Halloween Planner

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to all the parents who helped make our amazing party possible! We could not have had all that fun without your planning and presence! You are very appreciated!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Today was a SPOOKTACULAR day! As a team, we enjoyed Halloween activities this morning (but don't worry, we still had time for some reading and writing)! Our schedule was pretty much the same as a regular Wednesday with just shortened co-curriculars to allow time for the parade and party!

IMPORTANT: A permission slip for our Lansing trip on 11/29 was placed in your child's mailbox today. Please return it NO LATER THAN Friday, November 16th.

Goal setting forms will be going home soon so please begin to discuss some ideas for academic goals as well as character/personal goals.

Have a wonderful evening! Have fun and be safe if you are going trick-or-treating!

Tuesday's Planner

It's GREAT to be back!

I am so excited to be back!  I missed everyone SO MUCH!  I am proud to say I know everyone's names and we are back to business as usual!  Ms. Leach went home sick this morning so let' hope she feels better soon!

We began with math during which we conducted an experiment!  Probability was a main focus of today's class.  Please see our daily math workshop lesson page on the wiki for specifics.

After snack,  we began reader's workshop.  We read a chapter in Poppy and then discussed today's jot. Please have your child share their jot from today with you!  I focused on reminding them that jots should be complete sentences.  We also revisited the daily log and I provided examples of what should be written daily.

During writing workshop we continued strengthening our leads in our personal narrative stories.  I was able to begin a rotation of conferencing with students; it is so great to get one-on-one time with students!

After lunch and co-curriculars, we played a social studies review game to wrap up chapter three.  We ended our day with our battle "freebie" book.  We will start ending each day with a read aloud.

I am looking forward to seeing some of you tomorrow at Halloween!  Please remember that NO COSTUMES SHOULD BE WORN TO SCHOOL.  Also, please avoid excessive/distracting make-up here at school.  The students will have about 10 minutes to change and prepare so please be sure costumes do not require any more preparation time than that.

Have a WONDERFUL evening!



Mrs. Mali

Monday's Planner

Langauge Arts:
3rd-Read 20 min
4th-Read 30 min

Math:
3rd- Home Link 3.4, Journal 64&65, GET TEST SIGNED, 10 minutes IXL
4th- 10 minutes IXL

Friday's Info

Planner/Homework:
Language Arts: Read 2 Raz-Kids books and take 1 quiz (link to Raz-Kids is in the left column of this page)
3rd Math: HL 3.3, 20 min IXL
4th Math: SL 3.5, MJ 61-62, IXL
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND! 

Third Grade Math: 
Today we finished the second half of section 3.3.  You can see what we did by checking the Wiki at: http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+3.3.  HOMEWORK: Home Link 3.3, 20 minutes IXL.  Unit 2 tests will be sent home on Monday and must come back with a signature by Wednesday 10/31.

Schedule:
8:20-8:35  Read Aloud
8:35-9:20  Engage
9:25-10:25  Math, Snack
10:25-11:30  Social Studies
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  P.E.
1:00-1:30  Time for Kids
1:30-2:00  Media Center
2:00-2:30  Class Meeting
2:30-2:45  Planner/Clean Room/Read Aloud
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Thursday

HOMEWORK:
3rd grade: Read 20 minutes, 20 minutes of IXL
4th grade: Read 30 minutes, Study Link 3.4, Math Journal pg 60, IXL, extra worksheet

REMINDER: WE WILL BE SWIMMING TOMORROW!

Wednesday's Planner

Wednesday's Schedule

8:20-8:30  Good Morning
8:30-9:30  Math
9:30-9:45  Snack
9:45-10:15  Winn-Dixie Activities
10:15-10:55  Reading Workshop
10:55-11:30  Writing Workshop
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Spanish
1:05-1:50  Art
1:55-2:15  Planners, Clean Room
2:15-2:45  Recess!
2:50-3:15  CC

Friday's Planner

Friday's Third Grade Math

Today we checked the review together as a class.  Those who were brave enough to share their answers with their classmates had the chance to win a prize :)  Afterwards, we took a very short Skills Quiz.
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HOMEWORK:
Study for the Chapter 2 Test on Monday!!

