PTA Thank You.
Twelve new books in Portuguese have been purchased with money donated from the PTA International Day fundraiser. I know the students will enjoy this fun collection.
Thank You

New Books:
We are starting the process of ordering new books for the library. Decisions guiding this process include examining the existing collection, the Units of Inquiry needs, and interests of our students. Students are invited to be a part of this process by nominating books they would like to have at St. Dominic´s. If you have a book, an author, a series or even a type of literature, or a special topic in a non -fiction area, please let me know by filling out a suggestion card and placing it in the suggestion box in the library. The cards and box are on the circulation desk in the library. Please remember to include your name and class, in case I need to ask for more information about your suggestion.

This month in the Library:

The library is a busy place. In addition to regular library classes, students often come in small groups to work, to read, and use computers. After I took the pictures above, I later realized that St. Dominic’s students are a natural at working together.

Classes in the library are studying "Fairy and Folk Tales" this month. We have started with the Cinderella fairy tale, have contrasted this with a twisted tale, and will look at a Cinderella related folk tale. Students are encouraged to bring in a special folk tale from their home culture next month to share with the class. If the book is not in English, please discuss with your child the main elements of the tale so they can share them with their class.

The web-links for the the new units of Inquiry that Tracey has collected are posted below. There are games, activities and lots of information, so enjoy!

Nursery – Under Construction

www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/.../construction/index.htm-

http://www.angelfire.com/dc/childsplay/construction_theme.htm

www.colouringbookpages.co.uk/others-construction/

http://www.gamesgames.com/games/road-construction/road-construction.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games/game_shape_racer.html


Kindergarten – A Bugs Life


http://funschool.kaboose.com/formula-fusion/creepy-crawlies/

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/crafts-by-type/animal-bug-crafts/bug-themed-crafts/

http://www.dltk-kids.com/Crafts/insects/index.htm

http://www.insecta-inspecta.com/

http://www.amentsoc.org/bug-club/fun/build-bug.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/preschool/games/game_doodle_bugs.html



Year 1 – Sense-sational

http://www.twigglemagazine.com/March-activities/kids-movement-activity-game.html

http://www.everythingpreschool.com/themes/fivesenses/games.htm

http://kidshealth.org/kid/closet/experiments/experiment_main.html




Year 2 – Reduce, reuse, recycle!

http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html

http://holidays.kaboose.com/earthday-printables.html

http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/kidspage/

http://www.recycle-more.co.uk/schools/homepage.aspx

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/recyclegame/recyclegame.html

http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/earth-day/games/game_michael_recycle.html


http://www.lkwdpl.org/schools/elempath/RRR/





Year 3 – Celebrations around the world


www.earthcalendar.net

www.santas.net/aroundtheworld.htm

www.fathertimes.net/traditions.htm

http://www.crewsnest.vispa.com/

http://www.only4ukids.com/festivals/thanksgiving/round_the_world.shtml




Year 4 – Peace

http://www.dosomethingforpeace.org/kids.html

http://www.planetpals.com/IKC/

www.squidoo.com/peace-crafts

http://www.peacekids.net/

http://www.peaceforkids.org/
http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/history/us/MLK/

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/educators/nations/lesson3.html



Year 5 – With rights come responsibilities

http://www.youthforhumanrights.org/kids/kids-index.htm

http://www.unicef.org/siteguide/resources_27932.html

http://www.unicef.org/crc/

http://www.amnesty.org.uk/

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/humanrights/

http://www.ascensiongateway.com/quotes/people/activists/human-rights/index.htm

Book Club

We are finishing our first book selection: Matilda by Roald Dahl. Book Club students will have the opportunity to watch Disney Movie: Matilda on Monday, January 18. This session will run until 5:00. All students need to have finished reading their copy of the book by January 18. Students are welcome to bring a snack item to share with each other for the movie. Don´t forget to turn in a new form for this afterschool activity.