LPCI Library Learning Commons April 6, 2023 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.
This week's virtual library tip - Need an image to illustrate a concept, or to spark the beginning of an inquiry? Analyzing images to develop media literacy? Check out Britannica ImageQuest on the Virtual Library. Visit the VL > Read Watch Learn > Learn K-12 to get started.
Check out this handy how-to: Britannica Image Quest - Google Slides
During the month of April the TDSB recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month. As stated in the Hispanic Heritage Month Act, (May 5, 2015): "Ontario is home to more than 400,000 first-, second- and third-generation Canadian of Hispanic origin. As early as 1914, Canadians who originated from 23 Hispanic countries began immigrating to the province and today the Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing in Ontario. Hispanic-Canadians represent a dynamic community that has made significant contributions to the growth and prosperity of the Province of Ontario.
See our resource document Hispanic Heritage Month for more support.
Co-operation is the TDSB Character Trait for April
This is a very important trait because it prepares you for the world after education which is filled with interactions between people. Cooperation is:
working together to do more than you can do alone.
listening to others to try to understand what they are saying
recognizing contributions of others, applaud effort and work.
showing respect and taking responsibility
practicing good collaboration skills.
Reality Check: Getting the Goods on Science and Health
In this lesson, students start by considering the wide range of science and health information they are likely to encounter in news or through social media. They read an article on a scientific topic to help them understand the particular challenges of verifying science and health information and then use an educational computer game to practice skills in critically reading health and science stories. Finally, students compile a list of reliable sources they can turn to for verifying health and science stories. MediaSmarts
International Day of Pink April 12.
Day of Pink represents authenticity and allyship, but most importantly, it represents the courage to take on all these actions.
Planning for Life After High School for Youth with Disabilities
This resource was developed to provide essential information for
families and adolescent/adult students transitioning out of school
It is inclusive of a wide variety of learner profiles and needs/disabilities
We hope this newsletter will be a support to you as we read, research, and learn together at Lawrence Park C.I.
HAPPY SPRING!
Mrs. Zwaan