Friday's Schedule

8:20-8:35  Silent Reading
8:35-9:20  Engage
9:25-10:25  Math, Snack
10:25-11:30  Social Studies
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:00-1:30  Class Meeting
1:30-2:00  Media Center
2:00-2:45  Spanish
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Thursday's Planner

REMEMBER: WE HAVE SWIMMING TOMORROW :)

Thursday's Third Grade Math

Since we completed the final section of chapter 2 yesterday, today was dedicated to working on the Review for the test.  Most students were able to complete the entire Review in class and even got a chance to check their answers with a friend.  If you did not finish, make sure you complete it at home tonight so we can check it in class tomorrow.
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HOMEWORK:
Finish your Review and GET IT SIGNED.  Bring it to class tomorrow :)

Thursday's Schedule

8:20-8:30  Good Morning
8:30-9:30  Math
9:30-9:40  Snack
9:40-10:50  Reading Workshop
10:50-11:30  Writing Workshop
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Engage
1:05-2:00  Social Studies Test
2:00-2:30  Continue Writing Workshop
2:30-2:45  Planners/Clean Room
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Wednesday's Planner

SOCIAL STUDIES TEST TOMORROW :)  Use your review to help you study!

YAY! We're done with our MEAP testing and returning to our normal schedule tomorrow!  Whoohoo!

Wednesday's Third Grade Math

Today we completed Lesson 2.9.  It was all about a new kind of number story that involves multiple addends. 
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HOMEWORK:
Home Link 2.9

Wednesday's Schedule

8:20-8:35  Good Morning
8:35-9:50  4th grade Writing MEAP day 2
9:50-10:05  Snack
10:05-10:40  4th grade Writing MEAP day 2
10:40-11:30  Math
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Spanish
1:05-1:50  Art
1:55-3:15  4th grade Writing MEAP day 2

Tuesday

Schedule:
8:20-8:35  Good Morning
8:35-9:45  3rd Grade Math MEAP part 1
9:45-11:00  4th Grade Math MEAP part 1
11:00-11:30  Batty About Similes
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:05-2:05  3rd Grade Math MEAP part 2
2:05-3:05  4th Grade Math MEAP part 2
3:05-3:15  Clean up room

NO MATH TODAY!

Please refer to yesterday's planner post for homework.  No additional homework was assigned today :-)

Monday's Planner

WE WILL BE SWIMMING TOMORROW!

REMEMBER:  Your final draft of your Small Moment story is due Monday.  You must attach it to your Rough Draft and complete the Checklist on the front.  We will be putting these together to create a classroom anthology to share :)

Monday's Third Grade Math

Today we reviewed the different methods for doing two- and three-digit subtraction problems. 
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HOMEWORK:
Home Link 2.8
Math Journal Page 49

Monday's Schedule:

8:20-8:30  Good Morning
8:30-9:20  Math
9:25-9:35  Snack
9:35-11:00  Reading Workshop
11:00-11:30  Book Room Checkout
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Art
1:05-2:15  Social Studies
2:15-3:00  Batty About Similes
3:00-3:15 Planners, Clean Room

3/4 Coney Bingo Night

Who: 3/4 BCS Students and Family
When: TONIGHT 10/12  6:30-8pm
Where: BCS Cafeteria
Price: $6.00 per person, includes coney dog, chips, drink and a cookie.
Extra coneys available for $1.00
BINGO FUN & CANDY PRIZES INCLUDED!

Please email your RSVP to
rsvpbcs.34bingo@bcsparent.com
and pay at the door

Friday's Planner

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD TURNS THEIR CHOICE HOUR SLIP IN TO THE MAIN OFFICE BY THE END OF THE DAY ON MONDAY!  THANK YOU :) :) :)

Friday's Third Grade Math

Here's what we did today: http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+2.7
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HOMEWORK:
-Home Link 2.7
-Finish Math Boxes on Journal page 46
-Watch videos on bottom of Wiki page: http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+2.7
-Do 20 minutes of IXL over the weekend (specifically D.1, D.2, D.3, D.4)

Friday's Schedule

8:20-8:35  Good Morning, Sharing
8:35-9:20  Engage
9:25-10:25  Math
10:30-11:30  Social Studies
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:05-1:30  Time For Kids
1:30-2:00  Media Center
2:00-2:45  Spanish
2:50-3:05  Planners/Clean Room
3:05-3:15  Outside Fun :)

Thursday's Planner

WE WILL BE SWIMMING TOMORROW :)

Thursday's Third Grade Math:

Today we did Lesson 2.6 in which we learned how to do another type of Number Story.  This time we worked with finding differences between two numbers.  We talked about how we can also use the Number Grid to help with these.
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HOMEWORK:
-Home Link 2.6
-Watch videos on Wiki page for Lesson 2.6: http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+2.6
(These videos will help you prepare for tomorrow's lesson!)

