Posted: November 12, 2021
If you ordered school clothing, they are in and will be available for pick up at the school today, November 12th. Mr. Fitzpatrick will be at the school from 10:00AM - 12:00PM to hand out the clothing.
Mrs. Woods
Grade 3
Posted: November 12, 2021
Good morning! Happy Friday! I hope everyone took time out of their day yesterday to pause and remember all the brave ones who fought for our country.
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:Imagine you had a genie to grant you three wishes. List all your wish ideas. It can be anything! Then circle your top three wishes and tell me more about each one. Why do you wish a genie would grant you that wish? As always, you can either type your writing ideas out on your technology device or you can write them down on a sheet of paper. If you wish, you can send it to me at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca I love reading them throughout the day! If not, just remember to keep all your writing pieces together and bring them back to school with you when we go back.
Reading: Please read a book or books of your choice for 20 minutes. Record what you read in your log. If you prefer to listen to a story on Tumblebooks, you can do that too.
Here is the login information:
Website: TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! (tumblebooklibrary.com)
(Username: nblib Password: nbschools)
Math: Warm up- think of all the ways you can make the number 36 and write them down. I want you to think of at least 10 different ways. Think of addition, subtraction, multiplication and even division if you are up for the challenge! Also, think about how you could draw this number using base ten blocks. EX: _ + _ = 36 or _ X _ = 36.
Review 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 times tables. Think of the rule for each (EX: 0 is the hero, 1 is the mirror) and then either recite the facts out loud or write them down, or both! The more practice the better. Do whichever method works best for you.
*If you want to challenge yourself… practice the division facts.
The Snack Shack Menu worksheet: Please work on the other snack shack menu math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet if you have not done so already. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Dreambox (20 minutes):You can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Your login information is in your ‘Home Learning’ packet.
STEAM: Please choose at least one of the following activities to work on. If you are feeling super adventurous and creative do both!
1) Create your own bird’s nest: Think of a bird’s nest… how do you think you could create one? What materials would you need? Make a list of all the materials you need that you can find outside in nature. Then think of how you would begin to construct a bird’s nest. What shape is a bird’s nest typically? How would you get your materials to form that shape? When you have a plan in place head outside with your list and begin your own scavenger hunt, looking for any of the materials that you wrote down. When you have collected all the materials, start building your bird’s nest. When building, think of birds that you commonly see around your home. How do you think they would build their own birds’ nest? When your nest is complete, do you think it could hold a bird? Why or why do you not think that? If you are unsure, test it out. Have fun with it! Do not give up… keep trying different materials if something does not seem to be working.
2) Natural animal art: Think of an animal. Now look up a picture of that animal and pay attention to the fine details of this animal. Does it have stripes? Is it small? Is it multicoloured? Does it have wings? Think of all the unique characteristics of the animal. Once you have a picture in your mind of the animal of your choice, go outside and collect any leaves, branches, berries, flowers, pebbles, etc. that you can find around your yard. The more variety the better! When you have found all the materials you think you will need, create your animal out of only those materials. You can either glue your nature materials to cardboard, or paper depending on the materials you have chosen, or you can simply arrange the materials to form that animal. No glue or paper required. Use your imagination!
If you were not able to complete all the activities during the week, you can go back at any time to work on them.
Feel free to share any of your work during the day, you can send it to me at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca. I would really love to see your bird nests and natural animal art projects!
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to help!
Have a wonderful day and weekend grade four! Hope to see you all so very soon!
Ms. Sullivan
Posted: November 10, 2021
Good morning!
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:Please watch the video, The Poppy Story on YouTube.
It can be found here:The Poppy Story (First Level & up). - YouTube
While watching the video, write down three interesting facts that you learned.
After you have watched the video, work on writing a thank you letter to a person who works in the military. Thank them for everything they continue to do to keep Canada and the world a safe place to live. The document is attached below.
Reading: Please listen to the story, The Soldier’s Puppy on YouTube.
The read aloud can be found here: The Soldier's Puppy - YouTube
If you can, retell the story to someone at home. If not, think about the story on your own. Who were the main characters? What happened? How did the story start? How did it end?
Please read another book, or books for 20 minutes. Record what you have read in your log.
