The students did great today with all the MEAP testing. We will continue with more testing tomorrow. Please make sure to get a good night's sleep and a big breakfast tomorrow morning.
Choice hour selection packets for the 2nd quarter are due Friday Oct 15th. You can also view the course offerings at http://www.bcsonline.info/
October book orders were submitted and should arrive next week. Thank you for ordering!
MEAP Schedule
Welcome to MEAP Weeks! Every child in BCS is tested. 3rd graders take Reading and Math. 4th graders take Reading, Writing, and Math. When we test, the kids are in my room 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 allows us to proctor well and provides a calm environment for the kids.
Posted below is the schedule of who tests when:
Tuesday, Oct. 12: Reading
Wednesday, Oct. 13: Reading
Thursday, Oct. 14: 4th grade Writing
Tuesday, Oct. 19: Math
Wednesday, Oct. 20: 4th grade Writing
Make-up testing on all other days through Friday, October 29th for kids who were absent on the above days.
What should you do at home to help your child do well?
Early bedtime--get at least 10 hours of sleep (which doctors recommend for kids this age every day anyway)
Healthy, big breakfast (there is NO food allowed in MEAP rooms)
Get to school on time--testing begins by 8:30 every day
If at all possible, do not take your child out of school for appointments
Tonight's Homework (same as yesterday):
• Bring a GREAT book to read.
• Read at least 20/30 minutes
• Practice math facts for at least 15 minutes
• 3rd math: HL 2.7
• 4th math: SL 2.9 (both pages) J.page (44 & 45) (49-52) Math master worksheet. Unit 2 review due Thursday Oct 14th and Geo museum due Oct 21st
Science
Go to your group's 'Sound' wiki page (It is linked at the side of this blog) At home, each group member should take notes to plan your group's paragraph. The title/prompt is : How Does the Ear Work? There are links to watch to help you answer this question.
Type your notes in a separate column in the organizer (remember- click in the small box. It will stretch as you type in it). You may NOT copy text from another partner. You must write your own idea in each cell. Due Friday October 22nd
Spanish
3rd graders – Please check Srta. Kelly’s blog (see below for the blog address until it is linked to our 3 / 4 blog homepage) http://blogs.birmingham.k12.mi.us/thirdspanish/
4th graders – Please check Sen. Geisler’s blog for homework and Quiz dates
Please ask your parent to initial at the bottom of today’s entry so we know that you are completing your nightly required reading.
Dates to remember
3/4 Coney Bingo Night …It's a yearly tradition!
Date: October 15 6:30-8pm
Location: BCS Cafeteria
Loads of prizes, food and fun!
$5.50 per person payable at the door.
RSVP in advance to Kathleen Mastrangelo at ciao.andiamo@yahoo.com