Thursday's Schedule:

8:20-8:35  Good Morning!
8:35-9:55  4th grade Writing MEAP
9:55-10:10  Snack
10:10-10:30  Read Aloud
10:30-11:30  Math
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Engage
1:05-1:35  Social Studies Game
1:35-1:50  Planners/Clean Room
1:55-3:15  4th grade Writing MEAP

Wednesday's Planner

GREAT JOB ON DAY 2 OF MEAP TESTING :)

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Wednesday's Third Grade Math

Today we will be completing Lesson 2.5 on Change Number Stories.  As always you can check the blog at http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+2.5 for a detailed description of the lesson and what we did during Math Workshop.
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HOMEWORK:
**Home Link 2.5
**Finish Journal pgs. 40-41

Wednesday's Schedule:

8:20-8:30  Good Morning :)
8:30-10:00  3rd grade Reading MEAP
10:00-11:30  4th grade Reading MEAP
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Spanish
1:05-1:50  Art
1:50-3:00  Math
3:00-3:15  Planners/Clean Room

Tuesday's Planner

GREAT JOB ON OUR FIRST MEAP DAY :)

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Tuesday's Third Grade Math

We did not have Math class today due to MEAP testing all day.  We will continue will Unit 2 tomorrow. 
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HOMEWORK:
20 minutes of IXL

Tuesday's Schedule

8:20-8:30  Good Morning!  MEAP info
8:30-9:50  3rd grade Reading Day 1, Part 1
9:55-11:00  4th grade Reading Day 1, Part 1
11:00-11:30  Snack, Book Room
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:05-2:05  3rd grade Reading Day 1, Part 2
2:05-3:05  4th grade Reading Day 1, Part 2
3:05-3:15  Planners/Clean Room

Monday's Planner

REMINDER:  MEAP testing begins tomorrow.  Please make sure you come to school rested and ready.  A good night's sleep and a healthy breakfast are always key!

WE WILL STILL BE SWIMMING TOMORROW!

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Monday's Third Grade Math

Today we worked on Lesson 2.4.  It was about Parts-and-Total Number Stories.  We learned how to use a Parts-and-Total diagram to help us solve this kind of number story.
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HOMEWORK:
Home Link 2.4
Math Journal Page 38 (if not finished)
10 minutes IXL at home

Monday's Schedule

8:30-9:20  Math
9:25-9:35  Snack
9:35-10:30  Reading Workshop
10:30-11:00  Writing Workshop
11:00-11:30  Book Room
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00 Art
1:05-2:30  Social Studies
2:30-2:45  Planners/Clean Room
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Fantastic Friday

Today was fantastic for many reasons.  We concluded our first official Table Wars competition, in which table teams could earn points for tidyness, focus/quiet, and Bucket Filling.  Everyone was on their best behavior and really did a great job earning points for their group.  This was especially the case when it came to Bucket Filling!  Throughout the day I overheard so many students being kind and helpful to their classmates, and I was very impressed. 
Towards the end of the afternoon, a group of 7/8 kids came to talk to us about an activity that they created.  In the activity, you take a small card that they provided and pass it to another person as you say "You matter because..." and explain why that person is so wonderful and important.  We decided to give this little activity a try during our class meeting, and it went very well. It was incredibly heartwarming to hear all the sweet comments that our class had to say to one another (it nearly made Ms. Leach tear up with joy!) I'm very glad that we gave it a try, and I look forward to doing it again soon.
I want to wish everyone a safe a happy weekend.  You've worked hard this week, so enjoy your break and rest up for MEAP! See you on Monday :)

Love,
Ms. Leach

Friday's Planner

WRITING HOMEWORK: As we talked about in class, everyone's first draft of their Small Moment Story is due on Monday. We've had loads of time to work on these already, along with two trips to the computer lab to start typing. If you did not finish typing, please take your Writing Notebook home and finish typing there over the weekend. Print out a copy of your story and bring it to school on Monday for Ms. Leach. If you already started your story and saved to the H: drive here at school, you can access the file from home by using "Remote Access". Directions for this are below:

-Follow this link: https://remote.birmingham.k12.mi.us/workplace/access/home or go to the BPS website and click "Remote Access" in the drop-down menu under "Parents/Students".
-Select "Student"
-Login using your username and password (on the sticker in your planner if you forgot)
-Select "H: Drive"
-Open the Word Document

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Friday's Third Grade Math

Please follow the link to see what we did in Math today:
http://hm12.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/Lesson+2.3

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HOMEWORK:
Home Link 2.3
Math Journal page 35 (if you didn't finish)

Friday's Schedule:

