Booktalks, Book Fairs, and Printers
Just want to let you know how our Fall is progressing here in the King/Amigos library. The fifth grade girls were anxious to share their thoughts on the MCBA titles and other good reads. You can access their reviews and comment on them at http://www.booktalk.learnerblogs.org.
After a year of no printer in the library, we are now the proud owners of a laser printer which will be a workhorse for the library computers and surrounding classrooms. Jessica, our wonderful CitySprouts teacher, shows off the first printing.
We just wrapped up our Scholastic Book Fair. It was a big success. Scholastic is doing a much better job putting quality books into their fairs. We noticed it and so did parents and teachers. We couldn’t have pulled off a fair without Scholastic sending us a cashier all three days of the fair.
Also, Phyllis and Beena volunteered their time. Phyllis and a group of parents will run the Spring book fair. We will need many more volunteers. . .
What’s Going On?
October is just around the corner and the library business is booming. The King 5th graders just left the library all a buzz. Every Thursday we will use an hour block to work on research. These are the same students who did three very successful projects with Ms. Melissa Brumsted last year. They are excited to delve into new topics and post their findings on the web, as they did last year with their “Packing lists for Regions of the USA.” We’ll begin with a look at the Mayans – stay posted.
Amigos 1st grade English is beginning their Wednesday in the library with a Responsive Circle morning meeting. It’s such a treat to be included in this special way to start the day. So far we’ve learned how to say “friend” and “You’re terrific” in sign language. After we get rid of our bad feelings and gather up some good ones, we move on to greetings and a good book.
King 1st grade is studying weather. We read Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco and got very excited about how thunder and lightning are made, so we headed over to non-fiction.
You’re Invited
You’re invited to stop by the King/Amigos library! Those of you who were here last year know that after a Halloween flood, we lived through the process of rebuilding our library. Now, our library is looking great. After a year of living out of Rent-a-Crates, having everything on new shelves is wonderful. Thanks so much to Friends of Amigos for the beautiful new rug in the read aloud area. I’m looking forward to a year of high library usage by staff and students.
I had I thought I’d have time to blog away with my thoughts on great new summer reading, etc., but my two boys kept me busy. They did accompany me to a few libraries over the summer. They also helped me to critique some new picture books and some of the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award books, but there was no time to sit and put down my ideas for our library blog.
2nd Grade Faves
I asked the Amigos 2nd graders for the titles of some of their favorite library read alouds this year. After a great deal of excited conversation and laughter about the books’ characters and events, we finally remembered the exact titles. If you have time this summer, check these books out at your local library.
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen (available in Sp.)
Willy el Timido y Willy el Mago por Anthony Browne (available in Eng.)
El Tapiz de Abuela por Omar Castañeda (available in Eng.)
365 Penguins by Jean-Luc Fromental and Joelle Jolivet (A 2007 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book)
Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss
The Weaving of a Dream by Marilee Heyer
Klondike Gold by Alice Provensen
The Terrible Hodag and the Animal Catchers by Caroline Arnold
The Region Of The West
Hello,
We are two fourth graders and we researched California & Hawaiian Islands.
If you come to visit California you’ll need…
* Sunscreen
* Bathing suit (beach supplies)
* Camera /autograph book (in case of sighting movie stars)
If you come to Hawaii you’ll need…
• Hula skirt (to dance like a Hawaiian dancer)
• Helmets (in case of falling coconuts)
• Beach supplies
• Camera (to take photos of the hawaiian beaches and beautiful things)
If you visit Colorado you’ll need…
• Skies
• Camera (to take photos of the Rocky Mountains)
• Winter thing (like
In California, Hollywood is a great place to see movie stars. The man made wonder is the golden gate bridge in San Francisco.
Hawaii has 8 islands & out of 6 islands people live on them.
Hawaii is the most popular islands because Honolulu’s has the biggest population
4th graders
King School
Southwest Region Bloggers
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- Hi our names are Aleysia and Kabir we are fourth graders at the M.L. King School. We are studying the region Southwest. We are studying the states Texas and New Mexico.
- If you are planning to travel to these two states please PACK the following items.
- *Spanish dictionary because many residents speak Spanish and you could take a day trip to Mexico.
- *Remember your sunglasses and sun block because it’s hot down there!!!!
- *Bring Pepto-Bismol because the tacos and barbecue food are hot and spicy!!!
- *Don’t forget your first aid kit because there are vicious animals down there!!!
Remember to bring these things or else you will have an unpleasant trip.
Please comment us, and let us know what you think of our packing guide.
M.L. King
4th Grade
Southwest Region
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SouthEast Students
Our Blog for the CPS Library
Hi, We are fourth graders at the King School. We have been studying the Southeast region of the USA.
We learned a lot of history about Georgia, Louisiana, and Florida.
M.L. King, Jr., who our school is named after, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Ponce de Leon discovered Florida on Easter in 1513. Florida means flower in Spanish, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. They are still rebuilding.
Do you like peanuts? Well you should live in Georgia. They produce 1-½ billion peanuts a year! Wow that’s a lot of peanut butter. If you’re interested in juicy, fresh squeezed orange juice, travel to the “ Official Orange Beverage Juice State” Florida. But if you love SPICY food, try Louisiana’s gumbo.
Please comment if you have enjoyed our blog.
Southeast Region Group
4th Grade
King School
Mid-west States
Hi our names are Jerod, Jazib, and Maddie.
We are studying the states Illinois, Michigan, and Wyoming. For Michigan come visit Mackinac Island but don’t bring your car! For Illinois visit The Sears Tower and The Field Museum both located in Chicago. For Wyoming come explore Yellowstone National Park to see Old Faithful. We hope you enjoy the places we recommend!
M.L.King School
4th Grade Bloggers
In The Jersey and D.C
Our Blog CPS Library
Hello Everyone,
We are fourth graders studying the Northeast Region of the USA.
Do you want to hear some interesting facts of New Jersey and Washington, D.C?
Well, DC is not only the country’s capital, but it also has the Ford’s Theatre, which is the theatre where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated. Can you believe it; you can actually see the pillow where Lincoln laid his head and the bloodstain! Washington D.C is named in honor of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, (because of D.C, which stands for District of Columbia.) And don’t forget to try to take a tour of the White House. You don’t want to miss all the important rooms! Washington D.C. is an awesome place to visit. Did I mention, D.C. is the home to 626,000 people and has the American Beauty Rose as its flower? You got to go there for summer vacation!
New Jersey is called the Garden State. It’s state animal is the horse. The capital city is Trenton. The state flower is the purple violet and the state bird is the golden flinch
Thank you for reading our Blog! Please leave a comment!
Love, Lubna, (Washington D.C.) & Joshua, (New Jersey.)
Guest Bloggers
Good morning! The fourth graders are here to add their posts to our blog. We hope you enjoy this tour of the USA, courtesy of our researchers.
