Happy Trick or Treating!

Conferences Thursday Nov. 15 and Monday Nov. 19th

The sign-up sheet for Fall Conferences is posted outside the classroom door.  There are several times available on Thursday Nov. 15th from 1:45pm -3:45pm and 5:00pm -5:30pm 
All Monday timeslots have been filled.
Please drop by to sign up. Or, feel free to email me and I can sign up for you!

Lansing Fieldtrip

All permission slips have been return. Great job everyone!

Please note: There was an error on the top part of the permission slip that went home. The date for Parkin/Wallington to Lansing is THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29th. Mrs. Rifkin has this information correct on her sign-up sheet. My apologies for the confusion!

The chaperones are Mrs. Chisholm, Ms. Moran, Mrs. Rifkin, Mrs. Roskiewicz, Mr. Beard, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Liddell. If you have a conflict in your schedule please let Mrs. Rifkin know so that she can notify the alternate volunteers. Thanks so much!

P.E is on Mondays (12:15) and Fridays (8:35am) Remember to wear Gym shoes!

We switch to swimming next Monday 11/5

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts –Writer’s workshop

Math – Multiplication fact practice.

Co curricular class: Engage and Spanish

Social Studies – None

Here is what we have for you today:

Language Arts:

Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders) after school each day. Raz-Kids reading can be used for this time. Raz-Kids reading teacher username is lparkina

Scholastic book orders were submitted.

BCS Battle of the Books information about upcoming book events and Parent Permission Slip can be found by clicking on the link. Permission slips should be signed by parent and returned ASAP

3rd Grade Math: No new homework.

Yesterday’s homework was - H.L 3.2 and 3.2 J. pages

Thatquiz - Timed Multiplication (6s) extended due date to Friday 11/2

If you have already taken your test and would like the additional days to practice some more, I will reset your test for you. Check your email or log in to thatquiz to see if you can retake the test.

3rd Grade Electronic Math

-To get to thatquiz.org click on the link under the Math link (right hand side of blog)

-Click on your name

-Type in your school password (no username needed)

-Position one hand over the numbers on your keyboard and the other hand to click Enter or Submit with the mouse.

You can set up your own practice quizzes on thatquiz.org. You do not log in to set up practice quizzes. Just click the area you would like to study. Click on the no. of question, the level, the timing settings you want to test, and click create

IXL - 10 mins in 3^rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 10 mins free choice in any section

4th Grade Math: No new Homework. Yesterday's homework was: S.L 3.8 and 3.9 (Due Wednesday) J.page 68-69 and 70-71

Unit 3 review due Friday

Dynamath due 11/16

Social Studies: None

Engage: (Optional) Create/Update your Portfolio page. Don’t forget to log in before you edit your page.

Optional – Finish story telling script

Spanish: Please click on your teacher’s Wiki page linked under Frequently Visited Sites (right hand side column)

Important Dates: All info about The 2012 BCS Battle of the Books 

Lansing Fieldtrip is Thursday November 29th

Scholastic Book Club ordering. It’s so easy! Click on the link in the Lang. Arts section (right hand side) Set up your own parent username and password and type in the following code for Parkin’s class: GKQKW

There are various magazines available to order from.

The due date for the next set of orders is 10/29

Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20am. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.

The 2012-2013 BCS Yearbook

Did you know…YOU can submit photographs for the yearbook!?  Go to www.replayit.com and register for free with your own unique user id and password.  Choose Birmingham Covington School and upload your photographs!  It's that easy!  There is even a free iPhone app that sends photos from your iPhone!  The Yearbook team would greatly appreciate any pictures you and your parents think are appropriate to include in the yearbook!

Many thanks!

Jeanne Jacobs

Yearbook Advisor

Tomorrow’s Halloween Parade/Party details

The students will enjoy some Halloween fun tomorrow!

They will get changed into their costumes at 1:30pm.

At 1:45pm each 3 / 4 class will take part in a parade around the school (twice, down the main hallway) Classroom Halloween parties will begin at approx. 2:00pm.

Thank you so much to our homeroom parent volunteers for organizing this event!

The party will end at approx. 3:00pm.

Happy trick or treating!

Hope the weather is good!

Conferences Thursday Nov. 15 and Monday Nov. 19th

The sign-up sheet for fall conferences is now posted outside the classroom door. Please drop by to sign up for a timeslot. Or, feel free to email me and I can sign up for you!

Lansing Fieldtrip

All permission slips have been return. Great job everyone!

