Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Library Cycle 8 December 14, 2011 - January 3, 2012






Grade 6 - Twas the Day Before Christmas - The story behind Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem.



Grade 5 - Twas the Day before Christmas - The story behind the poem.



Grade 4 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas.



Grade 3 - How the Grinch Stole Christmas.



Grade 2 - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.



Grade 1 - Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.



KDG- The Three Bear's Christmas.






Library Book Exchange classes held in library will have other holiday stories, activities.









Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Library - Cycle 7 - November 29-December 13, 2011



Week A



Grade 6 - Encyclopedia Review Lesson.



Grade 5- Almanac - Big Board Facts.



Grade 4- The Polar Express.



Grade 3 - The Stranger, by Chris Van Allsburg.



Grade 2- Dewey's Christmas at the Library.



Grade 1 - Llama, Llama Red Pajama.



KDG - Olivia Helps with Christmas.






Week B



Grade 6 - Almanac - Big Board Facts.



Grade 5 - A look at Christmas Around the World.



Grade 4 - Brown Paper Teddy Bear.



Grade 3 - Brown Paper Teddy Bear.



Grade 2- Merry Christmas Splat.



Grade 1 - Angelina's Christmas.



KDG - Max and Ruby's Christmas.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Library Lessons - Cycle 6 - November 9-23, 2011






Grade 6 We will have a lesson on Veterans Day for week 11 and a lesson on Thanksgiving for week 12.


Grade 5 We will have a lesson on Veterans Day for week 11 and a lesson on Thanksgiving for week 12.

Grade 4 We will have a lesson on Thanksgiving and read Thanksgiving related stories.

Grade 3 We will have a lesson on Thanksgiving and read Thanksgiving related stories.


Grade 2 Week 11 Read: The Amazing Turkey Rescue.
Week 12 Read: A Turkey for Thanksgiving.

Grade 1 Week 11 Read: Off to Plymouth Rock.
Week 12 Read: Fluffy’s Thanksgiving.

Kindergarten: Week 11 Read: Olivia Talks Turkey.
Week 12 Read: T is for Turkey.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Library Lessons - Cycle 5 Weeks 9-10 10/26 - 11/8/2011

Grade 6 - Map Skills Lesson
Grade 5 - World Almanac Lesson
Grade 4- Dictionary Lesson.
Grade 3 - We will read: Cat Diaries.
Grade 2 - We will group read: Dream Eater.
Grade 1- We will read and discuss : Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland.
KDG - We will read: Olivia and the Haunted Hotel.

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Library - Cycle 4 - Weeks 7-8 October 12-25, 2011






Grade 6 - We will read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.



Grade 5 - We will read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.



Grade 4 - We will read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.



Grade 3 - We will read selections from Scary Stories Treasury.



Grade 2 - We will read selections from My Treasury of Scary Stories.



Grade 1 - We will read: Miss Smith and the Haunted Library we will also read Bats at the Library.



KDG. - We will listen to Tell a Scary Story But Not Too Scary!



We will also read: Boo, Bunny!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Library - Cycle 3 - Weeks 5-6 September 28 - October 11, 2011


Grade 6 - Using SIRS Discoverer.
Grade 5 - Big 6 Research Skills
Grade 4 - Reference Section Overview.
Grade 3 - A look at non-fiction books.
Grade 2 - Read: Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians Learn about five finger rule in selecting a just right book.
Grade 1 - Read: Stuart at the Library - Discuss easy chapter selections.
KDG - Continue lessons on library citizenship and book care. Read: Maybe a Bear Ate It!


Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Library Cycle 2 Weeks 3-4 September 14-27, 2011

Grade 6 - Using the Dewey Decimal System
Grade 5 - Using the Library
Grade 4 - Lesson on Destiny Library Card Catalog. We will also read: Library Lil.
Grade 3 - A look at using the Destiny. We will read: Library Dragon.
Grade 2 - We will go over library organization, where to find books. We will read: Library Lion.
Grade 1 - We will go over book care and where to find books. We will read: Shelf Elf.
Kindergarten - We will continue to learn about using the library and caring for library books.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Library Schedule - Cycle 1 - Weeks 1-2


Grade 6- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
Grade 5- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
Grade 4- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
Grade 3- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
Grade 2- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
Grade 1- Welcome Back! Go over library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.
KDG- WELCOME TO THE NORTH SCHUYLKILL LIBRARY! Begin learning library rules. Preview Scholastic Book Fair.

