Thanksgiving is quickly approaching! This week in the midst of final projects and last week before a week off busyness, students and teachers will be given an opportunity to share books they are thankful for. We all have a book or books that are near and dear to our hearts for the memories and lessons they provide. The books I am most thankful for are listed below. Please share books you are thankful for in the comments below! 1. The Little Critter book series by Mercer Mayer My parents always took time to read with me when I was younger, and the Little Critter books were a bedtime favorite. 2. Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni This book teaches the importance of being happy with yourself. I am thankful for books that share such powerful messages with young readers. 3. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine I LOVE this book! Ella is dealt a difficult hand in life, yet she works hard and overcomes her situation. Ella is a strong, inspiring character for girls to look up to. 4. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling I am thankful for books that keep me turning the pages until the very end! 5. Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt I am thankful for funny, silly stories that encourage kids to love reading, and Scaredy Squirrel is my favorite silly book! $1 Book Fair is coming!On December 7, Greenland Elementary will host a book fair from Once Upon a Time Books. The books will all be $1, tax free, and in gently used condition. This book fair will not serve as a fundraiser for the library. This book fair will simply make quality children's literature available and affordable for all. I am searching for volunteers to help run the book fair during school hours the week of December 7-11. If you are able to volunteer during school hours, please contact me through email, the library's Facebook page, or by calling the school.
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Our Study on Australia is coming to an end. Students studied more about the land, famous places, and culture of Australia this week. Next week, the students will begin their final project. Students will be designing a postage stamp to represent what they have learned about Australia. As students finish, the projects will be displayed in the library. Feel free to stop by and take a look over the next few weeks! Kindergarten students have been learning about the library - how to behave, how to get books form the shelves, and how to take care of their book. This week we read a great story written by David Shannon - A Bad Case of Stripes. Students then got to create themselves with a case of stripes. Their projects will also be on display over the next few weeks! Helpful WebsitesLearning Game and online reading websites have been added! If you click on Helpful Websites at the top of this page, you will be directed to a list of websites to help your child practice math facts, reading skills, or just find books to read online. All of the websites are free, but some may require an adult to register for a free account just to ensure the child has permission to access that content. I highly recommend checking out the site We Give Books. They have many quality books to read on any device that can access the internet. Plus, when a student finishes a book online, a book is donated to a kid in need thanks to the First Book program! Read. Share. Give. Upcoming School Events:10 Parent Volunteer Training meeting @ 6pm, HS Cafeteria 11 GES Veteran's Breakfast 20 GES Thanksgiving Lunch 23-27 Thanksgiving Break (no school)
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Heather PetersGreenland Elementary Archives
October 2016
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