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Word games to boggle the mind!
Posted on Apr. 26, 2024The students will be playing Boggle word games in May to increase their vocabulary. Why not try it at home. Don't have a Boggle game? Don't worry. All you have to do is make a 4x4 grid and fill it…
Poetry month
Posted on Apr. 5, 2024April is National poetry month all across Canada! Check out the display of poetry books in library. April 18th is Poem in your pocket day. We will write out a poem, fold it up, and keep it in our pockets…
March Madness!
Posted on Mar. 1, 2024Are you ready for March Madness! During the month March we will be reading some picture books that connect with the Language arts curriculum. You will then vote on which one was your favorite. Which…
Kindess
Posted on Jan. 26, 2024Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. How can you be kind this month and everyday? Maybe you can do some sneaky service this month. Write a special note to someone and…
No Junk January
Posted on Jan. 17, 2024No Junk January is all about eating healthy, getting some exercise, and proper sleep. Check out the display in the Library Learning Commons. There are some great cookbooks and other books to give…
2023
It's Christmas!
Posted on Dec. 13, 2023WOW! Here we are celebrating the Christmas season. I hope you spend some time each day reading over the break from school. Remember to fill in the squares on the reading bingo sheet that was sent home.…
Fall break mystery game at SAPL
Posted on Oct. 19, 2023The St. Albert public library has a fun game planned during November break. Head on over and check it out to see if you can solve the mystery. St. Albert Public library November mystery game.
Read In Week
Posted on Sep. 21, 2023Read In Week is October 2-6th. The students will enjoy a visit from the St. Albert Public library and an outside trail tale. We are looking forward to celebrating reading with each other during the week.…
Back to school, back to the Library Learning Commons!
Posted on Aug. 30, 2023Well, here we are back into the routine of school! The Library Learning Commons is ready to go. If you completed your Summer reading bingo please bring it back to receive your treat. I hope you kept…
Summer is here!
Posted on Jun. 2, 2023Summer is here and so is the relaxed schedule with plenty of reading! Kids don't forget to keep track of your reading by filling in the squares on the Bingo sheet that was sent home. I will have a prize…
June news from the Library Learning Commons
Posted on May. 26, 2023Wow! Where did the school year go. June is here which means it is time to return all the library books for the summer. All books are due back the week of June 12. I will send home reminder notes and email…
Boggle games
Posted on May. 15, 2023The students have been playing Boggle to increase their vocabulary. Why not try it at home. Don't have a Boggle game? Don't worry. All you have to do is make a 4x4 grid and fill it with letters. …
Battle of the Books 2023
Posted on Mar. 23, 2023It is time for the annual Battle of the Books. The theme this year is Teacher favorites. Each week two books will be read and then the students will vote on their favorite story. Which one will be the…
Spring break reading!
Posted on Mar. 10, 2023Spring is finally making an appearance. I am so thankful for the warmer days. Don't forget to read over spring break. I already have a couple of books that I am wanting to read. Check out the St. Albert…
Bertha Kennedy Book fair
Posted on Mar. 10, 2023The Scholastic Book fair is coming March 21 and 23 and during the evening of Parent/Teacher interviews. Students will visit the fair during their regular library block. Parents are able to shop the…
20 minutes a day!
Posted on Feb. 15, 2023The students at Bertha Kennedy and Holy Family Catholic schools have made great strides in their literacy skills. All it takes is 20 minutes a day of reading to build up those literacy skills. Playing…
Holy Family Catholic School book fair
Posted on Jan. 25, 2023The Scholastic Book fair is coming February 15th and during the evening of Parent/Teacher interviews. Students will visit the fair during their regular library block. Parents are able to shop the fair…
No JUNK January
Posted on Jan. 17, 2023No Junk January is all about eating healthy, getting some exercise, and proper sleep. Check out the display in the Library Learning Commons. There are some great cookbooks and other books to give…
2022
Christmas reading bingo
Posted on Dec. 13, 2022I hope you are going to spend some time reading over the Christmas break. Pick up your bingo sheet in the Library Learning Commons. Try to fill in as many squares as you can then return your game board…
The Season of Advent
Posted on Nov. 22, 2022Advent means "coming". In the Christian church calendar Advent is the period of preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus. December is a busy time so I hope your family is able to take some…
November break
Posted on Nov. 2, 2022Here is a great activity to check out at the St. Albert Public library over the November break. Just because you can't take anything out from the school library the week of Nov. 7th doesn't mean you to…
Scholastic book fair
Posted on Oct. 4, 2022The Scholastic book fair will be here soon! Bertha Kennedy will host the fair October 18 and 20th. And also during the evenings of Parent/Teacher interviews. Parents can shop in person or online using…
Read In Week
Posted on Sep. 22, 2022Edmonton and area Read In Week is October 3-7. The students will be celebrating reading by doing some buddy reading, stop/drop and read, and going outside to read a trail tale from St. Albert Public library.…
Back to the Library Learning Commons
Posted on Sep. 1, 2022Well, here we are back into the routine of school! The Library Learning Commons is ready to go. If you completed your Summer reading bingo please bring it back to receive your treat. I hope you kept…
Summer reading!
