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Welcome back! I am so happy to be back at school after a long, wonderful summer. It is nice to be in a routine once again and to wear my dress-up clothes and heels...
September was a very busy time in the Library!
I returned in August to find a shiny new floor, freshly painted walls and up-dated shelving. A new wall replaced the folding doors to the computer room and the checkout desk was relocated to create more room. In the middle of the Library, however, was a massive pile of boxes full of books, supplies and display items...
A month later, all the books are finally back on the shelves - what a job! The next step is to re-label everything to make it easier for the students and monitors.
The back office was gutted and will be finished later this fall. It will be excited to have everything put away! We are also waiting for another storage cupboard.
The students were amazing throughout the upheaval. They were very patient with the disorder and were quick to offer to help out. They were excited so see all of the changes and improvements.
L I B R A R Y R O U T I N E S
Students are given time each Library block to choose their books. They are encouraged to choose at least one book at their reading level. Students then use their library cards to check out their books.
Students are expected to use their Library Manners:
*Quiet hands
*Quiet feet
*Library voices
*Stay on task
*Follow directions
C H E C K T H I S O U T
Students are asked to please return their books the day before their Library block. This saves time and makes it much easier for students to check out their new books. Students are welcome to renew their books and should bring the books back on their Library day to be renewed.
Overdue notices are sent out regularly. Students with overdue or lost books may not check out books. Please contact me if you have any questions ldelair@sd40.bc.ca
T E R R Y F O X
This month, we have focused on Terry Fox. The students were keen to learn more about this amazing Canadian hero.
Terry was born in Winnipeg in 1958 and his family eventually settled in Port Coquitlam. From an early age, Terry was a determined, tenacious boy who loved sports. When he was 18, Terry was diagnosed with bone cancer and his right leg was amputated above the knee.
Terry was inspired to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research. He began his Marathon of Hope in St. John's on April 12, 1980. Terry ran 26 miles a day for 143 days but was forced to quit when the cancer returned. Terry passed away on June 28, 1981 at the Royal Columbian Hospital, in New Westminster.
Terry remains an inspiration not only to Canadians but to people around the world. The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over 600 millions dollars for cancer research. This year, our school's goal is raise $436.00 from our Terry Fox run.
