What is an Iditarod? Starts March 2nd, 2013!

  

The Alaskan iditarod count down has begun - play the clips and learn more about this rare and extremely challenging sport.  Try out these links found in Nettrekker to learn even more.

• Scholastic - Iditarod Race Across Alaska (teacher resources too)
• Thinkquest 
• National Park Service 
• Interactive Dogsledding 101
• 

Try the image search in  

SD83 NETWORK log in required

Happy Learning!

Prove You're the Penultimate Author Fan Contest!

Prove You’re the Best Author Fan on the Planet!In 150-200 words, persuade yoru school readers and judges why you are the penultimate author fan!   When you have finished writing your ”argument”,  and believe you did your best editing job, please hand it into the school secretary, Ms. Murrells in the library, your classroom teacher, or email to Ms. Murrells at smurrell@sd83.bc.ca. 
Contest based on the Erin Hunter Warriors series contest found at http://www.warriorcats.com/warriorshell.html but only for American citizens – so sad.

Criteria:  Double spaced, typed, 150-200 max. words

Deadline for submissions:
Parkview = Tue., Feb. 26^th – the Character Dress- Up Day!

Ranchero = Thursday, Feb. 28th

Winners will be announced the first week of March. 

Thank you!  And good luck!  Sincerely, Cassie and Ms. Murrells.   

Details also found on Edmodo,  sd83.edmodo.com

Love Your Library, Love Learning, Love Reading!

 

Tis the month of LOVE but why limit love to romance? 




At Parkview & Ranchero we love all sorts of things, especially the library, learning, and reading . 


Thus join us in this worthy celebration by                                            considering the following contests:

Contest Details

1.    Name Your Favourite Book or Author Draw – fill out the forms located in the office and library & enter in the draw container (office Mon/Thu/Fri & library Tue/Wed)

Draws – Feb. 19^th, 20^th, 26^th, 27^th, 1 person per day

2.    Dust Jacket Cover Creation – for the artistic type design a new dust jacket cover for a Parkview or Ranchero Library fiction or non-fiction book. 

Deadline for submissions is Wed Feb. 27th^th.  1^st, 2^nd, & 3^rd place winners announced Wed. Feb. 20th

      3.  Character or Favourite Passion Dress Up Day – Dress up as a   favourite book character or simply as something that you LOVE: a pet, your fav sport, your fav hobby, etc!

Tues., Feb 26th – meet in the library at lunch for judging and « Pass the Book » activity.

4.  "Prove You’re the Best Fan" Writing Competition – See posters for more details, Cassie or Ms. Murrells

Deadline for submissions is Tue., Feb. 26^th.  Winner announced Tue., March 5th

 

Happy reading, learning, and loving.  The world can never have too much LOVE in it!  Ms. Murrells.

Penguins: Antarctica & Africa!

Ms Quinton's class is studying penguins.  Watch the two wonderful National Geographic videos and read about the African Black Footed Penguin (found through a Nettrekker search) to learn with us:

Adelie Penguins (2:45)

 Emperor Penguins (2:48)

Image Source: http://missionlanguagelab.blogspot.ca/2012/02/emperor-penguin-worlds-greatest-love.html

Black Footed Penguin 

African 

What is a Blog? Let "Brain Pop" Teach You

Just what is a blog?  Try the below  link for a quick overview, as well as a reminder of being safe when using the internet.

Brain Pop - Blogs

Happy New Year 2013 & Upcoming Events

Source: http://happynewyear2013smswishes.com/happy-new-year-greeting-cards-for-kids/

Well, the holiday school break and Christmas plans had me take a break from blogging.  Back at er now; Happy New Year to you all!  May our year be filled with amazing reads and learning opportunities.

First off "Family Literacy Week," will be a great time to do some extra reading as well as get involved in our local communities.





The same week (Jan 21-27) is also "Bring a Book to Work Week."



You could also help with the "Jam the GM Children's Book Drive" (Salmon Arm GM and Piccadilly Mall).




There is even more to choose from: so unplug from technology and attend a Salmon Arm Silverbacks or Sicamous Eagles game; try a family game night, skating or curling, or even a family scavenger hunt.  Get information flyers and "Activity Logs" from your schools (information also in local papers and the links above).  Remember to update your "Activity Log" to capture all of the wonderful things you participate in.

Have fun unplugging and playing!  Best wishes, and happy reading.  Ms. M.

Image source: http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/snowpers.gif

One more week until Christmas holidays.  Be sure to stock up on your holiday reading through our Parkview library and also through the Okanagan Regional Library (ORL).




Their fantastic Web Resources feature eresources for kids:







  

AND



Further you can get free music from      and ebooks and audiobooks from


Learn French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish, etc. with their








And if you like magazines, try their  resource which will give you popular magazines ranging from sports, science, fashion and entertainment.  

Speaking of magazines, our very own School District 83 "World of Information" link also has a new magazine database (EBSCO product): the Teen link offers magazines such as Elle, Cats, BMX Plus, Dogworld, Dance, Read, Dirt Bike, Ride BMX, etc..

Ask your teacher-librarian or teacher for the user names and passwords.

Happy reading and learning about our amazing world!