Students in grades 1-5 have the opportunity to participate, read, and vote for a variety of award books. Please encourage your child to participate in these votes. Below are the awards each grade may participate in plus a link to the nominees on each list.
Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award: Grades 1-3
Beverly Cleary Children's Choice Award: Grades 2-3
(must read 2 titles to vote) links to an animated ad
Sasquatch Reading Award: Grades 4-5
(must read 3 titles to vote)
Young Readers Choice Award: Grades 4-5
(must read 3 titles to vote)
All voting will take place at the end of March. Thank you to the district and the PTSA for purchasing the titles on these lists.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Monday, September 19, 2011
Bennett Book Club Reads through History
All 4th and 5th graders have been invited to join the Bennett Student/Adult Book Club. We will read six historical fiction novels that travel from the time of run away slaves in the mid 1800's through the turbulent Civil Rights Movement of the the 1960's. Along the way will learn about the Gold Rush, technological changes at the turn of the century (the 20th century), the Roaring 20's, the Great Depression, and life during World War II. All of the books are set in North America. Contact Mrs. Bolivar if you'd like an application.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Welcome to the 2011 - 2012 school year! Almost all the classes have made it through the library this week and have been fabulous. Here's a quick run down of what we've been doing.
Kindergartners: Have been welcomed to the library. They've heard Piggies by Audrey Wood. They don't know it but they've just been introduced of the first author study of the year.
First Graders: I read them Miss Brooks loves Books (and I don't) or Beatrice Doesn't Want To to let them know that it is my job to help them find books they will love.
Second Graders: We started reading Bonyo Bonyo, a true story about a doctor from Kenya who decided to become a doctor and build a hospital in his hometown after a family tragedy. We will continue reading about how hard he worked to fulfill his dream.
Third Graders: We read Ruby's Wish, another true story about a young girl growing up in China near the start of the 1900's. Her wish is to attend university like the boys in her family not be married like the girls. This book led to very interesting conversations about what the students want to do when they grow up and where they want to go to college.
Fourth Graders: We created a word art on the site Wordle about the library. Students will be using this website later in the year on our new computers. We also reviewed how to use the catalog and understand how the call numbers indicate different sections in the library.
Fifth Graders: As always, the 5th graders have time each week to check out books for their reading pleasure.
Kindergartners: Have been welcomed to the library. They've heard Piggies by Audrey Wood. They don't know it but they've just been introduced of the first author study of the year.
First Graders: I read them Miss Brooks loves Books (and I don't) or Beatrice Doesn't Want To to let them know that it is my job to help them find books they will love.
Second Graders: We started reading Bonyo Bonyo, a true story about a doctor from Kenya who decided to become a doctor and build a hospital in his hometown after a family tragedy. We will continue reading about how hard he worked to fulfill his dream.
Third Graders: We read Ruby's Wish, another true story about a young girl growing up in China near the start of the 1900's. Her wish is to attend university like the boys in her family not be married like the girls. This book led to very interesting conversations about what the students want to do when they grow up and where they want to go to college.
Fourth Graders: We created a word art on the site Wordle about the library. Students will be using this website later in the year on our new computers. We also reviewed how to use the catalog and understand how the call numbers indicate different sections in the library.
Fifth Graders: As always, the 5th graders have time each week to check out books for their reading pleasure.
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