Lots has been happening in the learning commons! Makerspace activities began during Hawk Hours, and we had an author visit. Students are completing monthly challenges, and they completed a mosaic sticker poster. Check out these pictures!
January Challenge--start, finish, or continue reading this year's Missouri award nominated books. (See the state award nominee tab to the right for fulls lists.) Once you have 4 Truman or Mark Twain (3 Gateway), see Mrs. Riley to put your name on the poster. Earn gold star tickets and house points for each book read. Then, vote for the winner in March and attend the winner announcement celebration in the spring!
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Congratulations to the winning house for 1st semester--GRYFFINDOR!
The Learning Commons has a theme this year if you haven't heard or seen--Harry Potter! Many activities, bulletin boards, decorations, contests will center around this theme. If you haven't read the series, this is a GREAT time to start them in honor of the 20th anniversary of the release of the first book (Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) in the United States.
Students have been "sorted" into houses by their ELA class and are competing all year long to be the winning house. They can earn points by doing what they are supposed to be doing in the learning commons as well as participating in monthly challenges.
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Don't know what to read next? Go here for recommendations for new books based on what you have already read.
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Thank you, Claire, for suggesting this resource for reading. Tips and resources for reading at home
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Want to pay a fine online for a late, damaged, or lost book? Go to the "ABOUT the Learning Commons" page for a link.
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St. Charles County Library Connection
Take 20 and Read is a program where you record your reading for 20 minutes each day, turn in your log, and get a chance to win a Kindle Fire.
Discover Hoopla as another source for downloading books, magazines, music, tv shows, and movies. Seven (7) FREE downloads a month.
Do you have a St. Charles County library card? Do you know all that you can get with one? It only takes a few minutes and it's FREE! Head to your nearest branch to borrow a telescope, cake pan, and more.