We're Enjoying Stories from YOU!

12/13/2011

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There were a few hiccups in the Story Before Bed program for a few of the classes, but all is working well now. To date, Ms. Leckie's has built the largest virtual bookshelf. Students are logging in using their teacher's email address/password <reader> and enjoying listening to stories read by family and friends!

Calling all readers! Your time is now - we want to hear from you! Click here for all the details.

Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian
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Free Books for Your Home Library

12/09/2011

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_We have a nice collection (beginning readers, non fiction, classics, Disney, etc..) of books donated from various QAE families. Teachers have gone through the books to add to their classroom libraries, I've claimed many to add to the QAE book collection and my daughter Madeline got lucky and received a few.  The rolling shelf is outside the library; please feel free to stop by with your child and take any books that you would like to add to your home library.

All remaining books on December 16 will be donated to Wellspring Family Services.
Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian
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Lost and Found Donation to Wellspring Family Services

12/09/2011

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Hi families!

 

The Lost and Found is VERY full with jackets, sweatshirts, hats, pants, gloves, some lunch boxes and a few other odds and ends.  Everything is in the same spot, first floor of the Treehouse (white building).  PLEASE come and take a look.  If your child is missing something, chances are it is in the lost and found.  The last day before break is Friday, Dec. 16th.  If there are still clothes at the end of the day on Friday, I will be donating everything to Wellsprings Family Service.  It is a wonderful organization that serves homeless families. 

 

Happy Holidays!
Mindy
Lost and Found Committee

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Let the Reading Begin!!

12/08/2011

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_Here goes my third post (Click here to read others) on our great new discovery, "A Story Before Bed" and likely will not be my last. "A Story Before Bed" was created by a Microsoft developer who basically wanted to connect with his family when it physically wasn't possible. Many parents are not able to be in the classroom, but here's away to support the classroom, virtually, in a very lasting exciting way. Record a story that you've chosen from 600 books using "A Story Before Bed"! Your child's classroom virtual bookshelf will include your recorded stories. Readers using iPads, iPods or a computer will benefit listening and seeing you read!  We know successful readers are given plenty of opportunity to practice reading and listening/reading to stories they are interested in reading.
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_Today starts the "QAE Story Before Bed" classroom contest! Which class will build the biggest virtual bookshelf? I had to do something to build excitement - so this contest was born! You can see by the graph how many books have been recorded for your child's classroom. I personally recorded a story (or two) for each classroom. Please join the excitement, take a moment, select a book you like and record it for  your child and his/her peers. Click here for more instructions to get started. During library and computer time we will be looking at classroom shelves.

Ideas for creative readings: Sit with your partner/spouse and record a story together, invite other family members to read, read with your child and have them add to the story with sounds and effects, have your child to a solo reading!

A story recorded by you and listened to by your child's classmates: PRICELESS

Happy Recording!
Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian



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