Mrs. Frishman's Blog

2012-02-01T08:27:00.001-08:00

I apologize that there was no post yesterday. Aside from absences, I almost always post, however, my blog did not cooperate yesterday. Technology is great when it works! I encourage you to have your child review his/her planner more thoroughly with you when this happens. We did have the best Wednesday today! This morning we worked in our books clubs and had math. We then moved on to Art, the Science Lab, Engage, and a project with Mrs. Truesdell. We were lucky enough to have Mr. Hartley visit us during our afternoon today and he was impressed with all of our work! I was proud to show off your kids!!!

***FYI: Tomorrow is a late-start day. We will begin at 9:50am. We also go to the Symphony on Thursday! Your child is free to bring a book, ipod touch, or DS for entertainment on the bus ride!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 140
Study 8 facts for 15 minutes
Take online timed test before Friday

4th Grade Math: JP 160, 163 (#5 only on this page), SL 6.7, SL 6.8

Language Arts: We have paragraph practice called “My Life as a ____________” This is our first two-paragraph assignment! This assignment is due on Tuesday, February 14th!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our current spelling assignment is due on Monday, February 6th.

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-30T09:17:00.001-08:00

We had a great Monday today and it sounds like the kids really enjoyed their half-day off on Friday! This morning we started a new book club and we are focused on the genre of Fantasy. Ask your child what book he/she is reading! After reading, we had Math, our first day of Art, our weekly Media Center checkout time, and a lot of time for Science. It was a great way to start our week!!!

***FYI: Thursday is a late-start day. We will begin at 9:50am. We also go to the Symphony on Thursday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 6.2
Study multiplication fact 8 for at least 15 minutes. IF you study each night for 15 or more minutes, you should be ready to take the online test on Thursday at home. You will take an online focused timed test this week before Friday at home. If you are ready before Thursday, you can take the test early!

4th Grade Math: JP 151-154 SL 6.5 On JP 153, the “Try This” section is optional!

Language Arts: We received a new paragraph practice called “My Life as a ____________” This is our first two-paragraph assignment! This assignment is due on Tuesday, February 14th!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our new spelling assignment went home and it is due on Monday, February 6th.

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-26T08:50:00.001-08:00

Today went by so fast! This morning we had time for Language Arts, math, and Spanish before we had lunch and went off to the Nature Center. Ask your child how the Nature Center was and what we did!!!

Remember that we have a half day tomorrow! School ends at 11:20am and bussing is provided.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
Take online timed x 7 quiz by Friday.
Thatquiz.org homework is due on Friday morning. Ask your child to share this with you tonight. It will require you to go online with your child to review quizzes.

4th Grade Math: JP 148-149 SL 6.4 On JP-149, you only need to go through problem #6. We also have three online tests and the codes are EZOD0058, LKLE6283, and WHXE0647.

Language Arts: We received a new paragraph practice called “My Life as a ____________” This is our first two-paragraph assignment! This assignment is due on Tuesday, February 14th!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our new spelling assignment went home and it is due on Monday, February 6th.

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Half Day Friday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-25T08:59:00.000-08:00

It’s hard to believe it’s already Wednesday! The kids are working so hard that the days are flying by! This morning we started publishing one of our writing pieces from our writer’s notebooks. You would have been quite impressed seeing how well the kids worked the entire time! I was so proud of them! After Language Arts we had math, Engineering Tech, Science Lab time, and Engage. It was a great day!!

Tomorrow we are going to the Nature Center! We leave at 12:00pm and will return around 2:30pm. Please send your child with a bag lunch as we will be eating in our classroom before we head out for the trip. Due to our trip tomorrow, there will NOT be swimming tomorrow.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take online timed x 7 quiz by Friday.
Thatquiz.com homework is due on Friday. Ask your child to share this with you tonight. It will require you to go online with your child to review quizzes.

4th Grade Math: JP 144-147 SL 6.3

Language Arts: We received a new paragraph practice called “My Life as a ____________” This is our first two-paragraph assignment! This assignment is due on Tuesday, February 14th!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our new spelling assignment went home and it is due on Monday, February 6th.

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-24T11:26:00.000-08:00

We had another great day to start off our week! This morning the kids spent time “peer editing” one another’s writing. They were quite impressive in their suggestions to one another! I was proud of them! After Writer’s Workshop we moved on to math, Spanish, Swimming, and a new project with Mrs. Truesdell. What a great day!!!

On Thursday, your child brought home an assignment called “Moodle Quiz Homework #1.” It was due yesterday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Practice 7 x test for 15 minutes
Go to IXL and practice for 15 minutes
Take online timed 7 fact test by Friday!
You can achieve a high score with lots of practice!

4th Grade Math: JP 141-143 SL 6.2 Please use the traditional long division method and ignore the other method that you are asked to use! We also have 10 minutes of IXL. You can choose the skills you want to focus on, but I recommend Multiplication and Division!

Language Arts: Today we received a new paragraph practice called “My Life as a ____________” This is our first two-paragraph assignment! This assignment is due on Tuesday, February 14th!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our new spelling assignment went home today and it is due on Monday, February 6th.

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-23T12:17:00.001-08:00

Happy Monday! This morning we worked on a new writing piece in Writer’s Workshop. Ask your child what “step-by-step” story he/she told! After Language Arts, we had math, Engineering Tech, Media Center Checkout time, and Science. Ask your child what organisms have moved into his/her terrarium! It was a great way to start the week!

On Thursday, your child brought home an assignment called “Moodle Quiz Homework #1.” It was due today!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 6.1
Get test signed and show to Mrs. Butzin tomorrow!

4th Grade Math: Our Unit 5 tests came back today. Please get the letter signed tonight and show me the signature tomorrow! Today we spent a large part of our math class learning the “Traditional Long Division” method. This is what you and I grew up with when we went through school. The kids have a packet coming home that needs to be finished tomorrow. Every problem should be completed using the traditional method. I have told the kids that we will be ignoring any other directions in this unit when we are asked to divide. They are excited about that!

Language Arts: Our Chocolate Pudding Paragraph Practice was due today! We will receive a new paragraph assignment tomorrow!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: We took our spelling test Friday and we will receive a new one tomorrow!

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-20T12:17:00.001-08:00

Fridays are always fun, but today was an especially fun one! This morning we worked hard on Science, had math, and Engage. This afternoon we spent time comparing the movie “Sign of the Beaver,” to the book. The kids noticed every difference! After that, we had time for a bit more science. It was a great day!!!!

Yesterday your child brought home an assignment called “Moodle Quiz Homework #1.” Please help him/her complete this and turn it back in to me by Monday, January 23rd! Thank you!

We have a permission slip due for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Please return with $4 as soon as possible!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child brought home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Grade Math: 20 minutes of IXL. Work on X6 skill builders.

4th Grade Math: JP 138-140 SL 6.1 10 minutes of IXL practice (focus on skills D1-D18). We also have four online tests and the codes are DDWU8089, KHSK3619, UFIS4951, KWPJ5526.

Language Arts: We have a paragraph practice assignment due on Monday the 23rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: We took our spelling test today and will get new words Monday!

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-19T09:54:00.001-08:00

It was another great day in room 206! This morning we finished up our awesome novel, “Sign of the Beaver.” The kids and I are excited to compare it to the movie tomorrow! After math we had Spanish, Gym (chemical problems in the pool), and Science. The kids are doing a great job with our Ecosystems unit!

Today your child is bringing home an assignment called “Moodle Quiz Homework #1.” Please help him/her complete this and turn it back in to me by Monday, January 23rd! Thank you!

We have a permission slip due for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Please return with $4 as soon as possible!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child brought home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes
3rd Grade Math: We took our unit 5 assessment today! Students will be focusing on multiplication fact 7 this week. Students will need to work for 10 minutes on Multiplication - skill builders F-7. Review with your child their online score for the previous 5 multiplication timed quiz. Some students need to continue reviewing those skills as well.

4th Grade Math: We took our Unit 5 test today! I will be able to give it back on Monday. Tonight’s homework is 10 minutes of IXL. We are focusing on the multiplication skills under section D.

Language Arts: We have a paragraph practice assignment due on Monday the 23rd!
Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book and we’re almost done!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-18T10:54:00.000-08:00

We had such a nice Wednesday today! This morning the kids and I read a story called Owl Moon. We tried to find the author’s descriptions using her five senses. Then we looked back in our writer’s notebooks to see where we could add those details. The kids did the best job with this! After writing we had math, Eng. Tech, Science Lab, Engage, and time to work on finishing up our novel. What a great day!!!

We have a permission slip due for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Please return with $4 as soon as possible!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child brought home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take the focused timed test for 6 facts online due tomorrow. I will not count the one posted yesterday as it was not focused on the 6 facts.
Practice BEFORE you log in to take the online quiz.
HL 5.12
Signed Review due tomorrow
Unit 6 Test tomorrow

4th Grade Math: Study your review tonight along with your multiplication and division facts! We have our Unit 5 test tomorrow! We will turn in our review tomorrow as well!

Language Arts: We have a paragraph practice assignment due on Monday the 23rd!
Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book and we’re almost done!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-17T08:18:00.001-08:00

Today was a busy day!!! We spent some time this morning talking about Martin Luther King Jr. and why we had the day off yesterday. The kids enjoyed the activities we did to remember him! We had time for Language Arts, Math, Spanish, Swimming, and Science! It was a great day back! If your child forgot his/her Reading to the Superbowl coupon for today, he/she can bring it tomorrow!

We have a permission slip due for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Please return with $4 as soon as possible!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child brought home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take online timed 6 multiplication fact quiz due tomorrow! Make sure you practice BEFORE you log in to take the online quiz.
HL 5.11
Signed Review due tomorrow
Unit 6 Test Thursday

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is 15 minutes of IXL. I want the kids to focus on the multiplication practice (skills D1-D18) and when those are finished, we can choose any skills we want! Today the kids and I spent a lot of time practicing traditional multiplication and partial-products multiplication. Your child has a paper in his/her green math folder to show you some of this practice! We decided to make our review due tomorrow and our test is now Thursday!

Language Arts: We have a paragraph practice assignment due on Monday the 23rd!
Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 6 short chapters left!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We are working on Michigan Studies of geography and government!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-13T11:07:00.001-08:00

We had the best time on our field trip today! All of the homework on yesterday's blog applies to today! I look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday!

2012-01-12T08:24:00.001-08:00

This week is flying by with all of the fun we are having!!!! This morning we talked more about what we did in the science lab yesterday and we had time to read more of our novel! Only a few short chapters left! Today we also had time for math, Spanish, Swimming, a social studies quiz, more science, and our project with Mrs. Truesdell!

REMEMBER THAT TOMORROW WE ARE GOING TO THE DETROIT HISTORICAL MUSEUM! Everyone needs a bag lunch and a snack to have on the bus. Chaperones can arrive at 9:00am in the Media Center for a meeting and we will leave shortly there afterwards.

We have a permission slip coming home today for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Please return with $4 as soon as possible!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child brought home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don’t for get to track your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Review due Wednesday
Get review signed
Unit 5 Test Thursday
IXL for 30 minutes by Tuesday - You need to focus on multiplication fact 6 in IXL for 30 minutes!
3rd Grade Parents: Please review the 6 facts with your child each day for 10 minutes. Each week students have been learning a new fact. Last week our focus was multiplication by 5. Students will master these with 10 minutes of practice for 6 consecutive days. If you quiz your child daily, it will be so helpful when they take the timed test on Wednesday.

4th Grade Math: All homework assigned today is due Tuesday! We have our Unit 5 review and 30 minutes of IXL. I want you to focus on the multiplication skills (D1-D18) during that half hour. If you finish all of them, you can move on to any skills you choose! We also have four online tests due Tuesday and the codes are IASZ2464, FMES3099, ITUK6799, and OZGX9190. Our Unit 5 test will be on Wednesday the 18th!

Language Arts: We have a paragraph practice assignment due on Monday the 23rd!
Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 6 short chapters left!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: Today we took our Chapter 3

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous and Fun Friday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-11T08:30:00.001-08:00

Today was our first day in the science lab and it was a lot of fun!!! The kids can take you on their groups’ wikis to show you what they set up today in their terrariums! Students who had ipads, tablets, ipod touches, or iphones used them to take pictures and videos to post on their pages. These tools are welcome if your family can come to an agreement of how they will be used in class. Many of the kids want to bring in tools. I recommend creating a family contract if you allow your child to bring in one of these tools! Feel free to send me a copy of the contract so I can help enforce it!
In addition to visiting the science lab for our first Ecosystems lesson, we had time for our novel, math, Eng. Tech, Engage, and time for our current project with Mrs. Truesdell. It was a great day!!!

We have won the choice hour challenge!!! Your child is bringing home a movie permission slip to join us for the movie reward on the 27th!!!

We are in need of one more chaperone for Friday’s field trip! Please let me know if you can attend! We would appreciate your help!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
*Don't forget to keep track of your minutes for Reading to the Superbowl!!!!!!!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take online timed multiplication quiz on 5 (Remember, you will want to practice BEFORE logging in and taking the online quiz.)
Finish JP 118 that we started in class
HL 5.9

4th Grade Math: Today’s homework is JP 135-136 and a traditional multiplication packet with 16 problems to complete using the traditional method. There is NO study link today! We also have 30 minutes of IXL due tomorrow. I want you to focus on the multiplication skills (D1-D18) during that half hour. If you finish all of them, you can move on to any skills you choose! Our Unit 5 test will be on Wednesday the 18th!