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

WELCOME BACK

Looking forward to a great 2011-2012 School Year. The library has added some great new books over the Summer!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Library Week 36 - May 9-13, 2011

NOTE: ALL BOOKS ARE DUE BACK IN THE LIBRARY ON MAY 20th.

Grade 6 - Mountain Jack Tales pt. 2
Grade 5 - Review Maniac Magee
Grade 4 - World Almanac For Kids 2011 - Game
Grade 3- Read: The Widow's Broom
Grade 2 - Read: The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.
Grade 1 - Read: My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother.
KDG - Read: Llama, Llama Mad at Mama.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Library - Week 35 - May 2-6, 2011

Grade 6 - No Library (Class Field Trip)
Grade 5 - Maniac Magee
Grade 4 - World Almanac for Kides Game
Grade 3 - Read: Cave of the Bookworms.
Grade 2 - Read: Shrek.
Grade 1 - Read: A Pig Tale.
KDG - The Rainbow Fish.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Library - Week 34 - April 25-29, 2011

Grade 6 - No Library - No School Monday 4-25
Grade 5 - Maniac Magee
Grade 4 - Using World Almanac for Kids 2011
Grade 3 - Read: Zathura
Grade 2 - Read: Angelina and the Royal Wedding.
Grade 1 - A look at author Doreen Cronin.
KDG - How Leo Learned to Be King.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Library Lessons - Week 33 - April 18-22, 2011



Grade 6 - A look at Mountain Jack Tales.

Grade 5 - Mysteries of Harris Burdick finish reading our stories and/or A look at Chris Van Allsburg.

Grade 4- Using the World Almanac for Kids 2011

Grade 3- Read: Jumanji

Grade 2- Watch the Talking Eggs and compare and contrast with the story by Robert San Souci.

Grade 1 - Read: There was an old lady who swallowed a chick.

KDG - Read: Max's Chocolate Chicken.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Library Week 32 - April 11-15, 2011



Grade 6 - Tall Tales - A Look at Pecos Bill

Grade 5 - Mysteries of Harris Burdick - Students will finish sharing the stories they created.

Grade 4 - Just a Dream by Chris Van Allsburg. Discuss importance of taking care of our environment.

Grade 3 - The Sweetest Fig by Chris Van Allsburg.

Grade 2 - Read: The Talking Eggs by Robert San Souci.

Grade 1 - Read : Edward in the Jungle discuss how books stimulate your imagination.

KDG - Read: The Napping House and King Bidgood's in The Bathtub.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Library - Week 31 - April 4-8, 2011

Grade 6 - Tall Tales (part 2) Grade 5 - Harris Burdick writing project. Grade 4 - Anatole and the Cat. Grade 3 - Poetry. Read: Casey at the Bat. Grade 2 - Henry Works by D.B. Johnson. Grade 1 - Pirate Treasure. KDG - A look at Steven Kellogg - Read: A Rose for Pinkerton and A Beasty Story.

Friday, March 25, 2011

Library Week 30 - March 28 - April 1, 2011

Grade 6 - A look at Tall Tales.
Grade 5 - No Library - PSSA Testing.
Grade 4 - Library Lingo.
Grade 3 - English Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk.
Grade 2 - Henry Hikes to Fitchburg.
Grade 1 - A Frog Thing.
KDG.- Ten Little Rabbits.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Library Week 28 - March 14-18, 2011



Grade 6 - World Almanac for Kids - Going Global!
Grade 5 - No library due to PSSA testing.
Grade 4 - No library due to PSSA testing.
Grade 3 - No library due to PSSA testing.
Grade 2 - Officer Buckle and Gloria.
Grade 1 - Stuart Little - Stuart Hides Out!
KDG - Leo the Lightning Bug!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Library Week 27 - March 7-11, 2011

Grade 6 - Library cancelled due to snow delay.
Grade 5 - Mysteries of Harris Burdick writing project.
Grade 4- Library Scavanger Hunt
Grade 3- Chinese Tales
Grade 2- Using Grolier On-Line and Fact Monster.
Grade 1 - Ellison the Elephant.
KDG - Oh say can you say Di-no-saur?