Posted on Jun. 3, 2022With all the school library books put away for the summer. Take the opportunity to check out the St. Albert Public library reading game. Don't have a library card. No problem. Library cards are free…
June in the Library Learning Commons
Posted on Jun. 1, 2022It just seems like yesterday that I was getting the library going for the students. Now it is time to tidy and put things away for the summer. All library materials are due back to school the week…
The Ultimate winner of The Battle of the books!
Posted on May. 20, 2022The 2022 Battle of the Books has wrapped up. The ultimate winner this year was Mother Goose Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins. The students at Bertha Kennedy and Holy Family Catholic school both choose this…
Play Boggle to increase vocabulary
Posted on May. 3, 2022The students have been playing Boggle to increase their vocabulary. Why not try it at home. Don't have a Boggle game? Don't worry. All you have to do is make a 4x4 grid and fill it with letters. …
Battle of the books 2022
Posted on Apr. 8, 2022It's time for Battle of the Books! This year the theme is bears. I have chosen some fun bear stories to read over the next 8 weeks. Students vote on their favorite one each week and by the end we will…
Spring break reading
Posted on Mar. 22, 2022Wow! Spring break is upon us. Make sure you keep reading over the break. St. Albert public library has a spring break reading game (SAPL Spring break reading game). So go and check it out. Also…
FNMI books in the library
Posted on Feb. 24, 2022During the month of March we will be exploring some FNMI (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) stories in the library. Our first book will be On the trapline by David A. Robertson. Here is a interview…
Kindness
Posted on Jan. 26, 2022Kindness - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. How can you be kind this month and everyday? Maybe you can do some sneaky service this month. Write a special note to someone and…
No JUNK January!
Posted on Jan. 5, 2022No Junk January is all about eating healthy, getting some exercise, and proper sleep. Check out the display in the Library Learning Commons. There are some great cookbooks and other books to give…
2021
Christmas break reading bingo
Posted on Dec. 9, 2021I hope you are going to spend some time reading over the Christmas break. Here is a fun Bingo to work on. If you get a Bingo bring back your game board and receive a fun prize. See Mrs. Williams…
Advent season
Posted on Nov. 26, 2021As we prepare for the coming of Jesus during the season of Advent. Why not take some time and read a Christmas story together as a family at bedtime. There are many on display in the library but here…
Young Readers Choice Award books
Posted on Oct. 28, 2021The YRCA books are chosen by the Pacific Northwest Library Association. Students in grade 4-6 read a minimum of two books and then they are able to vote on their favorite. Voting takes place in March…
Virtual Scholastic book fair
Posted on Oct. 7, 2021The Scholastic Book fair is coming October 18-30th. Proceeds from the sale of books will benefit the Library Learning Commons. Please watch your email for the weekly school news as the virtual link…
Read In Week!
Posted on Sep. 16, 2021Read In Week is coming! The dates are October 4-8, 2021. To Each Their Own Story is the theme for this year. During the week of October 4-8 we will be having some fun reading activities, contests,…
Back to the Library Learning Commons
Posted on Aug. 31, 2021Wow! Where did the summer go? I hope you read some great books over the summer. Here are some back to school stories to get September rolling. Check them out! Library lion by Michelle Knudsen…
Stop the Summer slide!
