News about the library and more!
The new header on the blog was a photo taken last week in the library for the yearbook. The photograph club came to take photos of our library monitors.
Can you guess who they are?
I know they are dedicated students who help out in the library before and after school with shelving, decorating, displays and more.
Thanks to all of you!
On Wednesday, March 14th the Battle of the Books will begin at South Slope Elementary. Divisions 1 and 2 will combine together to form 6 teams and will “battle” it out on Thursdays beginning March 29th. The school based final will be April 26th and the interschool final will be on Tuesday May1st. Students will be introduced to all the books on Wednesday and will choose one to read over Spring Break.
Check out the prezi below to learn more about the books. Happy reading and good luck Divisions 1 and 2!
Division 8 has been reading online using the links at BPL Hear a Story as well as wegivebooks.org.
Last we they voted on their favourite site. Most of the students like Bookflix which students can use with their BPL cards. Here is what they wrote:
I liked Bookflix because…
“Someone can read to you and you can read it yourself. You can also see videos.” Sophia
“It has lots of books and it has non-fiction.” Esther
“You can play games.”
These sites can be accessed at home or at school. Come and see Mrs. Araujo in the library or talk to someone in Division 8 if you need help!
Pink Day is February 29th. Come to the library to check out some great books about bullying and how to stop it. Remember to be a friend, not a bully.
“We Give Books is a new digital initiative that enables anyone with access to the Internet to put books in the hands of children who don’t have them, simply by reading online.
We Give Books combines the joy of reading with the power of helping others, providing a platform for caregivers and educators to inspire children to become lifelong readers and lifelong givers.
We Give Books also helps some of the world’s best, most inspiring, literacy organizations by spreading the word about their great work and by providing books to the young people these organizations support.” www.wegivebooks.org
Several classes at South Slope/ BCSD have or will be reading books from this site in the library. The images are excellent and classes have enjoyed being able to see the pictures in large format on the interactive whiteboard. Ask Divisions 6 and 7 about Blue Chicken by Deborah Freedman, a new book in the library that we read online last week. Division 9 read Henry and the Valentine Surprise by Nancy Carlson.
Click here to go to the site, read a book online and help others, too.
On Monday, January 16th it was Martin Luther King Day. Although this is celebrated in the US, it is also significant to Canadians and Canadian history.
Division 3 and 4 have been learning about the biography genre. One of the biographies introduced last week was Martin Luther King Jr. However, most students were unfamiliar with him and his accomplishments.
Today Division 3 heard Martin’s Big Words in the library. It is a picture book biography that gives important background information to the civil rights movement and Dr. King.
We also looked at The King Center site and watched a clip of Dr. King’s famous “I have a dream” speech. Click here to see the teachertube version.
Other great books related to this subject:
Come and see Mrs. Araujo in the library if you would like to check out these books on Martin Luther King Jr. or any other biographies.
Last week Division 8 came into the computer lab for their library storytime. We listened and watched the very funny Let’s do Nothing by Tony Fucile on Tumblebooks.
Tumblebooks is an online resource that students can use to listen and watch great books online. There are many books to choose from including Robert Munsch titles read by Robert Munsch! Click here to visit BPL’s page, Hear a Story, and explore Tumblebooks and other fantastic online reading resources.
Want to know how to access these great books from our library home page? Check with students in Ms. Cole’s class or come and see Mrs. Araujo in the library.
Happy Reading!
It’s hard to believe, but we reached 100 nights of reading on January 3rd. Many of you have handed in your forms and picked up your new 150 nights form. Thank you!
If you haven’t, please hand in your forms as soon as possible to the library. There will be an assembly on Jan. 23rd to recognize those of you who have completed 100 nights of reading. We will also find out how far we have traveled in our quest to Read Around the World.
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”
— Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!”
Just before the winter break, Divisions 5,6,7,8 and 9 voted for the Canadian Picture Book of the year. (see earlier post Nov. 24th)
And the winner is…Spork! 
This book about a “spork” who is neither “spoonish” nor “forkish” won the hearts and minds of most of the students.
“I chose this book because the book tells you you should like yourself who ever you are.” Vanessa Div. 6
“I like the story and drawings. It started out plain and then it had more colour.” Reya Div. 6
“Spork is weird and the other kids ask me why do I have curly hair.” Enoch Div. 7
“I liked how it ended. It had a happy ending.” Ethan Div. 6
Check out more comments on all of the books on the display just outside the library doors.
Book Week 2012 Writing Contest for Kids & Teens
The Canadian Children’s Book Centre is running a Writing Contest for Kids & Teens in celebration of TD Canadian Children’s Book Week 2012 (May 5 – 12, 2012).
The contest is open to students in Grades 4 to 12. One winner from each grade will receive a $250 gift certificate to the bookstore of his or her choice!
Deadline for entries is February 1, 2012.