Subjects taught today:
Language Arts –Text analysis and Vocabulary study
Math – Began lesson 3.3 (a two part lesson)
Co curricular class: P.E and Eng.Tech
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
3rd Grade Math: We began lesson 3.3 today, but did not complete it yet. We will continue on Monday!
No H.L No J. pages
Fact practice – 5 mins each night. Choose a set to focus on (e.g. the 6 x tables up to 12x6)
Thatquiz - Timed Multiplication (x6s) extended due date to Friday 11/2
IXL - 10 mins in 3rd grade section (Focus on addition/subtraction sections) by Sunday. If these sections are complete (to Mastery level) 10 mins free choice in any section
Go to Quizstar to view your result from the unit 2 math assessment
1. Login using your user name and password
2. Click on Unit 2 Post test
Please do not retake the test.
Electronic MathGo to Quizstar to view your result from the unit 2 math assessment
1. Login using your user name and password
2. Click on Unit 2 Post test
Please do not retake the test.
-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
4th Grade Math: All unit 3 S.L and J.pages Unit 3 test is Monday.
Dynamath due 11/16
Dynamath calendar due 11/16
Social Studies: Learning the States and Capitals of the Northeast region – study guide. Test is 11/9
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: 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!
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.
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.
• 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