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 6 short chapters left! We have a pargraph practice assignment due on the 23rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We will have a quick quiz on Chapter 3 tomorrow. Your child brought home a review to help him/her study for that quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-10T08:23:00.001-08:00

It was another fabulous day in our classroom today! This morning we had the best time reading our novel. Right now we are learning how to create good discussion questions in a book club and the kids are doing the best job of it! After math we had Spanish, Swimming, Science, and time for a project with Mrs. Truesdell! Tuesdays always seem to be a lot of fun!

We are in need of one more chaperone for Friday’s field trip! Please let me know if you can attend! We would appreciate your help!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Online Quiz "Decimal Identification" due Wednesday
HL 5.8
Study 5 multiplication facts for 10 minutes
Take online 5 multiplication quiz by Thursday!

4th Grade Math: If you did not get your pop quiz signed last night, please do so tonight! We have a Multi-Digit Multiplication Homework packet due tomorrow that the kids need to complete using the traditional multiplication method. We also have JP 132-133 and SL 5.10 due tomorrow. On JP 132, the kids only need to complete #1. We have 30 minutes of IXL due by Thursday. I want you to focus on the multiplication skills (D1-D18) during that half hour. If you finish all of them, you can move on to any skills you choose! Our Unit 5 test will be on Wednesday the 18th!

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 6 short chapters left!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We took our Chapter 2 Social Studies quiz yesterday. Please have your child take you on Moodle to show you! It is broken up into two parts called “TCI Communities Chapter 2 Vocab Quiz,” and “TCI Communities Chapter 2 Assessment.” We will have a quick quiz on Chapter 3 on Thursday. Your child is brought home a review to help him/her study for that quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-09T09:08:00.001-08:00

It did not feel like a Monday today because everyone was so ready to get to work! The kids were awesome and we accomplished so much! Today we had Social Studies, Math, Eng. Tech, Media Center checkout, and Language Arts. We were busy!

Today we learned about Reading to the Superbowl!!! Please ask your child for the information!

We are in need of a swim mom for tomorrow’s swim class and a chaperone for Friday’s field trip. Please let me or Julie Karmanos know if you can help out!

We had two permission slips due today!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Online Quiz "Decimal Identification" due Wednesday
HL 5.7 due tomorrow
We are taking a multiplication quiz on 5 this Thursday. Study your 5 x facts for 5 minutes each day so that you are ready for this on Thursday!
Some students did not complete 15 minutes of IXL over the weekend and are doing it today during success center.

4th Grade Math: We had four online tests due today! We got our pop quizzes back today. They are due with a signature tomorrow! We have a paper called, “Unit 5 Measurement Practice” that is due tomorrow along with JP 130-131 SL 5.9. We have 30 minutes of IXL due by Thursday. I want you to focus on the multiplication skills (D1-D18) during that half hour. If you finish all of them, you can move on to any skills you choose! I am planning to test this Unit on the 17th or 18th. We have so many new skills so I don’t want to rush it and I will give you an exact test date as soon as I know!

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book! We only have 10 short chapters left!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: We took our Chapter 2 Social Studies quiz today. Please have your child take you on Moodle to show you! It is broken up into two parts called “TCI Communities Chapter 2 Vocab Quiz,” and “TCI Communities Chapter 2 Assessment.” We will have a quick quiz on Chapter 3 on Thursday. Your child is bringing home a review to help him/her study for that quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-06T08:53:00.001-08:00

We had such a nice week!!! Today we started preparing for our Ecosystems unit which will start next week. Then we had the special treat of attending a small portion of the 5th-8th grade spelling bee! We enjoyed watching it! After math, we had Engage, Social Studies, Language Arts, and the celebration of Genevieve’s birthday! It was a wonderful Friday!!!

We have two permission slips that are due Wednesday One is for the Detroit Historical Museum and one is for the Nature Center. The Nature Center does not require payment, just

WE HAVE OUR THIRD QUARTER CHOICE HOUR FORMS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, BUT WE WANT TO WIN THE CONTEST SO WE MADE THEM DUE FRIDAY!!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Go onto IXL and practice multiplication facts for 15 minutes. Mrs. Butzin will see your total on Monday morning. You must log 15 minutes. Of course you can work longer!

4th Grade Math: Today we started learning the traditional multiplication method! While the kids will need to be able to demonstrate the partial-products method, I am encouraging them to use the traditional method as much as possible. The kids have a paper that they need to complete for Monday. Also due Monday is JP 126-129 SL 5.8 and online tests. The codes are QCYT8258, ISOY9281, VWOM4917, and XYVX0220.

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Today we got a new list! The online assignments need to be completed by Friday, January 20th and the test will be that day as well!

Social Studies: Your child has a review sheet for our Unit 2 Social Studies quiz that will take place on Monday. Please sign it and have your child bring it back on Monday when we take the quiz! Just for practice, we completed a practice quiz in class today and this is coming home for studying as well!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-05T08:54:00.000-08:00

What a great Thursday we had today!!! This morning we had a lot of fun talking about the geography of various places in our community as well as around the United States. After Social Studies, we had math, Spanish, Swimming, and Language Arts! We accomplished so much!

We have two permission slips that went home yesterday. One is for the Detroit Historical Museum and one is for the Nature Center. The Nature Center does not require payment, just

WE HAVE OUR THIRD QUARTER CHOICE HOUR FORMS ARE DUE BY MONDAY, BUT WE WANT TO WIN THE CONTEST SO WE MADE THEM DUE FRIDAY!!!! We only have 7 turned in as of 3:15pm today, so please work on these tonight!!!!

Before break, your child received instructions on how to cut the bottles for our science unit. Please make sure you send these in tomorrow as we will start the unit on Monday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 5.6
Take online multiplication test

4th Grade Math: Today we had a pop quiz on extended multiplication! I will have them graded by tomorrow or Monday. Today’s homework is JP 124-125 SL 5.7 We have online tests due Monday and the codes are QCYT8258, ISOY9281, VWOM4917, and XYVX0220.

Language Arts: Ask your child what is happening in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: We will get a new spelling list on Friday!

Social Studies: Your child has a review sheet for our Unit 2 Social Studies quiz that will take place on Monday. Please sign it and have your child bring it back on Monday when we take the quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!

2012-01-04T08:27:00.000-08:00

It was so nice to be back in the classroom with your kids’ smiling faces today!!! They had the best stories to tell me about their breaks! I am glad everyone enjoyed their much deserved time off! Today we had a fabulous day in class! This morning we reviewed for a Social Studies quiz that we will have next week. We also started our next unit on Geography. After math today, the kids had Eng. Tech, time with our novel, Engage, and a little more time for Social Studies!

We have two permission slips coming home today. One is for the Detroit Historical Museum and one is for the Nature Center. The Nature Center does not require payment, just your permission! Please send in asap!!!

WE HAVE OUR THIRD QUARTER CHOICE HOUR FORMS WHICH ARE DUE BY MONDAY, BUT WE WANT TO WIN THE CONTEST SO WE MADE THEM DUE FRIDAY!!!!

Before break, your child received instructions on how to cut the bottles for our science unit. Please make sure you send these in by Thursday or Friday as we will start the unit on Monday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 5.5
Study multiplication fact 4 for 10 minutes
Take online quiz for multiplication fact 4 by Friday

4th Grade Math: JP 121-123 SL 5.6, please take time to review SL 5.2 for at least 5 minutes! We have online tests due Monday and the codes are QCYT8258, ISOY9281, VWOM4917, and XYVX0220.

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice was due yesterday! Ask your child what has happened in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: We will get a new spelling list on Friday!

Social Studies: Your child has a review sheet for our Unit 2 Social Studies quiz that will take place on Monday. Please sign it and have your child bring it back on Monday when we take the quiz!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM on Tuesdays and Thursdays!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2012-01-03T11:22:00.000-08:00

Welcome back everyone! I am so sorry, but I was unable to make it to school today. Yesterday I got the flu. I thought I would be ok to make it today, but I woke up feeling a little weak still. I should be back to school tomorrow. I am ready to see everyone!!! I miss the kids!

I hope everyone had a great break!

Mrs. Butzin said the kids had a great day. They worked on writing and read chapters from our current novel. Mrs. Butzin also passed on today's math homework:

3rd Grade Math: HL 5.4
Study multiplication fact 4 for 10 minutes
Take online quiz for multiplication fact 4 by Friday

4th Grade Math: JP 117-118 SL 5.5
Before the break we started learning the partial-products method of multiplication. While we will focus on this a bit during this unit, we will eventually end up using the "traditional" multiplication method that you and I grew up with. The kids were excited to hear this!

2011-12-14T10:41:00.001-08:00

It is hard to believe that it’s already Wednesday! The kids are still working so hard and they will earn their break! This morning we talked more about map skills and how they relate to our study of communities. After math we had Engineering Tech, time to read our novel, Engage, and more time for Social Studies!

I received my class holiday gift today! Thank you so much for getting me a gift card to one of my favorite places ever!!!! Thank you for your generosity and for sharing your kids with me every day! They are the best!

Just a heads up that I will be absent tomorrow afternoon to attend a funeral. I will also be absent on Friday to start our family vacation! I apologize for the absences before break. I know the kids will do a great job with our guest teacher, Mrs. Dorf.

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for several adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer. If not, please make one for your child at home. The directions came home last week.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 5.2

4th Grade Math: JP 115-116 SL 5.4 We also have online tests due tomorrow! The codes are PGSV4084, LOBP5172, BEUT0954, and CSQI8845.
Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd! Ask your child what has happened in our novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” so far! It is a fantastic book!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next set of spelling work is due tomorrow. We will have our spelling test tomorrow as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: Yesterday we had our quizzes on Continents and Communities. If your child scored lower than 9/13 on the Communities Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. If your child scored lower than 4/7 on the Continents Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. Please email me if your child will be making another attempt on either quiz.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-13T08:39:00.001-08:00

We had a great day today! The kids and I are loving our current novel, “Sign of the Beaver,” and we enjoyed a few more chapters this morning! After math, we had Spanish, Gym, Social Studies, and time to work with Mrs. Truesdell! The only sad part of the day is that we had too many kids out sick and I missed them It’s just that time of year!

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for several adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer. If not, please make one for your child at home. The directions came home last week.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 5.1
Take 2 online place value quizzes
Study x facts 1-6 for 10 minutes

4th Grade Math: If you did not get your test letter signed, please do so. JP 110-111 SL 5.2 SL 5.3. We also have online tests due Thursday. The codes are PGSV4084, LOBP5172, BEUT0954, and CSQI8845.

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: Yesterday we had our quizzes on Continents and Communities. If your child scored lower than 9/13 on the Communities Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. If your child scored lower than 4/7 on the Continents Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. Please email me if your child will be making another attempt on either quiz.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-12T08:31:00.001-08:00

What a way to start our week! The sunshine brought smiles to our faces all day! This morning we took our Social Studies quiz. It is divided into two quizzes on Moodle (Continent Quiz, Communities Quiz). Your child can log you in to share his/her results! After that, we had time for cursive practice, math, Engineering Tech, our weekly library checkout time, and our current novel. Finally, we were invited to the Media Center to Skype with Scott Rigsby who is a paraplegic who finished the Ironman Triathalon this past October in Hawaii. He was amazing! This is his website: http://www.scottrigsby.com

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for several adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer. If not, please make one for your child at home. The directions came home last week.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: IXK for 10 minutes
Get unit 4 assessment signed tonight and show to Mrs. Butzin tomorrow

4th Grade Math: Today we went over our Unit 4 test. The test letter signature is due tomorrow. You are free to keep the test! JP 16-108 SL 5.1. We also have online tests due Thursday. The codes are PGSV4084, LOBP5172, BEUT0954, and CSQI8845.
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Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: Today we had our quizzes on Continents and Communities. If your child scored lower than 9/13 on the Communities Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. If your child scored lower than 4/7 on the Continents Quiz, he/she may try one more attempt at home. Please email me if your child will be making another attempt on either quiz.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-09T11:04:00.000-08:00

We had the best day at the Ford Rouge Factory Tour! The kids were so excited to see everything and I know they learned a lot that will relate to our future unit on Michigan! I was greatly impressed with everyone’s behavior on this trip! Wow!!!! Our chaperones had a great time with the kids! Thank you moms and dads who gave up their time to attend with us! This afternoon we all had a math test. Everyone is ready for the weekend!

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for one or two adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. We make 10 sets. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 15 minutes of IXL due Monday!

4th Grade Math: We took our test today for Unit 4. I hope to have them done by Monday! We have 20 minutes of IXL homework due Monday!

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: We have a quiz on Monday, December 12th. Your child received a study guide to help him/her prepare for this quiz! Please ask your child about this!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-08T08:42:00.001-08:00

The kids walked in well-rested with smiles on their faces for our shortened day!! We started our day by celebrating Mitch’s star of the week. We then had math, Spanish, gym, and Social Studies! I can’t believe we fit it all in!

After break, beginning when we return in January, we will begin our THRILLING unit on Ecosystems. Kids will be getting their own terrarium and aquarium for their group, which will house real live plants and real live animals!!! For this exciting unit to work, I need two things from families: (1) please send me CLEAR 2 liter pop bottles with caps from now until after break (break homework will be to drink a 2L!!) (2) I am looking for one or two adult volunteers to take the bottles home and cut them so I can assemble the terrariums and aquariums for the kids. I have a great instruction sheet. It is not hard, it just takes time. We make 10 sets. Please email me if you would be willing to volunteer.

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 4.8 Test Tomorrow. Review due tomorrow.

