Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Worked on Sound reading comprehension. Finished a Moodle quiz on Marven of the Great North Woods
Math: (3rd) lesson 2.8 (4th) Unit 2 Test was today
Science: We were treated to a presentation from Mr. Flaherty who brought in an exact replica of Edision’s Tinfoil Phonograph. The kids (and Mrs. Parkin) got a chance to cut a record (- well, a piece of foil really!) See the movie clip below and find out why a singing career will never be in my future. :) Imagine what Simon would say!!!
Co-curricular class was P.E.
Mail that went home today:
Goal setting letter (Set your goals and return the letter by October 29th.) Paragraph practice letter.
BCS Family directories
October book orders should arrive early next week.
The remaining MEAP schedule:
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.
Reading
3rd: 20 mins
4th: 30 mins
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?
Math
3rd- H.L 2.8
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 – No S.L. 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
Language Arts
Paragraph practice. Please read the entire packet before you begin and give the letter to your parents. Upload your writing to your wiki page by Oct 29th
*Identify any spelling errors by circling them in a colored pencil.
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: TONIGHT! 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
Swimming is Wednesday and Friday – 1:35pm -2:20pm