Please note: There was an error on the top part of the permission slip that went home. The date for Parkin/Wallington to Lansing is THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29th. Mrs. Rifkin has this information correct on her sign-up sheet. My apologies for the confusion!

The chaperones are Mrs. Chisholm, Ms. Moran, Mrs. Rifkin, Mrs. Roskiewicz, Mr. Beard, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Liddell. If you have a conflict in your schedule please let Mrs. Rifkin know so that she can notify the alternate volunteers. Thanks so much!

P.E is on Mondays (12:15) and Fridays (8:35am) Remember to wear Gym shoes!

We switch to swimming next Monday 11/5

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts – Readers workshop/Writer’s workshop

Math – Measurement (cm, mm and in)

Co curricular class: Eng. Tech and Engage

Social Studies – The Regions of the United States

Here is what we have for you today:

Language Arts:

Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders) after school each day. Raz-Kids reading can be used for this time. Raz-Kids reading teacher username is lparkina

Scholastic book orders submitted. They should arrive at school by Friday or Monday next week.

BCS Battle of the Books was launched today! Battle Intro, information about upcoming book events and Parent Permission Slip can be found by clicking on the link. Permission slips should be signed by parent and returned ASAP

3rd Grade Math: H.L 3.2 and 3.2 J. pages

Thatquiz - Timed Multiplication (6s) due Wed 10/31

Electronic Math

-To get to thatquiz.org click on the link under the Math link (right hand side of blog)

-Click on your name

-Type in your school password (no username needed)

-Position one hand over the numbers on your keyboard and the other hand to click Enter or Submit with the mouse.

You can set up your own practice quizzes on thatquiz.org. You do not log in to set up practice quizzes. Just click the area you would like to study. Click on the no. of question, the level, the timing settings you want to test, and click create

IXL - 10 mins in 3^rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 10 mins free choice in any section

4th Grade Math: S.L 3.8 and 3.9 (Due Wednesday) J.page 68-69 and 70-71

Unit 3 review due Friday

Dynamath due 11/16

Social Studies: None

Engage: (Optional) Create/Update your Portfolio page. Don’t forget to log in before you edit your page.

Optional – Finish story telling script

Spanish: Please click on your teacher’s Wiki page linked under Frequently Visited Sites (right hand side column)

Important Dates: All info about The 2012 BCS Battle of the Books 

Lansing Fieldtrip is Thursday November 29th

Scholastic Book Club ordering. It’s so easy! Click on the link in the Lang. Arts section (right hand side) Set up your own parent username and password and type in the following code for Parkin’s class: GKQKW

There are various magazines available to order from.

The due date for the next set of orders is 10/29

Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20am. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.

The 2012-2013 BCS Yearbook

Did you know…YOU can submit photographs for the yearbook!?  Go to www.replayit.com and register for free with your own unique user id and password.  Choose Birmingham Covington School and upload your photographs!  It's that easy!  There is even a free iPhone app that sends photos from your iPhone!  The Yearbook team would greatly appreciate any pictures you and your parents think are appropriate to include in the yearbook!

Many thanks!

Jeanne Jacobs

Yearbook Advisor

Fall Conferences are Thursday November 15th and Monday November 19th

The sign-up sheets for conferences are posted outside the classroom door. Please drop by to sign up for a timeslot. Or, feel free to email me and I can sign up for you!

Lansing Fieldtrip

All permission slips have been return. Great job everyone!

Please note: There was an error on the top part of the permission slip that went home. The date for Parkin/Wallington to Lansing is THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29th. Mrs. Rifkin has this information correct on her sign-up sheet. My apologies for the confusion!

The chaperones are Mrs. Chisholm, Ms. Moran, Mrs. Rifkin, Mrs. Roskiewicz, Mr. Beard, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Liddell. If you have a conflict in your schedule please let Mrs. Rifkin know so that she can notify the alternate volunteers. Thanks so much!

P.E is on Mondays (12:15) and Fridays (8:35am) Remember to wear Gym shoes!

We switch to swimming next Monday 11/5

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts – Readers worksheet

Math – Measurement intro

Co curricular class: P.E.

Social Studies – The Regions of the United States

Here is what we have for you today:

Language Arts:

Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders) after school each day. Raz-Kids reading can be used for this time. Raz-Kids reading teacher username is lparkina

Scholastic book orders submitted today. They should arrive at school by Friday or Monday next week.

