When will the library be open?

This is a very big question on everyone's mind.....including mine!  The library is in the process of re-labeling EVERY SINGLE BOOK right now......yikes!!  Thanks to our amazing Alward parents, we have been putting Guided Reading Level labels on the spine of our books that have a Reading Counts quiz.  Reading Counts is the new reading program we're starting this year.  Stay tuned for more details about Reading Counts.  In the meantime, thank you for being patient while we finish this process.  Let me tell you, I'm REALLY missing the kiddos!  I can't wait to have my library full of life again.

Until then, keep reading!
Mrs. Fellows

Summer Reading (Audio Books)

I hope you're all having a great summer!  Have you found some great books to read?  I recently went to the public library to check out some audio books, to keep me occupied while taking a road trip with my son to a baseball tournament.  I would highly recommend this to you and your family, it was a great time filler.  The two books we listened to were When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead, and Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham.

   

We enjoyed both books!  I thought When You Reach Me was one of the best books I've read in a long time, I can't wait to have kids read this when schools starts!  I have a few students in mind that I will give this to.  Riley liked Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer better than the other, but I think that's because the character is a boy.  Again, I thought it was a great book.  I've read several John Grisham books, this caught our attention from the start.
Stay cool, keep reading!
Mrs. Fellows

AR Winners!!

Today we celebrated the students that reached their AR goal at least once by giving them a cold yummy treat!  We also drew names for prizes.....that's what the kids were waiting for!
The winners are....
iPod Shuffle - Nick B. (2-G), Gabe E. (3-VK), Riley S. (4-O), Kyle A. (5-E)
Gift card to either Barnes and Noble, or iTunes - Maria VE (2-G), Judah A. (2-G), Chloe C. (2-G), Jada D. (3-VW), Jacob V. (3-VW), Brynn O. (3-VK), Tyler Sm. (4-S), Erin O (4-O), Delaney B. (4-D), Maddie H. (5-B), Tony L. (5-K), and Lilli B. (5-K).
Way to go readers!!!

Mrs. F

It's Monday! What are you reading?

Since Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday, I'm going to be reading Cinco De Mouse-O! by Judy Cox, and Chicks and Salsa byAaron Reynolds, to the students this week.

 In honor of this day, the staff at Alward is having a Mexican Fiesta luncheon on Friday.  Ms. Stokes and I have decided to have a guac-off!  I'll keep you posted on the winner!  Mexican food is one of my favorite things!  In case you didn't know, I'm a big foodie!  Books and food.....I'm smiling just thinking about them both!  That's why Chicks and Salsa is perfect for me!



AR UPDATE - The final day for AR is May 18.  Have you seen all of the apples in the hall outside the library?  Wow!  I'm looking for some help for next year, do you have a great idea for AR?  If so, please let me know.  I think it's time to shake things up a little, what do you think?

Keep Reading!
Mrs. F

What are you going to read this week?

In case you didn't know, Earth Day was yesterday (Sunday, April 22).  In honor of Earth Day, I read
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein to Pre-K, Kind. and 1st Grade.

I also read The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry and Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg.  Both books were perfect for Earth Day!

The chapter book I'm going to read this week is Charlie Muffin's Miracle Mouse by Dick King-Smith.  I completely chose this by it's cover.  I have high hopes for this book!

*AR NOTE*
The end date for Term 3 is May 18.

It's Monday! What are you reading this week?

I've really been trying to read as many books as possible from the Alward Library.   I typically read at least 2 new picture books every day, and try to finish a few chapter books each week.  I'm currently reading Calvin Coconut - Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury.







The Book Fair is going on in our library this week, so I won't be there very much.  I'm going to miss those kiddos this week!  I hope you're able to find some great books at the Book Fair.  Be sure to tell me about some of your choices.
Have a great week!  Keep Reading!
Mrs. Fellows

National Library Week 2012

Did you know that it is National Library Week?  At Alward, I've asked the students to tell me why they love the library, here are some of their answers:

"There are so many books to pick from, libraries are fun!"
"Reading is my favorite subject and the library is a fun place to be."
"I love books!"
"There are great books to read.  The librarian is super nice.  The library is a great place to read!" (I promise I didn't pay this student to say that!)

Stop in the library to read the rest, they are great!

Keep Reading!
Mrs. Fellows