LPCI Library Learning Commons May 3, 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.
This week's virtual library tip - Watch this short video for tips on how to use our virtual library to enrich reading and learning.
Congratulations to this remarkable team of students who energized Lawrence Park C.I. with their TEDxYouth@LPCI event, amplifying the voices of six inspiring young speakers on the TEDx stage!!
So very proud of these 6 fearless TEDxYouth@LPCI speakers for delivering such impactful & exceptional talks, & for daring to Dream.Act.Impact on the world stage!!! Congratulations to each one of you!
See our resource document Red Dress Day for further support.
Red Dress Day, also known as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit People, is observed on May 5th.
La Journée de la robe rouge, également connue sous le nom de Journée nationale de sensibilisation aux femmes et aux filles, ainsi qu’aux personnes bispirituelles autochtones disparues et assassinées, est observée le 5 mai.
The Citizen Reporter
Students will:
become aware of journalism as a craft
learn to take a critical view of how news is gathered
become aware of the decisions made in gathering and transmitting news
become aware of the imbalance in media representation of aboriginals, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and religious groups
News from Toronto Public Library
Designed by kids. Made for everyone. Look for these free bookmarks at a branch near you.
Can't choose a favourite? Collect them all!
Congratulations to all our 2024 Design-a-Bookmark Contest winners! http://tpl.ca/designabookmark
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