Math: Warm up- think of all the ways you can make the number 24 and write them down. I want you to think of at least 10 different ways. Think of addition, subtraction, multiplication and even division if you are up for the challenge! Also, think about how you could draw this number using base ten blocks. EX: _ + _ = 24 or _ - _ = 24.
The Snack Shack Menu worksheet: Please work on the snack shack menu math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Dreambox (20 minutes):You can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Your login information is in your ‘Home Learning’ packet.
ART: Create your own poppy using only the materials that you have at home, such as markers, pencil crayons, crayons, paint, and pastels, to name a few suggestions. When you are done, place your design on the fridge or somewhere in your home to remind yourself and the people you live with about the importance of the poppy and all that it symbolizes.
Here is a link that lists eight different ideas that you can do for Remembrance Day. I challenge all of you to see if you can find at least one activity to participate in. I believe a lot of you would enjoy #4… creating a peace crane!
Check it out: 8 things you can do for Remembrance Day | Explore | Awesome Activities & Fun Facts | CBC Kids
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. It is a day to pause and reflect on everything that our Canadian Veterans, Soldiers, Peace Keepers and Forces have fought for. I would ask everyone to take time out of their day to have a moment of silence and to say thank you to everyone that has fought for our country and for our freedom.
I hope to see you soon grade four, I miss seeing everyone’s big smiles! It is my wish that everyone is staying healthy and active! Try to spend most of your day outside and breath in the fresh air! It will make you feel better.
Feel free to share any of your work during the day, you can send it to me at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca. I enjoy reading your stories and looking at what you came up with for all the other activities. If not, remember to keep everything together and bring it to school with you when we go back.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, I will be happy to help!
Have a great day!
Ms. Sullivan
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Posted: November 9, 2021
Good morning! I hope everyone had a happy Monday and got outside to enjoy the nice weather!
This week is Veterans Week. Remembrance Day is on Thursday, November 11th. It is important that we take the time to remember and honour all the sacrifices that our Canadian Veterans and Soldiers have made for us. Please take time during the week to say thank you.
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:Please listen to the story, A Poppy is to Remember on YouTube.
The read aloud can be found here: A Poppy is a Promise - YouTube
Once you have listened to the story, work on the writing piece, A Poppy is to Remember. The beginning of the writing prompt is, I wear a poppy on Remembrance Day to…The document is attached. Draw a picture to go with your writing.
Reading:Read the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae and complete the reflection questions.
Reflection Questions:
1) How does this poem make you feel? Why?
2) What line of the poem do you think is the most powerful, or impacts the reader the most?
3) Why do you think this poem is often read on Remembrance Day?
Both the poem and reflection questions are attached below.
As always, read a book of your choice for 20 minutes. Remember to write down what you read in your log.
Math: Warm up- Which one doesn’t belong? Look at the pictures below. Choose one object that you feel does not belong with the others and justify your answer. Why does it not belong? Do this for both pictures. If you can, ask someone else which object they think does not belong and why. See if you agree or disagree on the object that does not belong. Remember there is no right answer! The purpose is to back up your choice with reasoning… always answering the why question. Why do you think that object does not belong? What is different about it?
* I have attached the two pictures below in a PDF document in case they do not show up.
Addition Word Problems worksheet: Please work on the addition word problems math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Dreambox (20 minutes):You can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Your login information is in your ‘Home Learning’ packet.
Boom Cards (20 minutes): You can sign into your Boom Card account and work on your assigned lessons. If you can’t find your login information, please let me know and I will send it to you.
STEAM: Be sure to check out ‘Nature Ninja,’ these activities have been passed along by Mrs. Dalton. The document is attached below.
It is going to be another beautiful day outside grade four, make sure to get out and enjoy it, have fun!!
Feel free to share any of your work during the day!
If you have any questions at all, or require additional assistance on any of the activities please let me know.
Ms. Sullivan
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Posted: November 8, 2021
Good morning! I hope everyone had a great weekend!
Welcome to our second week of home learning. Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:Make a list of things that can be found in your bedroom. Imagine those items came to life and create a story about what happens. Use your imagination!!
*If you prefer to send it to me in an email, please send it to abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca. You can either type your story or take a picture of what you wrote. I enjoy reading them throughout the day! If you choose not to do this, or do not have access to a device, remember to keep your writing pieces together and bring them with you when we go back to school.