8:20-8:35  Read Aloud
8:35-9:20  Engage
9:25-10:25  Math
10:30-11:30  Social Studies
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:05-1:30  TFK
1:30-2:00  Media Center
2:00-2:30  Class Meeting
2:30-2:45  Planners/Clean Tables
(ANNOUNCE TABLE WAR WINNERS!)
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Thursday's Planner

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

WRITING HOMEWORK:  We will write this in our planners tomorrow (Friday), but as we talked about in class, everyone's first draft of their Small Moment Story is due on Monday.  We've had loads of time to work on these already, along with two trips to the computer lab to start typing.  If you did not finish typing, please take your Writing Notebook home and finish typing there over the weekend.  Print out a copy of your story and bring it to school on Monday for Ms. Leach.  If you already started your story and saved to the H: drive here at school, you can access the file from home by using "Remote Access".  Directions for this are below:

-Follow this link: https://remote.birmingham.k12.mi.us/workplace/access/home or go to the BPS website and click "Remote Access" in the drop-down menu under "Parents/Students".
-Select "Student"
-Login using your username and password (on the sticker in your planner if you forgot)
-Select "H: Drive"
-Open the Word Document

Thursday's Third Grade Math:

Today we talked about Fact Extensions for lesson 2.2.  We learned that if we know a basic math fact like 5+7=12, we also can figure out a ton of other more difficult facts like 15+7=22 (just ten more!) or 50+70=120 (12 TENS instead of 12 ones!).  It was pretty neat to see how many facts we can figure out if we just know our basic math facts first.
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HOMEWORK:
Finish MJ p. 32 & 33
Home Link 2.2
GET TEST SIGNED AND BRING IT BACK IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY

Thursday's Schedule

8:30-9:05  Math
9:10-9:30  Fire Drill
9:30-9:40  Snack
9:40-10:30  Reading Workshop
10:30-11:30  Writing Workshop
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Engage
1:05-2:15  Social Studies
2:15-2:30  Planners/Clean Room
2:30-2:45  Outside :)
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Wednesday's Planner

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Wednesday's Third Grade Math

Today we started on the first section of our new Chapter 2.  It was section 2.1 and it was all about Fact Families and how to show them in Fact Triangles.  We did Math Journal page 30 together, and then split up for our Math Workshop Rotations. 
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HOMEWORK:
*Home Link 2.1
*Math Journal Page 31
*Get Unit 1 Test SIGNED by a parent/guardian.  Bring it back to Ms. Leach ASAP.
(If you didn't get it, it means you forgot to check your mailbox!)

Wednesday's Schedule:

8:30-9:30 Math
9:30-9:40 Snack
9:40-10:40 Reading Workshop
10:40-11:30 Writing Workshop
11:30-12:10 Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00 Spanish
1:05-1:50 Art
1:55-2:30 Social Studies (Map Activity)
2:30-2:45 Planners/Clean Room
2:50-3:15 Character Connection

Tuesday's Planner

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 through November 2nd.  Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Tuesday's Third Grade Math

We took our first math test of the year today.  It went very well!  No homework tonight :)

Tuesday's Schedule

8:30-9:30  Math
9:30-9:40  Snack
9:40-10:30  Reading Workshop
10:30-11:30  Michigan CSI Assembly
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00  Swimming
1:05-1:50  Spanish
1:55-2:35  Social Studies
2:35-2:45  Planners/Clean Room
2:50-3:15  Character Connection

Monday's Planner

***Our class will be swimming every Tuesday and Friday from 12:15 to 1:00 starting TOMORROW. Please send in with your child his or her swimsuit, a towel, goggles and any necessary toiletries (brush, comb, etc.). Some families also send in flip flops or sandals to wear in the showers (optional). We suggest placing all of these items in a separate, small bag (such as a drawstring backpack).

Monday's Third Grade Math

Today we checked the Unit 1 Review as a class.  We picked sticks to have the students share their answers and we discussed different strategies for finding each solution.  Everyone took their Review home with them so they could use it to study.
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HOMEWORK:
-Study for the Unit 1 Test tomorrow
-Get Review SIGNED and bring back tomorrow

Monday's Schedule

8:30-9:30  Math
9:30-9:40  Snack
9:40-10:20  Reading Workshop
10:20-11:00  Writing Workshop
                     (Work on Strong Story Endings)
11:00-11:25  Book Room checkout
11:30-12:10  Lunch/Recess
12:15-1:00 Art
1:05-2:30  Social Studies
2:30-2:45  Planners/Clean Room
2:50-3:15  CC