Subjects taught today:
Language Arts: Spooky descriptive writing
Math: (3rd) Began unit 3: Measurement (4th) Geo Museum presentations
Science: Science Court part 3. Experiments with the Vocal cords
Co-curricular class was Eng. Tech
Mail: No new mail
As part of our prize for coming second in the Siemens "We Can Change the World" Challenge last year, Discovery Education hosted a school-wide assembly today from 1:30-2:30 PM.
Dave Salmoni, large predator expert and host of Animal Planet came to BCS with some furry friends and tales of his adventures with animals. The students enjoyed a very exciting presentation.
Goal setting letter (Set your goals and return the letter by October 29th) If you need another copy, please click on the 3/4 resource page and log in (Your child should know the username and password)
All October book orders were delivered to the students. Some students are still waiting for their 'Pre-order' edition of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Reading
3rd: 20 mins
4th: 30 mins
Math
3rd - H.L. 3.2
Take the timed subtraction #2 and timed addition #2 quizzes. Due Friday October 29th
Click http://www.thatquiz.org/ Or, click the links to the quizzes that has been sent to you via your school email.
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
Students should have quick mental recall of the following number of facts by the end of the year: 50 addition/50 subtraction facts in 2 mins and 100 division/ multiplication facts in 5 mins
4th –S.L. 3.6 J.page 175 (Qu. 6)
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 on your wiki page to watch to help you answer this question.)
Go to your group’s Sound page. Click Edit Page (top right hand corner) Scroll down to the lesson and type your notes in a separate box in the organizer. Remember- click in the small box. Type your name first. The 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 29th
Language Arts
Paragraph practice: The Pumpkin Carving Contest.
Progress Check: You should have completed a brainstorm and first draft in your packet. You should be typing your final copy. Please save it as username title.doc
Turn in your packet containing the brainstorm, checklist and first draft on Friday October 29th
Type your final copy and upload it to your portfolio Language Arts Wiki page by Friday Oct 29th
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
P.E. is Wednesday and Friday – 1:35pm -2:20pm
Halloween party is THIS FRIDAY!
Parade starts: 1:45
Party in homeroom starts: approx. 2:00pm
