Summer is a great time to explore and travel the world- even if you only do it through a good book.  Take time to explore the BC Public Library and tell ‘em Mr. Bowen sent you for the summer reading list.  And don’t forget to blog throughout the summer, I love to hear what you are reading and doing.  See ya in August, Mr. B

May is a great month to finish school strong and there is no better way to do it than extreme reading.  Your challenge this month is to out read your friends.  Go for it, one fiction and one non-fiction per week and 1,000 pages by the end of the month.

The April Challenge

Read and write your own poetry so you can participate in the

CCSD Poetry Jam, April 27th at Whitney Public Library Auditorium.

(See Mr. Bowen in the library for details)

Check out the fresh poetry that sprung up this week on the page called Poetry Posh! Here is a sample of Delta Blues Style Lyrics.

Ms. O celebrating good books.

We are celebrating  literature this month with a whole week of fun reading activities.

Nevada Reading Week

March 8-12, 2010

Pick a book from the reading garden.

Hey Garrett Jr. High,

Nevada Reading Week is upon us and here is the schedule for this fun week that celebrates reading in all of us.

Monday-March 8- Day Theme:  Victory Garden

Check out the library blog every day to answer a science question.  Check your answer with the librarian and win a prize for 5 correct answers on your “Luck of the Irish” playing card.

SSR (silent sustained reading) for the first 15 minutes of 1st period

Tuesday-March 9- Red Roses/Blue Velvet Poetry

Write an original poem and carry it with you to share.

SSR for the first 15 minutes of 2nd period

Wednesday-March 10- Science News Worthy

Bring in a current event news article, magazine, biography, or factual book to share.

SSR for the first 15 minutes of 3rd period

Thursday-March 11- The World of Science

Learn an interesting fact about a career in the sciences.

SSR for the first 15 minutes of 5th period

Friday-March 12- Mystery Solved

Find out where your food comes from and how it’s grown.

SSR for the first 15 minutes of 6th period

Staff members are encouraged to pass out Bobcat Bucks to kids who are actually reading during SSR and participate with the daily theme.

Every day on the library website blog (www.thecave.edublogs.org), we will be posting tasty reads and recipes from the Victory Garden, science related facts and questions, and of course FREE chocolate if you can find “the golden ticket.” Stop in the library daily to check your answers to the “luck of the Irish” science questions and fill in your clover card to win a prize in the library.  Bring your completed card to the library on Friday to see if you won.

Enjoy a week celebrating literature and reading,

NRW Committee

February 22-26th in the Library.

Hours: 7:30-8am,     10:45-12:20pm During Lunch,      2:15-2:45pm After School.

February  is Black History month. The challenge this month is to read an African American author, about an African American person, or piece of fiction that pertains to African American issues.  After reading, be sure and share your thoughts with us in the blog.  Don’t forget to keep up the hunt for the prized “Golden Ticket!”

This month I want you to explore your culture and heritage through interviewing your relatives and reading books from your ancestors regions or countries.  This month lends itself to family’s being together and you have time to ask questions like:       1.  Where were your parents and grandparents born/raised? 2.  Tell me some family traditions and customs during the holidays when you grew up. 3.  Tell me some of the family stories that get repeated every year that make you laugh,cry, or smile.  4.  What are some favorite stories, books, and/or movies that you enjoy every year at this time?

One of Mr. B's favorite books.

This month we are exploring animal stories that inspire or touch our hearts.  One of my favorite new books is “Marley and Me” by John Grogan.  This is also a great month to write your own animal story about a pet or animal you have known in a fun way.  If you write a story, stop by the library and share with me your writing or leave a comment of 3-4 sentences that summarize your story.

Marley and Me by John Grogan

October 26th, 27th, 29th, we will be watching the 1936 black and white suspense thriller- “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” during lunch in the library.  Get your free ticket this week from Mr. Bowen and remember there is limited seating.  Bring your sack lunch and water for the lunch time classic. 

Suspense Thriller Sweeney Todd

Wanna read by our night light? ooohhhweeeoooo!

Are you scared of the dark or cringe at the sight of dripping water. ( I thought about blood here, but it scares me too much.)  Then you are ready for the October Challenge.  Go to the page titled Booklist-Horror and choose a spooky author.  Try one or more of their books and let’s vote on which one is the scariest book to read.  Don’t forget to keep your eye open for the “Golden Ticket!”