to take online tests:
PRACTICE your facts BEFORE you take any timed tests online!
Go to Mrs. Butzin’s Blog
GO to Frequently Visited Places
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Login and take the assigned tests. (Use your school password)
3rd Grade End of year fact expectations:
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 30 addition/30 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 50 division/50 multiplication facts in 3 mins
4th Grade Math:
JP 227-228 SL 8.2 and SL 8.3
REMEMBER TO GET YOUR PLANNER SIGNED EVERY DAY!
Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!
Bring Sharpened Pencils!
Bring HEALTHY Snack!
Get Planner Signed!
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
We would love to share in your child’s birthday celebration. If you would like your child to celebrate their birthday at school, please note the following ideas for celebrations:
Please prepare an individual snack for each child.
Please PRECUT large items providing 27 napkins/plates and other necessary utensils.
There are 27 of us!
We will celebrate all birthdays during the designated snack time!
No peanuts please!
If you would prefer that your child not participate in birthday celebrations, please let me know as soon as possible.
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