Mrs. Frishman's Blog: Monday, May 12, 2014

Monday, May 12, 2014

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to BCS from May 27-30. Check the Book Fair website for sale hours and volunteer information: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/bpscovington

Family Fiesta Night is Thursday, May 29th from 4:30 -7:30 PM Join the BCS community for an evening of food, fun and even shop the book fair during our special evening hours! Look for more information next month.

Language Arts: We are researching a self selected topic of interest using our media center data base as well as books that support our topic. During our expository writing unit, we are developing and supporting main ideas in our writing as well as incorporating transition words (such as first, second, and most importantly). We've learned that these words help guide the reader through the explanation. We have talked about the various types of expository writing and are practicing them in class. We are doing this alongside the writing we do in all subjects each day!

Social Studies: In Michigan history we looked at the period of time when Europeans came over and encountered the Native Americans. Now we are focused on how our land became a territory and then a state.

Science: We are conducting experiments to support our study of Variables. This unit will last for several more weeks and is a lot of fun!

Homework:

Reading: 3rd Grade 20 minutes, 4th Grade 30 minutes
Language Arts: Paragraph practice due Wednesday, 5/14/14
3rd Grade Math: Journal Pages 343, 344, 345, and 346 as a review for the test. Signed review is due tomorrow. The test is on Wednesday, 5/14/14
4th Grade Math: Last week's online quiz is due tomorrow (extra day to complete). ThatQuiz assigned today is due Wednesday, 5/14/14
Science: Bring in 10+ pennies from 1983 or later
Other: Library books need to be returned by 5/28/14. Reading Party permission slip due 5/23/14

Frishman and Butzin Homework Policy

If your child does not complete an assignment on time, we give them the opportunity to come in during lunch/recess to complete it. This has been extremely successful for the past several years in helping students become more responsible and accountable for their work. On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students will have the ability to visit the “BCS Success Center” during lunch/recess. Please know that we understand that things happen. Whenever your child is unable to complete an assignment for any reason, please send in a note or email us. We are happy to give students more time whenever you feel it’s necessary. If this policy is something that doesn’t work for your family, please let us know and we will be happy to come up with an alternative that works best for your child and your family.