encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
Well simply said we just received some donated books! We love book donation around here. Often times it means that the books are tried and true, guaranteed to entertain and delight! For example, take The Big Book of Boy Stuff. Published in 2004, the book isn't new, but it is new to the library and... Continue Reading →
First I would love to give a huge THANK YOU to my library sub Ms. DiPietro. She did an amazing job taking control of the library while I was out on maternity leave. Which of course brings me to her wonderful idea of the Falcon Fall Reading Contest! Not only was the contest fun for... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving FeastDo you know the real story behind Thanksgiving? Is it just about remembering the Pilgrims and Indians? Are we supposed to give thanks for what we have while remembering those who have less? Do we pray to God and reflect on our year? What about stuffing your face with Turkey, while watching football and... Continue Reading →
If you can read and write, then you can WIN PRIZES!There's only ELEVEN more days until the Falcon Fall Reading Contest 2012 officially ends. How many raffle tickets have you earned? Already, over 20 students have earned mini-prizes...will you be next? The GRAND PRIZE drawings for all grade groups will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 20,... Continue Reading →
Looking for something to read for the Falcon Fall Reading Contest 2012 that will benefit the whole person, rather than just one part? Take a look at the following titles we have here at the St. Philip's Library. 1. Saints and Angels by Claire Llewellyn A collection of brief profiles and pictures of nearly... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Lord, for the Saints and for the opportunity to become Saints ourselves! St. Philip the Apostle, pray for us! "The church in this great festival honours all the saints reigning together in glory; first, to give thanks to God for the graces and crowns of all his elect: secondly, to excite ourselves to... Continue Reading →
Types of Books that Qualify for the Contest:Any book under the Science Fiction Genre (To check if the book falls under Science Fiction look up your book in Destiny Quest. Under “Narrow Your Search” click on “Genre.” If “Science Fiction” is listed then the book qualifies.)Any Mystery Genre bookAny Fiction books related to Fall or... Continue Reading →
First Grade designs bats after reading Bats at the Library by Brian Lies. Students imagined what it would be like to be a bat in the library. Would they read or would they play? First Graders designed bats with books (including call numbers!) that they themselves would enjoy reading if they sneaked into a library... Continue Reading →
Logging Onto Destiny Quest from Home 1. For quick access, click on this link: https://stphiliptheapostle.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?context=saas20_04031742. Click on "St. Philip the Apostle School," which should take you to the Destiny Quest homepage. If unsure about whether or not you are on the correct page, click on "Quest Home."3. On the same panel you will see a... Continue Reading →
Just came across this 2011 book release but thought it'd be great to share in 2012. Recent movies are making the Norse Viking Myths capture the attention of youth of all ages. Delve into the Norse Myths and exercise your imagination as you read this book! What games will it inspire you to play?
Pope Benedict XVI has declared that Oct. 11, 2012-Nov. 24, 2013 be the Year of Faith. You are summoned to a deeper conversion and a renewal of your faith. Rediscover Catholicism! What treasures will you uncover? God has opened the door of faith for each one of us and asks us to GO DEEPER! Some... Continue Reading →
How do you sort your candy? Do you organize your candy by color, type, least favorite to favorite, or a different method altogether? Harriet's Halloween Candy by Nancy Carlson made second grade think about what they do with their Halloween candy after trick-or-treating. Sorting candy can be very challenging! Whether you share, hide, or eat... Continue Reading →
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