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!
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.
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.
Welcome Back Students!
We are so excited to start a fresh year with all of you in the LMC. We welcome our newest member of the Spring Brook Staff, Ms. Tippin as our new LMC Assistant. We are glad to have you here!
3rd and 4th graders are thrilled to hear the Blue Stem booktalks and now are checking them out like crazy. READ ON!
3rd and 4th graders are thrilled to hear the Blue Stem booktalks and now are checking them out like crazy. READ ON!
Honoring Poetry Month
In Honor of Poetry Month, I have been promoting my love of poetry to our students in the Spring Brook LMC.
Poetry is a genre for all! I have been introducing poets and poems with the younger students and poetry performance with the older students.
We use the phrase “if you have a poetry emergency, try 811” to help the students remember the Dewey number for poetry.
Venture over to our award winning public library and allow your child to choose some poetry books that interest him or her and try out these poetry tips at home:
Try Repeat Reading
Trade off reading different parts of the poem
Add actions/gestures to the poem
Read with Expression
Use silly or fun voices
Talk about how poems are similar or different
Try poems for 2 voices and read them as a readers theater
If appropriate, read the poem as the child dances or acts out the poem
If the poem has a strong rhythm, have the child clap or snap along with the beat
Give the child crayons or markers to draw what he or she sees while listening to the poem
Try writing a poem (remember, it doesn’t have to rhyme)
-Ms. H
Spring Brook LMC Director
Poetry is a genre for all! I have been introducing poets and poems with the younger students and poetry performance with the older students.
We use the phrase “if you have a poetry emergency, try 811” to help the students remember the Dewey number for poetry.
Venture over to our award winning public library and allow your child to choose some poetry books that interest him or her and try out these poetry tips at home:
Try Repeat Reading
Trade off reading different parts of the poem
Add actions/gestures to the poem
Read with Expression
Use silly or fun voices
Talk about how poems are similar or different
Try poems for 2 voices and read them as a readers theater
If appropriate, read the poem as the child dances or acts out the poem
If the poem has a strong rhythm, have the child clap or snap along with the beat
Give the child crayons or markers to draw what he or she sees while listening to the poem
Try writing a poem (remember, it doesn’t have to rhyme)
-Ms. H
Spring Brook LMC Director
Book Fair is Here!
Spring Brook is hosting our spring Book Fair this week. Students will preview the fair on Monday, April 11 and students will have the opportunity to purchase books on Tuesday, April 12 and Wednesday, April 13 and in the morning of Thursday, April 14 during their assigned time.
Book Fair Shopping Times:
Tuesday April 12: 9:00 -5:30
Parents Only 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30
Wednesday, April 13 9:00-5:30
Thursday, April 14 9:00-11 a.m.
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. 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).
On Tuesday, April 12 we have a parents only shopping from 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30. Parents are able to shop at anytime during the above times, but please remember to check in at the office first.
This year we are also promoting our online bookfair at www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs. Once you go to the above website, you can choose our school and purchase books for your children or for teachers using the teacher wishlists. Some of the books available at the book fair are also available online.
Book Fair Shopping Times:
Tuesday April 12: 9:00 -5:30
Parents Only 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30
Wednesday, April 13 9:00-5:30
Thursday, April 14 9:00-11 a.m.
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. 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).
On Tuesday, April 12 we have a parents only shopping from 11:00-11:30 and 3:00-3:30. Parents are able to shop at anytime during the above times, but please remember to check in at the office first.
This year we are also promoting our online bookfair at www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs. Once you go to the above website, you can choose our school and purchase books for your children or for teachers using the teacher wishlists. Some of the books available at the book fair are also available online.
Mother Daughter Book Group
Anderson's Bookshop has a Mother Daughter Book Group at April 16 at 2pm at the Downers Grove store to discuss the book The Alchemyst. Read the book together and then come and share your thoughts. New members are welcome. RSVP by calling: (630) 963-2665.
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