BCS Battle of the Books was launched today! Battle Intro, information about upcoming book events and Parent Permission Slip can be found by clicking on the link.http://bcsbattle.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/

Permission slips should be signed by parent and returned ASAP

3rd Grade Math: H.L 3.1 or J. page.57

Thatquiz - Timed Multiplication (6s) due Wed 10/31

Electronic Math

-To get to thatquiz.org click on the link under the Math link (right hand side of blog)

-Click on your name

-Type in your school password (no username needed)

-Position one hand over the numbers on your keyboard and the other hand to click Enter or Submit with the mouse.

You can set up your own practice quizzes on thatquiz.org. You do not log in to set up practice quizzes. Just click the area you would like to study. Click on the no. of question, the level, the timing settings you want to test, and click create

IXL - 10 mins in 3^rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 10 mins free choice in any section

4th Grade Math: S.L 3.8 and 3.9 (Due Wednesday) J.page 68-69

Unit 3 review due Friday

Dynamath due 11/16

Social Studies: None

Engage: (Optional) Create/Update your Portfolio page. Don’t forget to log in before you edit your page.

Spanish: Please click on your teacher’s Wiki page linked under Frequently Visited Sites (right hand side column)

Important Dates: All info about The 2012 BCS Battle of the Books http://bcsbattle.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/)

Lansing Fieldtrip is Thursday November 29th

Scholastic Book Club ordering. Oders were submitted today!

It’s so easy to order! Click on the link in the Lang. Arts section (right hand side) Set up your own parent username and password and type in the following code for Parkin’s class: GKQKWThere are various magazines available to order from.

Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20am. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.

The 2012-2013 BCS Yearbook

Did you know…YOU can submit photographs for the yearbook!?  Go to www.replayit.com and register for free with your own unique user id and password.  Choose Birmingham Covington School and upload your photographs!  It's that easy!  There is even a free iPhone app that sends photos from your iPhone!  The Yearbook team would greatly appreciate any pictures you and your parents think are appropriate to include in the yearbook!

Many thanks!

Jeanne Jacobs

Yearbook Advisor

Please Note: I was out of the classroom on Friday 10/26 to attend a meeting so I am posting my blog update today (Sat) Sorry for the delay!

Lansing Fieldtrip
Chaperones, there was an error on the top part of the permission slip that went home. The date for Parkin/Wallington to Lansing is THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29th. Mrs. Rifkin has this information correct on her sign up sheet. My apologies for the confusion!
The chaperones are Mrs. Chisholm, Ms. Moran, Mrs. Rifkin, Mrs. Roskiewicz, Mr. Beard, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Liddell. If you have a conflict in your schedule please let Mrs. Rifkin know so that she can notify the alternate volunteers. Thanks so much!

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts – Reader's Workshop and TFK Informational reading

Math – Unit 2 Post test

Co curricular class: Eng. Tech

Social Studies – The Northeast Region

Here is what we have for you today:
Language Arts: Access your H drive from home and edit your Halloween paragraph

To access your H drive:

Go to the BPS website, click on Staff Only section, scroll and click on Remote Access, enter your district username and password and look for your Halloween word document in your H drive.

 

Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders) after school each day. Raz-Kids reading can be used for this time. Raz-Kids reading Teacher username is lparkinaCalling All Parkin 4th Graders...

BCS Battle of the Books launch is Monday, October 29th

Don't forget to bring your parent permission slip to the launch THIS MONDAY!

If you have lost your permission form, you can print another from this link

(http://bcsbattle.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/)

3rd Grade Math: No H.L or J. page. Unit 2 Post test was taken Friday

Thatquiz Time #2 (passed) Multiplication (4s) now overdue
3rd Electronic Math
To get to thatquiz.org click on the link under the Math link (right hand side of blog)
Click on your name
Type in your school password (no username needed)
Position one hand over the numbers on your keyboard and the other hand to click Enter or Submit with the mouse.
You can set up your own practice quizzes on thatquiz.org. You do not log in to set up practice quizzes. Just click the area you would like to study. Click on the no. of question, the level, the timing settings you want to test, and click create
· IXL - 10 mins in 3^rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 20 mins free choice in any section

4th Grade Math: Please check your planner for Friday's homework
Thursday's homework was:No S.L J.pages 66-68
Factor packet
Dyna math due 10/26

 

Social Studies: None

Engage: (Optional) Create/Update your Portfolio page. Don’t forget to log in before you edit your page.

