Six Nations Public Library Remembrance Day Writing Contest (Open to all ages)
Students should create a poem or prose no longer than 1 page.
This may be hand written or typed.
Students are encouraged to decorate their page with art or graphics.
Rules:
* Have a Remembrance Day or Veterans theme
* 1 page in length (maximum)
* 1/2 inch margins (minimum)
* Author name, school and grade should be lightly written on the reverse in pencil.
All Finalists will be posted at the Six Nations Public Library
The top winners will receive a Book Gift Certificate
All entries must be ready for pick up in the afternoon of Mon., Nov. 5th or you can drop them off at the library.
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Teaching Effective Interrupting
GAG Technique
Get the person's attention.
Apologize for interrupting.
Give the reason for interrupting.
Interrupting appropriately is an important life skill that often needs to be explicitly taught to children.
Get the person's attention.
Apologize for interrupting.
Give the reason for interrupting.
Interrupting appropriately is an important life skill that often needs to be explicitly taught to children.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Book Week is November 17-24th
The Magic of Books
Visit http://www.bookweek.ca/ to find out more information about how you can celebrate the magic of books in your school or library. Your class or school can celebrate with a kit for $14.95. Download the form at www.bookweek.ca/bookweekkit.htm Also, the Imperial Oil Foundation is having a writing contest for grades 2-6. More information and contest details can be found at www.bookweek.ca/writingcontest.html . Writing contest entries must be received no later than December 15, 2007.
In addition, I did apply for an author visit for the schools that showed an interest. Thank you for your continued support, assistance and flexibility during this process.
Special Thanks to Vanessa at Jamieson
Visit http://www.bookweek.ca/ to find out more information about how you can celebrate the magic of books in your school or library. Your class or school can celebrate with a kit for $14.95. Download the form at www.bookweek.ca/bookweekkit.htm Also, the Imperial Oil Foundation is having a writing contest for grades 2-6. More information and contest details can be found at www.bookweek.ca/writingcontest.html . Writing contest entries must be received no later than December 15, 2007.
In addition, I did apply for an author visit for the schools that showed an interest. Thank you for your continued support, assistance and flexibility during this process.
Special Thanks to Vanessa at Jamieson
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Putting it all Together
Putting It All Together is hosting an event in Hamilton on Nov. 20th for parents and caregivers. It is FREE! This would be great to share with parents via school newsletter or post on parent information boards located at your school. Visit http://www.puttingitalltogether.ca/ and click on event schedule for more information. If you scroll down to Parent and Caregiver Community you will find information about Susan Bennett-Armistead and her presentation entitled, Beyond Bedtime Stories: Ideas for families to weave literacy into the everyday lives of young children.
Special Thanks to Dar at J.C. Hill
Special Thanks to Dar at J.C. Hill
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