4th Grade Math: Our review was done today and we went over it in class. The kids will turn it in tomorrow so they can use it to study for tomorrow’s Unit 4 test. We will get back from the field trip at 1:30pm and have the test at 2:00pm. There will be a multiplication fact test as well as a division fact test along with the unit test. We have 15 minutes of IXL time as well as four online tests due tomorrow. The codes are QMAH0854, BDHU7727, LQWW1667, and OZLO5741.

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: We have a quiz on Monday, December 12th. Your child received a study guide to help him/her prepare for this quiz! Please ask your child about this!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-07T08:15:00.001-08:00

It was a bright and sunny day today inside our classroom! We are currently reading a novel as a class and just loving it! The kids are doing the best job as usual! After reading, we had math , Engineering Tech, Social Studies, Engage, and more work on our Science research project. We are almost done with our project and so excited to share them with you!

Tomorrow is a late-start day. The kids will arrive at 9:50am and the teachers will arrive at 7:30am for some professional development! Unfortunately the district has also scheudled more professional development for us in the afternoon so we will have a guest teacher for the second half of the day. I will then be so excited to come back on Friday for our field trip!

For Friday's field trip, please pack your child a snack as well as a bag lunch. We will have a snack on the bus on the way there and eat our lunches on the bus on the way back. We leave at 9:00am and will return by 1:30pm. Third and fourth graders will have math after the trip and both have tests on Friday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: In class today we complete the experiment and compiled the class results (JP 98). We also spent time reviewing for our unit 4 assessment on Friday.
HL 4.7
Get review signed by a parent
3 online tests due Thursday
Review due Thursday
Unit 4 Test Friday (after the field trip)

4th Grade Math: Review due tomorrow! Our Unit 4 test will be Friday after the field trip. There will be a multiplication fact test as well as a division fact test along with the unit test. We have 15 minutes of IXL time as well as four online tests due Friday. The codes are QMAH0854, BDHU7727, LQWW1667, and OZLO5741.

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: We have a quiz on Monday, December 12th. Your child received a study guide to help him/her prepare for this quiz! Please ask your child about this!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-06T08:09:00.001-08:00

We had such a fabulous day today! This morning the kids and I enjoyed more of our current novel. After math, we had Spanish, gym, Social Studies, and cursive practice. We also changed seats which everyone was excited about! Just a reminder that Thursday is a late start day. We start at 9:50am. I believe there will still be bussing on that day.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH AN EXTRA SET OF CLOTHES AND SHOES TO KEEP IN HIS/HER LOCKER!!! THE KIDS ARE COMING BACK IN SOAKED AND WANT TO CALL HOME TO GET FRESH CLOTHES! IT'S A GOOD IDEA TO DO THIS ALL WINTER!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 4.10
Get review signed by a parent
3 online tests due Thursday
Review due Thursday
Unit 4 Test Friday

4th Grade Math: Review due Thursday. Our Unit 4 test will be Friday after the field trip. There will be a multiplication fact tests as well as a division fact test along with the unit test. We have 15 minutes of IXL time as well as four online tests due Friday. The codes are QMAH0854, BDHU7727, LQWW1667, and OZLO5741. We will have a lot of time in math tomorrow to work on these assignments!

Language Arts: Our “Thanksgiving” paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: We have a quiz on Monday, December 12th. Yesterday your child received a study guide to help him/her prepare for this quiz! Please ask your child about this!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-02T12:36:00.001-08:00

This truly was one of the best weeks of the year so far! I felt spoiled everyday! This morning we had a Writer’s Workshop Sharing Day! The kids were able to share any story from their notebooks to gather compliments and suggestions from their friends. We will continue this on Monday because it was so great! After math today, we had Engage, Warren’s Star of the Week, Reading, and a class cleaning session to prepare for this weekend’s open house. It looks great in here!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 4.6 Study facts 3-4 for 10 minutes any way you like!

4th Grade Math: All of this math homework is due Tuesday! JP 100-103 SL 4.9 (#1 on the study link is optional). We have four online tests due Tuesday as well. The codes are IGNS5265, IDET6566, TLNS4197, and QRZE2075.

Language Arts: Today we received our next paragraph practice and the kids are pretty excited about the topic! This paragraph practice is due on Tuesday, January 3rd!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our next spelling lists are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well! We will not receive another spelling list after this test until we get back from break!

Social Studies: Right now our focus is on the world, continent, country, state, and city communities we belong to. Soon we will move our focus to more map skills and the study of our great state of Michigan!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for a Marvelous Monday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-12-01T08:49:00.001-08:00

We are having the best week! I am just so proud of the work that everyone is doing! Today we started our day with Writer’s Workshop. Ask your child what the difference is between a “watermelon idea” and a “seed idea” is! After writing, we had math, Spanish, Gym, Social Studies, and the start of our next book club!

Tomorrow is the last day to place a book order!!! Please do so online by tomorrow afternoon!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 88 and HL 4.5
IXL F3 and F4 for 10 minutes
Make sure you work for at least 10 minutes on IXL because it is recording your time for Mrs. Butzin to see!

4th Grade Math: JP 96-97 SL 4.8 On JP 96-97, you may skip #1 and just complete #2-3. It may help you to write down that 1cm = 10mm and 100cm = 1 m.

Language Arts: Our Autobiography Paragraph Practice assignments were due yesterday! Our next one will come out tomorrow!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: We received our next spelling lists today! They are due on Thursday, December 15th. We will have our spelling test that day as well!

Social Studies: Right now our focus is on the world, continent, country, state, and city communities we belong to. Soon we will move our focus to more map skills and the study of our great state of Michigan!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fantastic Friday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-30T08:36:00.001-08:00

It was another fabulous day today and we were even excited to have a little sunshine peek in our windows! We had the best time working on our writing in Writer’s Workshop today. Your kids are the best at helping each other add more details to their writing! After math we had Eng. Tech, Social Studies, Engage, and more time to work on our research projects. They are going so well and almost done!!!!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 4.4 and IXL F3 and F4 for 20 minutes. IXL records the amount of time you worked one each skill. Make sure you work for at least 20 minutes.

4th Grade Math: JP 93-93 SL 4.7. We have four online tests due tomorrow. They were assigned on Monday. The codes are JZQB4352, ZZPR2058, RQYT4194, and VPKM6809.

Language Arts: Our Autobiography Paragraph Practice assignments were due yesterday! Our next one will come out by Friday!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our first spelling assignment of the year was due yesterday and we took our first spelling test! Your child printed it out and is bringing it home to show you! Our new spelling assignment will come home tomorrow!

Social Studies: Right now our focus is on the world, continent, country, state, and city communities we belong to. Soon we will move our focus to more map skills and the study of our great state of Michigan!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-30T08:35:00.001-08:00

2011-11-29T09:01:00.001-08:00

We had such a great day today! We started our day with our spelling test and keyboarding skills. After math we had Spanish, gym, social studies, and time to work on projects with Mrs. Truesdell! The kids were smiles all day despite the rain outside our window!!

Our field trip permission slips were due yesterday!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Study multiplication facts 2-4 for 10 minutes.

4th Grade Math: Work on IXL for fifteen minutes (due tomorrow). You can choose any skills you want! We have four online tests due Thursday. The codes are JZQB4352, ZZPR2058, RQYT4194, and VPKM6809.

Language Arts: Our Autobiography Paragraph Practice assignments were due today!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Our first spelling assignment of the year was due today and we took our first spelling test today! Your child printed it out and is bringing it home to show you!

Social Studies: Right now our focus is on the world, continent, country, state, and city communities we belong to. Soon we will move our focus to more map skills and the study of our great state of Michigan!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-28T12:59:00.000-08:00

While the kids may not have been happy to return to school, I was! I missed the day before break due to a flu, so I was plenty ready to come back! This morning the kids did the best job telling me all about their Thanksgiving breaks. It sounds like everyone had a great time! After we did some writing today, we had math, Eng. Tech, our weekly library checkout time, Social Studies, and cursive. It was a great day!!!

Tomorrow we all need headsets for our spelling test! Please bring in any headset/earbuds that can plug into a desktop computer. Any headset from an ipod or something similar will work! Thank you!!!!

Our field trip permission slips were due today!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Mrs. Butzin was out sick today. I believe the homework was HL 4.3, and practice your multiplication facts for fifteen minutes.

4th Grade Math: JP 90-92 SL 4.6. We have four online tests due Thursday. The codes are JZQB4352, ZZPR2058, RQYT4194, and VPKM6809.

Language Arts: About two weeks ago, your child received his/her first Paragraph Practice assignment of the year. Is is due tomorrow (November 29th)!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home two weeks ago! It is due tomorrow (Tuesday, November 29th)! We will also have our first spelling test tomorrow!

Social Studies: Last week we started talking about communities, maps, the equator, the prime meridian, continents, oceans, hemispheres, and so much more! Today we continued this discussion and learned even more!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-21T12:13:00.001-08:00

Everyone was excited to come to class today knowing that they will have Wednesday through Friday off!! The kids are also excited about pajama day tomorrow! Remember, we are wearing pajamas to help fight hunger. If you want to wear your pajamas, bring a dollar! Today we were so busy! We started our day with Writer’s Workshop. After math, we had Eng. Tech, our weekly library checkout time, social studies, and cursive! It was a very productive day!

Please remind your kids that they have many things due after break. They will want to work on them asap so they can relax over the holiday!

We have a permission slip coming home today for the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. This permission slip is due by November 18th! It will be a fun trip!

Your child had an email assignment due today! It is on a pink sheet of paper. If he/she missed that, I will expect it tomorrow!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Get your test signed! HL 4.1. Practice your multiplication facts for ten minutes tonight!

4th Grade Math: JP 87-89 SL 4.5. If you did not complete your 20 minutes on IXL over the weekend, please do so tonight!

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Cursive: We are working hard in class!

Spelling: Your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home Monday! It is due on Tuesday, November 29th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Social Studies: Today we started talking about communities, maps, the equator, the prime meridian, continents, oceans, hemispheres, and so much more! Ask your child about all of this!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific “PJ” Tuesday!!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-18T12:12:00.001-08:00

This morning we had a lot of fun with Writer’s Workshop! After that, we had a fantastic assembly on Internet Safety. Your kids asked great questions and learned so much. After the assembly, we had the best class discussion. I was pretty impressed with the kids thoughts, ideas, and questions! After the assembly, we had Engage, grammar, keyboarding, and a class meeting! It was truly a wonderful week!!!

Please remind your kids that they have many things due after break. They may want to take care of them this weekend so they can relax over the holiday!

We have a permission slip coming home today for the Ford Rouge Factory Tour. This permission slip is due by November 18th! It will be a fun trip!

Your child has an email assignment due Monday! Please ask him/her to show you so you are able to help if necessary and sign when it is complete! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read and you are a great model for them!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 78
Share the circles with your parents and explain to them the meaning of circumference and diameter. *If you want to get ready for fourth grade math, practice your addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts!!!!

4th Grade Math: JP 85-86 SL 4.4. Spend 20 minutes or more on IXL practicing any skill you want!

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Cursive: Your child has a packet to trace. This is due tomorrow!

Spelling: Your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home Monday! It is due on Tuesday, November 29th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Science: Yesterday we finished up our unit on Land and Water by taking the test. Your child can show it to you online! If your child scored 14 points or less, he/she may try it again at home. This is our first Moodle experience this year so a few of us may need another try! If you are going to have your child retake this test at home, please have him/her do so by Friday. We will now take a break from Science and switch over to Social Studies! This year in Social Studies we will focus on communities and our great state of Michigan!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a fun weekend and get ready for a short and exciting week!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-17T07:23:00.001-08:00

It was a quick morning, but very productive and fun! This morning we had math, Spanish, and time for a discussion about BCS’ goal to fight hunger. The kids are so excited for Pajama Day on Tuesday, especially because they are doing it for a good cause!

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

It is so important that your child complete his/her reading homework each night! It is the number one way for your child to improve! Please have your child take some time to read out loud to you. They also love hearing you read!
3rd Grade Reading: 20 minutes
4th Grade Reading: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 78
Share the circles with your parents and explain to them the meaning of circumference and diameter.

4th Grade Math: JP 85-86 SL 4.4. We also have 4 online tests due tomorrow! The codes are LITF8322, HAIM8729, BIBY0851, and LDJR0814.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Cursive: Your child has a packet to trace. This is due tomorrow!

Spelling: Your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home Monday! It is due on Tuesday, November 29th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Science: Yesterday we finished up our unit on Land and Water by taking the test. Your child can show it to you online! If your child scored 14 points or less, he/she may try it again at home. This is our first Moodle experience this year so a few of us may need another try! If you are going to have your child retake this test at home, please have him/her do so by Friday. We will now take a break from Science and switch over to Social Studies! This year in Social Studies we will focus on communities and our great state of Michigan!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!
PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-16T08:23:00.001-08:00

This morning we took our Science test. Ask your child to take you onto Moodle (it’s linked to my blog) and show you his/her score on the test! We take a lot of online tests at BCS and this was our first big one. The kids did a great job (please see the note below as well)! After math, we had Engineering Tech, a few minutes for silent reading, Language Arts, and time to work on our research projects with Mrs. Truesdell! The day flew by! I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences tonight and tomorrow!

Remember that we have a half-day tomorrow! No choice hour. Busses will be here to take kids home at 11:20am.

Pink goal setting forms were due today!!

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: We took our unit 3 assessment today. The review was due today. Some students need to turn in the review.

