Book Fair - Coming Soon!

Two of our Library Helpers are showing their excitement for our upcoming Book Fair. These fellows had already done lots of tasks in the library including making deliveries, dusting, and stacking chairs. They were quite willing to help getting the word about the Scholastic Book Fair. This fundraiser will be held November 2 - 7. Students in Grades 1-4 shop during their library class, but we have plenty of hours open for families to shop together. Here are the times:

Monday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday Family Night 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday 8 -4
Friday 8-4
Saturday Family Event 9 -12

More information will be coming home about the Book Fair.
Volunteers Still Needed so please fill out those forms that came home a few days ago. PTO is such a help in getting this community event to be a big success. All proceeds go to our library resources to benefit students, staff, and families. If you have questions about the Book Fair, you may reach me at cerei@chariho.k12.ri.us.

The following photos are Library Helpers from Mrs. Parker's 4th grade class as they help organize the magazines in the library. Thanks, kids!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

We spent the afternoon learning more about Eric Carle and his book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Mrs. Wright, our Reading Coordinator, told us about the JumpStart Read for the Record day which focused on this wonderful book. Can you believe it has been 40 years since it was published?

The first photo shows students from
Mrs. Pearce's 2nd grade class enjoying the videos of Eric Carle talking about his book and also Carle's reading of his classic.

The second photo has some students from Mrs. St. Clair's 3rd grade class enjoying the website videos on our SMART Board.

If you like to share good websites with your child, try www.eric-carle.com to get these short videos, pictures and video of the artist at work, a coloring sheet, and more. If you really enjoy his work and art from other picture book illustrators, you might want to make a trip to Amherst, MA to the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art. It's a fantastic place and quite worth the 2-3 hour drive. There are changing exhibits of many illustrators, a gift shop, and a wonderful place for children and families to make art.

Finally, the photo below is of the master author/illustrator, Eric Carle, reading our featured book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Congratulations and Happy 40th Anniversary!

Open House Visitors!

Here are three of our happy students who came to visit the library during Open House. They were just a few of the many smiling faces who brought their families to see our new SMART Board, visit with friends and say hello.

At times it was quite busy in the library, especially Monday night. If I didn't get a chance to meet you I hope to see you another time.
Also, feel free to come to the library if you want to introduce yourself, ask about books, or just to look around at our collection. Parent accounts are welcome so just let me know if you want to be able to check out books in your own name. It's always best to check ahead for times when I can plan to be less busy and more able to talk with you. It's so rewarding to get to know the families of our students.

Another opportunity to visit will be during our annual Book Fair, November 2-7th. There will be much more information about the Book Fair coming home in the next few weeks.

Have a great weekend!

Mrs. Reiser-Jones