H A P P Y S E P T E M B E R
I am happy to be back to school, back into routines and back in heels! It is wonderful to see all the familiar McBride faces and to welcome our new students and staff members.
Last week, all classes had Library and the Kindergartens had a quick visit. We reviewed Library Manners and behaviour expectations. While in the Library, students are expected to have Quiet Hands, Quiet Feet, use Library Voices, Follow Directions and Stay on Task.
This week, Grades 1 to 5 will use their new Library cards to check out books and our K's will have a 15 minute lesson on book care.
T E R R Y F O X
The McBride Terry Fox Assembly is Wednesday, September 28 at 1:15, followed by the Run at 1:45.
In preparation, the students will be learning about Terry's life and his Marathon of Hope. I will be showing an ESPN video and powerpoint presentation. Our selection of Terry Fox books are on display and available for check out in October.
Watch this with a Kleenex in your hand...
C H E C K T H I S O U T
Students will be checking out books this week with their new Library cards. They will now be able to scan their cards as well as their books.
Library books can be borrowed for one week and may be renewed (with the exception of very popular books). Please return Library books the day before your child's Library block so they can be checked in.
Grade Ones may borrow two books and are encouraged to choose at least one book at their reading level. Grades Two to Five can check out up to 3 books, with at least one at their reading level.
Please note: Students with overdue books may not check out books until their items are returned. Please watch for overdue notices by the end of the month.
K I N D E R G A R T E N
This week the K's visited the Library for a story, Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a book talk. Next week, I will go over book check out routines and the K's will check out books the following week.
Kindergarten Library day is Monday. K's may borrow one book and are encouraged to choose an early primary book. Your child's Library book must be returned before they can check out a new one. Students are welcome to renew their books but must bring them back to the Library to do so.
By the end of this term, Kindergarten students should, to the best of their ability:
•be aware of the layout of the library.
•know the location of early readers and picture books.
•follow book check out and return procedures.
•be familiar with basic library terminology such as title, author, illustrator, spine and spine label.
•select books appropriate to interest.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpISHA8Fs4w
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y
Each month, the hall Library bulletin board will feature authors' birthdays. Our September birthday boys are Roald Dahl, Jon Scieszka and H. A. Rey.
Check out their bios and photos to learn who flew for the RAF in WWII, who escaped the Nazi invasion of Paris and who graduated from a military academy. Books by these authors are on display for student to check out.
K I N D E R G A R T E N
This week the K's visited the Library for a story, Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar and a book talk. Next week, I will go over book check out routines and the K's will check out books the following week.Kindergarten Library day is Monday. K's may borrow one book and are encouraged to choose an early primary book. Your child's Library book must be returned before they can check out a new one. Students are welcome to renew their books but must bring them back to the Library to do so.
By the end of this term, Kindergarten students should, to the best of their ability:
•be aware of the layout of the library.
•know the location of early readers and picture books.
•follow book check out and return procedures.
•be familiar with basic library terminology such as title, author, illustrator, spine and spine label.
•select books appropriate to interest.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpISHA8Fs4w
H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y Each month, the hall Library bulletin board will feature authors' birthdays. Our September birthday boys are Roald Dahl, Jon Scieszka and H. A. Rey.
Check out their bios and photos to learn who flew for the RAF in WWII, who escaped the Nazi invasion of Paris and who graduated from a military academy. Books by these authors are on display for student to check out.