Posted on Jun. 11, 2021Here are a few suggestions to help stop the summer slide. Don't forget to check out the St. Albert Public library Summer reading game. The library will be open for in person visits. Make sure to…
June in the Library Learning Commons
Posted on May. 27, 2021It is hard to believe that it is June already. The Library Learning Commons at BK and VG has been an active space despite the pandemic, restrictions, and online/face to face learning. All library…
The WINNERS of 2021 Battle of the books
Posted on May. 20, 2021Battle of the Books 2021 has now wrapped up. It started with 8 books and the students voted every week for their favorite. The book that won at VG was Piranhas don't eat bananas by Aaron Blabey. …
Battle of the Books 2021
Posted on May. 4, 2021There are only 3 more weeks of Battle of the Books. We have had a great time reading some funny animal stories. Ask your kids to see what has been their favorite so far. It has been interesting to see…
National Poetry month
Posted on Apr. 6, 2021April is poetry month all across Canada. There are some fun poetry books in the BK and VG collection. There are also some novels written in free verse poetry style. Why not check one out today!…
Spring!
Posted on Mar. 25, 2021I hope you all had a wonderful break from school and a blessed Easter. Here is a fun Makerspace activity to do as a family and get outside. Let's make a kite with a brown paper lunch bag. How to Make…
The Scholastic book fair is coming!
Posted on Mar. 9, 2021The Scholastic Book fair is coming March 22-28th. Proceeds from the sale of books will benefit the Library Learning Commons. Please watch your email for the weekly school news as the virtual link will…
A fun strategy game
Posted on Feb. 23, 2021Tapatan is originally from the Philippines. All you need is a game board. You can make this with a piece of paper. See the picture to the left. You will also need 6 playing pieces that are two different…
I Read Canadian day!
Posted on Feb. 11, 2021On February 17th BK and VG students will celebrate Canadian authors and illustrators. Check out the great Canadian books on display in the library. What will you read!
Kindness
Posted on Feb. 2, 2021Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give - Unknown How can you be kind this month and everyday? Maybe you can do some sneaky service this month. Write a special note to someone and sneak it…
Fun STEM activity to make at home
Posted on Jan. 5, 2021Let's make some oobleck! All you need is corn starch and water to make this non-Newtonian substance. It is a liquid or a solid? Then watch the Dr. Seuss story of Bartholomew and the oobleck. The…
2020
Merry Christmas!
Posted on Dec. 16, 2020I wish you all a beautiful Christmas season. Here is a fun video about the birth of our Saviour Jesus. Don't forget to read the biblical account of Jesus' birth from chapter 2 of Luke. The Christmas…
Homemade Christmas ornaments
Posted on Dec. 3, 2020Have you ever made salt dough Christmas ornaments! When I was a small children I made ornaments with my Mum and sister. My parents still have some of them in the ornament boxes. They are easy to…
Quarantine cooking!
Posted on Nov. 18, 2020Do you like to cook or bake? With spending more time at home now is a great opportunity to try some new recipes or maybe some old family classics. Gingersnap cookies are a favorite at my house and…
Word games help with spelling
Posted on Oct. 23, 2020I love to play word games! How about you? Playing word games can help advance your spelling skills, increase vocabulary, and advance language learning. Word games are great exercises for the brain!…
The Scholastic book fair is coming!
Posted on Oct. 9, 2020The Scholastic virtual book fair is coming. The link will be available October 19-25. Please watch your email for the link and more information. Here is a video that advertises some of the books…
Read In Week
Posted on Sep. 16, 2020Read Around the World is the theme for Read In Week this year. During the week of October 5-9 we will be having some fun reading activities, contests, and special guest readers. Here is a video…
Back to school!
Posted on Aug. 24, 2020Happy back to school! Whether that means face to face or online the BK and VG Library Learning Commons is here for you. Please check out the online catalogue so you can see everything that can be…
Last post of the school year
Posted on Apr. 29, 2020Hi everyone - this will be my last post of the school year. I hope you have found the information useful. Enjoy the last two months of school and then the glorious days of summer. Remember to read…
Do you LOVE bananas!
