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

They just keep coming! More Book Blogs!

Austin T.  5-E

Detroit Lions by Aaron Fisher (Non-Fiction)

Why did you pick this book?

I picked this book because it looked good and my mom read it like five times. Also I enjoy watching them every Sunday.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of the book is when they talk about Barry Sanders, because he is my favorite player in the world. Also, I like the part when they tell how many coaches the Detroit Lions have had, they have had fourteen different coaches in the past eleven years, that's a lot also that's how old I am to that's really cool.

Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed reading this book.

I enjoyed this book because I love the Detroit Lions and I also love to watch them every Sunday. Also, can you believe that the Detroit lions were ten and six this year that's amazing.

AR Book Blogs

 Jennifer W. 5-E

The Lemonade War by Jecqueline Davies (Realistic Fiction)

Why did you pick this book?
I picked it because everybody who had read said it was great. Also, when I read the back it looked good. If you like lemonade stands you will love this book.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of the book is when they are doing the lemonade war because it was intense. You wouldn't know what was going to happen next. If you read the part where they were fighting you would be forced to read the rest. In other words you wouldn't want to stop. Also, I liked how she wrote it so you could make connections. If you have a brother or a sister you could relate to it.
Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed reading this book.

 I enjoyed this book because it was suspending. You would be silly to stop reading it. That is just my thoughts though because I loved it. In the book some things will make you laugh and some things will make you be sad. That's what I loved about it.

Add any other details about this book that you think is important to share.
When you read this you will want to just sit back, read, and have a nice cold glass of lemonade. It might even inspire you to make a lemonade stand. It will give you tips so you might get a lot of money. It will give you ideas and you will not want to wait for summer. So read it over and over and drink lemonade. There are two more books so you can just keep on reading it. It will give something to read.

*Note from Mrs. Fellows*

I have not read this book yet, but after reading this Book Blog, I'm adding to my list for sure.  Check out this Book Trailer, it will surely want to make you read it too!


http://www.lemonadewar.com/book1_tlw_trailer.html

Zachary VS 4-D

Septimus Heap: Magyk by Angie Sage (Fiction/Fantasy)
Why did you pick this book?
I picked this book because I love to read fiction stories and the title sounded interesting to me.
What was your favorite part of this book?
My favorite part of this story is when boy 412 falls into a deep hole and finds the Dragon Ring. He can now stop DomDaniel from taking over the palace with the Dragon Rings Magykal powers.

Tell the blog readers why you enjoyed reading this book.

I enjoyed this book because it is a great fiction story, and has adventure in it. I also love reading about magic and some combat, and this story has all of that too!