Book Reviews

If you are looking for a book to read, head to the Athlone library and check out our book reviews. You will love these recommendations! 

Reading Takes Flight

Fingers crossed. We are hoping to hear good news today! 

Happy Holidays

Season's greetings from Room 8. We wish you all the best in 2016. 

Be sure to curl up with some good books over the holidays. 

Enjoy the break! 

Mrs. Andrews & Mrs. Carter

Snowmen at Night

Check out our snowmen, inspired by Caralyn Buehner's book Snowmen at Night. What lovely artists we have in Room 8!

Picasso Faces

Here are a few of our "Three Faces" portraits, inspired by Picasso. Such creativity in Room 8! 

How To Make a Sandwich

We are looking at the genre of procedural writing and writing our own "how-to" texts. Yesterday, the kids gave me directions for making a ham and cheese sandwich. I did EXACTLY what they told me to do! The results were not pretty, but we had a lot of laughs! Students realized just how challenging it is to write clear and specific directions. 

Top 10 Reasons We Love Mr. Van Aert

In honour of National Library Day last week, we composed a top ten list. It is no secret that our class loves the library! We like to keep Mr. V very busy. We've been doing lots of shared writing in Room 8, but we're a little behind on our posts. At least we got a good picture at the Halloween parade! 

Top 10 Reasons We Love Mr. Van Aert

10. He keeps the library neat and tidy and rearranges furniture. 

  9. He works hard at his job. 

  8. He has interesting bulletin boards. 

  7. He lets us take out 3 books and even lets us renew. 

  6. He has great hair. 

  5. He is always buying new books for our school. 

  4. He knows all the best authors. 

  3. He reads to us and has great expression.

  2. He lets our class sign out as many books as we want. 

  1. He is the best librarian ever!