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.