Ornithology~ a study of birds.
Joshua proudly showcases his ornithology collection for our school and community. Species, feeders, informational books and his obvious passion for the study of birds have intrigued our patrons. He recently shared his expertise with Mrs. Wynn’s 4th grade class and captivated his audience with his vast knowledge. Please stop by the library and view his remarkable display.
Be sure to return all of your library books by June 1st.
Local author and illustrator, Debby Veldkamp, recently visited and shared her exciting books to our 3rd graders. Students enjoyed hearing the Bishop’s Peak hiking adventure of Harry the cat, and the tale of Arnie the cat who survived the San Simeon earthquake. Stop by our library and take a look at Ms. Veldkamp’s upbeat and inspiring works.
Upper grade students may remember the expression “Bafana Bafana” from the CYRM book, Goal! by Mina Javaherbin. Goal! is an uplifting and inspiring book about how a group of South African boys’ passion for soccer unites the community and helps them endure the realities of poverty and bullies.
Bafana Bafana, “the boys,” is the affectionate name that the people of South Africa call their national football team. 
Pictured here is Angie sharing her “Bafana Bafana” souvenir her brother so kindly brought back for her from his World Cup, 2010 visit to South Africa.
April is National Poetry Month! 
The entertaining words of children’s authors such as Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein keep our students giggling and thinking through the silliness.
Visit the following websites if you would like to learn more about these humorous authors:
It’s perfect timing for The Million Dollar Shot, by Dan Gutman. 
Third graders are enthusiastically predicting the outcome of this lively book that is action pact, suspenseful and humorous. Will Eddie make the shot for all the Finkle’s dough? We will just have to leave you hanging in mid-air!
Upper grade students are in the final stretch of the season as the Battle of the Books rapidly approaches. Keep reading and making great strides towards your AR goals! We will be tipping off the Battle on June 1st.
The California Young Reader Medal winners for our school are:
4th-6th grades: Henry’s Freedom Box, by Ellen Levine with illustrations by, Kadir Nelson.
K-3rd grades: I Need My Monster, by Amanda Noll with illustrations by, Howard McWilliam.
The CYRM will be awarded to the title with the most votes state-wide. 
Stay tuned for the results.
Join us ~
This week, Monday-Friday, 12:00-2:30.
It’s a Reading Celebration!
Our Techy-Sky-High Readers Book Club filled the library with jovial laughs discussing some of their favorites.
Sixth graders each shared a beloved title that they enjoyed throughout their elementary school career , a title that they will always reflect on and one that they would highly recommend. Some of the favorites may be yours too. Have fun reminiscing.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K. Rowling
Green Eggs and Ham, by Dr. Seuss
Avalon series, by T.A. Barron
Regarding the Fountain : a tale ,in letters, of liars and leaks, by Kate Klise
Percy Jackson series, by Rick Riordan
The Secret Garden, by Frances Burnett
The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
The Little Engine that Could, by Watty Piper
Also, take a look at this quick clip on the Lorax.