4th Grade Math: Get your test letter signed if you have not yet done so! JP 82-84 SL 4.3. We also have 4 online tests due by Friday! The codes are LITF8322, HAIM8729, BIBY0851, and LDJR0814.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Cursive: Your child has a packet to trace. This is due by Friday!

Spelling: Yesterday your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home! It is due on Tuesday, November 29th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Science: Today we finished up our unit on Land and Water by taking the test. Your child can show it to you online! If your child scored 14 points or less, he/she may try it again at home. This is our first Moodle experience this year so a few of us may need another try! If you are going to have your child retake this test at home, please have him/her do so by Friday. We will now take a break from Science and switch over to Social Studies! This year in Social Studies we will focus on communities and our great state of Michigan!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-15T08:22:00.001-08:00

We had such a fun day today! This morning we did some writing and had a chance to visit the book fair! It was a lot of fun! After math, we had Spanish, silent reading time, gym, Science (we studied for tomorrow’s test!), and research projects with Mrs. Truesdell! We were so busy, but it was fun! If you did not send back your child’s report card envelope (signed), please do so! You are welcome to keep everything inside the envelope!

Your child has a pink “Goal Setting Form” and it is due tomorrow!

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Here’s a link to a great writing program/contest! www.scholastic.com/kidsareauthors

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 3.5, 3.7, 3.8, and 3.9 – We worked in class for 10 minutes on these pages and did some of the work together. Please check your child’s homework with him/her. Review due tomorrow. Test tomorrow.

4th Grade Math: Get your test letter signed if you have not yet done so! JP 80-81 SL 4.2 (You only need 3-4 examples on the study link). We also have 4 online tests due by Friday! The codes are LITF8322, HAIM8729, BIBY0851, and LDJR0814.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Cursive: Your child has a packet to trace. This is due by Friday!

Spelling: Yesterday your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home! It is due on Tuesday, November 29th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Science: We are studying for our Land and Water Assessment is tomorrow! Your kids have a study guide for you to sign! Please have them hold onto it to study tonight and we will turn it in tomorrow morning!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-14T08:29:00.001-08:00

We had the best day today! This morning we learned how to write friendly letters and we even wrote one to you! You will receive this letter at your conference this week! After math, we had Engineering Tech, Spelling, Writer’s Workshop, and cursive! We also had time to celebrate Warren and Brian’s birthdays! Happy Birthday boys!

The last part of the day gave us time to receive our first report card of the year! Your child had a chance to look at it. Please look the report card over and read the letter that accompanies it. You can sign and send back the envelope as soon as possible, but the report card and letter are yours to keep! Please feel free to bring it to conferences if you have questions.

Your child has a “Goal Setting Form”. This is due by Wednesday, November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 71, 73, and 77 due Tuesday – We worked on these in class for about 20 minutes today! Review due Wednesday. Test Wednesday.

4th Grade Math: Get your test letter signed! JP 78-79 SL 4.1.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Spelling: Today your child’s first spelling assignment of the year came home! It is due on Monday, November 28th. We will also have our first spelling test that day as well!

Cursive: Your child has a packet to trace. This is due on Friday!

Science: We are studying for our Land and Water Assessment which will be next week on Wednesday. Your kids will bring home a study guide for you to sign today! Please have them hold onto it to study until Wednesday. We will turn it in on Wednesday morning.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-11T07:02:00.000-08:00

We had a fabulous Friday today! This morning the kids and I worked on our Land and Water study guide as we are almost ready to finish up this unit! After Math, we had Engage, library checkout time (we will miss it next week because of the book fair/conferences), and time to work on more grammar concepts. The kids did a great job this week and I can’t wait for another week of fun next week!

Your child has a “Goal Setting Form”. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Go online and take the bar graph quiz. The online multiplication fact quiz that students took yesterday was a pretest.

4th Grade Math: We had our Unit 3 test today! We have three online tests due Monday. The codes are VSTN5570, ZSAA9181, and WEEX1806.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Science: We are studying for our Land and Water Assessment which will be next week on Wednesday. Your kids will bring home a study guide for you to sign today! Please have them hold onto it to study until Wednesday. We will turn it in on Wednesday morning.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-10T07:56:00.001-08:00

We had a wonderful day today! This morning we had a lot of time for Writer’s Workshop. The kids worked hard and enjoyed sharing their stories! After Math, we had Engineering Tech and then Gym. Finally, we ended our day with an all-school assembly on hunger. We learned so much about how we can help those in need.

Your child recently received a “Goal Setting Form” and we went over it in class. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take online timed multiplication test due tomorrow.

4th Grade Math: Unit 3 review is due tomorrow! We have our Unit 3 test tomorrow! It will include two timed tests. One will have addition and subtraction problems and one will have multiplication problems 0-10. We also have three online tests due Monday. The codes are VSTN5570, ZSAA9181, and WEEX1806.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Science: We are studying for our Land and Water Assessment which will probably be next week on Wednesday. Your kids will bring home a study guide for you to sign tomorrow!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-09T07:29:00.000-08:00

The day flew by, but it was a great one! This morning we received our first writing homework assignment of the year. Please ask your child about this! We also had time for Writer’s Workshop. After math, we had Engineering Tech and Science. Finally, we finished our day with Engage and our science research projects. Wow, we did a lot!

Your child recently received a “Goal Setting Form” and we went over it in class. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

We need swim moms for the girls’ locker room for our next swimming session. Currently we don’t have anyone signed up. Please email Julie Karmanos if you can help us with this! Thank you!

Calling all 4th grade readers! I encourage you to participate in the Battle of the Books!! I believe the permission slips can be found on the media center website. If you have any questions about the battle, please contact Barbara Clark, our media specialist in charge of the battle. Her email address is bc01bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!
Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Go to IXL and work on the multiplication section F1-F5 for 15 minutes!

4th Grade Math: Unit 3 review is due tomorrow! We will check it in class and start studying together then! Tonight’s assignment is also to study your addition and subtraction facts for 5 minutes or more and to study your multiplication facts for five minutes or more! We have our Unit 3 test Friday. It will include two timed tests. One will have addition and subtraction problems and one will have multiplication problems 0-10.

Language Arts: Your child has his/her first “Paragraph Practice” assignment of the year! It is due on November 29th. Please help your child decide when he/she will brainstorm, work on the rough draft, edit with you, and complete the final copy. This needs to be planned out over a period of a few days and they usually need help making this plan based on after-school activities. We appreciate your support and know that this practice will greatly benefit your child!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-08T10:09:00.001-08:00

It was very hard to be out of school, especially at a funeral, but the best thing was coming back and seeing the kids smiling faces!!! The other amazing thing is that they never even missed a beat while I was gone! They did so much Science (learned the importance of dams holding water in some cities), Language Arts (they practiced paragraph writing), and they read a lot! Wow! They did so much and I am so proud of them! I was happy to be back this afternoon to continue learning with them!!!

Your child recently received a “Goal Setting Form” and we went over it in class. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

Calling all 4th grade readers! I encourage you to participate in the Battle of the Books!! I believe the permission slips can be found on the media center website. If you have any questions about the battle, please contact Barbara Clark, our media specialist in charge of the battle. Her email address is bc01bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Parents, please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Go to IXL
Go to the Geometry Section
Work on assignments 6 and 7 for 15 minutes

4th Grade Math: We have a review due Thursday. Our test is Friday!

Language Arts: Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing Work was due today!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-06T15:09:00.000-08:00

Dear Families,
Unfortunately I have had to travel out of town for my uncle's funeral. I will return to school on Tuesday afternoon. We have a fabulous guest teacher, Mrs. Dorf, and I know she will carry on my lessons as I had planned. The kids are going to have a great day and half, but I will miss them!
Thank you for your understanding during this time.
Mrs. Frishman

PS: Scroll down for some cute pics of the kids!

2011-11-03T12:24:00.001-07:00

The kids had a great morning! Each year we have an opportunity to see a play from a group called The Rising Stars. They came today and performed a wonderful play for us! We all enjoyed it! After the play, we had math, Spanish, swimming, and Science. Everyone is excited to have a day off tomorrow and I think they deserve it!

Yesterday your child received a “Goal Setting Form” and we went over it in class. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

Reflections
Calling all artists, photographers, dancers, composers, film makers and authors! It is time for Reflections! This program offers all BCS students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.
The theme for 2011-2012 is “Diversity Means….”
Reflect on the theme. Create an original work. Be recognized!
Categories include: Film/Video Production, Dance Choreography, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts and Literature.
This is a way to celebrate the many skills of our students and promote the pursuit of artistic expression. Please encourage all students to reflect on this theme and submit an original work! Detailed information can be found at http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/about_reflections. Also, look for the link on bcsonline.info.
ALL ENTRIES ARE DUE TO THE MEDIA CENTER BY DECEMBER 1, 2011. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL ENTRY GUIDELINES CAREFULLY AS REQUIREMENTS HAVE CHANGED!
Questions? Please contact Teresa Rea: reateresa@gmail.com.

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: GO to IXL and practice for 15 minutes or more on grade 3 skills. Students have their user name and password taped inside the planner.

4th Grade Math: JP 71-72 SL 3.10 (#8 a and b are optional on JP 71). We have online tests due Monday and the codes are CVKI7165, LMAN9688, and WOWR7256

Language Arts: We have been reading “Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing” in class to learn how to work in a book club. If your child did not finish his/her work, the book and work came home in your child’s binder. It is due by Tuesday, November 8th!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a fantastic long weekend and I can’t wait to see you Monday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-02T08:23:00.001-07:00

It was so nice in our classroom today! The kids really did the best job with books clubs this morning and transitioned so well for math. After math, they went to Eng. Tech. They came back for some Science work with me and we also worked on our research projects with Mrs. Truesdell after they had Engage. It was a very productive and fun day!

Today your child received a “Goal Setting Form” and we went over it in class. This is due by November 16th. Please make sure you and your child sign it! I will sign it when I receive the completed goals.

Just a reminder that the kids don’t have school on Friday. Teachers will be hard at work on report cards which will go home on the 14th!

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 3.4

4th Grade Math: JP 69-70 SL 3.9. We also have online tests due tomorrow. The codes are QXQT7518, YDIU1213, and GESL8238.

Language Arts: We have been reading “Tale of a Fourth Grade Nothing” in class to learn how to work in a book club. If your child did not finish his/her work, the book and work is coming home tonight. It is due by Tuesday, November 8th!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3: We SWIM!
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-11-01T09:09:00.001-07:00

I wasn’t sure what school would be like today since it’s the day after Halloween, but it was wonderful!!! The kids came in a little on the quiet side, but ready to work! This morning we had wonderful book clubs. Tomorrow you may see some work come home if your child’s club has not finished their book. Please keep your eye open for that! After math, we had Spanish, swimming, and then our choice hour prize (remember, we turned in all of our forms first?!!!). It was a great day!

Tomorrow at 11:05, I have one amazing mom coming in to help us pack up our science kits. This is going to be a huge job! If you are free at that time and want to pop in to help her, please feel free! We appreciate your help!

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! If you are helping me and need a correlation chart to get more of the levels, please let me know and I can send it home with your child. Please try to send bags back in by Monday, November 7th. That way the kids and I can start sorting soon and get our library in order!!! Thank you for your time and help! You are greatly appreciated!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 3.3

4th Grade Math: JP 65-66 (67 is optional) SL 3.7 SL 3.8 are all due tomorrow. We also have online tests due Thursday. The codes are QXQT7518, YDIU1213, and GESL8238.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great Halloween night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3: We SWIM!
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-31T07:56:00.001-07:00

We had the best Halloween day today!!! We started out with some Halloween Writing! After math, we had Engineering Tech, a quick Halloween movie, the parade, and the party! Thank you to those parents who helped us plan and execute our fabulous party!!! We had the best time!!

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! If you are helping me and need a correlation chart to get more of the levels, please let me know and I can send it home with your child. Please try to send bags back in by Monday, November 7th. That way the kids and I can start sorting soon and get our library in order!!! Thank you for your time and help! You are greatly appreciated!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Take 2 online tests due Tuesday!
Count your Halloween candy tonight!

4th Grade Math: We have online tests due tomorrow and the codes are PUMC0171, SBMN0468, and KUSW4035

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great Halloween night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3: We SWIM!
2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-28T09:50:00.001-07:00

I am definitely a spoiled teacher!!! We had such a wonderful week and I am always feeling so proud of your kids!!! This morning’s book club session was just as fabulous as it has been all week!!! After book clubs and math, we had Engage, library checkout time (we will miss our regular Monday time), Science, and Lira’s Star of the week!!!! What a great way to end the week!

Monday is Halloween and we are so excited! It is always a fun day at BCS!!!! The kids will be allowed to change into their costumes at 1:20/1:30pm. The parade starts at 1:45pm. Following the parade, we will have our party with Mrs. Butzin’s class in the science lab. Thank you parents for planning this party for us!!!

Conference sign-up sheets are hanging right outside my door! Please come in to sign up and bring your calendar so you can make a note of it! I look forward to seeing everyone!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! I only have 1 bag left that needs to go home with someone for leveling! We have only had a handful of parents who have taken books home so we would love to have some new volunteers! Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her for the next week or so as we are organizing!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math:
Take 2 online measurement tests. These are not timed.
Make sure you practice online measurement before logging in and taking the online tests.

4th Grade Math: JP 61, 63 SL 3.5 and SL 3.6 The journal pages and study links are due on Monday! We have online tests due Tuesday and the codes are PUMC0171, SBMN0468, and KUSW4035

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for an exciting week (especially Monday)!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-27T08:07:00.000-07:00

Again, I was impressed! Your kids were the best readers in their book clubs again! It is one of my favorite parts of the day! After reading, we had math, Spanish, swimming, grammar, and research with Mrs. Truesdell. I was out this afternoon at a workshop, but I’m sure the kids had a great time!

