Drop Everything and Read 2014

Posted on October 27, 2014 by

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Today, teachers from each of your classes will be reading short selections from four of this year’s Vikings Read titles.  Don’t have a class during one of the blocks? Make sure to come down to the library at the beginning of the block to hear one of the librarians read each of the selections. We hope this inspires you to continue the challenge either by reading our Vikings Read titles or any book that sparks your interest!

Also, come down to the library after school today for your chance to win one of five Chapters gift cards. All you need to know is the title and author of each of the books read to you today. Contest closes at 4pm on Monday and winners will be drawn and announced starting on Tuesday.

Winners names have been posted in Wednesday’s bulletin and in front of library. Check it out to see if you have one a prize! Thanks to all who participated – it was our largest D.E.A.R. contest turnout to date!

Which of the titles read to you today have sparked your interest?

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Celebrate School Libraries!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by

National School Libraries Week – October is National School Libraries Month so come celebrate with your school library! Here are the following events taking place in our library next week:
 
Monday – Drop Everything and Read – teachers fom each of your classes will read from 2015’s Vikings Read nominees. After school, students can stop by the library after school and enter the D.E.A.R. contest where you can win one of 5 Chapters gift cards. Have a study block? Ms. Mihic will be reading the selections in the library as well!
 
Wednesday – Vikings Read 2015 Launch – come check out our showcase Vikings Read 2015 nominees in the library at lunch . Posters, bookmarks, and titles will be available!
 
Friday- Free Book Fridays – Its back!!! While supplies lasts… Also, wear a costume, get some candy (bonus for those dressed up as literary characters!)

 

 

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Library Club 2014-15

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

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Interested in books? Want to join a club? How about the Library Club??? Join us at lunch in the library this Wednesday, October 1st 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!

 Decorators – please meet in the periodical room of the library on Tuesday (today), Oct 14 after school.

Vikings Talk – please meet in the periodical room of the library on Wednesday @ lunch.

 
Shelvers and Circ Desk Members – please meet in the library on Thursday, Oct 16th @ lunch for our sheduling meeting. Bring you lunch.
 
Bibliophiles – please meet in the periodical room of the library on Friday, Oct 17th @ lunch. Bring your lunch.

 

 

 

 

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Posted on September 23, 2014 by

AtumnpicmonkeyWelcome 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!

 

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Year-End Books Due

Posted on June 9, 2014 by

booksAll books, magazines, and DVDs are due NOW! Please return all books ASAP. It is the school’s policy to withhold annuals and / or report cards until resources have been returned or paid for. 

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The Vikings Read 2014 Winner is…

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein!

Thank you to all the students and staff who participated in this years Vikings Read program by reading the titles, participating in book talks, recommending the titles to  peers, and overall support for the program! We’re sorry we couldn’t have a celebration of the winner this year but stay tuned in October when we reveal the Vikings Read 2015 titles!

Prize names will be posted in front of the library sometime next week.

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Vikings Read 2014 Voting Ends!

Posted on May 1, 2014 by

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Vikings Read Voting has now ended. Stay tuned to tomorrow’s PA announcement of the winner.

Prize winner names will be posted in front of the library sometime next week.

Viking Read Voting begins today! Have you read any or all of our Vikings Read titles this year? If so, click here and vote for you favourite? First 100 to vote will receive a prize!

Do you prefer the mystery of the Outback or the slowing of the Earth creating personal and environmental disaster? Maybe you prefer the mystery of Sherlock Holmes or perhaps the fantasy game that seeps into reality? Is it narration by a dog or street urchins that pique you interest? Is it the utraviolent streets of a graphic novel or ultraviolent southern Africa that you can empathize most with? Do you prefer to laugh with the bullied or be spooked by what lurks in the forest?

We want to hear it all so be sure to vote! Let us know which book you feel all Vikings (that’s you Burnaby North students!) should read and why. You can also nominate books for future Vikings Reads.

Voting runs from May 1 – May 26. Winner will be announced at the Vikings Read celebration on Wednesday, May 28th at lunch. Join us then for cake and prizes!! Due to circumstances beyond our control, the party has been cancelled. The Vikings Read 2014 winner will be announced during Wednesday’s PA announcements.

You can only vote once.

Click here to take survey

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Vikings Talk – Jasper Jones

Posted on April 25, 2014 by M. le bibliothécaire

In small-town Australia, teens Jasper and Charlie form an unlikely friendship when one asks the other to help him cover up a murder until they can prove who is responsible. Find out more about this riveting Prinz Award Honour Book by checking out author Craig Silvey’s comments in the video posted below and join us when Vikings Talk Jasper Jones Wednesday, April 30th at lunch in the library.

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