FEBRUARY 2012
YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE
Meet graphic novelist Amy Ignatow, author of The Popularity Papers, and Jerry
Craft,cartoonist and creator of MAMA’s BOYZ!!
Don't forget to sign up for the Saturday (9AM - 12PM), March 31st workshop in
Ogdensburg. Transportation will be provided for you. So fill out the
registration form and a check for $8.00 (registration and snack) or $16.00
(registration, snack, and Conference T-shirt). The program is presented by
the Northwest Jersey Reading Council and is a wonderful opportunity for young
writers!
NON-FICTION BOOK PROJECT DUE ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH - NO LATER!!! SEE
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR CHOICE OF INFORMATIONAL TEXT OR A BIOGRAPHY!!
The sixth grade authors wrote narratives as part of an author
study on Chris Van Allsburg. Their original creations were based on The
Mysteries of Harris Burdick and The Chronicles of Harris Burdick. Check out
the website:
http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/flash.html (also on "Links")
Using PhotoStory, students also just finished producing short movies based on
their stories.
Recycling Project in the works!! Please start collecting and bringing in
plastic bottle caps of all shapes and sizes. You can drop them off in the
library or in Room 105. JOIN IN!!!
At www.vtsd.com you can access Mrs. Schiano's website! Go on Destiny and post
a book review for your favorite book!
CHECK OUT "LINKS" FOR INTERACTIVE WEBSITES IN ALL SUBJECT AREAS!
Looking for extra practice before a Vocabulary Workshop test? Check out
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm (Go to "LINKS" for
easy access)