TODAY I WILL BE PUTTING UP THE CONFERENCE SIGN-UP SHEETS IN THE AFTERNOON. PLEASE COME BY TO SIGN UP FOR NOVEMBER CONFERENCES!!! Don’t forget to bring your calendar to write down your date/time.

Just a heads up that tomorrow I am being sent to a district workshop. I hope to learn a lot!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! I only have 1 bag left that needs to go home with someone for leveling! We have only had a handful of parents who have taken books home so we would love to have some new volunteers! Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her for the next week or so as we are organizing!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!
Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 3.2 and get unit 2 assessment signed and return tomorrow

4th Grade Math: JP 60 SL 3.4

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-26T12:38:00.001-07:00

This morning I was so impressed! The kids did an amazing job in their book clubs! They worked so hard! After math, we had Eng. Tech, grammar work, engage, and time for our research project. You will be so impressed when we are done! The kids are working so hard and loving what they are learning!

TOMORROW I WILL BE PUTTING UP THE CONFERENCE SIGN-UP SHEETS IN THE AFTERNOON. PLEASE COME BY TO SIGN UP FOR NOVEMBER CONFERENCES!!!

Just a heads up that tomorrow I am being sent to a district workshop. I hope to learn a lot!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! I only have 3 bags left that need to go home with someone for leveling! We have only had a handful of parents who have taken books home so we would love to have some new volunteers! Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her for the next week or so as we are organizing!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 3.1

4th Grade Math: JP 57, 59 (#4e on JP 59 is optional). SL 3.2 SL 3.3 On the study links, the kids may need help with factors and multiples. We did not have time to talk about this today. I gave them a paper called “Unit 3 Important Notes/Practice.” They do NOT need to do this at home. We will do this in class tomorrow, but there are great definitions and examples on this paper that may help with their homework.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-26T12:34:00.001-07:00

2011-10-25T10:04:00.000-07:00

We had another fabulous day today to start our week! This morning we met with our books clubs and everyone is doing very well. After math we had Spanish, swimming, science, and research with Mrs. Truesdell. The kids worked hard and accomplished a lot!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! I only have 4 bags left that need to go home with someone for leveling! We have only had a handful of parents who have taken books home so we would love to have some new volunteers! Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her for the next week or so as we are organizing!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: We took our unit 2 assessment today. The math review was due today.
Study addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes.

4th Grade Math: If you forgot to get your test letter signed, please do so tonight! Tonight’s homework is JP 53-55 SL 3.1. On JP 53 #4 the kids are free to use a calculator. On JP 55 #4e is optional! We also have three online tests due tomorrow. The codes are TDGG4359, QALU2459, and RZVB0702.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!
Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-24T10:55:00.001-07:00

We had the best Monday today!!! This morning we completed an activity to help us think about what we are thankful for. The kids did a great job and this will be displayed soon in the front hallway of the school! After math, we had Engineering Tech, Lunch, Media Center checkout time, and time in the Science lab. It was a great day!

Our classroom library effort is going so well! I only have 4 bags left that need to go home with someone for leveling! We have only had a handful of parents who have taken books home so we would love to have some new volunteers! Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her for the next week or so as we are organizing!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!! THANK YOU!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 2.9 (page 52). Get a parent to sign your review. Study for your Unit 2 test which is tomorrow! Online tests are also due tomorrow!

4th Grade Math: We got our Unit 2 tests back today! Homework tonight is to get your test letter signed. We also have three online tests due on Wednesday. The codes are TDGG4359, QALU2459, and RZVB0702.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!
Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-21T07:52:00.000-07:00

We had the best Friday today! The kids really came in ready to finish the week on a strong note! We started the morning with book clubs where the kids are doing the best job reading and learning together and I love reading with them! After math, we had Engage, Science, our star of the week, and Zain’s birthday celebration!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!! THANK YOU!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: (Mrs. Butzin was out sick today, so I am unsure if there is more than what is below!)
The Unit 2 review needs to be completed and signed by a parent. The review is due Monday.
Unit 2 Test Tuesday
Take 2 online addition/subtraction timed tests due Tuesday.

4th Grade Math: We took our Unit 2 test today. No homework!!! We will finish presenting our geo-museums on Monday! We are having fun with them!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-20T10:11:00.001-07:00

This has been a fabulous day!!! Your kids are too much fun and I missed them when we were meaping! Today we started our day by getting back into our book clubs and reading. I love having the chance to meet with different groups and reading with them. After math, the kids had Spanish, and Swimming. Finally, we had time to work on some of our Science observations and start a new project with Mrs. Truesdell! What a great day!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL WITH PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!! THANK YOU!

I have to thank those parents who have taken bags of books to level for us! We are now at a stand-still and could use a few more volunteers to help us finish the job! It will be so nice for the kids when they have a library organized by genre and they are able to find “just right” books for themselves!!!! Please email me if you can help with a bag! Thank you!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.7 due tomorrow
Review due Monday
Test Tuesday
2 online tests due Tuesday

4th Grade Math: Our Unit 2 Test will be tomorrow. Along with that test, we will have two fact tests. One will have addition and subtraction and the other will have multiplication facts 0 – 9. Be sure to study your facts to prepare!!! Your review also gives you good tips for studying!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-19T09:59:00.000-07:00

Today was our last day of MEAP and I am thrilled!!! I am ready to have all of my students back!!!! They really did a great job of taking the test seriously and I was proud of them. Now we can go back to our learning! We were able to have math today which was a nice sense of normalcy!

I have to thank those parents who have taken bags of books to level for us! We are now at a stand-still and could use a few more volunteers to help us finish the job! It will be so nice for the kids when they have a library organized by genre and they are able to find “just right” books for themselves!!!! Please email me if you can help with a bag! Thank you!

PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD COMPLETE HIS/HER CHOICE HOUR FORM TONIGHT! WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CONTEST. WE WANT TO BE THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN THEM ALL IN SO WE CAN GET THE PRIZE!!!!! We almost have them all and we are in the lead! We can do it!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.8
Students received the review for unit 2 today. The review needs to be completed and signed by a parent. The review is due Monday.
Unit 2 Test Tuesday
Take 2 online addition/subtraction timed tests due Tuesday.

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is to complete the review that we started in class. We are going to check it together tomorrow in class. Our Unit 2 Test will be on Friday. Along with that test, we will have two fact tests. One will have addition and subtraction and the other will have multiplication facts 0 – 9. Be sure to study your facts to prepare!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-18T12:32:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I was given the chance to work on our district reading assessments. I am about ¾ of the way done, so we are getting there! They will be completed and reported to you at the end of the quarter.

Today we had a day filled with MEAP. Tomorrow will be our last day of the MEAP so we can see the light at the end of the tunnel! We were unable to have Math or any other subject today (aside from Spanish). There wasn’t even time to fill out our planners!!! Please help your child to use the blog to do so.

I have to thank those parents who have taken bags of books to level for us! We are now at a stand-still and could use a few more volunteers to help us finish the job! It will be so nice for the kids when they have a library organized by genre and they are able to find “just right” books for themselves!!!! Please email me if you can help with a bag! Thank you!

PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD COMPLETE HIS/HER CHOICE HOUR FORM TONIGHT! WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CONTEST. WE WANT TO BE THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN THEM ALL IN SO WE CAN GET THE PRIZE!!!!! We almost have them all and we are in the lead! We can do it!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Finish journal pages 42-43 due on Friday!

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Wednesday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-13T07:39:00.001-07:00

Today our fourth graders completed the writing portion of the MEAP. They did the best job! It was nice that both grades did not test because we had time to work on Science! The kids also had the chance to go to Spanish and swimming! They were very happy with that! It was a great day!!!

I will be in the building tomorrow, but we will have a guest teacher as I pull students out to complete reading assessments. You will receive the results of these assessments on your child’s first report card coming up soon! There may or may not be a blog entry tomorrow. Please check your child’s planner and today’s entry for any info you may need. I am also available by email.

PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD COMPLETE HIS/HER CHOICE HOUR FORM TONIGHT! WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CONTEST. WE WANT TO BE THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN THEM ALL IN SO WE CAN GET THE PRIZE!!!!! We almost have them all and we are in the lead! We can do it!

During the next two weeks (October 11-20), your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom with half of our class; the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.
Occasionally, testing sessions last longer than is estimated on this schedule. Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and SEVERAL GOOD BOOKS/MAGAZINES TO READ!!!!!!! If your child finishes a section of the test early, he/she will be asked to read.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Finish journal pages 42-43 due on Friday!

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Monday as we will not have math tomorrow and we will be doing something different on Friday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836. Some of the kids have asked me when our next test is. I am guessing it will be on the 20th, but I just can’t say for sure due the MEAP schedule. I will keep you updated.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-12T08:12:00.001-07:00

Yet again, your kids did a great job of following directions during the MEAP! I was very proud of their hard work! In addition to the MEAP, we had math today, Engineering Tech, and Engage. We had a great day!

PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD COMPLETE HIS/HER CHOICE HOUR FORM TONIGHT! WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CONTEST. WE WANT TO BE THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN THEM ALL IN SO WE CAN GET THE PRIZE!!!!! We almost have them all and we are in the lead! We can do it!

During the next two weeks (October 11-20), your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom with half of our class; the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.
Occasionally, testing sessions last longer than is estimated on this schedule. Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and SEVERAL GOOD BOOKS/MAGAZINES TO READ!!!!!!! If your child finishes a section of the test early, he/she will be asked to read.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Finish journal pages 42-43 due on Friday!

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 49-51 SL 2.9 (two sides) and three online tests. The kids have my permission to use any method of subtraction they want, but I am encouraging them to use the traditional method that you and I grew up with! This homework is all due Monday as we will not have math tomorrow and we will be doing something different on Friday. The codes for the online tests are JPGB3948, YLZV2338, and DVWR2836. Some of the kids have asked me when our next test is. I am guessing it will be on the 20th, but I just can’t say for sure due the MEAP schedule. I will keep you updated.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-11T10:17:00.001-07:00

Today was a long day for your kids. Way too much sitting! I hope they can take some time to play outside tonight! We did not have time to fill in our planners today due to the testing. We will tomorrow though as there is a bit less testing. Please have your child look at the blog and decide what he/she needs to write in his/her planner for tonight!

PLEASE HELP YOUR CHILD COMPLETE HIS/HER CHOICE HOUR FORM TONIGHT! WE ARE TRYING TO WIN A CONTEST. WE WANT TO BE THE FIRST CLASS TO TURN THEM ALL IN SO WE CAN GET THE PRIZE!!!!! We got a lot in today! Nice job guys!!!

Your kids did a great job following the MEAP procedures. I was very proud of their hard work today!

During the next two weeks (October 11-20), your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom with half of our class; the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.
Occasionally, testing sessions last longer than is estimated on this schedule. Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and SEVERAL GOOD BOOKS/MAGAZINES TO READ!!!!!!! If your child finishes a section of the test early, he/she will be asked to read.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Practice addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes tonight!

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 45 (On #2f the kids can use a calculator) and three online tests. This homework is all due Wednesday as we will not have math tomorrow. The codes are YJBU7643, ULMF6244, and ETDF1070. Geo-museum projects were due today! We are going to present them throughout the week! They look great and we can’t wait to see them all!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

While many people might dread Mondays, I always look forward to them! The kids are always amazing workers on Mondays and they do the best job! This morning we shared some of our writing from Writer’s Workshop and we had a fire drill in this beautiful weather! After math we had Engineering Technology, our library checkout time, book clubs, and time to work on our choice hour selection sheets! We are in a contest to be the first class to turn our sheets in. Please help us by signing your child’s form and turning it in tomorrow!!!!! Thank you!

During the next two weeks (October 11-20), your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom with half of our class; the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.
Occasionally, testing sessions last longer than is estimated on this schedule. Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and SEVERAL GOOD BOOKS/MAGAZINES TO READ!!!!!!! If your child finishes a section of the test early, he/she will be asked to read.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Practice addition and subtraction facts for 15 minutes tonight!

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 45 (On #2f the kids can use a calculator) and three online tests. This homework is all due Wednesday as we will not have math tomorrow. The codes are YJBU7643, ULMF6244, and ETDF1070. Geo-museum projects were due today! We are going to present them throughout the week! They look great and we can’t wait to see them all!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-06T09:10:00.001-07:00

It felt like a fast and exciting Friday in our room today! The kids are excited to have a day off tomorrow and I think they deserve it. They have been working so hard!!!! This morning we had time to share some of our writing in our Writer’s Notebooks. We also had time for Charlotte’s Star of the Week! After math today, we had Spanish, Gym, time in the Science lab, and time in the media center to work on Science videos that are in progress. The kids have so much going on in class and they are doing the best job of keeping it all together!

During the next two weeks (October 11-20), your child will be taking the MEAP test. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in their homeroom with half of our class; the grade not being tested during that block has a rotation of activities in the Media Center. Having 13-14 kids in the room provides a calm testing environment for the kids and allows teachers to proctor well.
Occasionally, testing sessions last longer than is estimated on this schedule. Individual students have as long as they need to finish a testing session—tests are NOT timed.
What should parents do at home to help your child do well?
• Early bedtime—get at least 10 hours of sleep!
• Healthy, big breakfast (NO food or drinks are allowed in MEAP rooms)
• Pack at least two healthy snacks and a great reading book.
• Get to school on time—testing begins by 8:30 every day.
• Do not take your child out of school for appointments.

