One Hour of Code

Students completed one hour of code on code.org.  Code.org has multiple tutorials for all ages to introduce this valuable computer science skill.  

 

5th Grade: Apples, Pumpkins, and Research!

5th grade: Use the websites to help you with your Internet tasks:

Pumpkin Recipes Galore!

Pumpkins and More

Book Fair 2014

Our Book Fair is in full swing this week and students have founds lots of books that they are interested in....

Thank you for your generous support of your school library!

4th Grade: Let's Google!

Click on the link below and complete the Google Form:

Let's Google

Book Fair is Coming to Bitterroot!!!

Book Fair

at Bitterroot

Tuesday, November 4th 8-8:20 and 3:10-3:30

Wednesday, November 5th 8-8:20 and 12-4pm

Thursday, November 6th 8-8:20 and 12-6pm

Friday, November 7th 8-8:20 am only

Percy Jackson's Next Adventure is Here!!!

Guinea Pig Research

Meet Sarge!  Sarge is my son's Guinea Pig and he will be visiting our school through the month of October.  Students are exploring research skills such as note taking, observing, and identifying sources.

What's on the Menu?- Book Tasting for October

Native American Heritage Day, Friday September 26th

 Native American Heritage Day:

Students were able to practice map skills and discover the names for places in Montana in the Crow Language.

 


We also read tales from Native American Tribes that taught lessons:

 

After reading "Napi and the Bullberries" students were able to try Bullberry jelly

How Big Will It Get? The Library Lego Club for September

Students participate in the Lego Club by checking out a book. Each check out gives them three pieces to add to the tower.

Welcome Back!

I am looking forward to another exciting year with students here at Bitterroot! Please stop in to visit and see our library space.  We have made some changes to the shelves to make our space roomier and more inviting.

Website Evaluation: Can you tell truth from nonsense on the web?

Look at the Website Evaluation Checklist, below, then use the checklist to help you determine whether or not the following websites are nonsense or truth :


Mars

Ant Information

Google Technology

NASA

Facts About the Civil War

Dihydrogen Monoxide

CDC

Brown Bear

Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus

End of the Year Information

Hi all,

It is getting to be the end of the year already!  Boy, how time has seem to just fly this year.  I wanted to communicate with all of you some important dates and information for year end in library.

1. This week is the last week for holds (book requests) from other schools.  April 25th is the last day I will be placing holds at other schools.
2. The last week for checking out books is May 12th-16th.
3. All books must be returned to the library by Friday, May 23rd.

If you have a lost book or have a bill for a book or other library materials, these must be paid before the last day of school or your report card will be held until payment is made.

If you have any concerns or questions please let me know and I will be happy to help and work with you as best I can.  Thank you all for the great year!

Mrs. Anderson

4th Grade Google Slide Presentation

"Green Eggs and Ham" is the school favorite!

The library asked student what was their favorite Dr. Seuss book and "Green Eggs and Ham" was a very obvious favorite here at Bitterroot!

"Clued into Reading"

Students sure were "Clued into Reading" , they read over 175,000 minutes.  Mystery books were definitely a fun part of the read a thon.  Awesome job everyone!

 

 
 

Let's Google!!!

Mrs. Bumgarner's class, please click on the link below to access our form:

Let's Google

January 20th is Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Image Retrieved from:Wiki Commons ,Dick DeMarsico, World Telegram staff photographer, 1964
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Luther_King_Jr_NYWTS.jpg, January 19, 2014


Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the African American Civil Rights Movement.  He was a pastor and an humanitarian who inspired non violent social changes.

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?"

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."~ Martin Luther King Jr.
 

Big Week for First Graders!

During library, first grade has been discussing picking books that are "just right" for them.  This week first graders are practicing skills that help them find books that fit their purposes, interests, and understanding.  Plus, they now are able to check out three books a week!

Library of Congress

America's Library

4th Grade Newbery

Watch the Penquins at Sea World

Animal Vision-Penquins

Billings Public Library on the Inside!

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Let's Explore the Caldecott Award

The Caldecott Medal is given to one book every year that has "the most distinguished" artwork. This artwork is special and has something different about it. Let's take a look at some past winners and talk about different types of art and why this artwork makes the story even better!