June Newsletter 2023
Book Depot Tutorial - Year End Books.webm~Year-End Books for Students~
Today is the last day to claim your child's year-end book. The video opposite will coach you through the process. The main points to remember are the website (bookdepot.ca), the price ($3.00 max), and the quantity (books sell quickly - choose a book with lots in stock). What your email for more details.
~END OF YEAR LIBRARY BOOK RETURN~
As an incentive to locate and return all outstanding books, students who return all their books by the end of the day on Wednesday, June 14th or sooner can claim a free sucker from the library.
~ New BOOKS ~
A small sample of new books added to the collection in May.
by Robin Stevenson
by John Robert Allman
by Barb Rosenstock
by David MaCaulay
~ LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS THANK YOU ~
The school library would not be as organized as it is without the help of these amazing volunteers.
Thank you, Brenda, Brittany, Heather, Marie, and Stephanie.
Heather
Stephanie
Brittany
~ LIBRARY LEARNING COMMONS in May~
A snapshot of learning that took place in the Library Learning Commons in May
Coding robot mice with the Kindergarten students.
Building catapults using simple machines with the grade 5 students
Book Spine Poetry with the grade 3 students:
IMG_9673.MOVADST Lego Design with grade 1 students
~Reading spotlight~
This is Amelia and she loves to read Roald Dahl.
This segment of the newsletter is dedicated to our community of amazing readers. Each month, I would love to include a picture of a Strathcona student or a member of their immediate family reading in their favourite spot.
If you have a picture to submit please send it to christopher_lister@sd33.bc.ca
~Podcast Spotlight~
Culture Kids Podcast believes that fostering curiosity and passion for culture, geography and adventure is how children develop an open mind and heart. Each episode aims to create a more kind, tolerant and understanding world for children everywhere and help them see the beauty in our differences.
In almost every episode, we emphasize the idea that all families are different and that it is always okay to be different.
View other podcast recommendations here
~Book Review~
The Silver Arrow written by Lev Grossman & illustrated by Tracy Nishimura Bishop
Type: Chapter Book
Genre: Fantasy
Grades: Grades 3+
Pages: 256
Published: 2020
Reading this book in large print format was a real treat.
Prepare to embark on a wild and exhilarating ride with "The Silver Arrow" by Lev Grossman! Get ready to be swept away into a world of enchantment and adventure. Follow the courageous Kate as she discovers a magnificent steam locomotive called the Silver Arrow—a train like no other. Together with her brother Tom, Kate embarks on a thrilling quest across mythical lands, encountering talking animals and magical creatures along the way. Their mission? To transport these miraculous creatures safely home - if they can. Bursting with excitement, wonder, and heart-pounding action, "The Silver Arrow" will leave you breathless and yearning for more!
Themes: environmental issues, animal conservation, trains, overcoming adversity, critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving.