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Calling All Readers!!!

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:44:02 EST

End of Year Book Review

Summer is coming!!!

What will you read?

Some of these thoughts are starting to seed!

Better go quick!!

Find something to share

Tell us all with some springtime flare!!!

Here is how it will work:

1. Choose your favorite books from the year.

2. Write a short teaser for the book. Telling us what it is about and why we should read it.

3. Tell us why you liked the book.

4. Illustrations are encouraged!!!

I will be collecting them at the Library all through the month of May and displaying them on the bulletin board as well as on our blog!

I'm looking forward to your recommendations!!!

~Miss Cohen~

Welcome Back Book Clubbers!

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:28:35 EST

Our weekly Book Club meetings will recommence starting next Wednesday!! In order to better accomodate sports, Book Club will return to Wednesdays for the remainder of the year. All students 5th-12th grade are welcome!

Our newest adventure will be revealed in our first meeting next week! Don't miss it!

I look forward to seeing all of you again as well as some new faces!

Download the registration form HERE!

~Miss Cohen~

Sunlight & Soul Light

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:19:38 EST

Get a taste of our High School students creativity in their new Literary Journal, Sunlight and Soul Light! Compiled by Rachel Bossuk and featuring the poetry and art of her fellow students, Sunlight and Soul Light is a beautiful rendering of student life.

The END of the Neverending Story!

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:08:44 EST

This week we finished our Winter Book Club Session!

Thank you to my wonderful Fantasticans who brought this story to life.

There will be a storyboard display created by the students available for viewing on the Library Bulletin board shortly!

I'm looking forward to seeing you all again at the Spring Session!

~Miss Cohen~

Book Club Week 5

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:31:12 EST

Hello my fellow Fantasticans!

We have reached the very exciting half-way point in our book!

I would like to welcome our two new members. We are very lucky to finally have them join us!

There will be no book club next week as we will be on February break. This will be a good time for everyone to catch up on our reading. Please read through chapter 19. If we are all caught up by the 26th then we will be right on track for our special activity on the last day!

Have a wonderful break!

~Miss Cohen~

Book Club Week 4!!

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:10:04 EST

Hello my fellow Book Club Readers!

This week we will be welcoming a few new members! In honor of them and the fact that we got a little behind this week, we will be slowing down so everyone can catch up. Please read to through Chapter 14. I look forward to meeting with everyone in our new larger group!

Remember, during your reading please think about any questions or parts you found interesting to share with the group!

See you all on Tuesday!

~Miss Cohen~

Winter Book Club Week 2!

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:28:15 EST

This week we are reading through the end of Chapter 7.

Remember, in our meeting next week we will be constructing a storyboard of what has happened so far. Please keep track of any key events you would like to put on the board as well as anything you would like to talk about.

See you Tuesday!!

~Miss Cohen~

Winter Book Club Week 1!

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:28:56 EST

Hello Everyone!

Thank you for a wonderful first meeting! This week we will be reading the first 3 chapters. Remember to write down interesting parts or anything you may want to talk about during our next meeting. You are also welcome to draw an image that strikes you from the chapters. If we collect enough of these we can use them to create an interesting project in our last meeting together!

I look forward to seeing you next Tuesday!

~Miss Cohen~

All School Book Club!!!

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:01:24 EST

Hello Everyone!

I'm excited to announce that after a very successful 5th-8th grade Book Club this past Fall, I am opening this Winter session to all students 5th-12th grade.

We will be meeting on Tuesday's 3:30-5:15 in the Library.

Together we will be reading, "The Neverending Story" By Michael Ende. This is a wonderful adventure story for all ages and I'm looking forward to some really fun and interesting conversation!

Our first meeting will be this coming Tuesday, January 15th. There is no reading assigned for this first meeting. Just bring yourselves and a copy of the book!

~Miss Cohen~

5th-7th Grade Book Club!!

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:40:44 EST

Hello Fellow Book Clubbers!

