Like many of you, I am a HUGE fan of Star Wars. One of my favorite days will be on Monday, May 4th..many refer to this day as "May the 4th" after the famous quote in Star Wars "May the force by with you". One of the amazing websites I follow to add in some Science and fun into the library is called "Science Buddies". On Sunday, May 3rd you will all receive an "Assignment" in Seesaw from me. This is not actually an assignment, I can't give those, but I can give you some fun activities to try on May 4th.
The link included is to Science Buddies and gives you 15 activities to try with items that you may just have lying around. Take a look at the activites, complete one if you want (or more if you can). Share a picture of what you do on either Seesaw or this blog, either is fine with me. I hope you all have fun!!
May the 4th be with you!!!
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020
MAGIC TREEHOUSE NEWS
Hey Everyone! I meant to share this yesterday but with all of the sunshine, I completely forgot.
Annie and Jack from Magic Treehouse fame are coming to your computer! Yep, Mary Pope Osborne, along with Random House publishing have launced "Magic Treehouse Home Adventures". From Monday, April 27th through May 22nd, you may access a TON of online activities, centered around the Magic Treehouse Adventures. You will be able to participate in videos, activities, crafts, and games tied to weekly themes.
The best part about this whole thing..YOU, yes YOU, can ask Ms. Osborne questions about your favorite Magic Treehouse Adventures! Ms. Osborne will be hosting video events every Monday and Friday where readers can submit any question about her books that you may have (school appropriate of course). Click on the link below for more information!
MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES
Annie and Jack from Magic Treehouse fame are coming to your computer! Yep, Mary Pope Osborne, along with Random House publishing have launced "Magic Treehouse Home Adventures". From Monday, April 27th through May 22nd, you may access a TON of online activities, centered around the Magic Treehouse Adventures. You will be able to participate in videos, activities, crafts, and games tied to weekly themes.
The best part about this whole thing..YOU, yes YOU, can ask Ms. Osborne questions about your favorite Magic Treehouse Adventures! Ms. Osborne will be hosting video events every Monday and Friday where readers can submit any question about her books that you may have (school appropriate of course). Click on the link below for more information!
MAGIC TREEHOUSE ADVENTURES
4/27/2020 - Update
Hey Grizzlies, just a quick update on a few things.
- Thank you everyone who posted guesses in the "National Library Week" trivia. Congratulations to Ella and Tony Cronk, Ella Schultz. Payton Flick and Harrison Meyer on your wins. I will be mailing your gift cards to you, so keep your eyes on the mailbox!
- We do not yet know when you will be asked to return your library books. As soon as we do we will get you that information. For now, please keep them in a safe place. Please note that we are still asking you to return them, but we have to make sure that we return them in a safe manner. If you are not sure of what books you have checked out, please email Mrs. Panther at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org
- IF you have lost a library book OR it has been damaged, you may replace the book anyway you feel good about. Many times you can find the book on Amazon for a much better price than what I would have to charge. It does not have to be replaced with the same binding (hardcover vs. softcover), but the title must be the same. If you do not want to order online, I do have to charge you the cost of the book that is listed in our catalog.
I hope were all able to get outside this past weekend. I know my family spent all day Sunday outside. I may or may not have remembered to add sunscreen to my face and shoulders! You be the judge!!
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| Mrs. Panther misses all of her Grizzlies!!! |
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
4/22 - INFORMATION ON ONLINE READING
Hey Grizzlies, Mrs. Panther here!
So, since school will not be physically taking place for the rest of the year, many of you may be wanting new books. While I cannot give you a print copy of books, many publishers and book sellers have given us AMAZING access to there websites for eBooks and Audiobooks as well. I wanted to highlight one of them here.
I have already added the MACKINVIA account to my Library Clever pages. To access the materials that are available for FREE, please click on the link you see. You will need to enter in your Google account information, remember that will be the first two initials of your first name, first three digits of your last name, your graduation year and @icstudents.org (ie: jepan20@icstudents.org) and then your password. If you have any questions on that, please email me or contact your teacher.
Once there you may browse through the collection, favorite the ones you like or just pick one and start reading. Important note: if you open one to start reading, before you leave, make sure to hit "checkout". That makes sure that noone else can check it out until you are done reading it or return it.
Any questions, email me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org
So, since school will not be physically taking place for the rest of the year, many of you may be wanting new books. While I cannot give you a print copy of books, many publishers and book sellers have given us AMAZING access to there websites for eBooks and Audiobooks as well. I wanted to highlight one of them here.
I have already added the MACKINVIA account to my Library Clever pages. To access the materials that are available for FREE, please click on the link you see. You will need to enter in your Google account information, remember that will be the first two initials of your first name, first three digits of your last name, your graduation year and @icstudents.org (ie: jepan20@icstudents.org) and then your password. If you have any questions on that, please email me or contact your teacher.
Once there you may browse through the collection, favorite the ones you like or just pick one and start reading. Important note: if you open one to start reading, before you leave, make sure to hit "checkout". That makes sure that noone else can check it out until you are done reading it or return it.
Any questions, email me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
BOOK MADNESS - UPDATE
Hey All!
I have some VERY exciting news. We have an official bracket now for Book Madness! As we get the books read and the forms created, we will be adding them to this THINK LINK!!!
When a book challenge has been added, there will be a dot located by the book covers. Click on that and you will be able to see the videos and the form!
Keep reading Grizzlies!!!
I have some VERY exciting news. We have an official bracket now for Book Madness! As we get the books read and the forms created, we will be adding them to this THINK LINK!!!
When a book challenge has been added, there will be a dot located by the book covers. Click on that and you will be able to see the videos and the form!
Keep reading Grizzlies!!!
Monday, April 13, 2020
OMG, HARRY POTTER NEWS!!
Hey my wonderful Grizzlies!
I am sure some of you have already checked it out, but J.K. Rowling launched a new website dedicated to the beloved Harry Potter series on April 1st. It has many wonderful features including read alouds, craft ideas, articles, quizzes and puzzles. You don't have to be a huge Harry Potter fan to enjoy this site. Heck, it might even get you interested to read the whole series!
I know that my daughters and I have had a TON of fun on this site already!
HARRY POTTER AT HOME
(you will need to sign up for the site, please make sure you get your parent(s)/guardian(s) permission before you sign up).
Have a great day Grizzlies!
I am sure some of you have already checked it out, but J.K. Rowling launched a new website dedicated to the beloved Harry Potter series on April 1st. It has many wonderful features including read alouds, craft ideas, articles, quizzes and puzzles. You don't have to be a huge Harry Potter fan to enjoy this site. Heck, it might even get you interested to read the whole series!
I know that my daughters and I have had a TON of fun on this site already!
HARRY POTTER AT HOME
(you will need to sign up for the site, please make sure you get your parent(s)/guardian(s) permission before you sign up).
Have a great day Grizzlies!
Friday, April 10, 2020
National Farm Animals Day
Today is National Farm Animals Day! One of my favorite Children's authors is David Shannon. Today I am giving you a link to Vooks, to listen to "Duck on a Tractor".
DUCK ON A TRACTOR
It is also National Siblings Day. Try to be good to your sibling(s), if you have one today. Your parents could use a break! 😊 Here is a great book to celebrate family!
MADE FOR ME
I hope everyone has an amazing weekend, and to those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
DUCK ON A TRACTOR
It is also National Siblings Day. Try to be good to your sibling(s), if you have one today. Your parents could use a break! 😊 Here is a great book to celebrate family!
MADE FOR ME
I hope everyone has an amazing weekend, and to those who celebrate, Happy Easter!
Thursday, April 9, 2020
District AIM Card
Grant Families,
I have been yielding a lot of questions recently regarding the district AIM cards that were handed out to students before we left for Winter Break. Now more than ever, with access to the school libraries and public libraries being cut off due to COVID-19, these cards may come in handy. The AIM Card (Access to Information and Materials) allows every student in our district to have access to the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty eBooks and audiobooks. It also, when they reopen, allow access to books in hand.
