Happy Belated Birthday Book Distribution

It's been quite a busy month, so busy that we didn't have time to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, but not to worry, we celebrated this week anyway as a way to honor his contribution to all readers. We made Green Eggs and Ham placemats and decorated our library tables in a restaurant setting. Our upper grade level volunteers waited on the lower grade level students. Students picked their favorite books from the menu and enjoyed having the book read to them. Overall, our Reading Restaurant rocked!

The activities for the day for lower grade levels (Pre K - 2nd) was to create tiny Thing One and Thing Twos made out of popcicle sticks and Cat in the Hat faces.

Upper grade levels had a guest reader read Green Eggs and Ham to them. Afterwards, students were grouped and worked together to create their very own unique rhyme.

First Day of Spring

March 20th marks the first day of Spring for the 2011 year. This season, which is from March 20th - July 20th, is a time when we start to see more rain, blooming flowers, budding trees, and loads of insects. Animals also have their young in the Spring because there is an abundance of food to feed on for energy. Students got a chance to learn about the Spring Season via Brainpopjr video. Afterwards, they worked on a Spring activity. A reminder went out this week to inform them of our 2nd Reading is Fundamental (RIF) book distribution coming up next week. Books to Read:

Tales of Spring Break by Ann Warren Smith

When Spring Comes by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock

Como Sabes Que Es Primavera? by Allan Fowler