DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

If someone asked me what was the most popular book during the 2009/2010 school year, I would say Diary of a Wimpy Kid hands down.

This summer, I was determined to read the Dairy of a Wimpy Kid series. I quickly discovered why the students at Florence Meares Public School have been clamouring for these books all school year.

I found myself laughing out loud at the "Cheese Touch". This contagious disease runs rampant at Greg's school as student's avoid carriers at all costs. I chuckled to myself as I reminisced about the cooties when I was a little guy.

While the book is peppered throughout with episodes of hilarity, Dairy of a Wimpy Kid conveys and important message. Greg learns that to have a friend you have to be a friend.

After having read "Greg Heffley's Journal" I can't wait to read the next title in the series. I highly recommend this book to all readers young and old.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is an instant classic that leaves the reader wanting more!

FLORENCE MEARES SUMMER READING TOP TEN!

Summer is a fantastic time to kick back and read. To help you with your summer reading, here is the Florence Meares Summer Reading Top Ten list!!

10. Check out the FM library website, especially Library Links. There's lots of good stuff in there waiting to be discovered.

9. Get ready for new magazines @ FM. Did you know we have new subscriptions to: BMX Plus, Boy's Life, Discovery Girls, Girlworks, The Hockey News, Kayak, Zamoof and others !?!! The best part is that in September you will be able to sign out your favourite magazine. Check out the magazine online companion websites.

8. If you are a Primary student at Florence Meares be sure to participate in the "Florence Meares' Cuddle Up and Read Summer Reading Challenge 2010". Check out the final June 2010 newsletter for more details.

7. Visit the FM Battle of the Books section and get ready for the 2010 Battle of the Books:

http://chatt.hdsb.ca/~cannm/BattleoftheBooks

Thanks to Mrs. Hurley and Mrs. Hammill for all of their hard work!

6. Read to someone. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and friends love to hear stories. Take some time to read one of your favourite stories to someone you know.

5. Read to your pet. Pets love attention and they love stories too!! Spend some quality time reading to your pet over the summer.

4. Check out "Ms. Fink's Hot Summer Reads":

Mrs. Fink's Hot Summer Reads

Thanks Mrs. Fink!!!

3. Listen to a book. Did you know the Burlington Public Library has audio books you can download? Check them out here:

http://www.bpl.on.ca/internet/audiobooks.htm

2. Read a book online. The Burlington Public Library has some great links to Electronic Books that you can check out here:

http://www.bpl.on.ca/internet/electrbooks.htm

If you are a student in Grade 1 or 2 with the Halton District School Board be sure to use your Raz Kids account over the summer. Check it out here:

http://www.raz-kids.com/

1. Visit you local Library and sign out some books, magazines and videos. Our local Library, Tansley Woods, is fantastic. You can even order stuff online and have it delivered to Tansley Woods for pick up. Check out the Burlington Public Library Kids website here:

http://www.bpl.on.ca/bplkids.htm

I hope everyone has a fun, exciting and safe summer. Enjoy your time off and be sure to read some of your favourites over the summer. I want to hear all about your summer adventures in September. Send me an email if you have any questions and follow us on Twitter for the latest news @FMLibrary.

Mr. Cann

As we prepare for the holidays, we have taken the opportunity in the Library to read many stories about summer. Unfortunately for fans of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" Santa Claus does not make an appearance. This humourous look at a family's vacation makes fun of all of the extra stuff that we take on vacation. Their vehicle is filled to near bursting. Author Natasha Wing reminds us that family summer vacations give memories that last a lifetime.

Floppy!!!

The book "Floppy" by Guido van Genechten is a good book. This is one of our Dual Language Books translated by Surinder Singh Attariwala. In the book Floppy, the rabbit has an ear that is floppy and he tries to straighten it but it doesn't work. Floppy goes to the doctor and the doctor says ears come in different shapes and sizes. Still, Floppy wants to make his ears straight because the other rabbits make fun of him. This book is available in 21 different languages. The Punjabi translation makes sense but it could have been better. Sometimes the word in Punjabi is the exact same in English. The book is fun to read with your family. If you can read Punjabi check it out today!

By, Simranjit

The Stanley Cup comes to Florence Meares P.S.!!!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010 is a day which will go down in Florence Meares Public School history.

A visit by the Stanley Cup provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to see, first hand, the Stanley Cup. Every class had a chance to see and touch the Cup.

The atmosphere in our large gym was electric as Mr. Pritchard, Keeper of the Cup, shared some of the history of the cup.

Did you know that each player on the winning team gets to spend a whole day with the cup? As a result, the Cup has traveled all over the world.

One player even ate Fruit Loops out of the cup. There are well over 2000 names engraved on the cup. Amazing!

You can hear more incredible stories about the Stanley Cup's adventures at the Hockey Hall of Fame website.

At the end of our time with the Stanley Cup, Mr. Pritchard donned his white gloves and carefully placed the Cup in it's protective case, ready for it's next adventure.


Take care Stanley! We will miss you!

A little piece of Florence Meares Public School will always be with you. Safe and happy travels Stanley:-)


A huge thank you goes out to Mr. Pritchard and the NHL for bringing the Stanley Cup to our school. This is an experience our students will never forget:-)

To learn more about the Stanley Cup check out Wikipedia, NHL.com and The Hockey Hall of Fame Stanley Cup Journal.

The Elves and the Shoemaker

The Elves and the Shoemaker is a story about a shoemaker who sells shoes. In the middle of the night, two little elves come and make the shoes so they are ready to be sold in the morning. The shoemaker tries to find out who is making these beautiful shoes so he can thank and reward them. This book is translated in Arabic. You can also find more story books in the library which come in different languages like Arabic, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Urdu, and many more.

By: Misham

Dual Language Books @FM

The Dual Language Books come in a variety of different languages. There are many different story books which are very popular and everyone can enjoy them no matter what age. The translation of the English text into another language is very accurate and there is also a glossary at the back of the book which has the English meaning for some words used in the story. These books are very interesting and fun to read and everyone is sure to enjoy them.

By: Misham