I am including a link to directions on how to access AIM materials online. This is completely an optional resource, but hey, who wouldn't love free access to books. If you have any questions OR your child has lost their AIM ID#, please email me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org for their card number. Also, when you sign in, make sure that you are selecting "ICCSD STUDENT" or you will not be able to access all 3(three) of the public library catalogs.
AIM CARD DIRECTIONS
Have a great day!
Mrs. Panther
I have been yielding a lot of questions recently regarding the district AIM cards that were handed out to students before we left for Winter Break. Now more than ever, with access to the school libraries and public libraries being cut off due to COVID-19, these cards may come in handy. The AIM Card (Access to Information and Materials) allows every student in our district to have access to the Iowa City, Coralville and North Liberty eBooks and audiobooks. It also, when they reopen, allow access to books in hand.
I am including a link to directions on how to access AIM materials online. This is completely an optional resource, but hey, who wouldn't love free access to books. If you have any questions OR your child has lost their AIM ID#, please email me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org for their card number. Also, when you sign in, make sure that you are selecting "ICCSD STUDENT" or you will not be able to access all 3(three) of the public library catalogs.
AIM CARD DIRECTIONS
Have a great day!
Mrs. Panther
National Unicorn Day
Today is International Unicorn Day. Join in as an amazing collection of children's authors read some of their amazing books on Unicorns. They has have a great list of activities to do!
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Wonderful Opportunity
Hey Grizzlies!
While I was taking a needed brain break (which I hope you are taking too), I got onto my Facebook page really quick. One of my amazing friends, who is a former teacher with Clear Creek Amana, shared the following with me!
One of my favorite authors and illustrators, Jan Brett will be reading her beautiful picture book, The Easter Egg, LIVE, on Facebook. In order to see her read the book, you (or better yet) your parents will need to login to Facebook and follow Jan Brett. I have personally been able to hear Jan Brett read many of her books IN PERSON, and she just knows the right spot to be adding in the fun to bring her stories to life. If you have a moment, check it out. It should take no more than 15 minutes out of your day, and I promise you, the illustrations alone will make it worth your time.
While I was taking a needed brain break (which I hope you are taking too), I got onto my Facebook page really quick. One of my amazing friends, who is a former teacher with Clear Creek Amana, shared the following with me!
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Filling In
Hey Grizzlies!
I hope you are all taking some time to enjoy this beautiful day while continuing to practice social distancing. Remember, the faster we follow the guidelines given to us, the faster we can all come back together. I know I speak for myself and ALL Of the Grizzly Staff when I say we all miss you and cannot wait to see you again.
By now you have all been given information from your classroom teachers on Dreambox and Lexia. If you have any questions with any of that OR you are having difficulties, please feel free to contact me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org I will do my best to solve any problems that you may be having.
I will be posting a link for Book Madness here! Please listen to the books being read and then vote for your favorite. This is how we will be completing Book Madness this year, at least until we get the chance to return (HOPEFULLY)!!!
I know that it may feel as if a whole bunch of information is being thrown at you, quickly, and that it is always changing. Please remember that we want you to learn, but also to stay healthy and happy. I am hoping to be able to join you and your teachers in some Zoom meetings soon. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Miss you all!
Mrs. Panther
I hope you are all taking some time to enjoy this beautiful day while continuing to practice social distancing. Remember, the faster we follow the guidelines given to us, the faster we can all come back together. I know I speak for myself and ALL Of the Grizzly Staff when I say we all miss you and cannot wait to see you again.
By now you have all been given information from your classroom teachers on Dreambox and Lexia. If you have any questions with any of that OR you are having difficulties, please feel free to contact me at panther.jen@iowacityschools.org I will do my best to solve any problems that you may be having.
I will be posting a link for Book Madness here! Please listen to the books being read and then vote for your favorite. This is how we will be completing Book Madness this year, at least until we get the chance to return (HOPEFULLY)!!!
I know that it may feel as if a whole bunch of information is being thrown at you, quickly, and that it is always changing. Please remember that we want you to learn, but also to stay healthy and happy. I am hoping to be able to join you and your teachers in some Zoom meetings soon. If you have any questions, please reach out.
Miss you all!
Mrs. Panther
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