Budlong will once again be competeing in the Chicago Public Schools Battle of the Books program. We will have two teams from our school. One team will represent the
7th & 8th graders, and the other team will represent 5th & 6th grade. Each team will consist of 10 members each. We will be having informational meetings sometime in October to determine how many people are interested and what our game plan will be. Please also check back often on this blog for updated links and guides. You can click on the link below for a complete list of books and more information about the competition.
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ElementaryBattleoftheBooks
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wow! Can you believe the first month of school is already over! Time sure does fly. Here in library we have been very busy. Our younger students have been re-learning the process of book checkout, and they have been doing a fabulous job. We have also read several Monarch Award nominees, so ask your children some of the stories we have read in library.
Our middle schoolers have been working on reviewing old library skills, and we have been talking about some of the book award contests that are relevant to them.(ie:Blue Stem and Caudill)They are also checking out books weekly, and I have to say that we some very enthusiastic readers here at Budlong.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my parent volunteers for their help in supporting our library program. Budlong definitely has some of the greatest parents! Thank you!!!!
Finally, if you have any questions regarding our library program please let me know. Your imput is greatly appreciated. The best way to reach me is by email mrmarkovic@cps.edu.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Markovic
Our middle schoolers have been working on reviewing old library skills, and we have been talking about some of the book award contests that are relevant to them.(ie:Blue Stem and Caudill)They are also checking out books weekly, and I have to say that we some very enthusiastic readers here at Budlong.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my parent volunteers for their help in supporting our library program. Budlong definitely has some of the greatest parents! Thank you!!!!
Finally, if you have any questions regarding our library program please let me know. Your imput is greatly appreciated. The best way to reach me is by email mrmarkovic@cps.edu.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Markovic
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Award Nominated Book Lists 2010
Here are the websites for the various award nominated books (titles and authors of all the books are included):
Monarch Award - Grades K-3
www.islma.org/monarch.htm
Bluestem Award - Grades 4-5
http://www.islma.org/Bluestem.htm
Rebecca Caudill Award
Monarch Award - Grades K-3
www.islma.org/monarch.htm
Bluestem Award - Grades 4-5
http://www.islma.org/Bluestem.htm
Rebecca Caudill Award
Welcome
Welcome to another fun and exciting year at Budlong Elementary. I have been working hard in the library this summer to make sure that the students will get the most out of their library time. In addition to finishing the Herculean task of moving into the new library in room 114, I have also added many new and exciting books to our wonderful book collection. Our students will have access to exceptional books thanks to some grant money, generous donations, and profits from our very successful book fairs.
Also new this year, Budlong will be participating in several literature award programs, such as the Monarch, Bluestem, and Rebecca Caudill Awards. Students will read many of the nominees and will vote on their favorites sometime this winter. I have attached the book lists onto this page, so that you can encourage your child to read these books at home as well.
Speaking of reading, I would like to once again stress the importance of reading in the development of your child. It is recommended that children read, or are read to, for at least 15-20 minutes each day, in addition to any reading done during the school day. Reading with your child helps them develop their vocabulary and fluency skills, which are critical for their academic growth.
Finally, I am looking for some parent volunteers in the library. I am flexible about time and I can work around schedules. If you are interested please let me know either by e-mail mrmarkovic.cps.edu, or you can send a note with your child. Thank you for your continued support of our library program here at Budlong. It is a pleasure working with your children.
Sincerely,
Marija Markovic - School Librarian
Also new this year, Budlong will be participating in several literature award programs, such as the Monarch, Bluestem, and Rebecca Caudill Awards. Students will read many of the nominees and will vote on their favorites sometime this winter. I have attached the book lists onto this page, so that you can encourage your child to read these books at home as well.
Speaking of reading, I would like to once again stress the importance of reading in the development of your child. It is recommended that children read, or are read to, for at least 15-20 minutes each day, in addition to any reading done during the school day. Reading with your child helps them develop their vocabulary and fluency skills, which are critical for their academic growth.
Finally, I am looking for some parent volunteers in the library. I am flexible about time and I can work around schedules. If you are interested please let me know either by e-mail mrmarkovic.cps.edu, or you can send a note with your child. Thank you for your continued support of our library program here at Budlong. It is a pleasure working with your children.
Sincerely,
Marija Markovic - School Librarian
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