Reading:Please listen to the story, The Trouble with Time Travel on Tumblebooks. When you are finished listening to the story, take the quiz.
Website: TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! (tumblebooklibrary.com)
(Username: nblib Password: nbschools)
I would also like you to read a book of your choice for 20 minutes. Remember to make sure you are keeping track of all the books you are reading in your log.
Math:Warm up- choose three of the riddles to solve and determine what the mystery number is. Break the problem down solving one step at a time.
1) Start with the number 20. Subtract 5. Add the two digits in your new number together. Multiply by 5. What number am I?
2) Start with the number 1. Add 11. Multiply by 2. Add 6. What number am I?
3) Start with the number 23. Add 7. Subtract 4. Add the two digits in your new number together. Multiply by 3. What number am I?
4) Start with the number 2. Add 10. Multiply by 1. Add 8. What number am I?
5) I am more than 650. I am less than 750. I have the digit 8 in the ones place. The sum of my three digits is 18. What number am I?
Subtraction worksheet: Please work on the subtraction math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Dreambox (20 minutes):You can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Your login information is in your ‘Home Learning’ packet.
STEAM: Go outside and collect 8-10 rocks that you can observe and investigate. Wash your rocks if they are dirty. How do the rocks look different after they have been cleaned? Once they are cleaned, examine each rocks physical properties by answering/thinking about the following questions.
· Is the rock one colour? Or more than one colour? Please think about the colour of the rock.
· Is the rock round, or pointy, or triangular? Please think about the rocks shape.
· Is the rock dull, or shiny, or does it have a design on it? Please think about the unique characteristics of the rock.
· Is the rock small, or large, or medium sized? Please think about the size of the rock.
· Is the rock heavy, or light? Please think about the weight of the rock.
After you observe and investigate the different physical properties of each rock, use all your rocks to build and create something. It can be anything! Can you create a shelter? Can you create a tower with all your rocks, are you able to stack them all? Can you create a pattern or design with your rocks?
When you are building, notice the different rock properties. Does the placement of the rocks matter? Why do you think that is? Are you able to create the same structure or design, by moving the rocks? If you need to gather more rocks to create something, please do! Have fun with it!
As always send along any pictures of you working hard throughout the day. I would love to see what you come up with for your rock building creation!
Make sure to get outside and get some fresh air!! If you have any questions at all or require assistance for any of the activities, please email me and I will be glad to help.
Ms. Sullivan
Posted: November 5, 2021
Good morning! Happy Friday! I hope everyone had a great Thursday.
Here is what I would like all of you to work on today:
Writing:Write about your favourite book and explain why it is your favourite: (Make a list of books you have read this school year. Then circle your favourite book and explain why it was so good. What was the best part?
*If you prefer to send it to me in an email, please send it to abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca. I enjoy reading them throughout the day! If not, remember to keep your writing pieces together and bring them with you when we go back to school.
Reading:Please read a book of your choice for 20 minutes. If you prefer to listen to read aloud(s) on Tumblebooks here is the login information. (tumblebooklibrary.com) Username: nblib Password: nbschools
*Remember to keep track of the books you are reading in your log.
Math:Warm up- choose two of the riddles to solve and determine what the mystery number is. Remember to break the problem down solving one step at a time.
*When you complete the riddles, please email me for confirmation of the answers.
1) I am between 900 & 1000. I am more than 549 + 421. I am less than 684 + 296. The sum of all three of my digits are 18. Who am I?
2) If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this? *Hint: think of our multiplication rules… which number is always the hero?
3) I am a multiple of 5. I am three times as much as 4+1. Who am I?
Addition worksheet: Please work on the addition math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Art: Check out (www.artforkidshub.com) if you wish to draw. This site walks you through a step-by-step process of drawing almost anything you can imagine!
Be sure to look at all previous daily work for the week if you were not able to complete all activities. There are several different ideas for some outdoor fun! Be sure to check them out!
Have a fantastic weekend grade four! Have fun and take care of yourself!
If you have any questions at all or require assistance for any of the activities, please email me and I will be glad to help.
Ms. Sullivan
Posted: November 4, 2021
Good morning! I hope everyone had a good day yesterday and got outside for some fresh air.
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:Share a special memory that you have with one of your teachers: (Make a list of all the teachers you have had over the years, then choose one of those teachers and tell a story about your favourite memory that you share with them.
