April 28th - May 2nd
iReady Testing Dates:
iReady Math - May 13th
iReady Reading - May 15th
The following message was emailed to parents from BPS and was also included in Mrs. Geden's WAG.
Pathway to Mathematics Progression Announcement
BPS is pleased to provide information regarding its district-wide process for identifying students in grades 3-8 who may be prepared for advancement in mathematics. The Pathway to Mathematics Progression has been carefully developed to utilize assessment data to identify students who could benefit from grade-level acceleration in mathematics. The district has reviewed M-STEP and i-Ready assessment results and has extended invitation letters to students who meet the established criteria.
If your child did not receive an invitation but you believe they are ready to advance a grade in mathematics, you may register your child to take the assessment. This assessment is a rigorous exam lasting approximately 90-120 minutes, covering standards for the upcoming grade level. Please note that this may include content not yet covered in your child's current instruction. Students who pass the assessment will be eligible for grade-level advancement in mathematics.
It is important to clarify that participation in the Pathway to Mathematics Progression is not the sole means for BPS students to accelerate in this subject area. All students have the opportunity to enter an advanced mathematics program as they begin 6th grade, without requiring additional testing. Our middle school accelerated courses are designed to enable students to be one grade level ahead by 8th grade. Participation in the Pathway program results in a double advancement, meaning an 8th-grade student who qualifies will be enrolled in a 10th-grade level mathematics course.
If you believe your student is prepared for this level of mathematical progression and wish to register them for the MPA exam, please complete the registration form by Friday, May 9. The assessments are scheduled to take place at your child's school in late May or early June. Each school will share its specific testing schedule with registered families prior to the testing dates.
The BCS BLAST COLOR RUN
NOW - RESCHEDULED TO TUESDAY, MAY 6th 5PM-7PM DUE TO WEATHER
Please see this week's homework, due dates, and reminders below. Check back throughout the week for updates. To receive notifications, add your email to the 'Follow' feed.
Student Chromebooks: If a student does not have a device to use at home and needs their school Chromebook to complete iReady or Xtramath practice, they may take it home and return it to school the next day. Thank you for signing and turning in all the Acceptable Use Policy Agreements.
Homework:
Reading
3rd graders - Read 20 mins (minimum) each night
4th graders - Read 30 mins (minimum) each night
(Bring in a chapter book to read in class.
Spelling
List #29 Test is Monday 5/5
The word lists are written in your child's planner each week. The word lists are also available to study using Powerspelling (your child knows their login) This is an optional way to study the words if your child has their own device at home. To see how your child is doing on all spelling tests. Have them log in to PowerSpelling.com and click 'Results'
3rd Graders:
- Xtramath 3 times per week Complete 1 session (about 5-7 mins -Click "continue" until Mr. C says, "You're done!")
- iReady 30 mins minimum per week. Make sure you are completing Teacher Assigned or My Path Math lessons.
To access iReady:
Login to ClassLink - click the iReady App - Click Math My Path
To access Xtramath:
Account setup directions were sent home on the XtraMath flyer.
- Type XtraMath into your browser (bookmark this site)
- Login with your 4-digit PIN (the last four numbers on your account number)
- Complete 1 session (about 5-7 mins - Click "continue" until Mr. C says, "You're done!"
4th Graders - Test is Wednesday, 4/30
Social Studies
Talk about homework: Explain the topic of your Public Policy Issue (poster design)
Previous Talk About Topics:
- What are the 3 branches of Government
- What are the levels of government, and what responsibility do they have?
- What place did you choose that you'd like to visit in the Midwest, Southwest, and West?
- What place did you choose that you'd like to visit in the Midwest?
- Name 3-5 states in the Southeast
-Tell 3 facts from our Northeast tour
- Describe the contributions of one of the following groups that settled in America:
Indian Americans, Latinos, European Americans, Asian Americans, or African Americans.
Science
Talk About Homework: Explain the body structures and behaviour of a Crayfish
You do not need to write anything for this type of homework.
Previous Talk About Topics:
- Tell a parent 3 facts you learned from the DTE Safekids presentation. Click the link to play the games! DTE Energy Safe Kids - Explain the difference between series and parallel circuits
- Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces work (baseball flying through the air, Ball resting on a table) What forces are acting on the ball?
- Explain your favorite magnetic experiment that you did today in the science lab?
If you would like to place a book order please click on the links below.
To place an order first, set up a username and password (of your own choice) and link your account to our class code: GKQKW
Each $ spent earns our class points that I can use to purchase fun scholastic items for our classroom! Thank you!
Parkin's Homeroom Co-curricular Schedule
