Tuesday, 27 November 2018

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

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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:
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  • 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

Monday, 5 November 2018

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


2017 - Tales of Animals in War

                                                        Tales of Animals in War, 2017

Print Resources:

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 VeteransAboriginal Veterans Day is commemorated on November 8


Poppy with Canadian flag










Veteran's Week #CanadaRemembers

Remembrance Day, Government of Canada