Fantastic Week in Spring Brook's LMC!

It has been a busy couple of weeks in the Spring Brook LMC!



Thanks to the Spring Brook PTA, author and illustrator, Tom Lichtenheld presented his skill to all grades! Kids were wowed by his storytelling ability and art. Students gave suggestions to Mr. Lichtenheld and from those ideas he made a story with illustrations. Some of the illustrator's signed art work will be auctioned off at the Spring Fling.



Last Friday, students enjoyed DROP EVERYTHING and READ Day at Spring Brook where students read to themselves, read with younger or older reading buddies, and enjoyed a rendition of Alice and Wonderland by MVHS students from the Theater Arts class!



3rd grade had a special Skype visit and how to presentation from author, Tom Angleberger. Those students heard about his book, The Strange Case of the Origami Yoda and then made a folded Yoda themselves with step by step directions from the author himself. This was a perfect connection with the classroom learning targets as the grade is focusing on "How To" speeches.



On April 18 and April 25, the Naperville Public library has another Skyping visit, this time with author Sarah Prineas, who wrote The Magic Thief. If you have a 3rd-5th grader who loves fantasy, this opportunity may hook your child into a new series. Check out the attachment for more information.



Education experts confirm what you already know: reading for fun has a profound impact on our children. It not only introduces them to facts, fables, and fun, but it can also increase math scores, develop thinking ability, and improve vocabulary, grammar and punctuation skills. As a means to fundraise and to encourage reading, our school is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair!



Your children came home with flyers showing some of the featured books and will preview the fair and fill out wish lists to take home next Friday. If your family chooses to purchases books, you may visit the fair during open hours, or send cash/check (payable to Spring Brook) to school. Please don't forget to figure in tax (a tax chart goes home with kids on preview day).



Book Fair Purchase Times:

Monday, April 16 9:00-5:30

Tuesday, April 17 9:00-5:30

Wednesday, April 18 9:00-11:00 last chance purchases



A parent and grandparent only shopping time:

Monday, April 16, 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30.

This is a great time to shop for gifts!

Public Library Offerings

Let's keep our kids reading and interested in literature! Check out some of the public library offerings:
For Immediate Release

For more information contact:

Susan Greenwood, 630.961.4100, ext. 2223

sgreenwood@naperville-lib.org



March Program Highlights at the Naperville Public Library

Come to the Naperville Public Library for Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

Could we? Should we? Of course we should celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday!! Com to the birthday party and sing "Happy Birthday" to this favorite children's author. You’ll also enjoy stories, songs and a craft.

Program times and dates are Friday, March 2 at 1:00 p.m. at the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.; Thursday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave.; and Thursday, March 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd.

Antonio Sacre visits Spring Brook

Naperville READS - Uniting Community Through the Joy of Reading
Each year, residents in the Naperville, Illinois area enthusiastically embrace an exciting reading program. Inaugurated in 2001, Naperville READS is a variation of the “one city, one book” reading programs popular around the country. As a partnership with Anderson’s Bookshop, the Naperville Public Library, Naperville School District 203, and Indian Prairie School District 204, the program seeks to promote the pleasures of reading as a family and community activity.
The theme for 2012 is “Everyone has a story. What’s yours?” The featured children’s author is Antonio Sacre, an internationally known storyteller. Antonio has written several books and plays including The Barking Mouse and A Mango in the Hand, a book of proverbs. Antonio’s presentations reflect his Cuban/American heritage, and he is fluent in both English and Spanish.

This year’s school presentations are targeted to second graders. In addition, the smaller presentations at McCarty, Gombert, and Springbrook will also appeal to ELL students, particularly native Spanish speakers.

A public event featuring Antonio Sacre will be held on Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 pm that will also include storytelling by student groups.

Naperville READS 2012 is delighted to welcome children's author and storyteller, Antonio Sacre as part of our community-wide reading program to Spring Brook. Our 2nd grade classes will be attending his presentation on Friday, February 10th.

Antonio Sacre visits Spring Brook

Naperville READS 2012 is delighted to welcome children's author and storyteller, Antonio Sacre as part of our community-wide reading program. Our 2nd grade classes will be attending his presentation on Friday, February 10th.

Hugo Party at the Public Library

Come explore the world of Hugo Cabret at the Naperville Public Library
It’s a great book and a great movie. Now the Naperville Public Library is holding a great celebration of the world of Hugo Cabret. Kids in grades three to six are invited to “Explore the World of Hugo Cabret” party on Saturday, Dec. 10. The parties are at the Naper Boulevard Library, 2035 S. Naper Blvd., and the 95th St. Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Dr. Both parties will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

A Hugo party coordinator, Carla Eisley, Children’s Services staff member at Naper Boulevard Library assures students in grades three to six, “Even if you’ve never heard of Hugo, join in our party and meet him! No need to register, just come!” At the party, she explains, “you’ll create 2 crafts based on the book, play “automaton” games, sketch a portrait, and build a mousetrap.” Participants will also have a chance to win a gift certificate to the movies. These prizes are funded from Library gifts and donations.

For more information about this and other children’s programs, visit our website, www.naperville-lib.org or call one of the Children’s Services departments, the general number is 630-961-4100, and the extensions are: Nichols Library, ext. 6128; Naper Boulevard Library, ext. 2208; and 95th Street Library, ext. 4961. If you need accessibility information, call Lisa West 630-961-4100, ext. 2231.

Spring Brook Secretary Honored

Our wonderful Spring Brook secretary, Donna Lanoue, has just been noted in the Daily Herald today for her ability to set the welcoming mood at Naperville’s Springbrook Elementary School with her infectious smile and good cheer.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20111129/news/711299859/

We are all thankful you are here.

Congratulations Mrs. Lanoue!

Public Library Reading Incentive

Our Wolves Reading Incentive just ended, but the Public Library's winter reading incentive just started!

This year’s Winter Reading Program combines reading and activities for families to enjoy together. FAMILIES with children (infant – grade 5) and one adult may participate and earn fun prizes. Families should have one person who has a Naperville Public Library card or is a reciprocal borrower. Prizes for families may include Chicago Wolves merchandise. Completed logs must be returned by February 29, 2012 to earn a prize.
There will be drawings for Chicago Wolves hockey tickets. After the final week, there will be a grand prize raffle. Each returned log will automatically be entered in the raffles.
Be sure to bring in your library card and sign up starting Thursday, December 1, 2011!
This program is sponsored by the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team’s READ TO SUCCEED program, Panda Express, Seven Bridges Ice Arena, Lou Malnati’s, Black Finn, Hollywood Palms, Nancy’s Pizza, and Chipolte Restaurant.