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October 2013
We've had a GREAT start to the school year! We have celebrated National Library Card Sign Up Month and Dot Day. We've had students coming in for research, digital projects (using FLIP cameras, iPads, podcasting, etc.), and great books. The Learning Commons Team is looking forward to more great projects - please let us know if there is something we can help you with!
Love,
Your Learning Commons Team
PAWS to READ!
Star Wars READS Day
Star Wars READS Day is Saturday, October 5! Please join us (along with friends from MGES, CSES, and RCES) at Comic Nirvana and Learning Express! The event is 4:30pm - 6pm. There will be stories, snacks, and FUN! Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars character!
Global Read Aloud
It is not too late to join the Global Read Aloud Project! This year's project runs September 30 - November 8th. Basically, you read aloud one of these books with your class and connect with another class reading the same book! You can connect via email, Edmodo, or snail mail!
Eric Carle Author Study (Kindergarten)
Marty McGuire by Kate Messner (1st - 3rd)
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper (4th, 5th)
Let me know if you are interested or need help!
Global Cardboard Challenge
Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Weeks classes participated in the Global Cardboard Challenge during the first week in October! We had a GREAT time creating and learning! Here is more information...just in case you want to mark your calendar for next year!
The Global Cardboard Challenge was inspired by Caine’s Arcade: http://cainesarcade.com/...
Learn more about the Global Cardboard Challenge here: http://www.imagination.is/cardboard_challenge
Great Links!
Looking for some good websites to encourage student reading? Check THESE out!
Book Adventure http://www.bookadventure.com/Home.aspx
Students read books and take quizzes. They can earn points for prizes from Book Adventure. You can sign up as a teacher and track how the students in your class do.
Reading Rewards http://www.reading-rewards.com/
Students read books and get rewards!
WeGiveBooks http://www.wegivebooks.org/
GREAT website with eBooks that you can read to your class or students can read on their own. They run special programs from time to time with reading incentives for kids.
Life Long Guidelines & Life Skills SPOTLIGHT!
Check out these resources!
In October, we will focus on Caring, Pride, Cooperation, and Responsibility.
Great list of books about CARING: http://sommerreading.wordpress.com/2012/08/04/ten-picture-books-about-caring-and-compassion/
Books about PRIDE and SELF-ESTEEM
http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/books-on-self-esteem.html
Books about COOPERATION
Books about RESPONSIBILITY
Here are some links to explore for more resources!
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation
http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/
The Foundation for a Better Life
LifeSkills Library
http://home.8j.net/~dcoven/lifeskills.htm
The Curriculum Corner
http://www.thecurriculumcorner.com/2012/07/30/lifelong-guidelines-lessons/
AND, don't forget that we have many of the books listed in Literacy Links! If we don't have a book you need, we can probably get it for you! Just let us know!
Save the Date!
Star Wars Reads Day - October 5, 2013 at Comic Nirvana
PAWS to Read - October 16, 2013 at Pets Inc.
BOOK FAIR - November 18 - 22, 2013
Lion Cub Storytime - October 25, 2013 (9am)
Lion Cub Storytime - December 13, 2013 (9am)
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