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D.E.A.R. (DROP EVERYTHING AND READ) is an annual tradition at École Westridge! So, grab your favourite book and READ
OCTOBER 21st 2019!!!
ÉCOLE WESTRIDGE LIBRARY
Come explore the books, make recommendations to the library and support our Library Commons!
Dates and Times:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th – 12:15-12:55 & 1:45 – 4:30
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th:
12:15-12:55 & 1:45 – 5:30
ÉCOLE WESTRIDGE LIBRARY
is excited to host its second book fair this year! Come explore the books, make recommendations to the library and support our Library Media Centre!
Dates and Times:
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th: 12:10-12:55 and 3:00-4:30
THURSDAY, APRIL 11th: 12:10 – 12:55 and 1:45-5:30
Literacy Week at Westridge was a huge success!
École Westridge welcomed guest readers, hosted our annual Book Bonanza (book swap) and put together a Literacy Assembly featuring a teacher performance, students sharing their writing adventures and a video of students and staff discussing why Reading Helps Us Grow (our Library theme this year)! All in all it was such a great week! Many thanks to Peter Dubinksy (Director of Instruction for Burnaby School District), Jeanette Laursoo (Director of Instruction for Burnaby School District);
Dylan, Ryan from the SFU Mens’ Hockey Team
for supporting and sponsoring literacy in our school community! Also, thank you to all of the teachers and staff at École Westridge for making this week so special! Finally, thanks to all the parents, students and staff who donated books for our Book Bonanza!
Remember: reading helps you grow!
This week (January 21st-January 25th) we are celebrating Literacy Week at École Westridge! Some events include:
Tuesday: Dress Up as a Storybook Character for spirit points! 1:00 is our COL Assembly!
Wednesday: Guest Reader Day
Thursday: Book Swap
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Family Literacy Day on January 27th. For suggestions, consult the BC Family Literacy Website at:
https://abclifeliteracy.ca/family-literacy
Happy New Year Westridge! A new year is a great time to read a NEW BOOK! A great book for intermediate students is Restart by Gordon Gorman! 
Here is a trailer for the book:
This book is a great book to initiate a conversation with your tween on the topic of bullying. Check out Gordon Korman’s “Talk with an author” in the link below:
vent that celebrated how important reading is to the success and well-being of our students!
