LPCI Library Learning Commons May 5, 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 - Did you know: your TDSB Virtual Library has nearly 7,000 eBooks to choose from? Fiction & nonfiction; books for inquiry & books for fun; picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, audiobooks, and more! Visit Read Watch Learn to get started. Happy eReading!
We are proud to celebrate the numerous achievements of Asian-Canadians. Canada has been enriched by the vibrant traditions that we continue to recognize in our brilliant city by celebrating our heritage proudly through festivals and traditional events that continue to be celebrated through generations. This year our theme is Joining Our Table: Celebrating Asian Canadians. See our resource document Asian Heritage Month for more support.
Lenka Lichtenberg’s Juno-nominated album brings Holocaust survivor’s poetry to life
A series of poems written in a concentration camp about romantic love, betrayal and hopeful dreams of faraway places is being brought to life in album form, sung in Czech by the author’s granddaughter. (Toronto Star)
Jewish Heritage Month continues to be recognized at the Toronto District School Board(TDSB) during the month of May. See our resource document Jewish Heritage Month for more support.
Red Dress Day
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. See our resource document for support of learning about Red Dress Day
Use this free, recently updated lesson plan to help students in Grades 9-12 reflect on the ways their digital media use can cause stress: Dealing with Digital Stress (MediaSmarts)
What is Integrity? Why is it Important?
Integrity is the ability to tell right from wrong, treat people with respect, and make ethical choices. It's an essential workplace skill and valued by employers, colleagues, clients and others in your professional network. Exhibiting integrity builds healthy working relationships because team members feel respected and know they can rely on one another. This creates an inclusive work environment that fosters productivity and success.
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