Spanish: Please click on your teacher’s Wiki page linked under Frequently Visited Sites (right hand side column)

Important Dates: All info about The 2012 BCS Battle of the Books will be posted on the BCS Battle wiki (http://bcsbattle.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/)

Lansing Fieldtrip is Thursday November 29th

Scholastic Book Club ordering. It’s so easy! Click on the link in the Lang. Arts section (right hand side) Set up your own parent username and password and type in the following code for Parkin’s class: GKQKW

There are various magazines available to order from.

The due date for the next set of orders is 10/29

Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20am. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.

The 2012-2013 BCS Yearbook

Did you know… YOU can submit photographs for the yearbook!? Go to www.replayit.com and register for free with your own unique user id and password. Choose Birmingham Covington School and upload your photographs! It's that easy! There is even a free iPhone app that sends photos from your iPhone! The Yearbook team would greatly appreciate any pictures you and your parents think are appropriate to include in the yearbook!

Many thanks!

Jeanne Jacobs
Yearbook Advisor

Please Note:

I was out of the classroom yesterday morning 10/24 for professional development with the 3^rd grade math team and Mr. Bishop. I will also be out of the classroom on Friday 10/26 morning to attend a meeting.

Lansing Fieldtrip

Chaperones, there was an error on the top part of the permission slip that went home. The date for Parkin/Wallington to Lansing is THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29th. Mrs. Rifkin has this information correct on her sign up sheet. My apologies for the confusion!

The chaperones are Mrs. Chisholm, Ms. Moran, Mrs. Rifkin, Mrs. Roskiewicz, Mr. Beard, Mr. Martin, Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Liddell. If you have a conflict in your schedule please let Mrs. Rifkin know so that she can notify the alternate volunteers. Thanks so much!

Subjects taught today:

Language Arts – Because of Winn Dixie Chapter/character analysis

Math – Skill Check worksheets

Co curricular class: Spanish

Social Studies – The Northeast Region

Here is what we have for you today:
Language Arts: Read at least 20 minutes (3rd graders) or 30 minutes (4th graders) after school each day. Raz-Kids reading can be used for this time. Raz-Kids reading Teacher username is lparkina

Look for the Battle of the Books link in the language Arts Link section (right hand side)BCS Battle of the Books launch is in the Media Center for all 4th and 5th graders at 8:30-9:10 on Monday, October 29th Battle Intro and Parent Permission Slip should be signed by parent and returned by Battle Launch day-Mon, Oct. 29th

3rd Grade Math:  No H.L or J. page. Finish your review. Unit 2 Post test is Friday 10/26

Thatquiz Time #2 (passed) Multiplication (4s) now overdue

Electronic Math

-To get to thatquiz.org click on the link under the Math link (right hand side of blog)

-Click on your name

-Type in your school password (no username needed)

-Position one hand over the numbers on your keyboard and the other hand to click Enter or Submit with the mouse.

You can set up your own practice quizzes on thatquiz.org. You do not log in to set up practice quizzes. Just click the area you would like to study. Click on the no. of question, the level, the timing settings you want to test, and click create

·         IXL - 10 mins in 3^rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 20 mins free choice in any section

4th Grade Math:

No S.L J.pages 66-68

Factor packet

Dynamath due 10/26

Social Studies: None

Engage: (Optional) Create/Update your Portfolio page. Don’t forget to log in before you edit your page.

Spanish: Please click on your teacher’s Wiki page linked under Frequently Visited Sites (right hand side column)

Important Dates: All info about The 2012 BCS Battle of the Books will be posted on the BCS Battle wiki (http://bcsbattle.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us/)  

Lansing Fieldtrip is Thursday November 29th

Scholastic Book Club ordering. It’s so easy! Click on the link in the Lang. Arts section (right hand side) Set up your own parent username and password and type in the following code for Parkin’s class: GKQKW

There are various magazines available to order from.

The due date for the next set of orders is 10/29

Important Reminders:
• School starts at 8:20am. Students should be in their homeroom seat by this time.
• Please bring 3 sharp pencils to class every day.
• Bring a water bottle and two healthy snacks every day.
• Bring a chapter book every day.

The 2012-2013 BCS Yearbook

Did you know… YOU can submit photographs for the yearbook!?  Go to www.replayit.com and register for free with your own unique user id and password.  Choose Birmingham Covington School and upload your photographs!  It's that easy!  There is even a free iPhone app that sends photos from your iPhone!  The Yearbook team would greatly appreciate any pictures you and your parents think are appropriate to include in the yearbook!

Many thanks!

Jeanne Jacobs

Yearbook Advisor