Burr Summer Reading, Writing and Math by Lydia Mccarthy https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp Here you will find information and links to keep your mind fresh over the summer. en-us 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC 2025-10-07 12:17:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2600.png MindUP Website lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184513 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184513 Mindfulness and how the Brain Works lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184516 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184516 Brain Break lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184518 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184518 How the Brain Works lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184520 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184520 Article: Summer Slide lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184525 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184525 Article: Summer Learning Loss lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184526 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184526 Book Recommendations for Adults lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184529 How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul ]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184529 SORA: Fairfield Public Schools E-Book Library lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184533 E-books purchased through FPS that can be borrowed/placed on hold. Includes both E-books and Audiobooks.  https://sites.google.com/fairfieldschools.net/fairfieldpublicschools/home]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184533 Fairfield Public Library Recommended Reading List lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184539 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184539 Charter Oak Children's Books Nominees lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184541 Grades K-3 ]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184541 The American Library Association's Summer Reading Lists 2020 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184544 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184544 District Elementary Online Applications For Parent Use lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184546 Parent Information & Tutorials can be accessed for FPS Applications, many of which can be accessed for reading! 

All Applications will be accessed using Classlink.]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184546 Burr Reading Challenge lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184563 We challenge you to pick one of these things to do this summer:

1. Read a book or text about a character who doesn’t look like you or live like you.

2. Read a book or text about a topic you don’t know much about.

3. Read a book or text in a format that you don’t normally read for fun. This might be a chapter book, a graphic novel, a book in verse, a picture book, or a hybrid book.

OR Design your own reading challenge that has three separate categories. 

Learn More: https://geneyang.com/the-reading-without-walls-challenge 
]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184563 Fairfield Public Library: Log Minutes Read lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184566 Read 15 minutes per day this summer to reach a goal of 1,000 minutes read!

Click here to register so you can log your minutes or use the QR code below.
https://fairfieldpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184566 Sign Up for Beanstack with a QR code! lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184568 The Children's Summer Reading Challenge begins June 22nd!]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184568 Please view the video: "Imagine Your Story" 2020 FPL Summer Reading Challenge. lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184569 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184569 Sign up for a Library Card online! lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184572 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184572 Entering Kindergarten lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184574 Here are some links:
Welcome to Kindergarten Slides
Click to Listen to a Welcome Read Aloud from Our Teachers:
Ms. Hegarty
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Schallau ]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184574 Entering Grade 1 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184578 Click Link:
Set Goals for Summer Reading

We'd love to see you!
Click to add to:
Reading padlet 
Writing padlet
Click  for more information on: Choosing Just Right Books]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184578 Entering Grade 2 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184580 We are so excited for a fun filled summer! 📚
Reading Links:
Summer READO
Book List
Planning a Summer Reading Life

Writing Links:
Time Capsule
Scrapbook
Summer Letters
Keep Us Posted]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184580 Entering Grade 3 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184582 Take a look at this summer writing challenge from your second grade teachers.

Click here: Summer Reading Challenge Grid

Here is are some links to help you!
Writing Process
Writing Genres]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184582 Entering Grade 4 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184583 Check out these summer success sheets for reading, writing and math! ]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184583 Entering Grade 5 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184584 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184584 IMPORTANT!! FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADE 6 ~ PLEASE READ! lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184590 FPS Middle School Summer Reading Expectations.

Summer Reading Ideas
Video - Fairfield Public Library Teen Summer Challenge
Fairfield Library Challenge
Book Suggestions





]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184590 Start A Book Club with Friends! lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184642 Here are suggestions for starting a book club. ]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184642 Save the Date - lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184658 Tuesday June 22nd 6:30 - 7:15 Sign up for the FPL Virtual Reading Night by clicking here: https://fplct.librarymarket.com/events/virtual-elementary-school-summer-reading-night-burr-0]]> 2020-06-08 16:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617184658 Burr Math Websites and Activities lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617284078 2020-06-08 16:48:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617284078 Choosing Diverse Books lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617344954 Looking for Excellent Diverse Books for Children - Start Here! ]]> 2020-06-08 17:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617344954 Links to Math Packets lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617480301 Entering Grade 1
Entering Grade 2
Entering Grade 3
Entering  Grade 4
Entering Grade 5 ]]> 2020-06-08 18:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/617480301 2021 Nutmeg Nominees lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619029328 Here are links to the Nutmeg Nominees and how to find some of them as e-books and audio books.

