Learning in Action...
in The Media Center
with Mrs. Secondi
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Sophie Blackall
Sophie with Aubrey and Sophia or should we say, Ivy and Bean!
NitroType Tournament 2024
April 25th
32 students are in the running to be the 2024 NitroType Champion.
Students record campaign videos, edit, practice and give all of their effort day of the tournament.
Milford District
March Madness of Picture Books 2024
Students listen, read and engage in literature throughout the year and specifically during March Madness!
What book will be PDS Winner? Trombone Shorty!
What book will be the District Winner?
Fun Fact: Trombone Shorty will be in Bridgeport, CT in June!
Check out his website to purchase tickets to his concert!
STEM Careers Event
Thursday, March 28 | 1:00pm–2:00pm
I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (graphic novel)
with Lauren Tarshis
Thursday, March 14 | 2:00pm–2:30pm ET
Travel to Normandy, France, and witness the largest seaborne invasion in history from the eyes of a boy on the beach when the tides turn in World War II.
December Reading Challenge
Read 12 "tasty" books during the month of December. Return the completed challenge by Dec. 21st to win a prize!
EVENTS/PROGRAMS/NEWS
MPS Podcast: Episode 11 Highlights Pumpkin Delight students and their work on Cool School Crayon Project
We are pleased to present Episode 11 of the Most Prevailing Stories Podcast from MPS. Talk about heartwarming, this episode gets some comments from the kids in 3rd grade at Pumpkin Delight Elementary connected to the project we profiled last week – Cool School Crayons. We guarantee you will really enjoy their perspective. Give it a listen. PODCAST.
Kazu Kibuishi
Thurs., Nov. 16 | 1:30 - 2:00 PM
After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great-grandfather. Before long, a tentacled creature lures the kids’ mom through a door in the basement. Em and Navin, desperate not to lose her, follow her into a fantastical world inhabited by robots, mysterious plants, and talking animals.
Storyvoice brings LIVE author readings to schools, virtually!
Here are some upcoming events!
Peter H. Reynolds
Mon., Nov. 20 | 1:00 - 1:30 PM
This sweet story follows a father and son as they discuss all the things they need in life—like a really good pillow or a roof over their heads—but most important of all, love.
Reese Witherspoon
Thurs. Nov. 30 | 1:00 pm
In “Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise,” Betty is back to throw the birthday party of a lifetime! She has an amazing idea: she's throwing her mom a birthday party.
Shhh . . . It's a surprise! Then Betty and her best friend, Mae, have the best idea of all: What if they threw Mom a circus surprise party?! It will be the greatest day in the history of the universe! Everything is perfect until Betty realizes—oh, no!—Mom's birthday isn't today . . . it's next month.
Whatever will they do with their circus surprise now?
STEM Events
with General Motors
November 8th - 1pm - Media Class - (Virtual)
Joe Triano
Thurs., Oct. 26 | 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
LIVE Author Visits with Story Voice.
Lucille Colandro
Thurs., Oct. 26 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Students participate during Media Class
R. L. Stine
Tues., Oct. 31 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Mrs. Secondi, LMS, MS
Digital Citizenship Week!
Oct. 16-20th
Check out this link from Common Sense Media to see some lessons you can explore at home.
October Reading Tracker
Congratulations! 30 students read 19 books in 4 weeks!
Read October books, write each book's title on the available book spines and return to the Media Center to win a prize! Return by Oct. 31st!
Sept 2023
Self Checkout!
Grades PK-2 are learning and practicing how to conduct book circulation.
Grades 3-5 are continuing to practice circulation skills to be independent in the media center.
Media Class helps me...
Engage, Enhance and Extend my learning!