Friday, February 25, 2011

Library week 26 - February 28 - March 4, 2011



Celebrate Read Accross America!


Grade 6 - Almanac game.


Grade 5 - Continue with The Mysteries of Harris Burdick writing project.


Grade 4- A Celebration of Dr. Seuss - Read: If I ran the zoo!


Grade 3 - A Celebration of Dr. Seuss - Read: Daisy-Head Mayzie.


Grade 2 - A Celebration of Dr. Seuss - Read: Fox in Socks.


Grade 1 - A Celebration of Dr. Seuss - Read: The Cat in the Hat.


KDG - A Celebration of Dr. Seuss - read: Mr. Brown can moo! Can you?








Friday, February 18, 2011

Week 25 - February 21-25, 2011



Grade 6 - No Library - President's Day.

Grade 5 - We will continue working on our Mysteries of Harris Burdick project.

Grade 4 - Native American Tales - We will read Raven.

Grade 3 - International Tales - Tikki Tikki Tembo

Grade 2 - Rapunzel - We will compare and contrast with Fenchelchen and Princess in the Tower.

Grade 1 - We will read: The Adventure.

KDG - We will read Over in the Meadow.

Friday, February 11, 2011

Library Week 24 - February 14-18, 2011

Grade 6 - Almanac game.
Grade 5 - Continue The Mysteries of Harris Burdick writing project.
Grade 4 - Native American Folklore continued.
Grade 3 - Folktales around the world. Read: Long Haired Girl (China).
Grade 2 - A look at Rupunzel type stories.
Grade 1 - Read: Arthur's Valentine.
KDG - Read: Biscuit's Valentine's Day.

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Week 23 - February 7-11, 20111

Grade 6 - Almanacs
Grade 5 - Introduce The Mysteries of Harris Burdick writing project.
Grade 4 - Native America folktales continued.
Grade 3- Tales from around the world: Read Three Samurai Cats. (Japan)
Grade 2 - Compare and contrast our various Cinderella stories.
Grade 1 - Jan Brett - Trouble with Trolls.
KDG - Read: Over in the Meadow.

Friday, January 28, 2011

Week 22 - January 31 - February 4, 2011

Grade 6 - Maps and atlases
Grade 5 - Mysteries of Harris Burdick writing project.
Grade 4 - Native American tales.
Grade 3 - Biographies.
Grade 2 - Compare and contrast the Cinderella stories we have read.
Grade 1 - A look at Jan Brett.
KDG - If you were a penguin.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Week 21 - January 24-28, 2011

Grade 6 - Using geographic resources.
Grade 5 - Preparing a works cited list.
Grade 4 - Native American Tales.
Grade 3 - A Look at Biographies.
Grade 2 - Fairy Tales - Yeh-Shen a Cinderella Story from China.
Grade 1- Skippyjon Jones ( Lost in Spice or In the Dog House)
KDG - Have you got my purr?

Monday, January 17, 2011

Library - Week 20 - January 18-21, 2011

Grade 6 - No Library Lessons as there is no school on Monday 1-17.
Grade 5 - Preparing a works cited list.
Grade 4 - Native American Tales.
Grade 3 - A Look at Biographies.
Grade 2 - Fairy Tales - Yeh-Shen a Cinderella Story from China.
Grade 1- Lost in Spice.
KDG - Bunny Money.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Library - 1-10 to 1-14-2011

Grade 6 - Using title page information to do your works cited page.
Grade 5 - Read: Legend of the Vampire.
Grade 4 - Read: Legend of the Vampire.
Grade 3 - Read: The King's Taster.
Grade 2 - A look at Cinderella stories part 2.
Grade 1- Skippyjon Jones in Mummy Trouble.
KDG- Franklin in the Dark.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Library - Week 18 1-3-2011 to 1-7-2011

Grade 6 - Using the Library (video)
Grade 5 - Using the Library (video)
Grade 4 - Magic Pillow by Demi.
Grade 3 - Compare and contrast The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Three Cabritos.
Grade 2 - Fairy Tales (part 1) Cinderella stories.
Grade 1 - Skippyjon Jones and the Big Bones.
Kdg - Cool Dog, School Dog.