Park School Media Center
January 2017 Newsletter
Start the new year with nonfiction reading!
Winter by Jill Kalz
An introduction to winter with photographs on weather conditions, wildlife, plants and holidays of the season!
Winter by Emily C. Dawson
Read and look at how winter weather affects the actions of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people.
Let's Look at Winter by Sarah L. Schuette
Learn the signs that say it is winter! Read about the changes of weather, length of days, and behavior of plants and animals.
No School on January 16th
Learn about MLK, Jr. with World Book Online
1. Click the link below.
username: orland135
password: osd135
3. Click "Kids"
4. Search for "Martin Luther King, Jr."
Martin's Dream by Jane Kurtz, illustrated by Amy June Bates
Read about Martin Luther King, Jr. who travels to Washington, D.C. in 1963 to give his speech, "I Have a Dream" about his hopes for equality.
A Sweet Smell of Roses by Angela Johnson, illustrated by Eric Velasquez
Two young girls participate in a freedom march and listen to Martin Luther King speak during the Civil Rights Movement.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Leslie C. Kaplan
Learn about Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday celebrating the birthday of the well-known leader of the Civil Rights Leader.
Contact Us
Mrs. Monica Kurtis, Library Media Associate
Email: nswanson@orland135.org
Website: http://www.orland135.org/domain/176
Location: 9960 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park, IL, United States
Phone: 708-364-3990
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Twitter: @nswanson29