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In the 6th edition of Alpha Bits, say hello to Ms. Rizzo. Despite being a long standing Alpha staff member, she’s never seen Alpha’s doors closed for something like this. Read below to see what she misses most about being at school, and click here to tell us what you miss most about being at Alpha.
In volume 5 of Alpha Bits we bring you another of Alpha’s exceptional English teachers: Ms. Loukopoulos. Her name may be difficult to spell (I really hope I didn’t screw it up), but her book recommendations are excellent. Find out how she’s been keeping busy since teachers and students have been working from home.
In this episode of Alpha Bits we bring you M. Graham, one of Alpha’s incredible French teachers. He’s here to let you know what he’s been up to and to recommend some great reads in English and in French. Let’s stay connected (and reading) while apart!
Third up in our Alpha Bits project is the multi-tasking Mr. Finlayson. Despite being in three different departments he still finds time to read and run! What have you been up to during social distancing?
In our second edition of Alpha Bits we have the amazing Ms. Moore coming atcha with what she’s been up to while Alpha’s doors are closed. See, reading isn’t just for English teachers! Let’s stay connected even while we’re apart!
Byrne Creek Community School has come together to host an online panel centered on youth, in order to explore anti-racism and racial justice issues. The purpose of this event is to bring diverse students together, hear their voices, and celebrate their identities. The day will include three keynote speakers by discussion on how this pandemic affect them and the racism experiences around in the communities. This panel is hosted via Zoom on May 9, 2020.
The event is free , but you need to register here.
First up in our Alpha Bits series is Ms. Mcallister, one of the members of our exceptional English Department. Read all about what she’s been up to during this time away from the physical school space and what she’s reading. Let’s stay connected while apart.
We asked the staff at Alpha a few questions to help us all stay connected while apart.
Each day we will profile a different staff member and their answers.
Want to participate in the discussion? Visit our Padlets to join in and connect with the Alpha school community. *Responses will be moderated and need approval before being posted, so please participate respectfully.
Questions you can answer are:
Use it to stay home and keep reading with their expanding e-book and audiobook collections in Library to Go or on the Libby app. Browse and borrow from thousands of titles for kids, teens and adults, fiction and non-fiction. You can also browse our Popular Reads: new titles, bestsellers and popular items available right now, with no holds or waiting.
You can also use your library card to access online resources so you can stay on top of the news, learn a new language, develop new skills, listen to music, watch independent films, and more.
During their closure, you can sign up a new library card over the phone, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.
This week is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. It’s an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about their intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In other words, it’s a week to fight censorship. Come by the library to see our display which features many books that have been banned in Canada or the United States over the past 50+ years.
Or check out this list of books that have been challenged (someone has tried to ban them) either in a library or at a school. Many of the books on this list are now considered classics, like Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mockingbird. How many have you read?
Interested in learning more? Visit the website here or come by the library this week to look at our display and check out a banned book.
