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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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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.