Tomorrow we wear ORANGE to honour Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
September is such a great month! The weather is getting crisp and a new school year begins. There are so many possibilities to make this a great year!
Great news for visiting the Learning Commons . . . the beanbags are back in business! Yay! 🥳
Reminders for how to use beanbags
Other Learning Commons Reminders
Please use a browsing stick to keep our books in order on the shelves!
Add a bead to the bottle each time you finish a book!
Put the foam squares back on the table so they don't get stepped on!
Bring your student card to use the Self Check Out!
Check out the new books on display!
Can't wait to see you in the Learning Commons!
Are you bored? Looking for something to do?
Check out these fabulous Calgary Public Library digital resources! They are accessible anywhere at any time!
Some resources are accessed using your school email ID and others require a Calgary Public Library card number.
Don't have a library card? Get one here 👉 https://events.calgarylibrary.ca/
Use your school Google account to log in and see these resources 👇
To access even more online resources look here 👉 https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/Have a great Summer! Happy reading!
In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, take time to recognize the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples across Canada.
Learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples across Canada here or 👇.
Check out my collection of Indigenous resources here or 👇.
Have a look at our fabulous Indgenous books in the Learning Commons!
Attention Grade 5 and 6 students!
Do you love STEM? Are you looking for something fun to do over the summer?
Let's Talk Science is hosting free Summer Daily Discovery series all summer long!
Sign up for as many or as few as you'd like! It's free!
For information about Let's Talk Science click here.
Or here 👇
To register for free Summer Daily Discovery Series click here.
Or here 👇
May is Asain Heritage Month in Canada!
The Learning Commons has you covered. Come on up and check out our selection of books on display! This is a small sample of what's available in our collection!
Check out this quiz on Asian Canadians!
Learn more about Asian Heritage in Canada!
May is a good time to bring awareness to Mental Health issues in Canada.
Check out these resources on my Mental Health Awareness slide.
Each graphic is a link so click on them to explore.
Look here 👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11_reZTGimS-hCPREv9RVmpLWp3QLLvSd-t0zZyjljlE/edit?usp=sharing
Or here 👇
Having trouble finding a book to read?
Check out my New Book Trailers!
Each slide highlights a new book with a short video trailer, a photo of the book cover, grade level, and where to find the book in the Learning Commons.
Have a peek! You may find your new favourite book here!
Look here 👉 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/109pLiWYOgbhnr8rO2Xab9f-Edt5WKowGfycfOYx1eWY/edit?usp=sharing
Or here 👇
Then come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a book!
Have you noticed that the books look a little different on the shelves in the Learning Commons these days? We are trying something new called Dynamic Shelving!
No more boring shelves with the books just standing side by side in a row. Lol.
Our books are still arranged alphabetically by author's last name on the shelves but they may be stacked, or in baskets, or standing face out. So go ahead and judge that book by its cover! Students tell me they like it better as it is eye-catching and interesting! I love it too! Let me know what you think.
Come visit the Learning Commons and have a peek at the General Fiction section right inside the door! Do you see the difference? We are making our way around the entire fiction collection. You may see some changes in non-fiction as well!
Exciting times in the Learning Commons!
April is Autism Awareness Month!
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication and behaviour in different ways. Autism is different from person to person.
Did you know that one in 66 children has autism? Each child with autism is unique and has their own strengths, gifts, and support needs.
You probably know some kids who have autism!
Kids Help Phone has more information here 👇
Want to learn more? Check out some other resources here 👇
Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book from our Autism Awareness Month display!
Roses are red and violets are blue
Poetry's great for me and for you!
Okay . . . that one is kinda lame . . . 🙄
How about this one?
Roses are red and violets are blue
Return or renew
Cuz your book's overdue!
Better? 😆
Check out some fun poetry activities here 👇
Come on up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book by a better poet than me!
Happy Reading! 📚
What is Gender Identity?
Gender Identity is an internal feeling or awareness we all have about being a man, woman, neither or both. There are many different gender identities. Cis and trans are not gender identities. They are a description of the relationship between one's gender identity and the gender one was assigned at birth. Do you know what these terms mean?
Look here to see if you are correct!
Pronouns Matter!
Pronouns are the words that replace people's names. Each person may like to be addressed with pronouns (ex. they, he, she, etc.) that reflect their gender identity. If you are unsure of a person's pronouns, it is okay to ask them what they prefer.
Look here for more information.
What is Gender Expression?
Everyone has a gender expression. This is how they outwardly express their gender to the world. It may mean expressing yourself as feminine, masculine, both, neither, or something else. A person's name, pronouns, titles, etc. are also parts of gender expression.
Look here for more information.
Do We Have Books with Trans Characters or About Trans People in the Learning Commons?
We sure do! We have books to reflect and represent all members of our community. Come on up to the Learning Commons and check out a book from our display!
Most content taken from Kids Help Phone. See here for more information.
