AC Library Media Center
Community Newsletter
A Note from My Laptop to Yours
April 2014
Dear Parents,
A whole week devoted to reading and books sounds like my idea of paradise. For the week of April 7th, Academia Cotopaxi will be celebrating reading and books in a big way. There will be a book swap for prek-5th grades, guest readers, visiting authors, an assembly, a family event and more. If you would like to learn more, please email me at jgibsonmillis@cotpaxi.k12.ec
I also want to let you know about the upcoming HALF PRICE ONE DAY BOOK SALE. On April 24th, the day for self-directed parent conferences, there will be a sale of new books in the library for half off the book fair price. We will also have a $1 raffle for a basket of books and goodies. Please come by to stock up on you and your child's reading material. All the proceeds will go to the Library Media prize fund.
A highlight of this month's newsletter are the books that have made a difference in staff and teacher's lives. I hope you will take a moment to look at the list and think about a book or books that have touched your life in some way. It might make for some interesting road trip conversation with your family as well.
Best wishes for a safe and fun-filled holiday,
Jennifer Gibson-Millis a.k.a. Mrs. G-M
WINNERS OF THE MARCH MADNESS TOURNAMENT OF BOOKS
3rd grade
Franco
Giovanni
Nicolas G.
Valentino
4th grade
Emilio-the only student to get all 15 correct!!!
David
Nico
5th grade
Cate
Facundo
Kevin
These students will receive their choice of ice cream from the snack bar.
Thanks to everyone for participating and to Ms. Gloria for maintaining the bulletin board.
Books Make a Difference Week --APRIL 7TH-11TH!!
Reading Makes a Difference! EVENING EVENT
When: Wednesday, April 9th from 6:00 to 7:30
What:
- Reading Workshop for Parents
- 8th grade Poetry Slam
- Puppeteer
- Recycle Book and Bookmark Activity
- Refreshments
- Book Sale via The Giving Tree
Where: Academia Cotopaxi
- Library Media Center
- Auditorium
- C32
How much:
Free
Questions: Please email Mrs. Gibson-Millis at jgibsonmillis@cotopaxi.k12.ec
PREK-5TH GRADE BOOK SWAP
We also encourage donations since some students might not be able to bring a book to donate. These donations will provide "tickets" for other students who do not bring books. We will NOT be taking money for books. It is not a fund raiser. Students will receive their tickets and will be choosing their book(s) during their Library Media Class during Reading Week. April 7th through 11th. Please email Mrs. Gibson-Millis at jgibsonmillis@cotopaxi.k12.ec with any questions.
Leamos Juntos
Spanish Book Donation Drive
PreK-5th Grade Dress up as your Favorite Book Character DAY Thursday, April 10th
Costume guidelines:
Students should bring their costumes to school unless their classroom teacher tells them otherwise.
Costumes should be “child-friendly” and allow for easy movement in order to avoid accidents.
Students are asked to refrain from using any of the following:
a. High heels
b. Dangerous or intimidating accessories such as weapons even if these are toys or small in size
c. Costumes that represent violent characters or can be scary for younger children
d. Masks that cover the face
e. Inappropriate clothing for children’s age
Books that have made a difference!
HALF PRICE, ONE DAY Book Sale Thursday, April 24th
AC Library Media Staff
Ms. Gloria--Upper School Library Media Assistant
Ms. Anita--Both Lower and Upper School Library Media Assistant
Mrs. G-M--PreK-12 Teacher Librarian/Head Librarian
Email: jgibsonmillis@cotopaxi.k12.ec
Website: http://www.cotopaxi.k12.ec/lmc/
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