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We are learning lots in our library!
The children in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten are focusing parts of a book. They have been introduced to the cover, spine, spine label and the title page. During this month of November we will be focusing on the types of books we have in the library. They have been introduced to Fiction or make-believe books this week and we will learn the other types as we go through this month. The Kindergarteners are focusing on stories of Thanksgiving and a few fun surprises. We listened to, “There was an old Lady who Swallowed a Pie”. It was funny to hear about all the items she swallowed. We will be listening to a non-fiction book, “Thanksgiving Day” this week and discussing what we do for Thanksgiving. The first graders will continue to work on their library manners. They worked on how to handle books in the library and will be identifying different sections in our library. They will listen to “Arthur’s Thanksgiving” and respond by making their own Bingo card for the book. We will continue to work on identifying parts of a book. The second graders continue to review how to treat a book and what is on the Title Page of a book. They will also focus on the spine and spine label on the book and where they are located in our library. They are working with a great book, “Molly’s Pilgrim”, which deals with teasing and why the first pilgrims came to America. We have explored the vocabulary and practiced Cause and Effect. They will also be pre-viewing the Book Fair highlights video! The third graders have me for both library and computer classes. IN LIBRARY class we are still reviewing the parts of a book: cover,book jacket, spine, spine label, decorative end pages, and title page. They also are working on remembering the four parts of a Title page: Title, Author, Illustrator, and Publisher as well as Publishing City. They have also been learning about Fiction and Nonfiction books and how to tell the difference. We also started working on how to organize and find Fiction books in the library. In the next several weeks we will be learning more about Non- fiction books and the Dewey Decimal system. We are also reading “Molly’s Pilgrim” and responding to the story by sequencing the events of a story. IN COMPUTER class, we are working on a new program, “Microsoft Paint”. The children are learning the different functions for each of the tool box icons. They have had one assessment and are doing very well. We are continuing to work with "Type to Learn", an instructional typing program that takes the children through levels to help them learn the keyboard and develop their typing skills. The fourth graders have also been busy in the library and in computer classes. IN LIBRARY class They will review how to choose the right city on a Title page, when more than one is listed, for a Bibliography. Just so you know, it is the city that is closest to the city you live in at the moment. They have also been reviewing how to tell the difference between a Fiction and Nonfiction book. They will be learning about the Dewey Decimal system in the next few weeks and how books are organized in this section of the library. They are reading and assessing,”Sarah Morton’s Day”. It is a historical fiction about a young pilgrim girl who lives in Plymouth. The book’s pictures are actually taken in the Plymouth plantation that is a historical tourist destination. They will be answering critical thinking questions and sequencing the events in the story. We will also be looking at “Samuel Eaton’s Day A day in the life of a Pilgrim Boy” next week. IN COMPUTER class, we are continuing to work with "Type to Learn". I am also introducing them to this web-site which has many links to a lot of great and fun sites for your child and you. We have been learning how to use Microsoft Paint. The children will be assessed in the coming weeks on their understanding of this program and its uses. My fifth graders are focusing on their computer skills this month. They have been sharpening their typing skills with "Type to Learn". We have also been working with Microsoft Paint. The children already have some knowledge of this program I am trying to develop it further. We wil be working on research skills and how to make note cards in the coming weeks.
Literacy Circles

Our Literacy Circles have had their first meetings and they are going well. We had a great time with our Halloween meetings and the Thanksgiving meetings will be fun too!
National Young Readers Day

Our National Young Readers Day is this Wednesday, November 12 and I would like to thank the following parents and grandparents in advance for volunteering: Mr. Mullinex, Mrs. Pulaski, Mrs. Galanos, Mrs. Rodriguez, Mrs. Gallucio, Mrs. Audrey Shafer and Mrs. Dawkins.
Lights, Camera, Book Fair News!
Our Scholastic Book Fair, “Lights, Camera, Book Fair” will being with a Family Event this Sunday, November 16, after the 9 and 11 a.m. masses. You can check out all the times, dates and events that will occur by going to the November Fun Sites on this web site and then click on the first link, Lights, Camera, Book Fair! Check back with this page often so that you can see what we're doing and what events are coming up! Remember read the Book first and then see the Movie! Mrs. K.

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