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 2.5 and study addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 42-44 SL 2.7 (both sides). Today’s homework focuses on addition. I have told the kids that they are allowed to use any method for addition that they want, but that I prefer the traditional method that you and I grew up with! We have online tests due Monday. The codes are XJHR3690, SQCE8645, and ARSU4417. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a wonderful long weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-05T08:27:00.001-07:00

We really had such a wonderful day today!!! I just could not believe the perfect listeners we had all day! It was the nicest thing! This morning the kids and I spent time preparing for today’s science lab. It was a good one! After math today, we had Engineering Tech, time in the science lab, and Engage with Mrs. Truesdell!!

Recently I picked up running and I let the kids know that I am running in the Jingle Bell Run in November. Some of them said they want to run or watch so I promised I would put the website on the blog. Here it is! http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=478812

Book orders are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
HL 2.4
Study addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 40-41 SL 2.6. The kids are welcome to do the “mean” problem on the SL with a calculator. We have online tests due Monday. The codes are XJHR3690, SQCE8645, and ARSU4417. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday (it will be like a Friday)!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-04T09:58:00.001-07:00

We had the best day today!!!! This morning in Writer’s Workshop we talked about what it means to “zoom in” or “zoom out” on our writing in order to include as many details as we possibly can! We then practiced this strategy in our notebooks and we will continue tomorrow. After math, we had Spanish, a little time for silent reading, gym, and time for a fun project with Mrs. Truesdell! It was a wonderful day!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: IF YOU HAVE ANY TYPE OF HEADSET AT HOME, PLEASE BRING IT IN TOMORROW!!!!! WE NEED THEM!!!!

Book orders are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
Students will be bringing their unit 1 assessments home to keep after showing me the signed assessment.
Finish JP35 and HL 2.3
Online timed addition and subtraction math tests were Monday using thatquiz.org.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

4th Grade Math: Yesterday we took a practice multiplication timed test in class. It was due back today with a parent signature. Please bring it in if you did not do so yesterday! Tonight’s homework is JP 38-39 SL 2.5. For #5 on JP 39, the kids are free to use a calculator. Geo-museum projects are due on Monday, October 10th!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-10-03T12:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday! Unfortunately I had to be out today to begin the district's fall reading assessments. While it is so hard for me to be out of the classroom, I do gain valuable information during this time that will help me guide your children throughout the year! I will be back tomorrow for a great day! I can't wait!

Please check Friday's blog to make sure your child is all set for tomorrow!

Have a great night!

2011-09-30T08:57:00.001-07:00

Even though it was a Friday, the kids worked hard and did the best job! This morning we got back into Writer’s workshop and talked about all the things that we as writer’s can write about. After math, we went to Engage and lunch. After we had a few minutes for silent reading time we had time for Science and to celebrate Luke’s Star of the Week! What a great way to end the week! I hope everyone has a great weekend!

On Monday, I will be in the building, but I will have a guest teacher as I pull kids out to complete the district reading assessments. This will happen over three days throughout the next three weeks, but this is just the first.

Book orders came home last week and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
Take online timed addition and subtraction math tests due Monday using thatquiz.org.
Get unit 1 assessment signed by a parent and return on Monday.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 36-37 SL 2.4 (due Tuesday). For #5e on JP 37, the kids are free to use a calculator. We also have three online tests due Tuesday. The codes are: BYTN3658, EKRV0630, and KXDH4972 . Our geo-museum projects are due on October 10th.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-29T10:33:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful day I had with Mrs. Frishman’s students! They were on their best behavior while Mrs. Frishman was away today, and we got a lot of work done. Students had Math, Spanish, P.E., and Science today. Thanks for a great day!
Mrs. Jacobs

Book orders came home last week and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Study multiplication facts 1-3 for 15 minutes.
Online math tests were due Wednesday. There were 3 online quizzes to complete using thatquiz.org. The tests are: Time #1, Money #1 and Place Value #1.

4th Grade Math: Yesterday’s homework (JP 33-35 SL 2.3) is due tomorrow. If your child is observing the holidays and cannot complete this homework by Friday, please send me an email and your child can have until Monday to complete the work. We also have three online tests due by Friday. The codes for the test are: SMYQ3469, QXKW5047, and CRYT6422. Our geo-museum projects are due on October 7th.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-28T08:42:00.001-07:00

When I realized it was Wednesday today, I just couldn’t believe it!!! We are having the best week already! Today we finished up our test-taking skills practice. After math we had Engineering Tech, time in the Science Lab, Engage, and a new project with Mrs. Truesdell. Wow! It was a packed day with a lot of fun and learning!!!!

I will be out tomorrow to observe the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah. We have the greatest guest teacher in the world, Mrs. Jacobs!!! She is the best because I can leave my regular lesson plans and she will teach them perfectly! There will probably not be a post on the blog, so please use today’s as well as your child’s planner to catch up on the day’s events and homework!

Book orders came home last week and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: We took our unit 1 assessment today!
Study multiplication facts 1-3 for 15 minutes.

Online math tests were due Wednesday. There were 3 online quizzes to complete using thatquiz.org. The tests are: Time #1, Money #1 and Place Value #1.

How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is JP 33-35 SL 2.3. This homework is due on Friday. If your child is observing the holidays and cannot complete this homework by Friday, please send me an email and your child can have until Monday to complete the work. We also have three online tests due by Friday. The codes for the test are: SMYQ3469, QXKW5047, and CRYT6422. Our geo-museum projects are due on October 7th.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-27T08:15:00.001-07:00

Your kids brought the sunshine with them to school today!!! Not only outside, but inside as well! Today we continued our test-taking skills practice in preparation for October’s MEAP test. We will probably finish this up tomorrow. After math we had Spanish, Gym, Science, and time to work with Mrs. Truesdell on a new project! It was a lot of fun and great day!

Book orders came home last week and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Finish journal page 25
Review due tomorrow
Students will take Online Math tests due tomorrow (Wednesday): There are 3 online quizzes to complete using thatquiz.org. The tests are: Time #1, Money #1 and Place Value #1. They are due Wednesday Sept. 28th The tests are not timed.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

4th Grade Math: Yesterday we got back our Unit 1 Assessments. If you child did not bring back the signed test letter, please remind him/her to take care of that tonight! Tonight’s homework is JP 30-31 SL 2.2. On JP 31, #5e, you can use a calculator. We also have three online tests due by Friday. The codes for the test are: SMYQ3469, QXKW5047, and CRYT6422. Our geo-museum projects are due on October 7th.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-26T08:06:00.001-07:00

Mondays just seem to be the greatest!!! The kids had a great day and worked hard. This morning we started talking about the MEAP test that is coming up in October. We do not study for the MEAP, but we practice test-taking skills. We will do this several days this week. After math, we had Engineering Tech, lunch, and our Media Center checkout time. We finished the day with a trip to the Science Lab. It was truly a fabulous day!!! Nice work guys. Keep it up!

Book orders came home last week and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 1.11 dueTuesday
Review due Wednesday
Unit 1 Test Wednesday
Students will take Online Math tests due Wednesday: There are 3 online quizzes to complete using thatquiz.org. The tests are: Time #1, Money #1 and Place Value #1. They are due Wednesday Sept. 28th The tests are not timed.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.

4th Grade Math: Today we got back our Unit 1 Assessments. The kids did a great job overall! I was proud of them! Please note that there is a “test letter” for you to sign and I will be looking for that tomorrow! Tonight’s homework is JP 28-29 SL 2.1. We need five or more examples on SL 2.1. We also have three online tests due by Friday. The codes for the test are: SMYQ3469, QXKW5047, and CRYT6422. Our geo-museum projects are due on October 7th. I have already received a few and they look great! I can’t wait to see them all!!!!

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

Does your child use an Apple iPod, iPad, or Macbook for school? If so, it would be beneficial to your child to set up their school email account in the Apple’s mail client. Here’s what to do:
Go to “Settings”
Select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”
Select “Add Account”
Select “Microsoft Exchange”
For “Email,” enter the student’s full email. This is their username @birmingham.k12.mi.us. (For example, amt1@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Leave the “Domain” field blank
For “Username,” enter the student’s full email address once again – username@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
For “Password,” enter the student’s password.
The “Description” will automatically be something like “Exchange,” but you can change this to something that may help your child identify it better, such as “BPS School Email.”
Click “Next.”
Another window similar to the previous one will appear, and it will also ask for “Server.” Enter the following: owa.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Click next. After verification, be sure to click SAVE!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-23T08:19:00.001-07:00

I just can’t believe that another week has flown by! I guess we are having so much fun that I am not noticing the time flying by! This morning we worked on our scientific observations from yesterday’s science experiment. We also had math and Engage with Mrs. Truesdell. In the afternoon I was out for a meeting, but the kids did a great job working on grammar (adjectives) and science with our guest teacher! I am excited to be back with the kids on Monday!

Book orders came home yesterday and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Students will take Online Math tests due Wednesday: There are 3 online quizzes to complete using thatquiz.org. The tests are: Time #1, Money #1 and Place Value #1. They are due Wednesday Sept. 28th The tests are not timed.

4th Grade Math: Geo-museums are due on Friday, October 7th.

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

Does your child use an Apple iPod, iPad, or Macbook for school? If so, it would be beneficial to your child to set up their school email account in the Apple’s mail client. Here’s what to do:
Go to “Settings”
Select “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”
Select “Add Account”
Select “Microsoft Exchange”
For “Email,” enter the student’s full email. This is their username @birmingham.k12.mi.us. (For example, amt1@birmingham.k12.mi.us
Leave the “Domain” field blank
For “Username,” enter the student’s full email address once again – username@birmingham.k12.mi.us.
For “Password,” enter the student’s password.
The “Description” will automatically be something like “Exchange,” but you can change this to something that may help your child identify it better, such as “BPS School Email.”
Click “Next.”
Another window similar to the previous one will appear, and it will also ask for “Server.” Enter the following: owa.birmingham.k12.mi.us
Click next. After verification, be sure to click SAVE!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-22T09:44:00.001-07:00

We had another great day filled with a lot of Science! This morning we worked hard to document our observations from our experiment yesterday. We also had a chance to complete another experiment and more observations. We have the best scientists in our room!

Book orders came home today and are due October 7th!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
HL 1.10 and take online subtraction test by Friday
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Or, log into your school email and click on the emails (with a link) that have been sent to you.
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: Tonight’s homework is to study for tomorrow’s Unit 1 test. I recommend at least 20 minutes of studying. The kids and I talked today about how to study. The kids will turn their reviews in to me before the test tomorrow. Tomorrow we will also have a timed addition/subtraction fact test (100 questions in 5 minutes). I recommend that your child study for the fact test for at least 5 minutes. We have online tests due tomorrow. The codes are NTXM5559 and CSRJ4338. Our geometry museum project is due on October 7th! If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template (blue). Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN YOUR ORDER FORM! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-21T08:06:00.001-07:00

***PLEASE NOTE: WE DID NOT HAVE TIME TO COMPLETE OUR PLANNERS AS A CLASS TODAY. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHILD USE THE BLOG TO HELP HIM/HER COMPLETE TODAY'S ENTRY!

Today was a day filled with Science, Science, and little more Science!!! This morning we previewed the lab and talked about teamwork in the Science lab. The kids made predictions about what would happen in their land and water models. After math we had Engineering Technology. After lunch, we headed off to the Science lab to complete our first experiment of the year! The kids did the best job and documented their experience on our wiki. Ask your child to show you! When we finished in the lab, we went off to Engage, and then we had even more time to work with Mrs. Truesdell on our Science observations. What a fun and exciting day!!!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: 3rd Grade Math:
Lesson 1.9 and take online subtraction test by Friday
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)

4th Grade Math: Tonight’s homework is to complete the review. We had a lot of time in class to start. Tonight we also need to study our addition and subtraction facts for 10 minutes (any way you want!). We also have online fact quizzes due Friday. The codes are NTXM5559 and CSRJ4338. We are practicing our addition and subtraction facts as we will have an addition/subtraction fact test along with our Unit 1 test this Friday! Yesterday we received our first math project of the year called a Geometry Museum. This project is due on October 7th! If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

Spanish: Please find your teacher’s link on this blog and check for your assignments!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-20T08:41:00.001-07:00

What a great day we had today! The sun was shining in and the kids worked so hard! This morning we had the best time with writer’s workshop! We spent a lot of time sharing our stories so students could ask questions and add more details to their writing! I was impressed! After math, we had Spanish, lunch, silent reading, gym, Science, and time to work with Mrs. Truesdell! It was a packed and fun-filled day!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 1.8 and take online addition test
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner) Take the timed test
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: Tonight’s homework is JP 27. We also have online fact quizzes due Friday. The codes are NTXM5559 and CSRJ4338. We are practicing our addition and subtraction facts as we will have an addition/subtraction fact test along with our Unit 1 test this Friday! Today we received our first math project of the year called a Geometry Museum. This project is due on October 7th! If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-19T10:31:00.001-07:00

Even though it was raining outside our window, we truly had a wonderful Monday!!! This morning we pretended we were authors and used our time to read over what we have written so far to make changes, add details, and ensure that everything makes sense. After writing, we had math, engineering technology, our regular media center checkout time, and a little more language arts. Wow! We accomplished a lot!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 1.7 We also have an online addition fact quiz due Wednesday. This is a timed test for practice. This is our first online test and we are getting use to this method. We are reviewing our addition and subtraction facts.
How to take online tests:
Go to my blog http://www.butzinbcs.blogspot.com/
Scroll down to “Places to Go and Explore”
Click on 3rd grade online MATH TEST site!
Find your name and log in using your school password (this is in on a sticker in your planner)
Take the timed test

4th Grade Math: Last week we took a practice fact test and it was due back to me today with a signature. If your child forgot, I am hoping to see it tomorrow. Tonight’s homework is a handout called Geo-Template Fun as well as JP 25-26 SL 1.8. We also have online fact quizzes due Friday. The codes are NTXM5559 and CSRJ4338. We are practicing our addition and subtraction facts as we will have an addition/subtraction fact test along with our Unit 1 test this Friday! If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-16T09:44:00.001-07:00

This week flew by with all of the fun things happening in our classroom! I truly enjoyed every minute of our week as the kids are just the best!!! This morning we completed a district writing prompt that we will use to help us inform our instruction in the future. After math we went to Engage with Mrs. Truesdell. After lunch today, we enjoyed some silent reading time, some grammar work, and some reading. It was a wonderful way to end our week! Great job this week guys!!! Enjoy your weekend!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 1.6 and JP 14 -We use a cm/in ruler in math class each day. If you could check with your child to make sure this is in his/her binder for math class each day that would be great. Also, if you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend for use in class. It is the third grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

4th Grade Math: Today in class we took a practice fact test that looks quite similar to the one your child will take next week. Part of the homework is to get a parent to sign it and then it will come back home to you. This weekend we have JP 20 SL 1.7 JP 17-19 are optional. We have online quizzes due Monday and their codes are GXNY2231 and QBLO7229. We are practicing our addition and subtraction facts as we will have an addition/subtraction fact test along with our Unit 1 test on Friday the 23rd (next week). If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great weekend and get ready for another exciting week!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-15T09:57:00.001-07:00

We had another fabulous day today! The kids and I had so much fun sharing our writer’s notebooks today and I loved hearing them! Today the kids also had Spanish, math, gym, reading, and the chance to celebrate Matt’s birthday! How fun! Happy Birthday Matt!

If your child has an ipod touch, a netbook, or an old laptop, and you feel comfortable allowing him/her to bring it to school, please do so asap! We need to get the info to our tech department so we can get everyone on our secure network. It will be extremely helpful during our science unit on Land and Water and throughout their time at Covington!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 1.4 and 1.5

4th Grade Math: JP 16 SL 1.6. are due tomorrow. JP 14-15 are optional! We have online quizzes due Monday and their codes are GXNY2231 and QBLO7229. We are practicing our addition and subtraction facts as we will have an addition/subtraction fact test along with our Unit 1 test on the 22nd or 23rd (next week). If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

Language Arts: We are working so hard in our Writer’s Notebooks!

Science: We will officially begin our unit on Land and Water tomorrow or next week! We are so excited!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-14T10:47:00.001-07:00

This week is flying by! I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday! Your kids are just the best!!! This morning we worked in our writer’s notebooks and wrote about a special place. Ask your child what a “small moment” is and what small moment he/she wrote about in their notebook! After writing, we had picture day, math, engineering tech, and lunch. This afternoon we continued reading Frindle and also had Engage with Mrs. Truesdell. What a great day!

If your child has an ipod touch, a netbook, or an old laptop, and you feel comfortable allowing him/her to bring it to school, please do so asap! We need to get the info to our tech department so we can get everyone on our secure network. It will be extremely helpful during our science unit on Land and Water and throughout their time at Covington!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 8 – What a great day in 3rd grade math! Students received their homelink books today for math. These are hole punched and will stay bound inside the binder. Tonight students will complete HL 1.2 and 1.3.

4th Grade Math: JP 12-13 SL 1.5 Today we got our Study Link books! The kids were so excited! Please make sure your child is now completing the study links in this book. The copies of study links 1.2-1.4 can be kept in your child’s green math folder. If you received the email about purchasing math tools, please know that there is only one that I recommend. It is the fourth grade geo-template. Your child will use that throughout the year and it would be so helpful for him/her to have it in his/her binder all the time! The site for this is :http://bpsenews.birmingham.k12.mi.us/mailout/ViewAttachment.aspx?mk=0F5D5DD9-185-13717

Language Arts: We loved working in our Writer’s Notebook today! We are currently writing about “small moments” and the kids are doing the best job!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-13T08:26:00.001-07:00

We had such a fabulous Tuesday today! This morning we had Writer’s Workshop, math, and Spanish. In the afternoon, we had Gym and then started our class read aloud, “Frindle.” We are creating illustrations for the chapters as we go along!

If your child has an ipod touch, and you feel comfortable allowing he/she to bring it to school, please do so asap! It will be extremely helpful during our science unit on Land and Water!

Please ask your child if he/she finished their “All About Me” Poster in class last week. If not, it is due tomorrow and your child has it in his/her binder!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 8 – Complete the entire page
We started working on this in class together.

4th Grade Math: JP 9-11 SL 1.4 Yesterday I assigned two online quizzes to take on thatquiz.org. The online quizzes are addition and subtraction practice. They are NOT for a grade. I will just give you credit for doing them. The codes for these quizzes are EXQU4477 and QTXR0506. We learned how to do this in class yesterday and the kids are ready! They are due tomorrow!

Language Arts: We loved working in our Writer’s Notebook today! We are currently writing about “small moments” and the kids are doing the best job! They had to pick a special person in their lives and write about a memory with that person. Ask your child who they chose!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-12T11:10:00.001-07:00

Everyone walked in today ready for a great day at BCS!!! During our school announcements we had a moment of silence to remember those whose lives were lost on September 11th. In the afternoon, we talked about why we call today Patriot Day and what that means to us. This morning we had our first session of Writer’s Workshop. Everyone chose a special person to write about. We had fun sharing our stories. Today we enjoyed Engineering Tech class as well as an orientation to our Media Center. We will have a regular checkout time every Monday afternoon and the kids are excited about that! I am looking forward to another fantastic day tomorrow!

If your child has an ipod touch, and you feel comfortable allowing he/she to bring it to school, please do so asap! It will be extremely helpful during our science unit on Land and Water!

Please ask your child if he/she finished their “All About Me” Poster in class. If not, it is due Wednesday and your child has it in his/her binder!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Today was a great day in 3rd grade math. Tonight your child will be completing homelink 1.1. It is a handout. Please help your child make sure the math journal stays in the binder for use at school and home.

4th Grade Math: We had a fabulous Monday in math and it is starting to get busy! Tonight’s homework is JP 6-8 SL 1.3. This is due tomorrow. We also have two online quizzes to take on thatquiz.org. The online quizzes are addition and subtraction practice. They are NOT for a grade. I will just give you credit for doing them. The codes for these quizzes are EXQU4477 and QTXR0506. We learned how to do this in class and the kids are ready!

Language Arts: We loved working in our Writer’s Notebook today!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-09T08:23:00.001-07:00

Last night we had a great time at Back to School night! Thank you for attending! It was nice to see familiar faces and meet new parents! Several parents asked me about electronics. Your child is free to bring electronics as long as they are being used for an educational purpose. They can be left in their lockers when not in use. Gaming devices are no longer allowed. This is to encourage the kids to play during their recess time!

We had a wonderful Friday and it was a great way to end our first week of school! This morning we met with Mrs. Truesdell to continue a fun word activity we started earlier in the week! After math, the kids met with Mrs. Truesdell again for their Engage class. After lunch we had some time for silent reading, bucket filling, and a few other fun activities. It was truly a fabulous day!

Soon we will be starting our Science unit on Land and Water! To do that, we need your help!! If you have a shoe box and/or a clear 2-Liter bottle at home, please send them in! Your child will also need 2 rocks and 2 small twigs for this unit. Thank you for your help!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 20 minutes
4th Grade: 30 minutes

3rd Grade Math: We had an awesome day! Today we went on a SRB scavenger hunt. This weekend students are going to Mrs. Butzin’s blog to play table mountain focusing on facts 1,2 and 3.

4th Grade Math: We had another great math class today! The kids worked hard and participated so well! Our homework due Monday is JP 4-5 and SL 1.2. Unfortunately our Study Link books have not come in yet, so your child has this unit’s study links in a packet. Today we also learned about a website called http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/. If your child has time this weekend, please encourage him/her to play some of the math games on that site!

Language Arts: This week we worked on posters that will help us get to know each other. Ask your child if he/she finished this poster in class. If not, he/she has it to complete by Wednesday!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO USE THE YELLOW CHECKLIST IN HIS/HER BINDER!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-08T10:18:00.000-07:00

Aside from the rain, the third day of school was fabulous!!! This morning we talked about “Bucket Filling.” Ask your child what it means to fill someone’s bucket and how they can fill their own! After math the kids went to Spanish, Lunch, and Gym. Finally, we started a short poster project that we will be working on in class! We were busy and we had a great day!

I look forward to seeing everyone tonight at Back to School Night! Please come to our classroom (206) at 6:00pm to sign up for volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Mrs. Butzin and I will be presenting in her classroom (204) at 6:30pm. You will then have the opportunity to hear Mr. Hartley and our co-curricular teachers speak in the Media Center at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Soon we will be starting our Science unit on Land and Water! To do that, we need your help!! If you have a shoe box and/or a clear 2-Liter bottle at home, please send them in! Your child will also need 2 rocks and 2 small twigs for this unit. Thank you for your help!

Yesterday your child brought home a yellow checklist that should stay in his/her binder all year. Please encourage your child to use this checklist to help him/her stay organized and on top of our class work! A parent checklist also came home to help you!!!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day! We usually have 15 minutes of silent reading time each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Today was an awesome math day! Tonight you will finish journal page 2 and #1 only on page 3. Bring your journal back to class.

4th Grade Math: Yesterday your child received his/her Student Reference Book. It should be in a safe place at home for him/her to use it!! If you did not sign your child’s SRB Hunt (blue), please do so tonight! Tonight’s homework is JP (Journal Page) 2-3. We will check it together in class tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring your journal and your green math folder back to class tomorrow!!

Language Arts: On Tuesday, your child brought home his/her writer’s notebook with an assignment to complete. This assignment is due tomorrow! We can’t wait to begin using our notebooks in class and we have loved seeing the ones that are already complete!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Gym/Swim Schedule:
1st Marking Period
Tuesday, September 6 through Thursday, October 6:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, October 10 through Thursday, November 3:
We SWIM!

2nd Marking Period
Monday, November 7 through Friday, December 16:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, January 3 through Friday, January 27:
We SWIM!

3rd Marking Period
Monday, January 30 through Friday, March 2:
We are in the GYM.
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9 Jumprope for Heart – all classes will be in the GYM

Monday, March 12 through Friday, April 13:
We SWIM!

4th Marking Period
Monday, April 16 through Friday, May 11:
We are in the GYM.

Monday, May 14 through Friday, June 15:
We SWIM!!

2011-09-07T10:55:00.000-07:00

It feels like your kids have been here forever because they know exactly what to do! They have been excellent listeners the past two days and I am really enjoying them a lot! This morning we watched a 2 minute video of a man who was born without arms or legs. We talked about what kind of a person he is and the kids came up with character traits like brave, determined, persistent, happy, and enthusiastic. Then the kids had to brainstorm a list about themselves and they did the best job. We will use this list in the coming days to create a small poster about ourselves! This morning we also had our first day of math and the kids loved it! We are going to have wonderful math classes! Finally, the kids had a morning co-curricular (Engineering Technology). This afternoon we worked with our Media Specialist, Mrs. Truesdell and we also had a second co-curricular class with her (Engage). We ended the day by celebrating Marleen’s birthday! It was a lot of fun!

Soon we will be starting our Science unit on Land and Water! To do that, we need your help!! If you have a shoe box and/or a clear 2-Liter bottle at home, please send them in! Your child will also need 2 rocks and 2 small twigs for this unit. Thank you for your help!

Today your child is bringing home a yellow checklist that should stay in his/her binder all year. Please encourage your child to use this checklist to help him/her stay organized and on top of our class work! A parent checklist also came home to help you!!!

Please make sure your child has a good book with him/her each day!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: It was a great first day of math. Third graders received their math journal today. These journals will stay in the BINDER at all times. I told the students to keep it inside the binder as they work. That way it never comes out and gets left at home! We will be using this each day in class. Students don’t work in the journal at home unless there is an assignment.
Students are also bringing their SRB book home today. This will stay at home all year and will come back in June. It is an excellent resource to use at home. We also have new copies in our classrooms.

4th Grade Math: We had a great first day in fourth grade math! Your child’s homework is to bring home their Student Reference Book (SRB) and find a safe place for it at home. This will stay home all year and come back in June. It is there to help! We also have an SRB Hunt due tomorrow!

Language Arts: Yesterday your child brought home his/her writer’s notebook with an assignment to complete. This assignment is due on Friday! We can’t wait to begin using our notebooks in class on Friday morning!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

2011-09-06T12:22:00.001-07:00

We had the very best first day of school today!!!!! It was so smooth and it was easy to see that we have the best kids in our class!!!

Please be sure to check this blog daily. I will put up homework reminders, general reminders, and let you know a few things we are working on!

IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT HAVE A ZIP BINDER, PLEASE MAKE SURE HE/SHE GETS ONE ASAP!

This morning we started out by finding our classroom buddies. Your child is sitting near his/her third or fourth grade buddy. Your child’s buddy will be there to help with lockers, finding the bathroom, remembering homework, and anything else they might need!

