LPCI Library Learning Commons April 26, 2024 Newsletter
Engage, Inspire, Empower
Our goal is to support the success of our students, to promote a life-long enjoyment of reading, and to provide knowledge building experiences with 24/7 access to information in a welcoming environment that is conducive to learning.
We strive to achieve this goal through attention to Equity, Well Being and Achievement.
The month of April is proudly recognized as Latin–America History Month at the Toronto District School Board. This year the focus and theme of 2024 is: "Weaving Our Legacies: Return to Our Collective Path | Enlazar Nuestres Legados: Volver a Nuestre Camino Colectivo."
April is also Sikh Heritage Month. This year’s Sikh Heritage Month’s theme is Chardi Kala (The Positive and Uplifted State of Mind). Please see our Sikh Heritage Month resource document for more support.
This week's virtual library tip - Building partnerships with community resources is key to our students success! Thank you so much to librarian Ms Chan for introducing our gr 9 students to the wealth of resources available to them through Toronto Public Library. TPL databases are linked from our virtual library.
White Pine Book Club!
We discussed “Of Light and Shadow” by Tanaz Bhathena & “Then Everything Happens at Once” by M E Girard !
Thank you to Mr Dungca, Mr Edelhofer, Ms Chau & Mr Christensen!
Sarah Mughal Rana introduces her debut YA novel Hope Ablaze, a story about a Muslim teen finding her voice in a post-9/11 America
Intellectual Property: Key Concepts
Anything that comes into being through invention or artistic creation. When an intellectual property is also real property, it is possible to own one but not the other – so that owning a painting (real property right) does not automatically give you the right to make copies of it (intellectual property right).Media Smarts
Celebrating World Autism Month!
Let's ensure inclusive education, embracing the unique strengths of every student. Together, we can foster understanding and support. Need more information?
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I. Library Learning Commons.
Mrs. Zwaan