Classroom Content and Updates
4/12/21-4/16/21

Last week of the 3rd Quarter!!!

Important Information:


Open House/Curriculum Night,Presentation:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fRGrgo62e83oZ5LlTUeTvlhixJ2p6LXXJxrjKo1JSSs/edit?usp=sharing

​My email address: kjsullivan3@cps.edu
My phone number: 773-580-5661

The best way to reach me is through email.  I will get back to the fastest using this form of communication.  However, if you need to reach me during the day for emergency purposes please feel free to call.

I use REMIND to keep parents updated on my website, class events, and other need to know information.  To join my REMIND please click the link below:

www.remind.com/join/308co

Please remember that school starts at 8:30 every morning.  Make sure your child is well rested, has a good breakfast, and a learning space of their own.  The link below is the 3rd Grade Meet and Greet Presentation.  The presentation includes the daily schedule as well as remote learning expectations. 

docs.google.com/presentation/d/13fUbQVeMkuWI2EkbPnKEUuQtvRkizDaDIypsvv8TKks/edit?usp=sharing

Google Classroom



3rd Grade will be using Google Classroom as their main learning platform.  We are trying our hardest to make this a one stop shop and streamline everything through it.    We will be using other websites and resources throughout the year such as Khan Academy, CommonLit.org, Readworks.org, Accelerated Reader, and Newsela.com.  However these sites should be easy to log into and links will be posted here and on Google Classroom.  However, as Google Classroom takes some time to get used to we will roll these out slowly so as not to overwhelm the students or the parents of course.

To log into to Google Classroom please go to:

google.cps.edu

*In case there are technical difficulties getting into Google Classroom this week, students can click the meet link below to join.  The meet link will only work once I have started the meeting.

meet.google.com/lookup/aw2shyvojj

Your child's username is their CPS email address WITHOUT @cps.edu.  Once they are in their email they can click on the waffle (dot square) in the top right hand corner to access Google Classroom.  We will spend a lot of time up front getting the students trained and used to using this platform.  If your child does not know their password please email me ASAP and I will reset it.

Classroom Content

Reading:

Monday:  Junior Great Books - The Banza
  • Google Classroom Assignments
Tuesday:  Junior Great Books - The Banza
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • The Banza Literature Web
Wednesday: Sexual Abuse Training Video (Per CPS Guidelines)
  • Google Classroom Assignments
Thursday: JGB - The Banza
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • The Banza - Share Inquiry Discussion Question
Friday: School Improvement Day: Non Attendance Day for Students

Writing:

Writing Poetry

Monday: Poetry - Figurative Language, Idioms
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Idioms Google Slides
Tuesday: Poetry - Figurative Language, Idioms
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Idioms Google Slides
Wednesday: Poetry - Figurative Language, Similes
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Similes Google Slides
Thursday:  Poetry - Figurative Language, Similes
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Similes Google Slides
Friday: School Improvement Day: Non Attendance Day for Students

Math:

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Topic 8: Equivalent Fractions

Monday:  Topic 8.1 Vocabulary and 8.1 Equivalent Fractions Area Models
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Equivalent Fractions Google Slides
Tuesday: 8.2 Equivalent Fractions Number Lines
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Equivalent Fractions Google Slides
Wednesday: Geometry Wednesdays!
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Lines, Rays, Segments, and Angles Check-in Google Slides
​Thursday: 8.3 Equivalent Fractions Multiplication
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Equivalent Fractions Google Slides
​Friday: School Improvement Day: Non Attendance Day for Students

Science:

Science will return soon.

Social Studies:

The Northeast - The American Revolution

Monday:  Battles of the Revolution
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Google Slides
Tuesday: Battles of the Revolution
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Google Slides
Wednesday: Battles of the Revolution
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Google Slides
​​Thursday: Battles of the Revolution
  • Google Classroom Assignments
    • Google Slides
​Friday: School Improvement Day: Non Attendance Day for Students

Social Emotional Learning (SEL):

Talking Circles: We will be using talking circles in our class as way to build trust and community.  This week we will focus on the norms and expectations of a virtual talking circle.  Students will practice and participate in one.

Specials:


Drama
  • Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
    • ​10:45-11:45
  • ​Wednesday
    • ​​9:45-10:15

A Few More Things:

I know this is a very different start to the year, but it is going to a great!  I am so excited to be teaching this class!  I cannot wait to get to know all of my students.  

This first couple weeks we will spend a lot of time getting used to Google Classroom and remote learning with a new class and teacher.  We will have plenty of stretch breaks and also do fun things together to get our brains reset throughout the day!  Please feel free to have a morning and afternoon snack ready for your child.  They will need the energy!

This website is updated usually every Monday and as we move through the year will not be as detailed, but since this is the first week a new year and we are learning remotely, I wanted to provide as much information as possible!  Please feel free to reach out with ANY questions ANY time.  Let's all work together to make this the best year yet!