We had a chance to read the story, “Mr. Peabody’s Apples.” Ask your child what the moral of the story was!

We then went to our annual “Town Hall Meeting” with Mr. Hartley, our fabulous principal!!! He talked to us about the 3 E’s that we value at BCS (Environment, Education, Each Other). Ask your child if he/she remembers what they are!

The kids were excited to have a quick recess after that as they are always a bit overwhelmed on the first day of school They enjoyed getting to know each other outside!

We went to our first co-curricular class today which was Spanish!

After lunch we talked about Silent Reading which we will have a few times a week. Please make sure your child always has a good book with him/her to enjoy during this time!

We also received our planners, a lot of mail, and several important handouts! Please make sure your child shows you his/her blue take home folder and all of the exciting things found inside!!!

Your child received his/her first homework assignment which you will find in the Language Arts section below!

To end our day, the whole school met up with the people they ride the bus with! We call this Bus Families and the kids did a wonderful job! Even if your child does not ride the bus, we showed them their busses just in case they ever need to!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE INITIAL YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: no homework yet! We start math tomorrow!

4th Grade Math: No homework yet!!! We start math tomorrow!

Language Arts: Today your child brought home his/her writer’s notebook with an assignment to complete. This assignment is due on Friday! We can’t wait to begin using our notebooks in class on Friday morning!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

2011-06-14T07:22:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow we will clean out our lockers! Please send your child to school with a large bag for this process. Thank you!

Our kids will do tie-dye at the end-of-year school party on June 16th.-

Please have your child bring to school a WHITE T-SHIRT IN A ZIPLOC BAG no later than this Friday, 6/10/11. Shirts will be collected in each 3/4 homeroom.

**VERY IMPORTANT -- PLEASE LABEL ZIPLOC BAG AS FOLLOWS:
1) CHILD'S FIRST & LAST NAME
2) HOMEROOM TEACHER

Please note that t-shirts should be 100% cotton for dye colors to work best. Shirts do not have to be new, but they do have to be white. You can use an old white t-shirt, and/or the shirt can have screened writing/logos. For new white shirts, please wash & dry beforehand for dye colors to absorb better. If you purchase packaged undershirts, the brand Hanes works better for tie-dye projects than Fruit of the Loom. (TIP: packaged undershirts will shrink a lot, so buy a size up -- youth size 8-10 medium usually shrinks to fit 6-year-olds).

Please remember to send in the shirt and labeled ziploc bag no later than this Friday, 6/10 --

We are looking forward to a very fun end-of-year party!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: no homework!
***For both math classes, please bring your SRB if you did not yet do so!
4th Grade Math: No homework!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are finishing up our study of regions!

Science: We finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!!

2011-06-10T11:35:00.001-07:00

Even with the rain, we had the best time at Wacky Recess!!!!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: no homework!
***For both math classes, please bring your SRB if you did not yet do so!
4th Grade Math: No homework!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research project!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for an exciting last week!!!!

2011-06-09T10:36:00.001-07:00

Move-up day was fantastic!!! The fourth graders are excited about their new classrooms and our third graders were fabulous fourth graders for the morning! We had a good time!

Tomorrow morning we have Wacky Recess! Your child may get wet! He/she can wear a bathing suit or bring extra clothes just in case. If your child is not buying the barbeque lunch, he/she should bring a lunch.

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: no homework!
***For both math classes, please bring your SRB if you did not yet do so!
4th Grade Math: No homework!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research project!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!

2011-06-08T07:46:00.003-07:00

It was such a great day today! I was so happy to be back! The kids and I had a chance to hear a presentation done by the Baldwin Library. They talked about everything going on there this summer!

Tomorrow morning we have our Move-Up Day activities! It will be a lot of fun. Please make sure your child is at school on time as we will start right away!

Friday is Wacky Recess in the morning!! We are going to have a great time!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: no homework!

4th Grade Math: No homework!!! Please bring back your SRB if you haven't done so!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research project!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

2011-06-07T12:04:00.001-07:00

Another fabulous day is Mrs. Frishman’s class! I love the way everyone works so hard and makes every minute count!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

PLEASE BRING MATH STUDENT REFERENCE BOOKS BACK!

3rd Grade Math: Study division facts 0-9 for 15 minutes. Study subtraction facts for 10 minutes.

4th Grade Math: We worked on and checked over our review today. There will be more review to do, but we will begin with the End of Year timed tests tomorrow. Please be sure to take the online quizzes. Codes are on Monday morning’s blog entry. If you did not sign your student’s Unit 12 Test, please do so tonight!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: Today we watched a video about the culture and history of the Southwestern United States. We wrote down facts and drew a picture about something new we learned. Ask your student to tell you about it!

Science: No Science today.

Language Arts: We listened to Mrs. Cruz’s 7th and 8th graders reading their myth stories today. It was wonderful to hear such great creativity. Be sure to ask your student which was his or her favorite!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Mrs. Frishman will be back tomorrow! Thanks for a wonderful three days!

Monday, June 6, 2011

2011-06-06T11:12:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful Monday we had in class today! Everyone is excited about the coming summer, but working very hard while in class.

WACKY RECESS IS ON FRIDAY!! PLEASE SEND IN $3.00 FOR A BBQ LUNCH!

Tomorrow is Kiva Hat Day! Bring $1 to donate to the Kiva Kobras and wear a hat all day! Learn more about Kiva at kiva.org.

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

PLEASE BRING MATH STUDENT REFERENCE BOOKS BACK!

3rd Grade Math: Homelink 11.2. Study division facts 0-9 for 15 minutes. Study subtraction facts for 10 minutes.

4th Grade Math: We worked in class on our review for the end of the year assessment (which begins on Wednesday). Please take the online timed math quizzes and study your facts in preparation. Codes for the quizzes are in the next post. Students did a fabulous job on their Unit 12 Assessments on Friday. Please get these signed by a parent and bring them back tomorrow.

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We finished up Unit 10 on the Southwestern states on Friday. Today we began investigating the Colorado River Basin. Tomorrow we will have computer time to work on our states projects.

Science: No Science today.

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Terrific Tuesday!!!!

Monday Morning, June 6, 2011

2011-06-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

Online Math Test codes:

UIIX1894 (addition)
SXDV8606 (subtraction)
IGBK4945 (multiplication)
BZND9100 (division)

Many apologies for these not being posted on Friday!

2011-06-02T11:17:00.000-07:00

It was truly a fabulous day today! The kids did the best job in social studies and language arts today! We started reading in book clubs and we are loving it!

While I know it was a challenging year with all of the professional development that the district has sent us to, I am going to be absent tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday. About a year ago, my best friend (since I was 5) got engaged and her wedding is in Colorado this weekend. When we booked our flights months ago, I had no idea I would be missing so much school for professional development, so we decided to make it a family vacation. The good news is that we will have Mrs. Jacobs for all three days! She is the best sub and the kids love her. She can actually teach everything I would have taught, so the kids will have normal days of learning and fun! If you need anything while I am away, please email her at jj04bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us.

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Study division facts 0-9 for 15 minutes. Study subtraction facts for 10 minutes. Please bring back your Student Reference Books!!!

4th Grade Math: Study your review tonight and bring it in tomorrow to turn in. Unit 12 test tomorrow! Please bring Student Reference Books back!!!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research project!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!

2011-06-01T07:36:00.001-07:00

We had such a great day today! We had the chance to see Mark Cilley, our visiting author. He was fantastic!!! This afternoon we worked hard on Social Studies and Language Arts. The kids did the best job!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: Study multiplication and division facts 2-9 for 10 minutes EACH!

4th Grade Math: Review due tomorrow!!! Unit 12 test Friday. There will NOT be any fact tests with this unit test. We will have plenty of fact tests next week for our end of the year assessment!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research project!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!

2011-05-31T10:42:00.001-07:00

Everyone walked into our classroom today with smiles and a bit of color on their faces!!! It was so nice to hear about everyone’s fun and exciting weekend!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 274 HL 11.4 Study mult/div facts for 15 minutes!

4th Grade Math: JP 327 due tomorrow (#2 and #6 are optional). We have a review due Thursday and a test on Friday!!! If you finish your review tonight, you can play online math games tomorrow, but you have to bring me the review so I can see it! This is the last unit test before we start to review for the end of the year assessment!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We just finished up our study of electricity and the kids did the best job! We will revisit it with a few fun activities!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!

2011-05-27T11:04:00.001-07:00

We had a great Friday today! The kids and I spent time on Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science! We were able to accomplish so much!

Choice Hour Forms were due today!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: You worked on a packet in class today. If it is not complete, please complete it by Tuesday!

4th Grade Math: JP 322-323 SL 12.5

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a nice long weekend and get ready for another exciting week!

2011-05-26T10:44:00.001-07:00

We had a great day today! Most of use finished up our personal essays in class and we used our afternoon to work on our states projects. The kids are doing the best job!

Choice Hour Forms for next year’s first quarter need to be turned in tomorrow!!!!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: JP 263 Study mult/div facts 10 minutes

4th Grade Math: Please get your test letter signed if you did not do so already! JP 320-321 (#2, #6 are optional on JP 321) SL 12.4

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!!

2011-05-25T08:55:00.001-07:00

We had the BEST time at Gleaner’s Food Bank this morning!!! The kids did such a good job and our class packed 1,400 pounds of food! Isn’t that amazing! This afternoon we had math and our co-curriculars, so the day just flew by!

Choice Hour Forms for next year’s first quarter need to be turned in asap!!!!

We are swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the rest of the school year!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 10.9
Study mult/div facts for 10 minutes

4th Grade Math: Please get your test letter signed if you did not do so already! JP 315 and 318 SL 12.3

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

2011-05-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

Today was a great day! We had such a wonderful day working on social studies regions and our states research. The kids had a chance to compare their research with a student from another class. They did the best job!

Tomorrow we are going to Gleaner’s Food Bank to help them package food. They require us to wear close-toed shoes and recommend gym shoes. Please make sure your child has appropriate foot wear! We will be back in time for lunch!

Choice Hour Forms for next year’s first quarter need to be turned in asap!!!!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 10.10 Study mult/div facts 2-9 for 10 minutes!

4th Grade Math: Today we got our Unit 11 tests back! Please have the test letter signed and bring it in to show me tomorrow. JP 312-314 SL 12.2 (On JP 314, #2 and #6 are optional)

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Engage (the new Educational Technology)
Tuesdays: Art (we go to Engineering Technology in January) and Gym/Swim
Wednesdays: Spanish and Engage
Thursdays: Art and Gym/Swim
Fridays: Spanish

Swim Schedule: We swim from 2:25-3:10.
4th Marking Period
Monday, May 23 through Friday, June 17: We are swimming!

2011-05-19T11:07:00.001-07:00

It was a great day in our room today! We are really enjoying our study of the Southwest Region in Social Studies! The kids also worked hard this afternoon on their personal essays. They are drafting, editing, and revising on the computer and loving it! I am quite impressed with their work!

We are in a contest to turn in our library books first! If our homeroom wins, Mrs. Truesdell has promised us a treat!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 10.7 and 10.8 JP 259

4th Grade Math: We had a test today! It will be returned to you Monday! Get ready for a day of math fun tomorrow and we will start Unit 12 on Monday! In a few weeks, we will take our end of the year math assessment. While this is not an assessment that will show up on report cards, you can help your child prepare by having him/her study addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts 0-12!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Fabulous Friday!!!

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Engage (the new Educational Technology)
Tuesdays: Art (we go to Engineering Technology in January) and Gym/Swim
Wednesdays: Spanish and Engage
Thursdays: Art and Gym/Swim
Fridays: Spanish

Swim Schedule: We swim from 2:25-3:10.
4th Marking Period
Monday, May 23 through Friday, June 17: We are swimming!

2011-05-18T12:06:00.000-07:00

This morning and this afternoon we finished talking about the Midwest region. We also worked hard on our writing and cursive! It was a great day!!!!

We are in a contest to turn in our library books first! If our homeroom wins, Mrs. Truesdell has promised us a treat!

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS PENCILS IN HIS/HER BINDER!!

Please check your child's Blue Take Home Folder each day to check for mail, homework, and important information.

PLEASE SIGN YOUR CHILD’S PLANNER EACH NIGHT SO I KNOW YOU ARE AWARE OF THE HOMEWORK AND EXCITING THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR CLASSROOM!

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!!!

Your child will have reading homework each night:
3rd Grade: 25 minutes
4th Grade: 35 minutes

3rd Grade Math: HL 10.6 and JP 249
Study mult/div facts for 15 minutes today!

4th Grade Math: Review due tomorrow! Study it tonight! Be sure to study your facts 0-12!

Spanish: Be sure to check your teacher’s site!

Language Arts: We are working hard on personal essays in class!

Social Studies: We are learning about the Southwest region and our states research!

Science: We are studying magnets and electricity and loving it!

PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD WITH A WATER BOTTLE!!! This helps a lot, so he/she does not have to leave the room when thirsty! Your child is also welcome to keep healthy snacks in our classroom to eat any time!

Encourage your child to use the yellow checklist in his/her binder at the end of each day! It is a great tool!

Have a great night and get ready for a Thrilling Thursday!!!

Our Co-curricular Schedule:
Mondays: Engage (the new Educational Technology)
Tuesdays: Art (we go to Engineering Technology in January) and Gym/Swim
Wednesdays: Spanish and Engage
Thursdays: Art and Gym/Swim
Fridays: Spanish

Swim Schedule: We swim from 2:25-3:10.
4th Marking Period
Monday, May 23 through Friday, June 17: We are swimming!