*If you prefer to send it to me in an email, please send it to abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca. I enjoy reading them throughout the day! If not, remember to keep your writing pieces together and bring them with you when we go back to school.
Reading:Please work on the reading comprehension, “Funny Faces” that is in your home learning packet. While reading, use a highlighter or pencil to underline the important information if that is a strategy that helps you.
Please read for 20 minutes. It can be a chapter book that you have been reading, multiple picture books, recipe cards, comic books, or a story that you created yourself. Just make sure you are reading!!
*Remember to keep track of the books you are reading in your log.
Math:Warm up- practice your 1, 2, 3 & 5 multiplication facts up until 12.
EX: 1x0=? 1x1=? 1x2=?…. 1x12=? 2x0=? 2x1=? 2x2=?…. 2x12 =? and so on. Remember the rules for them. Write them down and try to do it as quickly as possible.
Be sure to participate in the ‘Rock and Roll’ Numeracy activity. I have attached it below. Try to focus on the second page, counting the rocks by 3’s, 4’s and 5’s and placing them in groups. This will help with our multiplication facts! If you are looking for a challenge, try out the division suggestions.
As always send your creations my way, I would love to see all your rock designs.
Make sure to try and spend most of your day outside, it is supposed to be another beautiful sunny day! Enjoy and have fun! Hope to see you soon grade four!
Please send me an email at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca if I can help in any way, or if you have questions about the activities.
Have a good day!
Ms. Sullivan
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Posted: November 3, 2021
Good morning! I hope everyone had a fun Tuesday and got outside to enjoy the sunshine!
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing: Tell the story of how you met one of your friends: (Make a list of your friends’ names, then circle or highlight one friend’s name and tell the story of how you met). If you have access to a technological device and prefer to type, I have attached a word document you could use to complete your writing assignment. You can send them to me at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca, I would love to hear your stories!
*If you do not have a technological device, or prefer to write your story, that is fine too. Just remember to keep your writing pieces together and bring them to school with you when we go back to school.
Reading: Please listen to the story, Something Good by Robert Munsch on Tumblebooks. When you are finished listening to the story, take the quiz.
Website: TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! (tumblebooklibrary.com)
(Username: nblib Password: nbschools)
I would like you to read another book or books of your choice for 20 minutes. When you are finished reading, think of what you just read. Who were the characters? What was the main message of the story? Was there an issue/conflict? If so, how was it resolved? How did the story end?
*Make sure to keep track of the books you are reading in your log.
Math: Warm up- Practice counting by 2’s to 50, 3’s to 36 & 5’s to 60 out loud to someone. When you are done that, try it backwards. Write it down, draw it out or use counters of some sort if that helps you!
Picture Math: Please work on the picture math sheet in your ‘Home Learning’ packet. Remember to bring this back to school with you when we go back.
Choose one of the following… (Dreambox or Math Game)
Dreambox (20 minutes): You can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Let me know if you can’t access your login information, but it should be in your ‘Home Learning’ packet.
Games: Play a math related game with someone. Such as: a card game, Battleship, Chess, Yahtzee, counting objects around your house, or measuring objects around your house.
STEAM: Choose one of the following options.
1) Head outside and collect any materials you can find (sticks, leaves, rocks, acorns… to name a few) and create your dream house. Use your imagination!
2) Create a bridge out of any materials that you can find outside in nature. (Branches, rocks, rope). Be creative!
3) Make a real-life design or picture outside with the materials that you have access to. (Rocks, leaves, grass, sticks… to name a few). Have fun with it!
If possible, please send a picture of what you have created. I would love to see what you all came up with!
Enjoy your day grade four! Make sure to get outside for a good portion of the day to run, skip, hop, jump, and explore. Have fun!
Please reach out if there are any questions or if I can assist in any way. I can be contacted at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca.
Have a good day!
Ms. Sullivan
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Posted: November 2, 2021
Good morning! (For all the parents and guardians, I am Abby Sullivan, the student teacher that has been working in Mrs. Woods class and will be until the second week of December). I hope everyone had a fun Halloween weekend; I can’t wait to hear all about it when we get back!
