Author Spotlight, Jan., 2011

Great authors come from current day, "yesterday," and from all over the world.  See the "Author Spotlight" on the right column to read about four primary level authors I shared with students in January: Jan Brett, Bill Peet, Barbara Reid, and H.A. Rey.  Share your favourites with me and we'll see if we have them in the Parkview library and also find out more about these strong authors.  Hmmmmm, just what makes a great author?

Three New World Book Online Databases

In addition to the existing EBSCO and World Book online databases, three new World Book virtual resources are up and running: World Book Discover (grd 6-12, for students reading below grade level), Dramatic Learning (k-12)and Early World of Learning (preschool-2).  Find these quality resources at “District Library Links” http://drc.sd83.bc.ca/  and also located on the right tool bar “Web Links, "Reference.”  While these info. sources load automatically at school, once “offsite” you will need user names and passwords: see student quick reference stickers in their agendas, Ms. Murrells, or Parkview staff for this information.  Ms. M is currently teaching students and staff about these virtual resources, and will gladly show family members too.  Phone or drop by (Tue/Thu/Alternate Weds) if you need some assistance.  I could also do group sessions, so contact your PAC to make the request or Ms M, 250-836-2871