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BOOK FAIR WILL BE OCTOBER 26 - 28, with books from LifeHouse BookStore in Ephrata.
Book Reviews on video
We have many new books that were purchased over the summer! Check out the wonderful new additions to the library as well as the golden oldies!
Now accepting book reviews and recommendations to be posted on the Library class page--see the librarian to share your recommendation!
Kindergarten is learning library routines and listening to seasonal books.Kindergarteners may check out one book at a time
1st grade - is reviewing library routines and reading books related to book care and resposible use of the library. Marion hides among the books in the library each week. Who will find her next week? First graders may check out 2 books at a time.
2nd grade -is reviewing library routines and enjoying books about libraries and books. Second graders may check out 2 books at a time.
3rd grade - Big changes happen in 3rd grade library -- this is their first year for fines if their books are late. It's their first year to sign an Acceptable Use policy for use of internet and computers at school. They may check out 3 books at a time
4th grade -begins the year by learning the history of libraries. Fourth graders may check out as many books as they can be responsible, remembering that they will need to pay fines on overdue books.
5th grade - looks at Elements of a Good Story. Fifth graders have access to the Junior High (JH) books for the first time.
6th grade study skills - Organization -- of binders, lockers, backpacks -- is our first emphasis. We will look at time management and then do a learning styles inventory to find our learning styles.
Middle School classes will be given 10-15 minutes each library time for silent sustained reading. They need to come prepared to read, either with a book they are already reading or by choosing a book from the library to read.
6th grade library - We review library organization and where types of books are located.
7th grade - Library connections with SE Asia study in Social Studies. We're doing series of lessons "beyond the textbook".
8th grade - We will read literature related to the Civil War to tie in with Social Studies and to prepare the students for the field trip to the Civil War Museum.
We will begin the social studies research very soon.