Posted on Apr. 29, 2020Do you love bananas! I love bananas. Watch the fun read along video by Ryan and Craig and see if the piranhas can convince his friends to try a bite. Then follow the other link to make a "friendly fish…
The Very impatient caterpillar - Life cycle
Posted on Apr. 23, 2020Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well. Today's story link is The Very impatient caterpillar by Ross Burach. Watch Ryan and Craig read the story and then figure out the 4 stages of the life cycle…
Read with your pet
Posted on Apr. 16, 2020Hi kids! I hope you are enjoying the nice weather. Here is an idea for you that involves your pet. If you have a cat I'm not sure that your cat would sit long enough for story time but try it anyways. …
Make some critters!
Posted on Apr. 16, 2020Hi there kids! I hope you are doing great. Here is a easy STEAM idea for you to do. Pipe cleaners are easy to purchase at Wal-Mart or maybe even Dollarama. You could create some fun animals to…
Fun and easy STEM makerspace for the weekend
Posted on Apr. 7, 2020Hi Everyone, Here is an easy makerspace activity to make. All you need is a regular piece of paper, a hole punch, some string or yarn, and of course creativity. I hope you have fun making this and…
Have a Taco party this weekend!
Posted on Apr. 3, 2020Since this weekend is still looking cold why not spice up supper this weekend with a TACO PARTY! Read/Watch the book Dragons love tacos by Adam Rubin. Dragons love tacos video Create some awesome taco…
Awesome information while at home!
Posted on Mar. 31, 2020Hi Everyone, Please check out the library website for some great books to read online. There are also links for fun Makerspace activities that use everyday household items. Just click on the top right…
Spring break reading list!
Posted on Mar. 6, 2020Spring break is almost here. Make sure you pick up a book and read 20 minutes a day. Check out this list or ask Mrs. Williams for some help in finding just the right one. Or you can look at the online…
New graphic novels!
Posted on Feb. 28, 2020Graphic novels are very popular at VG. Here are some new books that were purchased from the Scholastic book fair. Watch for other books available soon. Check out the online library catalogue for…
I Read Canadian day!
Posted on Feb. 11, 2020Starting next week kids all across Canada will be participating in I Read Canadian day. The kids at VG will celebrate by reading a book by a Canadian author or by participating in a scavenger hunt. …
The Scholastic book fair is coming!
Posted on Jan. 28, 2020The Scholastic book fair Jungle will be coming soon! The book fair will be set up in the Library Learning Commons on Feb. 11th and 13th. The fair will also be open during the evenings of Parent/teacher…
Winter words
Posted on Jan. 21, 2020Here is a fun activity that you can try at home. Grab some Scrabble letter tiles or make up some letter flashcards on scraps of paper. At school we used the Bananagrams game. See how many winter…
Winter fort building
Posted on Jan. 14, 2020With these cold winter days upon us why not try some fun indoor building. All you need are some blankets, couch cushions, a coffee table, a good book and a flashlight. Here are some good books about…
Books to read before I'm 12
Posted on Jan. 7, 2020Have you read Charlotte's web? How about the poems in Where the sidewalk ends? Or the story of Auggie in Wonder? These are just a few books that are suggested reading before one turns 12. Check…
2019
It's finally here!
Posted on Dec. 20, 2019It is hard to believe that our Christmas season is here. The year is flying by. I pray the message of Christ's birth sinks deep into your hearts this year. We have so much to be thankful for especially…
The Gift of the Magi and A Christmas Carol
Posted on Dec. 13, 2019The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very…
A family evening of Christmas
Posted on Dec. 6, 2019The STEAM activity this week is coloring, cutting, and folding a Christmas ornament. Why not give it a try at home. The following recipe is great for making and baking ornaments together too! Christmas…
A Christmas story retold by children
Posted on Nov. 29, 2019Watch this fun video that was done by children in New Zealand. Click on the red link. ENJOY! St. Paul's church - Auckland, New Zealand
Advent season
Posted on Nov. 29, 2019As we prepare for Christmas during the season of Advent. Why not read a Christmas story together as a family at bedtime. There are many on display in the library but here is a list to get you started.…
Online Library catalogue
Posted on Nov. 20, 2019Here is a link to the online catalogue. You can search for items by author, subject, title, or keyword. VG Library catalogue
Easy makerspace idea
Posted on Nov. 19, 2019All you need is a piece of paper, scissors and a fan. Trace a circle using a cereal bowl. Decorate the shape however you want. Cut out the circle. Make one cut from the edge of the circle to the…