The FVRL and the Langley Literacy Network are accepting applications for little buddies (grades 1-3) in their Reading Buddies program until Saturday, January 23.
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Next week is Family Literacy Week! Literacy is not only the ability to read, but also to interpret information in many forms. In particular, digital literacy is becoming very important as we rely on technology to share information more and more. Next week, families are encouraged to explore literacy opportunities together. Check out some of the ways that you can participate below: At Noel Booth, we will be holding a Literacy Bingo contest. Students can collect a Bingo card from the Library Learning Commons. Ask Mrs. Boyce or Ms. Stiles for a card, stop by and collect a card from one of the two folders taped near each LLC door, or print and fill out the card below. Be sure to return your cards by February 2nd if you would like to be entered in the draw for a prize!
If you are looking for more activities, there are some great resources available at ABCLife Literacy, including a downloadable booklet and a virtual visit with author/illustator Barbara Reid: https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/family-literacy-day/ Or, check out this fun Family Scavenger Hunt from the Langley Literacy Network:
Visit the book fair online anytime from Monday, November 23 - Sunday, December 6! All purchases will provide the school library with rewards for new books! Orders will be delivered directly to your home, and with a minimum order of $35, shipping is free! For smaller orders, families can take advantage of Family Nights - on both Wednesdays (Nov 25 and Dec 2) between 6-8pm, there is NO minimum order to receive free shipping.
Click here to preview a small sampling of the books available, and be sure to check back on the 23 when our Book Fair opens! Orders placed during our book fair will be shipped out immediately, in time for any holiday shoppers. Thank you for supporting our school, and happy reading! This year, Noel Booth students in grades K-7 are invited to participate in a Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest! To participate, students are asked to decorate a pumpkin or gourd (real or artificial) as one of their favourite fictional book characters. All entries must be received by Wednesday, October 28. Winners will be announced and awarded a prize on Friday, October 30. Pictures of all entries will be posted on this website. Happy decorating! Pumpkins will be entered in one of the following categories: - student pumpkin (NOT carved – all/mostly done independently by the student, judged by grade level) - family pumpkin (carved/uncarved – family works together on one pumpkin character or a group of pumpkin characters, judged against other family pumpkins) Some examples of character pumpkins: Please submit entries to the Library Learning Commons (or bring to your classroom teacher for pick up) by Wednesday, October 28 with the following information: Click the picture below to download and print an entry form, or write the required information on a scrap piece of paper. Student name: ______________________________________ Division/Teacher: _______________________ Grade: ________ Category (circle one): Family Pumpkin Student Pumpkin Book title: _________________________________________ Author: ___________________________________________ Character name(s): __________________________________
Terry Fox has been on our minds again this September. Aside from the annual school run, we also like to talk about what an impact this amazing Canadian has had on so many of us. Check out this amazing virtual classroom from terryfox.org! Click on the picture below to access all of the virtual resources, videos, and stories.
On Sept 30, we honour and recognize the children that were sent away to residential schools in Canada by learning about the history of these schools and wearing orange. Download a digital copy of Every Child Matters: Reconciliation Through Education, a publication written by Indigenous author Monique-Gray Smith in collaboration with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and aimed towards students from grades 5-12: You can also tune in with Every Child Matters on Sept 30 by registering here: Find out more about Orange Shirt Day at: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/
or download this colouring page from Holly Pichette at Urban Iskwew: Another great author event is coming up on Sept 30. Join author Todd Parr on #BeWhoYouAreDay and celebrate your unique self. Tune in to his author skype on Sept 30 or download some colouring sheets below. Check out Todd Parr's website for more information about this event: https://www.toddparr.com/landing-page/todd-parr-be-who-you-are-day/ Click on any of the pictures below to download the colouring sheets: Or check out this choice board created by The Library Voice: (click on the image below to open the interactive document)
The FVRL pairs students in grades 1-3 with older students to support them with reading. This year, reading buddies will meet online via Zoom. To register, see the attached flyer. Registration is due Sept 20! 2020 has been quite the year, but we are so happy to see so many smiling faces back in our classrooms and hallways! I look forward to seeing everyone again and am proud to work at a school that is so dedicated to bringing our staff and students back into the school safely. Coming up: September 15th (ish) is International Dot Day, a tribute to the book The Dot by Peter Reynolds. In honour of Dot Day, some of us will be creating dots in our classrooms or the learning commons. For those of you that want more, here are some fun activities for you to try at home. Check out some of the links below and Make Your Mark on Dot Day! If you would like to tune in with Skype in the Classroom and Candlewick Press to celebrate International Dot Day with the author of The Dot, Peter H. Reynolds, click below and tune in at 10am PST on Wednesday, September 16! Visit the Dot Day website to find out more:
http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/ |
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