Library News                 December 15, 2009

 
     Students became familiar with folktales including Pecos Bill, Casey Jones, Rapunzel, Lancelot, and The Talking Eggs.  Related  Language Arts activities gave them the opportunity to compose their own cinquains and similes.  An art lesson in symmetry was done by the second graders.  The younger children listened to The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Pinnochio, and Billie Goats Gruff followed by art projects.  Many of the classes enjoyed playing Folktale/Fairy Tale Bingo which helped them be aware of more folktales and their origins.
     Session 2 of the FRA Readathon is now in full swing and ends February 20, 2010.  So, students, pick up a Readathon Sheet and if you haven't all ready done so, start recording minutes read outside of school.  The winter break may be an ideal time for "getting lost in a book."  
     Our library collection will expand as two new bookshelves are being built to hold additional books.  Hopefully, the new shelves and cabinet will be installed during the holiday break.  Thanks to everyone for their support during our Innisbrook Fundraiser.  The money earned will make this expansion possible.
     The  library classes will focus on Black History during January and February.  A field trip to Governor's State University  is planned for February 4th. to experience a play entitled Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad .  The purpose of the unit will be to make students aware of notable black persons and their accomplishments, both from the past and present.