Lower School Library News
Fall 2015
Texas Bluebonnet Award
Third and Fourth graders are reading 5 or more Bluebonnets to vote for the winner of the Texas Bluebonnet Award in January. Yeehaw!
2X2 Reading List
Preschool through Second grade are reading books off the Texas 2x2 reading list. There is no formal vote for an award, but the students will vote on their favorite book in January.
WANTED!
All these cowpokes are wanted for reading 10 or more Bluebonnet or 2X2 books! Students can earn sheriff's badges for reading 20 books.
Author Visit: David Macaulay
Author & illustrator David Macaulay spoke with Lower School students. The children learned about Mr. Macaulay by exploring his books and website and brainstorming what questions they might ask.
Author Visit: David Macaulay
Author and illustrator David Macaulay came to read
Primer Late Start
Primer decorated pumpkins like their favorite book characters in the Lower School Learning Commons.
Author Visit: Brian Floca
Caldecott Medal winning illustrator and author Brian Floca visited the Lower School community. Students saw Mr. Floca draw a train, pictures from his childhood, and were able to ask him questions.
Check it out!
Several faculty members have read Bluebonnet and 2X2 books and we recorded them giving their reviews! If you would like to read and share your review of any book, please email Carrie or Christine to schedule your time or to help you pick out a book. We'd love to have you review for us!
Shout Outs!
The Lower School library would like to send a thank you to:
- First Grade - collaborating on the nocturnal animals project and being flexible with your time.
- Senora Garcia & Nushi Laoshi - being flexible and helping the students go back and forth between classes.
Questions? Comments? Want to say hi?
We would love to hear from you! Whether you'd like to collaborate, ask a question, or just have a chance to say "hello", our doors are always open.
Carrie Martin - martinc@greenhill.org
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Christine Young - youngc@greenhill.org
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Carrie Martin - martinc@greenhill.org
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Christine Young - youngc@greenhill.org
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