Category: Library Fun

Book Review by Elizabeth: Playing Cupid

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In Playing Cupid by Jenny Meyerhoff, Clara Martinez has just moved schools.  She has also gone from being a loner to being part of the popular crowd.  Unfortunately, her grades are sinking, meaning her dad threatens to send her to her mom’s house which would mean changing schools again. But she may have some hope because the Austin Business Challenge is coming up, which is a challenge to create a business for 7th graders. She has the brilliant idea to do a matchmaking business.  But when she gets started, someone starts to sabotage her business. Even worse, she is getting love letters in her locker, even though she doesn’t care whatsoever about love for herself. Clara gives in to peer pressure and decides she likes a guy but he is the wrong guy and she realizes that being in the popular group isn’t everything and friendships are important.  Can she stay in the popular group, keep her business, fix her grades and deal with the love letters? You’ll have to read to find out!

Out of 100, I would probably rate this book pretty high at an 89. It kept me on my toes and wanting more.  It is well-written and is part of the Wish series. The author is a talented writer and she has written more books for young readers. The genre is realistic fiction.

I would recommend this book to grades 5-8. It probably appeals more to girls.

4/5 stars

Review written by Elizabeth in grade 7

BUILDER’S CHALLENGE 5: Disney or Sports scene

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Here are some of our submissions for our 5th builder’s challenge- using any supplies students wanted:

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Second prize goes to another Lego Soccer Match by Athan and Jonathan, Grade 6:

 

Soccer match: The Goalie saves the ball! Mr. Redcap is shooting a penalty kick and the goalie is diving for the ball (helmet)! By Athan and Jonathan, Gr. 6

First prize goes to Ben and Ivan for their Keva Disney palace, complete with jail and courtyard!

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Builder’s Challenge 3- RCS Staff

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TODAY’S CHALLENGE:

Students had a box of random odds and ends from which to create an RCS staff member of their choice.  Click through the gallery to see which staff members made it into the challenge, and scroll down to see our first and second place winner:

 

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Second prize goes to Priscilla and Kayla in Grade 7 who created their teacher, Ms. Peters:

 

 

Ms. Peters likes to ski so we put a mountain behind her and put skis on. By Priscilla & Kayla, Grade 7.

First prize goes to the super creative depiction of our principal and vice-principal by Myles and Jaime, Grade 7:

 

Darth Finch vs. Burton Yoda by Myles & Jaime, Grade 7.

Prize winners, see Mrs. Osborne on Friday to pick up your prizes!  These creations will be on display until Monday, at which time they will be delivered to their dopplegangers.

Builder’s Challenge 2: Famous building

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Here are our contest entries for our second builder’s challenge:

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SECOND PLACE goes to The Colosseum by Brayden and Owen in Grade 6:

The Roman Colosseum by Brayden and Owen
Interior of the Colosseum by Brayden and Owen

 

FIRST PRIZE goes to Carlin and Jon in grade 7 with their elaborate Empire State building:

The Empire State building by Carlin and Jon, grade 7

Naughty elf!

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We came into the library this morning to find our naughty elf, Eugene, caught with a crayon in his hand! Can you believe he coloured on a copy of the current Grade 8 novel study book, “The Outsiders”?

 

He drew a tree and signed his name!

Builder’s Challenge- Day 1: Christmas Morning from Lego

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Today, we started our first Builder’s Challenge! Students could work in teams of two to interpret the following prompt using Lego.  Our winners got to choose either a Lego minifigure or they could take a risk and open any door in a Lego Advent Calendar.

Here are some of our contest entries!

Santa is watching Bob open his Christmas presents. There’s a green bin outside (yay for environmental responsibility!) by Vanessa and Nicole, Grade 6.

A Festive, Cool, Christmas morning by Brayden and Owen, Grade 6

Tom just woke up to see the winter wonderland outside.

The sneaky monkey opens his presents before Christmas, but doesn’t see Santa staring at him! By Wayne & friend, Grade 8

SECOND PLACE: Inside the house the father is giving a present to the boy. The place is littered with presents. There is an awesome Christmas tree with a star at the top. Christmas is about giving, not getting! (by Solomon and Theo, grade 6)

FIRST PLACE: People are giving gifts to each other and having a good time. By Travis and Jeremy, grade 6.