Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Worked on The Me You See writing
Math: (3rd) lesson 2.7 (4th) lesson 2.9
Science: We continued our study of Sound. The students worked in their science groups to explore sounds produced by a whistle (vibrations you can hear but not see) They also constructed a model eardrum and explored how noise vibrations made the sand and salt move.
Co-curricular class was Eng. Tech

You have mail: Choice hour selection packet for the 2nd quarter due Friday Oct 15th. You can also view the course offerings at http://www.bcsonline.info/

All October book orders are due today Monday October 11th. Visit www.scholastic.com/bookclubs. Our class activation code for ordering online is: GKQKW.

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:
• 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


Attention 4th graders! The Battle of The Books is gearing up again! The launch date for this year’s Battle books is October 25th Are YOU going to do battle this year?

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 help you answer this question.
Type your notes in a separate column in the organizer (remember- the small box 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

P.E is Wednesday and Friday – 1:35pm -2:20pm