May: RETURN ALL BETHKE LIBRARY BOOKS!
The library will be closing book checkout on May 3rd!
Please scour your homes for books belonging to our Bethke library and return all books by May 8th! Late returns will be marked lost and students will receive letters in Friday folders detailing replacement fees as early as May 10th.
We appreciate your partnership in gathering our library books to ensure we start the fall with a full and diverse library for returning students!
"Check it out!": Continue Reading Over Summer Break
Engage your students over summer break with full access to our amazing public libraries throughout the area.
Storytime Schedule: bring your children to enjoy “All Ages Storytime'' for engaging read alouds curated for students of all ages--even fifth graders. These are available throughout the month of December and beyond!
Are you struggling to find engaging books for your child? Please check out the Poudre River Public Library’s suggested books by grade level:
What does a Poudre River Library Card offer your child?
Check out up to 100 physical items
Download electronic books and audiobooks (you can access these books with e-readers)
Download movies, and magazines
Access research databases
BETHKE SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
Incoming 1st & 2nd Graders:
Read a book in each of these 30 places during the summer. Each time you read, color in the matching book.
Return this page to Mrs. Hewitt or Mrs. Crawford during the first week of school to receive a prize!
Incoming 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders:
Read one book from each genre (fantasy, mystery, science fiction, biography, humor, fairy tale, adventure, poetry, and non-fiction) and record the title.
Return this page to Mrs. Hewitt or Mrs. Crawford during the first week of school to receive a prize!
Poudre River Public Library: Summer Reading Program
Early Registration: May 1st
Summer Reading Program: May 20th-August 12th
Calling all trailblazers, nomads and thrill seekers, outdoor enthusiasts and happy campers! Prepare to embark on a Summer Adventure with Poudre Libraries.
The annual Summer Reading Challenge is now Summer Adventure! The new name reflects our goal to create lifelong readers AND learners.
How The Poudre River Public Library Summer Reading Program Works:
Start Your Adventure
Pre-registration starts May 1! Sign up on the Beanstack site or the download and use the Beanstack Tracker App for a convenient online way to track your progress. Or, go screen-free with a printed Summer Adventure guide available at the libraries starting May 20.Pick up your Signup Gift
Ages birth - 17: choose a new, free book from our Summer Adventure display
Read and Explore
Choose your adventure, Bingo style! Complete at least 5 activities in a row on the Bingo Board (up, down, or diagonal). Bingo activities include art, nature, self-care, and of course, reading!Collect a Prize
Collect a prize once you've completed a Bingo!Ages birth - 17: choose another new, free book from the Summer Adventure display
Add to Your Adventure
Eager for more? Complete your entire Bingo board (get a blackout) to be entered in a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer! More info about grand prizes to come.
SUMMER Access to Technology Applications, Games, and More
All students have been introduced to a variety of skills and platforms this school year, but our greatest hope is that they had FUN and we cultivated their love of learning through technology!
We do hope, however, that students continue reading and utilizing their technology skills over summer break.
The Symbaloo pages will be available throughout the summer for easy access to a variety of applications!
Kindergarten, First Grade, & Second Grade
https://beebot.terrapinlogo.com/ (laptops/computers)
https://www.educationalappstore.com/app/bee-bot (download app to tablets)
https://code.org/ (laptops/computers)
Third Grade, Fourth Grade, & Fifth Grade
https://www.makewonder.com/apps/ (download apps to tablets)
Blockly
Wonder
Path
https://code.org/ (laptops/computers)
Daily Schedule:
8:45-9:35- 5th Grade
9:35-10:25- 3rd Grade
10:25-11:15- 4th Grade
11:55-12:45- Kindergarten
12:45-1:35 First Grade
1:35-2:25 Second Grade