MINDS UNDER CONSTRUCTION:
BUILDING BETTER READERS
Welcome back! We are excited about the 2016-2017 school year, centered around a construction theme. I can't wait to see everyone soon!
Monday, August 15, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Summer Reading 2016 at OES
This is a copy of the letter that will be sent home with students next week about summer reading...
"Building a Bright Future: Minds Under Construction"
v
Oakland
Elementary (K – 3rd graders only): This year for summer reading, students will log in books by “building”
a brick wall on the back of this paper. Students must write the date and title
of each book as it is completed, and parents must initial each brick. All papers must be turned in to the media
center by Friday, August 19th
and must be completed
entirely to receive a summer reading celebration. Summer reading is extremely important to help
maintain what your child has learned this year and to help prepare him/her for
next school year. Have a great summer,
and READ, READ, READ!
Websites
with reading lists & info:
v Boiling Springs Public Library: The
Children’s Summer Reading Program is for birth through 12 year-olds. Kids read
books, fill in their reading records, and earn cool prizes. It’s that easy!
There are no reading lists – everyone gets to read the books that they want to
read. The Program starts on the last day
of school and ends July 31st. Drop in at any library location
to register, pick up a reading record, and check out great books. http://www.infodepot.org/zKids/kidsSR-2016.asp “On Your Mark, Get Set… Read!”
v Barnes & Noble: Students can earn a free book by completing a journal
(visit the store or the website below for a copy) before September 6, 2016. www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570
v
Christian
Supply: Visit Christian Supply to sign
up! It’s free, & students can earn prizes by logging
in books. Booklets must be turned in to
the store in August.
v Camp
Wonderopolis:
An exciting chance to
explore, play, and keep learning through the summer arrives in June at Camp.Wonderopolis.org! Camp Wonderopolis™
combines the excitement of summer camp with the joy and pride in achievement —
all completely free.
Campers will explore different tracks of science and build their vocabulary, background
knowledge, and literacy skills along the way.
Register
for free at http://camp.wonderopolis.org/.
OES Mini-Relay for Life 2016
Our mini-Relay for Life at Oakland, to remember and honor those in their fight against cancer.
"In Pursuit of a Cure"
Monday, May 9, 2016
Introducing the OES "Little Library" Book Exchange
A Little Free Library is a “take a book, return a book” free book exchange. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the most common version is a small wooden box of books. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share.
Little Free Library book exchanges have a unique, personal touch. There is an understanding that real people are sharing their favorite books with their community; Little Libraries have been called “mini-town squares.”
At Oakland, our Little Library was created by 4th grade students under the direction of Mr. Carroll (4th grade teacher) and Mrs. Sutton (4th grade parent). It is located in the courtyard area behind the library. Students may bring a book that is appropriate for students in 4K through 4th grade and exchange it for a new book in the Little Library. Happy Reading!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
The Underground Railroad, Quilts, & MakerSpace
Mr. Carroll's all boys class visited the library Wednesday morning to use MakerSpace stations as part of a Social Studies project. They are beginning a unit of study about the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Students worked in various stations using iPads, computers, books, arts & crafts materials, & Legos. The book Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt was read aloud to students on Tuesday. In the library, they used two websites (Pathways to Freedom and DISCUS), as well as library books, to research information about the Underground Railroad. Students then utilized the ShowMe or Educreation apps on their iPads to plan their quilt using secret codes and patterns. Finally, students visited one of three stations to create their quilt: *Legos (using baseplates and bricks), *Arts & Crafts, or *Computers (using an interactive design website). I was impressed with the boys' level of intensity and creativity!
Friday, April 15, 2016
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