PAL Meeting Follow-up

What a lovely way to spend the morning!  Thanks to PAL for inviting me to share out resources and some of my favorite books for summer reading.  Here is a link to the website for the extensive recommended summer reading bibliographies if you would like to print out or access it on your own.  I will also post the summer reading challenge forms and the "Based on the Book" challenge on our website and here on the blog by the end of the month.  Also make sure to check out the LS Library pinterest site as the summer draws near.

Fun with Matthew Holm!

Highlights of his visit include learning about how he and his sister collaborate to create the Babymouse and Squish series, how they got the ideas for the series and watching him draw a spontaneous picture of Babymouse based on students' imaginative suggestions.

Babymouse and Squish Creator to Visit

Matthew Holm, illustrator for the awesome series "Babymouse" and "Squish," will be presenting tomorrow in the LS Library.  1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students will get to see him in action as he draws for us along with presenting stories about his career and characters.   He'll also join our faculty for lunch and discussion. . .pictures to follow!

Book Trailers

We've been enjoying previewing book trailers in 3rd-5th grade.  Ms. Williams' class will be creating their own book trailers for "Chains" shortly.

Check out two play trailers created by Mr. Gilton for Ms. Busick's recent production of Midsummer Night Dream.  Which is your favorite?
Trailer #1
Trailer #2

Way to go, Benchwarmers!

Congratulations to Mrs. William's 5th grade team, the Benchwarmers, for making it to the final round in the OBOB regional battle the past Saturday.

Oregon Battle of the Books 2013

Congratulations to all of our 2013 OBOB participants!  What an amazing community of readers and thinkers we have.  The winning team was the "Benchwarmers" from Mrs. Williams 5th grade class.  They battled against  "the Night Ghants" from Mrs. Narramore's 4th grade class to win the final spot and will represent OES at the March 16 OBOB regional battle held here at OES.  This is the first year that all 4th and 5th graders participated in reading the 16 titles and we had over 40 battles in pursuit of determining the top team.  I am so proud of the work and effort all of our students put into this event.  They displayed team spirit, cooperation, dedication and leadership.

Happy Valentine's Week!

Want to cheer up?  Come by the library for a "Random Act of Kindness".  Primary, 1st,  and 3rd grade students have made and hidden valentines throughout our library.  If you find one, it's yours to keep and cherish.  Or pass it on to share the love!