Here is what I would like everyone to work on today:
Writing:What I miss most about school is: (Make a list of everything you miss about school, then circle or highlight one thing that you miss the most and write more about it, explaining in detail why you miss it the most). If you have access to a technological device, I have attached a word document you could use to complete your writing assignment. Please email them to me at abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca, I’d love to read them!
*If you do not have a technological device, no worries at all. Like Mrs. Woods said, please find a journal of some sort, or keep all your paper in one spot of your daily writing and we can check them over together when we get back to school.
Reading: Please listen to the story, The boy in the Drawer by Robert Munsch on Tumblebooks. When you are finished listening to the story, take the quiz.
Website: TumbleBooks - eBooks for eKids! (tumblebooklibrary.com)
(Username: nblib Password: nbschools)
Additionally, read a book of your choice for 20 minutes. It can be a book you have at home, your library book or one on Tumblebooks. When you are finished reading, please retell the story to someone at home.
*I would ask that you keep a reading log of what you have either listened to or read at home and we will go over them when we return to school.
Math:Warm up- Practice counting by 2’s to 50, 3’s to 36 & 4’s to 48 out loud to someone. Rhyme out the facts twice and try to do it faster the second time around.
Sort your Halloween candy! If you were able to go trick or treating, place your candy in groups based on similar characteristics. For example: put all the chocolate bars together, place all the chips together, place all the sour candy together, etc. Then create multiplication sentences based on the sorting that you create. Change it up and have fun with it! If you were not able to go trick or treating, use something around your house like forks and spoons to create groups and make different multiplication sentences.
Dreambox (20 minutes):you can sign in to your Dreambox account and work on your assigned lessons. Let me know if you can’t access your login information, but it should be in your ‘Home Learning’ folder.
Other ideas: Cook or bake with someone! Do a puzzle. Play a boardgame (Cards, Checkers, Monopoly, etc.)
I hope you all have a great day! Make sure to get outside and enjoy the sunshine! Build a fort, play soccer, go for a walk, rake and jump in the leaves, play with your siblings or friends are just a few ideas, but most importantly…get outside and have fun!! If possible, send along pictures of any of your creations or of you working hard today, I would love to see it. Hope to see you soon grade four!
Parents/guardians please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all! You can reach me by email: abby.sullivan@nbed.nb.ca all day.
Ms. Sullivan
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Posted: November 1, 2021
November 1
Good morning! I hope everyone had a fun weekend and I also hope you were able to enjoy trick or treating!
Here is what I would love for you to be working on today:
Writing: My Favorite Part of Halloween Is: (Write a paragraph telling what you love about Halloween and why. If possible, write your story on your device and email it to me at angela.woods@nbed.nb.ca.
If someone at home has a picture of you in your Halloween costume, perhaps could post it on our class Facebook page. I'd love to see all of you!
If you cannot email your piece of writing, maybe you could find a notebook and keep a daily journal of all your writing. When we get back to school, you can bring your notebook and I will check out your writing! *You could also add illustrations
Reading:
Log onto Tumblebooks.com (username nblib password nbschools)
Listen to the story Frank Was A Monster Who Wanted To Dance. When you have finished listening to the story, take the quiz.
Spend at least 20 minutes reading a book of your choice (one you have at home, or one on Tumblebooks, or on this app:
https://soraapp.com . When asked to search for school type in New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood. Then hit the drop-down arrow and choose Student Sign in.
Please user your nbss/username and password to sign in. This info should be in your Home Learning folder which was sent home a few weeks ago. If you cannot find it, contact me and I will make sure you get it.
Math:
You have some review sheets in your Home Learning packet. Today, I would like you to work on the Ordering Numbers sheets. You can bring them to school when we go back.
You can also log in to your Dreambox account. Contact me if you do not have your login info.
Multiplication:
Warm up: Practice counting by 2’s to 100, by 3’s to 36, by 5’s to 100
Please practice the 0, 1, 2, 3 and 5 times tables. We are working on being able to recall these facts as quickly as possible.
Try a quiz on Multiplication.com https://www.multiplication.com/quiz/multiplication-self-correcting-quizzes
I hope you all have a wonderful day! Be sure to get outside for some fresh air and exercise!! GO for a walk, explore your yard, play with a friend or sibling, climb a tree!
Parents, I will be available all day in case you have questions or concerns. Please email or message me on our Class Facebook page.
