Welcome back, Burnaby North Vikings!

After a long, hot summer, it is nice to be back inside the building. Those returning to BNSS may have noticed some new faces around the building. In addition to a whole new admin. team, there is a new teacher-librarian as well – Ms. Strong. We were sad to see Mr. Irwin leave, especially since he was able to put up with us for 5 years! He has moved on to Marlborough Elementary where he will be working with K-7s.

The library has opened as of today and is open Monday – Friday from 8:15-3:45 (though we are often open earlier and close later than official times posted). Please enjoy food, drinks (including water and coffee), gum, and phone calls BEFORE entering the library. Remember, this is an environment of learning. Students are expected to work together or individually without disturbing others. The library offers desktop computers, books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, and DVDs for student enjoyment. Check out our library sometime this week!

Here is a list of upcoming events:

Tuesday, September 30th – Period 1 teachers will be distributing overdue notices to their classes. This will include students who have not returned resources from last year.

October is School Libraries Month!

Wednesday, October 1st @ lunch – Library Club Meeting – Interested in books? Want to join a club? How about the Library Club??? Join us at lunch in the library on Wednesday to hear more about the different committees the Library Club offers. You must attend the meeting to join. Bring your lunch and see you then!

Monday, October 27th – Drop Everything and Read – Teachers will read a selection of excerpts from four of our Vikings Read titles. Come down to the library for your chance to win one of five Chapters book cards at the end of the school day. 

Wednesday, Oct 29th – Vikings Read Launch – Join us at lunch when we formally launch our Vikings Read titles for 2014. What is Vikings Read? Check it out here.

Friday, October 31st – Stop by the library in your costume and receive a treat. Literary characters get more!