Spring 2014
Calendar of Events:
January 15-22 Great American Opportunities Postcard Project: All profits from the project will be used for library resources and will benefit our students.
April 28 - May 2 BOGO Scholastic Book FairBook Fair Times:
Monday, April 28: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-5:00
Tuesday, April 29: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-6:00
Wednesday, April 30: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-5:00
Thursday, May 1: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-6:00
Friday, May 2: 8:30-9:00 only
May 27-30 Free books given to all students by the PTO
January 15-22 Great American Opportunities Postcard Project: All profits from the project will be used for library resources and will benefit our students.
April 28 - May 2 BOGO Scholastic Book FairBook Fair Times:
Monday, April 28: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-5:00
Tuesday, April 29: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-6:00
Wednesday, April 30: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-5:00
Thursday, May 1: 8:30-9:00, 3:45-6:00
Friday, May 2: 8:30-9:00 only
May 27-30 Free books given to all students by the PTO
Research about the Industrial Revolution
Third graders studied the Industrial Revolution and did research on topics of their choice. Listen to the "fotobabbles" below to hear what they learned. All photos used are from Britannica School at school.eb.com.
Third graders studied the Industrial Revolution and did research on topics of their choice. Listen to the "fotobabbles" below to hear what they learned. All photos used are from Britannica School at school.eb.com.
Information taken from:
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 18, 2014.
Schaefer, Lola M. Thomas Edison. Minneapolis: Lener, 2004.
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 18, 2014.
Schaefer, Lola M. Thomas Edison. Minneapolis: Lener, 2004.
Information taken from:
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 17, 2014.
Rossi, Ann. The Age of Inventions. Washington D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2002.
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 17, 2014.
Rossi, Ann. The Age of Inventions. Washington D.C.: National Geographic Society, 2002.
Information taken from:
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 17, 2014.
Wadsworth, Ginger. The Wright Brothers. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2004.
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 17, 2014.
Wadsworth, Ginger. The Wright Brothers. Minneapolis: Lerner, 2004.
Information taken from:
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 19, 2014.
Bagley, Katie. Eli Whitney: American Inventor. Mankato, MN: Bridgestone Books, 2003.
Britannica School. school.eb.com. May 19, 2014.
Bagley, Katie. Eli Whitney: American Inventor. Mankato, MN: Bridgestone Books, 2003.
Second graders researched weather and presented the information as a Google Presentation. Click below to find out what they learned.
Mr. Kauder's Class Presentation
Mr. Kauder's Class Presentation
Collaborative Work
4th grade students worked collaboratively to find reliable sources. They checked the reliability of books by looking at the copyright date, the author's credentials, and the accuracy of the information.
4th grade students worked collaboratively to find reliable sources. They checked the reliability of books by looking at the copyright date, the author's credentials, and the accuracy of the information.
Presentations about Summer Reading Programs
Prairie View students learned about the summer reading programs and public library events on May 8 and 9. The summer reading program at the Cedar Rapids Public Library and libraries in other surrounding communities is called Fizz, Boom, Read! Visit your local library or their website on June 1st to get more information and sign up.
Buy One Get One Free Book Fair
The Buy One Get One Free Book Fair on April 28-May 2 helped Prairie View families add almost 2,000 books to their home libraries for summer reading!