Scholastic Book Fair, 2018, Two Days Left!

Alrighty we've thus far grossed $2360.75.  I'm not sure if we'll break over $4000 like some previous years, but we're still doing great and I, Ms. Murrells-Allaway, will be able to buy hundreds of dollars of scrumptions books for our beloved & heavily frequented Bastion Library.

Check out some of the Scholastic book trailers - yum.

AND tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday, & our theme is Scholastic Book Fair's - Enchanted Forest!  In fact, Robin Hood is visiting our Bastion book fair tomorrow!

Two days left to get your fav book(s).  See you at the fair ...

Book fair closes at 3pm Thu., Dec. 6th, 2018.  More adult and youth pack-up volunteers would be lovely. 

Scholastic Book Fair at Bastion Elementary this week: Mon-Thu

The Scholastic English Book Fair starts tomorrow!

Four Day Book Fair Hours:
7:45-8am Mon-Thur
Little recess Mon-Thu
Big Recess Mon-Thu
Mon, Tue 2:05-4pm
Wed, Thu 2:05-3pm
Thu Pack & clean up 3-4:30pm
Sales will occur during class time too for both students, staff, and parents

Ms. Murrells-Allaway is still in need of adult cashiers and Thu., 3pm clean up & pack up helpers.  Please email her at smurrell@sd83.bc.ca

See here for the volunteer schedule (view only doc)

Scholastic Eng Book Fair - First Week of Dec., 3rd-6th. Spread the Word!

Monday, Dec. 3rd, our annual Eng Scholastic Book Fair begins in the Library.  A variety of information books, picture books and novels will be for sale.  Students may also purchase bookmarks and posters.

Sales begin Mon., Dec 3rd and end Thu., Dec. 6th.  The fair is open to students and families during library classes and the following times:

• 7:45 to 8:05 am
• 9:45 to 10:00 am (Recess)
• 11:45 am to 12:15 pm (Lunch aka Big Recess)
• 2:05 to 4:00 pm (Mon & Tue)
• 2:05 t0 3pm (Wed & Thu)

NOTE: Sales end 3:00 pm on Thursday for pack up and clean up.

Scholastic Flyers will be given to each student in each of the preview book fair library classes this week.  See the back of the flyer for draw entry and wish list creation.  

Scholastic Draws:

The main one is $25 credit for the student

and

$25 for the teacher to choose for the classroom

The draw will be Thur after little recess.

By purchasing books at the Book Fair, families will be supporting the Bastion Library: a percentage of the sales will be credited back to the Library, allowing us to purchase books.  Thank you very much for you support!

If family members have any questions, or you would like to volunteer to help during the Book Fair (sales/support during open times  and clean-up on Thursday afternoon), please contact
Ms. Murrells-Allaway at smurrell@sd83.bc.ca.  

ADULT BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Click on the link below to view the Volunteer Schedule & contact Ms. Murrels-Allaway to sign-up for a time.  Thank you for your assistance!!

 Volunteer Schedule for the Scholastic Book Fair

Clean Up Volunteer Schedule & Tasks, . Thur., Dec., 6th, 3-4:15’sih pm (pending # of volunteers)

Veteran's Week and Remembrance Day, 2018, 100 Years since the end of WWI

Veteran's Week & Nov., 11th, Remembrance Day = a very mixed emotions time. 

Inquiry: what roles do animals play during war?


Tales of Animals in War, 2018

                                                        Tales of Animals in War, 2017

Print Resources:

Faithful Elephants

Fidèles Éléphants

Innocent Heroes Fiction Red Cedar nominee, 2018-19

Digital Resources:

The Role of Animals WWI - BBC collection of pictures and brief summaries

Other War & Peace Themed Info:

"The Poppy Story (Early Years)" (4:04)

"An animated short film about the journey of the poppy and what it means. Written specifically for very young children this is an excellent introduction to the poppy and remembrance"

by PoppyscotlandEdu (YouTube)

 The Peace Book by Todd Par, Bastion Elementary's copy

History of the poppy through the story The Poppy Lady (15:11)

  Halifax Seaport Farmer's Market Flash Mob produced by Veterans Affairs Canada.
One of Mme M's favs!

Indigenous Veterans, Aboriginal Veterans Day is commemorated on November 8

Veterans Matter - Mobile Application

Veteran's Week #CanadaRemembers

Remembrance Day, Government of Canada

                             

Happy Halloween All!

• Bastion Elementary Halloween Books
• Okanagan Regional Library Halloween Books
• ORL Mary Poppins Books
• BAS Mary Poppins Books
• BAS Curious George Books
• ORL Curious George Books

DEAR - Drop Everything and Read, Mon., Oct 22, 2018

Where red Monday and at 11:20 (or when most suitable) Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) for 20 minutes.  Some classes will DEAR in the hallway, while others will do so in the gym, while outside, or simply in their classrooms.  Where ever you DEAR enjoy those blissful 20 mins diving into an scrumptious book.

Let's aim for a sea of red at Bastion Monday and 20 mins or more of yummy reading!

DEAR 2016 from South Slope/ BCSD Library on Vimeo.

Thank you esteemed Teacher-Librarian @ Parkland Secondary, Sidney, BC
IB Coordinator - http://Parklandib.ca , Sessional Instructor UBC Teacher-Librarian Diploma program
for this amazingly creative, student DEAR video!

Festival du Livre, Day 1, $523 Net

Great start to sales post Thanksgiving long weekend - soooo tough to remember anything let alone the start of the book fair!

We made $523 (net) today and we have a goal of possibly $3000 (net) sales so we can earn 60% back in Scholastic credit.  Nevertheless, $3000 in three days, may be too lofty.  So let's do the best we can and have fun buying yumy French books.

Wed & Thu
7:45-8am
9:45-10am little recess
11:45-12:15 Big recess
2:05-4pm Wed and until 3pm Thu

Mme M-A is still looking for parent volunteers for cashier help and Thursday, 3pm clean up and pack up.  Contact her at smurrell@sd83.bc.ca.

Merci beaucoup.  

Fire Prevention and Burn Awareness Week, 7-13, Oct

Every Second Counts - Don't Wait to Get Out!

National Fire Protection Association Writes:

• Draw a map of your home by using our grid in English (PDF) or Spanish (PDF) with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.
• Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them.
• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find.
• Close doors behind you as you leave – this may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
• Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building.

Burn Awareness Week

2016 Review:
Au Québec: La Semaine de la prévention des incendies 2016 aura lieu du 9 au 15 octobre sur le thème Le combat des chefs.

Keyword Search Terms and Bastion Library Book Results for Fire Prevention Week (Alexandria):

- Fire Prevention / Prévention des Incendies

- Fire Fighters Sapeurs pompiers

Festival du Livre, 9, 10, 11, Octobre, 2018

Peter H. Reynolds, "The Dot" & "Ish" ... from Dots to Lines

While one risked to be an artist with dots, another risked to be an artist with lines ...

Make your mark International Dot Day ... or any day

Why One Should Use Google Translate with Caution

:)

BC Municipalities Put to Song by Justin McElroy

Watch below to experience a creative way to learn about BC's municipalities!

Just McElroy is the Municipal Affairs Reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).  With our general local BC elections coming up Oct 20th, 2018 see below or rather HEAR about all the municipalities that will be part of the process.

International Dot Day, Sun., Sept. 15th - Make Your Mark!

Empathy + taking risks + creativity + encouragement have what in common with a dot?

To find out more read Peter Reynolds' The Dot and then participate in

INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY!

Make your mark!

The Bastion Library Learning Commons is open for business

and creating and learning with you ... :)