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Alpha Library Learning Commons
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There’s a new interactive display in the library where you can test your numeracy skills; it’s a giant Sudoku board! The board will change weekly so you can give it a try more than once. We just ask that you return the yellow number to the storage area after you’re done so that other students can give it a try. Not sure how to play? Check out this site for instructions.
“February is Black History Month and it gives British Columbians an opportunity to honour, celebrate and reflect on the stories, experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians. This year, Canada marks the 28th official Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “Ours to Tell.” Sharing the many stories of success, sacrifice, resilience, triumph and community will hopefully help inspire our students and communities to work together to build a more equitable society that is inclusive and leaves no one behind.”
– Beth Applewhite, District Principal, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
To help staff and students better recognize and celebrate Black History Month in Canada, our wonderful Alpha CARES team has generated a handout with excellent links and information.
CTV also has a great article that highlights Priceville, which was a thriving Black community in Ontario. In the article, there is a great audio clip on writer Tanya Hayles, who discusses why it’s important for Canadians to celebrate Black Excellence throughout the year.
September 30th has been declared Truth and Reconciliation Day annually in Canada, in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that everyone around us matters. It is a day to listen, learn, and celebrate Indigenous cultures, strength, and resiliency. This year we are celebrating it on September 29th, in schools.
For additional information check out some of the following sites:
Thank you to everyone who applied to be a library volunteer! Unfortunately there are only 21 spots and we had over 60 applicants. If you were not selected, don’t be discouraged. Please apply again next year.
If you are on the schedule, please check in with Ms. Haigh or Ms. Saul to confirm that you are available for the shift you were given. Volunteering will begin on Monday September 26th.
Welcome back! We hope the summer treated you well and that you’re ready for another year of learning, collaborating and READING!
The library is up and running and ready for students to come by. Please remember, that before you can sign out any books, you must make sure you have returned all overdue materials.
If you’re looking for something to read over the summer months while the school and Alpha’s library are closed, you can visit Tumble Books for access to lots of titles specifically for Teens. The collection includes Graphic Novels, Novels and Shakespeare.
To access the collection visit: https://www.teenbookcloud.com/autologin.aspx?u=burnabyschools&p=trial
Username: burnabyschools
Password: trialThis access will be available until August 15th 2022. Happy reading!
March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility which is a day dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness to the discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. For more information about how you can be a better LGBTQ2IA+ ally check out this pdf: Guide-to-Being-an-Ally-to-Transgender-and-Nonbinary-Youth.
The guide includes: