The Scholastic Book Fair has been packed up and the library is back to it's original form. It is my pleasure to announce that this year's book fair was the most successful one at St. Luke's yet!
Every year since I began working here at St. Luke's, the staff and students and families have supported this annual event. It is wonderful to be part of a small school that is so very generous. I have a large box of books that were 50% off and profit sharing that provides funds for future purchases within the school.
Friday, 28 November 2014
Monday, 24 November 2014
Scholastic Book Fair is here!
It is marvellous to see the excitement in the air when the library transforms into a book store for one week every November. All of the children are peering in the window, wide-eyed and smiling, with anticipation and excitement to see what's going on inside.
Similar to an old-fashion circus rolling into town, the Scholastic Book Fair is set up for a few days every November at St. Luke's. Everyone gets to view, shop and enjoy, and then it is packed up and the library is back to normal again. The book fair ends when the last trolley is closed on Friday morning.
Everything in our world is a lesson, even the book fair. Some children buy books; some children don't; some children need to budget and can't always buy what they had wanted to. It is my hope that with the success of the book fair, I can add many great new books to our shelves for all the students to enjoy!
A big "Thank You!" to all of the St. Luke's families who continue to support their school library!
Similar to an old-fashion circus rolling into town, the Scholastic Book Fair is set up for a few days every November at St. Luke's. Everyone gets to view, shop and enjoy, and then it is packed up and the library is back to normal again. The book fair ends when the last trolley is closed on Friday morning.
Everything in our world is a lesson, even the book fair. Some children buy books; some children don't; some children need to budget and can't always buy what they had wanted to. It is my hope that with the success of the book fair, I can add many great new books to our shelves for all the students to enjoy!
A big "Thank You!" to all of the St. Luke's families who continue to support their school library!
Friday, 14 November 2014
May We Never Forget
History was shared once again with my intermediate grades, when I played a YouTube video called "Poppies at the Tower of London - A Blood Swept Land and Seas of Red."
It is difficult for young people who have only experienced war from afar, and mostly through what is reported by the media, to wrap their heads around the large numbers of losses. When you see a creation of this magnitude, you visually experience the enormous loss of lives.
We Must NEVER FORGET! All of our history is important; we learn so much and must give thanks for the generations before us.
It is difficult for young people who have only experienced war from afar, and mostly through what is reported by the media, to wrap their heads around the large numbers of losses. When you see a creation of this magnitude, you visually experience the enormous loss of lives.
We Must NEVER FORGET! All of our history is important; we learn so much and must give thanks for the generations before us.
Wednesday, 12 November 2014
Little rabbit helps a bear see stars
This week, I read-aloud one of my all-time favourite books to the Grade 1 class. The book is called, "Gruff the Grump" written by Steve Smallman and illustrated by Cee Biscoe. It tells the story of a grumpy bear whose attitude is changed when he rescues a rabbit and receives a small thank you gift. Rabbit is desperately trying to catch all the "fallen stars." The story ends with Gruff the Bear smiling and covered in autumn leaves (the fallen stars) from his new little friend Rabbit.
Isn't it wonderful to be able to imagine a yellow leaf turning into a star? Books can transform our moods the same way that they can transform their characters lives!
Isn't it wonderful to be able to imagine a yellow leaf turning into a star? Books can transform our moods the same way that they can transform their characters lives!
Tuesday, 11 November 2014
Remembrance Day Service
It was wonderful to be part of an audience that celebrated our Veteran's today. All the children from JK-8 participated in individual presentations, either through music or sharing thoughts of how We Will Never Forget. It certainly touched my heart and a tear rolled down my face as a wreath was laid and a veteran sat solemnly in the audience watching.
It was a time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices that all soldiers endured to give us freedom. I personally thought of the many people that I've lost in my life: my Mom and Dad, my Mother-in-Law & Father-in-Law, my Step-Father and many others. They all had stories that they kept hidden inside of the horrors of war. I pray that our world will see peace again.
The staff worked very hard with the students over the last couple of months to arrange this memorable service. Thank You!
It was a time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices that all soldiers endured to give us freedom. I personally thought of the many people that I've lost in my life: my Mom and Dad, my Mother-in-Law & Father-in-Law, my Step-Father and many others. They all had stories that they kept hidden inside of the horrors of war. I pray that our world will see peace again.
The staff worked very hard with the students over the last couple of months to arrange this memorable service. Thank You!
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Hoo, Hoo, Hoo
Grade 4/5 class listened intently to a book called "Northern Spotted Owl" by Patricia A Fink-Martin. This book is from the True Book Animals series that provides amazing photographs and interesting and unusual facts about animals.
I read these books to encourage the students to want to research other animals or birds. They were amazed to find out that the owl does not having external ears. It is unfortunate that clearing old forests are taking away the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl. Did you know the wing span can be 4 feet wide? A student helped me measure out 4 feet with the measuring tape. All of the students were surprised.
Our world is full of nature's creatures that we can only be exposed to through books or occasionally see at a zoo or aquarium. After reading only a few pages, it sparked conversation of visual sightings and interest in this magnificent bird. A student mentioned that he thought this bird was lazy because they do not build their own nests; all of the students chuckled. I'm sure it will be the topic of conversation at the dinner table tonight.
I read these books to encourage the students to want to research other animals or birds. They were amazed to find out that the owl does not having external ears. It is unfortunate that clearing old forests are taking away the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl. Did you know the wing span can be 4 feet wide? A student helped me measure out 4 feet with the measuring tape. All of the students were surprised.
Our world is full of nature's creatures that we can only be exposed to through books or occasionally see at a zoo or aquarium. After reading only a few pages, it sparked conversation of visual sightings and interest in this magnificent bird. A student mentioned that he thought this bird was lazy because they do not build their own nests; all of the students chuckled. I'm sure it will be the topic of conversation at the dinner table tonight.
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