Elementary Nominees Grades 2-3
Intermediate Nominees Grades 4-6

Elementary E-books
Intermediate E-books]]> 2020-06-09 15:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619029328 First Chapter Read Aloud from Burr Staff lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619054162 Listen to the first chapter or first book in a series read by Burr staff. Hopefully you'll be inspired to read the rest of the book as a family or continue reading other books in a series.
Links:
*Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key Grades 3-5
*Make Way for Dyamonde Daniel Grades 2-3
*Harbor Me Grades 3-5
* The One and Only Bob All Grades
* Little Rhino Grades K-2
* Lola Levine and the Ballet Scheme Grades 2-4
* Ban This Book Grades 4-5
* The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe Grades 4-5 
* Scaredy Squirrel Grades 1-2
* Mercy Watson Grades 1-2
* Wishtree - All Grade
* Holes Grades 4-5]]> 2020-06-09 15:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619054162 Links to Leveled Book Lists lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619281156 Levels A- C
Levels D-J
Levels K- P
Levels Q-Z]]> 2020-06-09 17:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619281156 Looking to Start Reading a New Series? Check out this list! lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619321799 2020-06-09 17:53:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/619321799 Fairfield Public Library Summer Writing Challenge lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/620534589 2020-06-10 11:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/620534589 25 Best Podcasts for Kids lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/621077819 Entertaining, informative, and kid-friendly podcasts for bedtime, road trips, and more. Best part? They're screen-free.]]> 2020-06-10 16:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/621077819 Isn't Summer SWEET? 🍦 lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/621101296 1. Log Minutes with the Fairfield Public Library - The goal is 1000 minutes, about 15 minutes per day
2. Complete the Reading Without Walls Challenge 
3. Join a Summer Reading Meet
4. Complete the summer math packet 
5. Participate in the Fairfield Public Library Summer Writing Contest 

When you participate in the above, your name will be entered into a raffle for a visit to Saugatuck Sweets with Mr. Bluestein and some of the Burr Staff! One winner per grade level. You can earn up to five raffle tickets this summer!

]]> 2020-06-10 16:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/621101296 Whole Book Read Aloud from Mr. Bluestein lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/627198621 The Undefeated is a 2019 poem by Kwame Alexander and illustrated by Kadir Nelson. The book was well received and won the 2020 Caldecott Medal and a Newbery Honor. Kadir Nelson's artwork also earned it a Coretta Scott King Award.
Click HERE to listen. ]]> 2020-06-15 11:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/627198621 Mr. Bluestein's Introduction to Summer Learning lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/627206117 Click HERE to find out more. ]]> 2020-06-15 11:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/627206117 CT Summer Math Challenge lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/628916317 2020-06-16 13:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/628916317 Universal Social Emotional Learning Guide mvarrone1 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/630443174 Hello Burr Community!

This following link is a compilation of all of the social emotional learning lessons Mr. Varrone created for your children during our continuous learning opportunities. 

Also included are the caregiver resources.

Feel free to use the lessons and resources over the summer as you need!]]> 2020-06-17 12:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/630443174 How to Read an E-Book with Your Child lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/648546672 2020-07-06 18:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/648546672 More Book Selections lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/648547815 Check out this padlet from Teachers College Reading and Writing Project for even more book suggestions! ]]> 2020-07-06 18:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/648547815 Join a Virtual Book Groups lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/651746225 Mondays in July and August you can sign up to join a virtual book group hosted by the FPL. Click to learn more. ]]> 2020-07-10 12:55:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/651746225 Join Us on Thursday Aughts 13th for a reading meet. lmccarthy32 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/651874635 More information to come soon!! ]]> 2020-07-10 16:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/651874635 Press + to post a picture of yourself with a good book in a good spot this summer! jsalemme1 https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/1569345880 * Your photo will post after approval]]> 2021-05-28 18:16:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmccarthy32/tpfntw2ezwda3knp/wish/1569345880