Sunday, November 18, 2012

I hope everyone is enjoying their new books and purchases from the Scholastic Book Fair held at St. Luke Catholic School last week. Thank you to the many volunteers who came to help staff the sale and pack-up on Friday afternoon.
Many thanks also to helping fulfill some of the Teacher Wish Lists, and donate to the All for Books Program  (the cash box at the cashier desk).  With the almost  $20 donated there,  I was able to purchase 4 softcover books for the younger group for the ESD room, and donate a fiction book for the Jr. High.
The school did well, and will be buying some $700 worth of books from Scholastic for the library, and taking 10% cash for library supplies such as Mylar book covers and tape! Thanks again to all the volunteers.  Helping run the fair smoothly enabled the students to enjoy the book fair.  Keep reading!

Saturday, November 10, 2012

Scholastic Book Fair coming to St. Luke Catholic School this week, November 12-16, 2012!

Volunteers,

The book fair will be held this week, Nov. 12-16th.  Thanks to the volunteer forms submitted, all the days look well staffed with the exception of Thursday, Nov. 15th, from about noon through 3:00p.m.  If any volunteer want to fill in part of this time on Thursday, just please call the office on Monday.

Every Reader is a Star!

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Scholastic Book Fair Next Week!

Preparations for the Scholastic Book Fair are well underway.  Thank you to those 18 who have already volunteered to help out Monday through Friday of next week, November 12-16, 2012.  All classes, prek through 8th grade are scheduled to visit the fair twice as a class.   Reminder:  please include tax with your student's cash amount,  or
in a pre-written check. 
Friday, Nov. 16th, the Book Fair will be Open to all for browsing and purchasing until 4:00p.m.  There are time periods during which volunteers are still needed.  Please look over this list and let me know if you can help out.
These times are:

Monday, Nov. 12th  from  11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.    1 more volunteer needed

Tuesday, Nov. 13th   from  11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.   and  2:00-4:00p.m.    1 more volunteer needed each time period

Wednesday, Nov. 14th  from  2:00-4:00p.m.            1 more volunteer needed

Thursday, Nov. 15th   from  10:30a.m. through  2:00p.m.  (in whatever time periods you can help before or after
                                                                                           your Thanksgiving luncheon with your student; several volunteers
                                                                                           needed)

Thursday. Nov.  15th  from   2:00-4:00p.m.            1-2 volunteers needed

Friday, Nov. 16th  from  9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.  and  11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.  1 volunteer needed each time period

During the highlighted times, volunteers are most needed.  Remember that all volunteers must be Safe Environment cleared.  Please let me know if you can help during any of these times, through the Front Office or by email at slcssawczyn@yahoo.com. Thank you.


Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Scholastic Book Fair November 12-16, 2012

The Wednesday Newsletter has been keeping us all updated with news of the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair, scheduled for November 12-16, 2012 here at St. Luke Catholic School.  The Fair will be held in Room #12, the present Music Room, from 8:30a.m. until 4:00p.m., Monday through Friday of that one week.                                                                                                                                           I want to extend a big 'thank you' to  those 11 people who have thus far volunteered  to help during the week.  I do need to ask for additional help with running the fair  (helping with students' selections, running the cash register, and straightening the shelves).  I particularly will need more help on the following days and time slots:

Monday afternoon, November 12th from 1:30p.m. through 4:00p.m.
Tuesday afternoon, November 13th from 1:30p.m. through 4:00p.m.
Wednesday mid-day, November 14th from 11:30a.m. through 2:00p.m.
Thursday mid-day, November 15th, from 10:45a.m. though 1:15p.m. during the FAMILY EVENT
                               (Volunteers might be able to help before or after eating the
                                Thanksgiving Luncheon with their student(s))
Thursday afternoon, November 15th from 2:00p.m. through 4:00p.m.
                               and
Friday morning, mid-day, and afternoon, 9:00a.m. (after Mass) through 11:00a.m.,
                               11:00a.m. through 2:00p.m., and 1:30p.m. through 4:00p.m.

                           THE BOOK FAIR WILL NEED TO CLOSE AT 4:00p.m. on Friday,
                                November 16, 2012 in order to tally results and pack up the Fair.

As you can see, there are still many times available to help out with running the Book Fair. 
If you cannot stay an entire time slot, that is fine.  Just let me know by hand-written note, volunteer form (in the front office), or by my email at slcssawczyn@yahoo.com

Thank you very much.  Every Reader Is A Star!
                                                                               

Wednesday, October 10, 2012


Welcome back to the Library Blog site!

The classes are circulating through the library each week, and selecting their individual interests in books to read.  To help promote the students' reading, St. Luke Catholic School holds an annual book fair.  The Scholastic Book Fair will once again be here at SLCS the week of November 12-16th, 2012.
There will be Picture books and Easy Readers, Elementary level books, Middle School level books and best-sellers, cookbooks, a Christian reading table, Newberry Award selections, and more!  There will also be pencils and fancy pens, erasers, art kits, and gift selections.
A form will be sent home soon to sign up for volunteering at the Fair.  I will be asking for volunteers to assist in the running of the Fair from Monday, November 12th, through Friday, November 16th, 2012.  There will be volunteer sessions throughout the days from 8:00a.m. through 4:00p.m.
The book fair is always a fun time for the students, so mark your calendars.  Look for more news to come!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Welcome back to the St. Luke Library Blog for 2012-2013!

All classes visit the SLCS library either once a week, or once every two weeks, depending on the grade level.  The library schedule is as follows:

prek classes    both classes visit for story time on Friday mornings
Kindergarten  visits the library every  Thursday from 2:00-2:40p.m.
1st grade         visits the library every  Friday     from 1:08-1:53p.m
2nd grade        visits the library every Tuesday   from 1:30-2:00p.m.
3/4 grades        visit  the library every Thursday from  2:40-3:10p.m.
5th grade         visits the library every Thursday from  1:00-1:30p.m.
6th grade          visits the library every 2 weeks on Thursday from 10:30-11:00a.m.
7th grade          visits the library every 2 weeks on Thursday from   9:50-10:20a.m.
8th grade          visits the library every 2 weeks on Thursday from   9:10-  9:40a.m.

St. Luke Catholic School library has multiple book titles in both Fiction and Non-Fiction
areas.  The Non-Fiction includes a Religion section with saint biographies, Bibles, and
information on the Catholic Church.  There is also a Reference Section which includes dictionaries and a set of encyclopedias for study, and two library computers for guided study. The numerous titles include books for prek through 8th grade readers. 
St. Luke holds an annual book fair which will be in November 2012. There will be more on the book fair in the next blog. Thank you.  Mrs. Sawczyn, Library Manager

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Welcome!

Welcome to the new school year of 2012-2013. There are returning students and new students!!
All classes will be visiting the library once a week, or every other week for Junior High.
The classes will come on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
The school year should be exciting with new selections, and an upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. More information will be coming on the book fair, scheduled for November 2012!!