Elfis and the Sleigh Riders

Join us Dec. 7th at 1:30 for the Christmas production "Elfis and the Sleigh Riders" featuring kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade.  Our 3rd graders have the leading roles while others are the chorus.  They have all been working hard to learn the songs, movements and lines.

Contest Winners!

Zane's Grinch

Congratulations to Charity Shelton and Zane Barnt for winning the pumpkin character contest.  They each won a $20 Wal-Mart gift card, free book, toys and candy.

Charity's Rainbow Fish

PUMPKIN CHARACTER CONTEST!!!!!

Check out the "Pumpkin Character Contest" tab for a detailed description of the rules and pictures of examples.  Winners will get Walmart gift cards! Join in the fun !!!!!

2nd Nine Weeks

K-2nd grade classes are studying holidays, drama and library skills.
3rd grade is preparing for the Christmas Program "Elfis and the Sleigh Riders" to be performed at 1:30 on December 7th in the gym.
4-5-6th grade classes are working on drama and research skills.
Be watching for 4-5-6th graders to bring home information about "I Love to Read" week projects in early January.  Projects are due by Feb. 11th.  All information is posted on this website in the 2013 I Love to Read week folder.
4-5-6th graders have been challenged to read AR books for points.  4th grade students must have 10 pts, 5th grade 15 pts and 6th grade 20 points this 9 weeks to earn a reward party.  We had 11 students the 1st nine weeks earn the reward.
3rd grade students have a new AR challenge to earn at least 2 AR points the 2nd nine weeks.  They also receive a prize for every AR test they pass in the library.

Practice Library Skills

http://monarchlibrary.wikispaces.com/OrderInTheLibrary

Use these sites to practice your Dewey skills !


http://www.quia.com/cc/7265.html

Use our new library catalog!

Follett Destiny is our new program.  You can visit as a guest or login with a user name and password that you'll be given ASAP.

https://hickman.follettdestiny.com


You can search for books, make lists of those you want to read, place holds, etc. (some things only work if you are logged in with a password)

If you type bt in the search line you'll get a list of books with book trailers (mini movies)...some are student created, others are authors reading excerpts, etc.  When the list shows up, click on the book you like and click the blue "bt" at the bottom of the description/additional info.

School starts in less than one month!
We are switching to a new library software and will have details soon....you should be able to access it from anywhere with internet connections.

Summer FUN !

·       Read an editorial from a newspaper.  Underline all of the facts and circle the opinions.

·       Play a board game like Scrabble.

·       Visit the public library.

·       Read an article from a newspaper or magazine.  Practice reading it fluently to a family member.

·       Read a nonfiction book.

·       Write a review of the last book you read.

·       Read a book of poetry.

·       Read a biography.

·       Read aloud to a friend and use different voices for the different characters.

·       Write a letter to your favorite author.

·       Keep a journal.

·       Learn two new words today.

·       Create examples of alliteration. (Tommy took Tina’s tuba.)

·       Read a book about an animal.

·       Take a nature walk.

·       Read a chapter book.

·       Visit educational websites like those listed at www.hceslibrary-ttaylor.blogspot.com

·       Try a new game or sport.

Books Due for the summer !

All students should turn in library books by May 4th. 

BOOK FAIR April 11-20th

BOGO book fair in library from 7:30-3:00 April 11-20th.  Buy One Get One FREE !!!!!!
Come in to pick out great summer reads.
CASH and CHECKS only. (No bills over $20 and checks payable to HCES)
The fair will close at 2:00 on the 20th and closes daily from 11:45-12:30 for lunch.
Students will attend the fair on their regular library schedule.

SUCCESSFUL I LOVE TO READ WEEK !

Our students read a total of 9478 books from Feb. 10-17th !  WAY TO GO HCES !

Picture By Gaye Bencini, HC Times

Our special entertainment for the day !

Projects are starting to come in !

Projects can be turned in Feb. 8-14th.

Kissing the PIG !

Last year Mrs. Johnson kissed a pig and danced the Cupid Shuffle because we exceeded our reading goal for "I Love to READ" week.  Our goal this year is 2300 books in one week...wonder what will happen at our assembly next Friday if we meet the goal?!?!?!?!?!?

I Love to Read Week Feb. 13-17th

I Love to READ ! week

Feb. 13-17^th

HCES families:

We are so excited to have our “I Love to Read!” week activities Feb. 13-17^th.  Below are some details about the week. 

• Reading Logs- each student will record what they read from Feb. 10-16th.  If we can read a total of 2300 books or more, Mrs. Johnson will perform a silly stunt during our assembly on Friday the 17^th.  Use notebook paper to write down each book you read and give the totals to your teacher each day.
• 4^th-6^th grade projects- Intermediate students have literacy projects due Feb. 14^th.  Choices were sent home in December and each student received a grading scale/instructions before Christmas. Remember to turn in grading scale with your project.  You may begin turning in projects on Feb. 8^th.
• Contest- k-3^rd grade students can enter a Storybook Valentine’s Day Box decorating contest.    Boxes are due to the homeroom teachers by 8:00 a.m. Feb. 14^th for judging. Prizes will be awarded !
• Book Swap- Students may bring in up to 3 gently used books Feb. 13-16th for a book swap.  Only bring books you don’t want to get back.  The books must be in good shape and age appropriate (picture books for primary and chapter books for intermediate).  You will trade books—you won’t get your books back!  Bring your books to library class Feb. 13-16th then you’ll be called to the library to pick out your “new to you” books.
• Guest Readers- classes will be inviting guest readers throughout the week.
• Characters on Parade- students may dress as a book character on Friday the 17^th.  Please NO MASKS OR WEAPONS.  The parade will start at 1:30 in the gym.
• Menu- we will have a special lunch menu for Feb. 13-17^th based on children’s books.  See the posters near the cafeteria and February lunch menu!

These activities are designed to share the love of reading and explore as many books as possible.  Please read with your child each day and encourage them to participate in the “I Love to READ !” week activities.

Thank you,

Tracy Taylor

E-Readers !

Did you get a Nook or Kindle for Christmas?  You CAN take AR tests on the books you read !! We have tests for MOST children’s books…you can check on the AR program at school or https://hosted59.renlearn.com/98403/homeconnect from home to see if we have a test for your book !

3rd nine weeks

6th grade students are busy with research projects and creating Power Point Presentations.

4th & 5th grade students are studying the drama curriculum using KET materials and textbooks.

k thru 2nd are studying folktales from around the world.

3rd grade is focused on library skills for the next few weeks.

I LOVE TO READ WEEK PROJECTS

All 4-5-6th grade students have been given their scoring guide for the literacy project that is due by Feb. 14th.  PLEASE turn in the guide with your project !
Students will receive TWO grades...one for the Accelerated Reader quiz and one for the project. 
I can't wait to see them!  (check out the pictures on the I Love to Read week folders for ideas!)