A Week of Learning

In Trillium classes we have been exploring fiction and nonfiction titles.  The Trillium are steadily becoming confident in identifying the different parts of books.

In Huckleberry classes we are continuing to explore and review call numbers and how books are organized in the library.

In Clarkia, we have taken on the challenge of organizing nonfiction books by their call numbers through some hands on activities.

In computer classes the Clarkia have been using their detective skills to research some facts on animals that Lewis and Clark may have seen on the trail.

The Alders have been working on keeping proper typing technique while improving their typing speed.  They have been learning how to use Google Docs and will be using their knowledge of word processing to format a MLA research paper in the next week.

The Cedars continue to work on their E-Portfolios.  They will be using these portfolios for their student led conferences.


Please remember the Usborne Book Fair will be here next week.

OBOB battles are continuing this week at lunch.   Please come support our readers.

Usborne Book Fair Will Be Here Soon

When:   February 6th-10th; Before and After School

Where:  In the Mountain Meadow Media Center

Who:     Everyone is welcome to come check out these    

              exciting, new books

We are looking for volunteers to help with book sales, before and after school.

Thank you.

Please contact Iva Quinlan:  iquinlan@mra-k8.com

Reminder: Our Oregon Battle of the Books Battles begin this week. Please join us in supporting our readers.

Let The Battles Begin

Every year students (3rd-12th grade) across the state begin reading an assortment of books to do battle.   Oregon Battle of the Books was started in 2006 as a way to connect children and books.

"OBOB's mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students."

The teams consist of four students with one alternate.  Each team must read the 16 books and will be quizzed over content as well as "In Which Book..." questions.

At MRA,  we currently have two 6th-8th grade teams who are in a reading frenzy to complete their books before their first school battle.  At the 3rd-5th grade level we have five teams who are discovering what a battle looks like and working hard to memorize all the titles and authors.

We would like to invite you to our battles.    The following bracket is for the 3rd-5th grade teams.

The first battles for the 3rd-5th teams begin on Monday, January 23rd at 11:30.

The first battle for the 6th-8th grade teams will be on Tuesday, January 24th at 11:30.

We look forward to seeing you there.  Please help us encourage our readers and their hard work.