This is a reminder that due to our half day tomorrow (Wednesday), we will not be having book club. We will start again next Wednesday Nov. 28. Please read the next 50 pages which will bring us to chapter 25. We will be talking about everything that has happened in the book up till this point. Be ready and refreshed for a lively review!

See you next week and have a WONDERFUL THANKS GIVING!

~Miss Cohen~

Inspiration for our Community

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:00:04 EST

The last few weeks have been difficult for us all. Some of us suffered great loss while the rest suffer from watching the pain of our close friends and loved ones. I stumbled across this poem the other day. Upon hearing it I was touched with a surge of emotion that was sadness and relief at the same time. There is an interesting perspective to take in situations such as these, situations none of us should have to experience. I share this poem with all of you now in hopes that you can find some relief in it as well.

"This being human is a guest house

Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,

some momentary awareness comes

as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!

Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,

whoviolently sweep your house

empty of it's furniture,

still treat each guest honorably.

He may be clearing you out for some new delight.

The dark though, the shame, the malice,

meet them at the door laughing,

and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,

because each has been sent

as a guide from beyond."

~Rumi~

I hope this poem finds you well. Good times are coming for you all.

Miss Cohen

Book Club Continues Nov 7th !!!

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:51:25 EST

Hi Book Clubbers!

We will be having book club this Wednesday! We have a lot to talk about!

Please read up to page 22 and perform your assignments. Remember, on top of your usual tasks we were looking up the date MDCLXVI and coming up with a list of things we wanted to discuss. I look forward to seeing all of you! It's been a long time!

~Miss Cohen~

Book Club Cancelled Wed. Oct 24th

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 23:22:51 EST

Hello Book Club friends!

This is a reminder that while I am in Glenbrook we will not be having book club. We will start again next week Oct. 28th.

Please read and perform your roles for pages 115-202. Don't panic. It is the same amount of reading you would have for our next meeting. 50 pages for this week and 50 pages for next week.

See you then!

Miss Cohen

5th-7th Grade Book Club!!

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:11:15 EST

Hi Book Club Pals!

This week we are reading the first 2 Chapters.

Don't forget to perform your chosen roles!

Thank you for a wonderful first meeting!

~Miss Cohen~

NoodleBib for 11th Grade

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:07:53 EST

Hello 11th Grade!

Below is the password we created in class for our group account. It is very easy to remember. If you have any more questions about using NoodleBib please come to me.

NoodleBib

Personal ID: Waldorfians

Password:Waldorfians

~Miss Cohen~

5th-7th Grade Book Club!!

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:21:53 EST

All students within grades 5^th-7^th are invited to participate in an After School Book Club!!!

Our first session will be Wednesday October 3^rd.

The first book we are reading will be, Endymion Spring by Matthew Skelton. This is a very exciting story that mixes present day adventure and mystery, with the history of Johannes Gutenberg's printing press! Students will be asked to read certain chapters each week to be discussed as a group with me and their peers. We will explore the truths hidden within the novel as well as enjoy the magic and excitement of being part of the hunt for "The Last Book".

Register online using the Online Registration Form or contact Lynn Bufano at 516.742.3434 EXT. 322 OR BUFANOL@WALDORFGARDEN.ORG

5th Grade Book Club

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:02:44 EST

Hello Everyone,

This month the Fifth Grade Book Club is reading The Princess and Curdie by George MacDonald. This is a beautifully written classic novel with many positive messages. Our hopes for this book club is to foster an appreciation and love of reading among our students. Mr. Reynolds and I meet with the students each week to discuss the reading and explore their thoughts and discoveries arising from the reading. So far this has proven to be a worthwhile, thought-provoking endeavor.

~Miss Cohen~

NEW BOOKS!!!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:06:23 EST

Hello Everyone!

We have recieved our new books and there are more to come! View the books that have been added to our collection by clicking HERE. All are welcome to come by and enjoy.

~Miss Cohen~

Now Available in the Library!

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:38:55 EST

The Complete National Geographic in digital format! These computer discs contain a completely searchable record of every image, article, and advertisement ever printed from 1888-2010.

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Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:54:23 EST

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