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 Our Grade 5 Monitors continue to provide a valuable service to our library! Their duties include shelving and organizing books, keeping the Library tidy and setting up displays. Many thanks, Monitors, for your help and dedication!

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This week we acknowledged the first anniversary of the 2010 Winter Olympics.  The students had a chance to hold an Olympic torch and talk about their Olympic memories.  We also watched a video:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EbEP2xnAk4&feature=related 

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We continued to study Dragons.  Students watched a PowerPoint presentation to learn about dragons from Africa, India and Mexico and then they designed their own dragons.

There is a wide selection of dragon books available for checkout including novels, picture books, poetry and Dragonology!

"This indispensable workbook teaches everything you need to know to become an esteemed dragonologist."

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Are you cat person or a dog person?  Cast your vote; check out a cat or dog book this week! There is a great selection of feline and canine fiction and non-fiction books.

 

 

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Renewals and Overdue Books 

Students are welcome to renew their library books.  Books must be brought to the Library to be renewed.  After 10 days, books become overdue.  Once a book is overdue, students are not able to take out any books until the overdue item is returned. 

Lost and Damaged Books

Students are expected to pay for lost or damaged books.  Overdue books are considered lost after 4 weeks.  Until a lost item is paid for, students are not able to take out any books.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Librarian.

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Valentine books are on display and students are welcome to check them out!

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Watch our for dragons!  The students have been busy learning about dragons.  Dragons are mythical creatures that are featured in legends around the world.  This week we focused on European and Asian dragons.

Did you know that dragons can live anywhere?

Did you know that dragons can be as small as a flea?

Did you know that Asian dragons are wingless and fly by magic?

Have a look at this featurette: How to Train Your Dragon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VJNetohMAM

British author Cressida Cowell's series, How to Train Your Dragon, features the adventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, the ten-year-old son of a Viking chief, who must capture a dragon.  The first book was made into a movie in 2010.  Have you seen it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHUhygdAZIw

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We continue to add new books to our collection each week. Early primary students will be interested in our twenty new Clifford books as well as the addition of the popular "Little Critter" series by Mercer Mayer.

The new Sponge Bob books are student favourites!

Library Lindsay's favourite: 

I still love Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh. Published in 1964, this award winning novel continues to captivate its readers!

"Harriet is determined to become a famous author. In the meantime, she practices by following a regular spy route each day and writing down everything she sees in her secret notebook. Her life is turned upside down when her classmates find her notebook and read it aloud!" - Amazon.ca

 

All pictures are from Creative Commons.

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Our dragon unit continues as we learn about dragons around the world.

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Just a reminder to have your children bring their library books back the day before their library period.  This gives me a chance to check in books before classes and I have more time to help students with their book choices during Library.

Over Due Notices: If you receive an overdue notice and believe that the book has been returned, please return the notice with a note or email me ldelair@sd40.bc.ca so I can hunt for the book.

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Photo from Amazon.ca

There is a new section in the Library for early primary students!  These books are chosen for their reading levels and appeal to beginning readers.  They offer great illustrations and often contain amusing text.  Many books include easy to follow patterns.  A green spine letter helps students easily indentify these materials.  Favourite books include anything by Mo Willem, How are you Peeling and the David series.

When I was in Kindergarten, I loved Dr. Suess books.  I still laugh when I read Go, Dog, Go! Share your favourite childhood books with your child.

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OUR FOCUS THIS this week is Chinese New Year.  Students watched a PowerPoint presentation on the customs of this holiday.  The display case contains a variety of Asian items and Chinese-themed are featured. Gung Hay Fat Choi!

Check out your Chinese Zodiac: http://www.chinatoday.com/culture/zodiac/zodiac.htm

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME! We watched the Lion Dance on the Smartboard.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BftIBp-U5jc&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Lfqw0-JpFs&feature=related

Dragon dance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTDc6bg0fm8

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Primary Question: In China, what colour clothing is considered to be lucky?  Answer the question with your full name and division on a piece of paper and put it in the Primary jar in the Library!

Intermediate Question: Name two differences between the lion dance and the dragon dance. (Hint - check out the links above). Answer the question with your full name and division on a piece of paper and put it in the Intermediate jar in the Library!

   

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In February, the students will learn about dragons. Dragon books, Valentine books and Chinese New Year books are on display for students to borrow.