Library Murder Mystery

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024 Ms. Haigh

Last week week, for Halloween, the Library Learning Commons held its annual murder mystery event. Classes were invited to try to solve the whodunnit, with students reading the clues, looking at the crime scene and analyzing evidence to determine which of the eight suspects did it. This year was the biggest turnout yet, with 18 classes (more than 400 students) participating. Many students were able to deduce that the killer was the character Peter and more than thirty were awarded prizes for giving a complete and complex motive and means. The grand prize winner for her excellent detective skills was grade 9 student Rhianne Li.

Truth and Reconciliation Day 2024

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024 Ms. Haigh

September 30th is right around the corners, and with it comes The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

“This day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process”.

On the 30th you are encouraged to wear orange and to take some time to learn from and listen to the Indigenous people of the lands where you live. If you need some ideas on where/how to do that, attached is a list of resources created by Leanne Ellis, one of SD41’s Indigenous Youth Engagement Support Workers.

Orange Shirt Resources.docx

Library Volunteers Wanted

September 9, 2024September 6, 2024 Ms. Haigh

If you are interested in being a library volunteer this year, come by the library to fill out an application form. Volunteers help with keeping the space neat and tidy, and work hard to shelve Alpha’s library books in their correct spots. Volunteer positions are available at select lunch hours, after school and even some flex times.

Unfortunately, we always have more interest than space, so applying doesn’t mean that you automatically get a spot. The schedule of those who get “a spot” will be posted by 3pm on Wednesday September 18th.

Application forms are due to the library by 3pm on Friday September 13th!

Welcome back!

September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 Ms. Haigh

Welcome back Alpha Students! The library is open and ready to have you come check out books.

We went through a renovation this summer, so things look a little different, but we still function pretty much the same. The big thing you’ll notice is that we no longer have desktop computers. Instead, we just have a laptop cart. If you need to use a computer while visiting the library you can borrow one of these laptops, so long as a class hasn’t booked them. Our laptops must stay in the library, so you can’t take them to class with you.

A friendly reminder that you can still take out up to 5 books at a time for 3 weeks each.

We look forward to seeing you in our “new” space soon!

Library Murder Mystery

October 16, 2023October 11, 2023 Ms. Haigh

Coming next week to the library is our annual murder mystery event. Classes will be coming down to solve the crime, but students are also welcome to play detective during flex or at lunch.

It’s Officially Spooky Season!

October 11, 2023 Ms. Haigh

As the weather turns and we move closer to Halloween, come by the library to check out our display of Halloween Reads. There’s lots of mysteries and thrillers to choose from.

Truth and Reconciliation Day

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 Ms. Haigh

Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30.

Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

On September 29th, please where your orange shirt to Alpha.

If you’re looking to educate yourself further around what this day is about and why it matters, check out the resources available at https://nctr.ca/education/coming-soon-truth-and-reconciliation-week-2023/

Magnetic Poetry

September 25, 2023 Ms. Haigh

In the library we have a magnetic poetry wall where students can come to create their own short poems. Here are some of the ones students made this month.

Welcome back!

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 Ms. Haigh

Happy September and welcome back to the school and the library!

Reminder to students that books can be checked out anytime the library is open. You can check out up to 5 books at a time, and you get to keep them for up to 3 weeks.

When you’re finished return your books to the library book drops located in the hallway right outside the library, or in the side of the main library desk. If you aren’t done your book after 3 weeks come speak to us and we can renew it for you.

Happy reading!

Friday’s Literacy Week Activities

April 21, 2023March 30, 2023 Ms. Haigh

ALL DAY:

Come get the worksheet from the library to try to figure out what book titles are represented by the emojis. You can also print the handout below. Answers need to be submitted to Ms. Haigh in the library by 3:15 today for a prize!