Returning to school is like receiving a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils

...the title of this blog post is paraphrased from one of my favourite movies "You've Got Mail" 

Every fall (late summer) as I re-enter the school and see the shiny floors and dusted shelves, thanks to our great custodian Dave, I envision bouquets of sharpened pencils, fresh erasers and clean white boards.....soon to be followed by excited children, tanned, rested and smiling ready to share their  summer adventures.

I was excited to walk into school today and see the book shelves packed full of books waiting to get into the hands of our kids.  I'm eager to chat about my summer reads and learn about your summer reads.  I could feel the energy in the school today as teachers worked in their classrooms, caught up with colleagues and shared experiences.

We are looking forward to seeing all our fabulous Randerson kids and parents next week.  Remember school begins Tuesday September 4th from 10:30-11:30. 

Here are some pictures of our staff professional development day of learning and sharing technology. 

More Get Caught Reading Shots :)

Where were you caught reading this summer? 

Long car rides are more fun when reading!

  West Coast Reading

   

Ah, I feel relaxed just looking at this picture.

I'm loving the photos of students Getting Caught Reading this Summer.  I look forward to setting up the bulletin board with pictures from all your summer travels and summer reading at home.  Be sure to bring pictures in September. 

Plane to San Diego...

Waiting in the ferry line...part of living on the island

                                                                                                 

Get Caught Reading

Hi Randerson students and staff:

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer in the warm sunshine.  I've read some great books over the holidays.  Today I finished Mr. Pettigrew's Last Stand.  It was a lovely story with delightful characters and set in the English countryside.

I have also read some great books from our Randerson collection including Al Capone Does My Shirts.   It was funny, clever and poignant.  My daughter says the sequel Al Capone Shines my Shoes is even better. Both books are in the library.

I look forward to hearing about all the great books you've read this summer.  I hope you have been taking pictures "getting caught reading".   Thanks to those who have sent pictures to me.  

Get Caught Reading this summer...

Be sure to send me your pictures ...... vmartineau@sd68.bc.ca or bring them into the library in September. We will be creating a Get Caught Reading wall in the library.

Happy Reading

Mrs. Martineau