It's SUMMER!!

Happy Summer to everyone!

Don't forget about summer library starting...

Wednesday, June 9th
12:00 noon until 2:00 pm

Then every Wednesday until the end of summer! Can't wait to see all of you again! Remember...READ, READ, READ!

Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program

Barnes & Noble bookstore has a wonderful summer reading program!

www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/index.asp

click on the link above to access their web page. You can print off a "Reading Passport," this is a booklet you can keep track of the books you have read in, and when you fill it up, you can return it to Barnes & Noble and select a FREE BOOK! I LOVE free books! =) Also at this site there are activities that parents can do with their children! It's always fun to spend time together...

Our library will be open this summer on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, beginning June 9th. I'm excited to see all of you there!

Library book round up!

It's that time of year! Wow! It's Library book round up time!

All library books need to be returned to the library by May 14th. If you have lost your library book(s) make sure you talk to your parents and decide a way that you can earn some money to pay for the replacement of those books. Remember our Media Center Manners?

- Be Quiet
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible

Being responsible means that when you check out a book, you are RESPONSIBLE for it. Keeping it safe from damage, knowing where it is (not lost =) and returning it on time. I will be sending out notices for those who do have lost books, to help you remember...

ALSO...

Summer Library! Wednesdays beginning June 9th and running through Wednesday August 11th, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm. Come see me and check out a GRRREAT book!

Make a splash! READ!

Can you tell what book this is? Leave a comment and tell me if you think you know...

WHAT??

There are only 7 weeks left of school?? WOW! This year has FLOWN by!

I hope you enjoyed your Spring Break...it's time to buckle down and finish this year off GRRRREAT! (That was a cougar growl, in case you didn't recognize it =)

We are still waiting to hear if we will have summer library or not, so keep checking back...we hope to have a decision soon. Also, keep looking for those misplaced library books, and bring them back to the library. All library books are due back by Friday, May 14th.

It is Teacher Appreciation here at school, so be sure and tell your teacher "THANK YOU!!" They help you learn and grow, and those are two of their all-time favorite words =)

"THANK YOU," for being wonderful Cascade students!

It's Literacy Week!

Literacy Week Activities

Monday - Assembly 12:15-1:00 pm
Kids take a pledge "I turned off the TV and read instead!"
Sign the banner during the week when you complete a full day of no TV.

Tuesday - Lunchtime Activity - Draw a picture of your favorite book and we'll hang it up in the halls. You'll receive a bookmark!

Wednesday - Parents Social - Parents are invited to bring a book to exchange or just mingle from 8:00 - 9:30 am in the library. Drop the kids off and come in for a treat and visit!

Thursday - Dress up as your favorite storybook character and get a treat at lunch.

Friday - "Pick a book" - Each student will have a chance to pick a book to take home. classroom read-a-thons will be sometime during the day.
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In connection with Literacy Week, we are collecting genly used books March 15-25 to be used for each student to "Pick a book" on March 26th. The leftover books will be donated to the United Way. Simply drop off your books in the bin, located near the office.
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READ EVERY DAY!!

READING IS F-U-N!

Saint Patrick's Day!

Tomorrow is Saint Patrick's Day, and even if you are not of Irish decent, you can still celebrate!

You can start by reading this...
or even this....

It's always fun to celebrate with a good book! (images from www.alibris.com)


OH! And don't forget to wear green!
It's also "CRAZY HAIR DAY" tomorrow! Whew! What a busy day!