Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Visiting Illustrator


 

Bookworks is sponsoring an illustrator visit for our school on November 9th.  David Gardner illustrated Sarah Gives Thanks: How Thanksgiving Became a National Holiday.  This is a great picture book telling the story about Sarah Josepha Hale and her lifelong campaign, through many hardships to make a day of thanks for the nation.  The story is much more than just a Thanksgiving story. It tells the story of Sarah Hale who was much like a 19th century Oprah, writing her own women's magazine that got women to read and get involved in their community. 
If you would like to get a copy of the book, see the Bandelier newsletter for an order form.  If you would like to get your copy signed and enjoy some pumpkin pie you can hustle over to Bookworks after school (4:30) on Friday for a fun event. 

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Book Fair!



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It's that time of year. The fall book fair is opening its doors on Monday and will be open through Saturday night.  For more information click here.  All students will visit the book fair at their regularly scheduled library time with their class once during the week.  The book fair is also open during morning and afternoon recess for those who have money burning a hole in their pockets.
Tips for book fair:
  • Send money in a sealed envelope with your child's name on it.  Money always gets lost during the fair and it's impossible to tell who it belongs too.
  • Before visiting the books fair set a limit for how much money will be spent and what kinds of things can be purchased.  Books only?  Toys and pencils?
  • The busiest time of book fair seems to be right after the bell rings.  If you want to be able to have more room and time to read the books offered, come between 4 and 5 to avoid the crowd.
Thanks so much for supporting the Bandelier Library and PTA with your book fair purchases!