What's going on in Library?

It's almost spring, and we are working at full speed here at the library. In the middle and upper grades, the third quarter will mainly focus on developing information processing skills, such as how to do research, and the evaluation of different literary resources. In the primary grades, our students have been exploring the different types of ways to enjoy books. We've worked with read aloud books on CD, online and on video. We will continue to be introduced to different authors and genres in order to give your children an opportunity to expand their reading base. We will also focus on different literary elements and how to find them in books.

 Thank you to all the parents for your continual support of our library program here at Budlong. It has been a pleasure working with your children thus far.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Markovic

F.Y.I.

The 2010 Newbery Winner was announced last month. And the winner is.........

When You Reach Me

by

 Rebecca Stead

Twelve-year-old Miranda encounters shifting friendships, a sudden punch, a strange homeless man and mysterious notes that hint at knowledge of the future. These and other seemingly random events converge in a brilliantly constructed plot.

RESOURCES TO HELP WITH RESEARCH AND READING

factmonster.com

biography.com

educationworld.com

ala.org (great recommended reading lists)