First Graders in Title I with first round of Sylvan Dell books

Our Title I First Graders were so excited to be among the first to sign out the wonderful Sylvan Dell Publishing titles. We reminded ourselves that these books can be heard ONLINE or read with mom or dad. These books are loaded with math and science information so enjoy learning vocabulary and wonderful animal facts!

Don't forget the great "Creative Minds" section at the back to extend your child's learning even more.

April 12, 2010 - New Books...

Our Peebles Second Graders are thrilled to read the hardcover books that we received from a Title I Parent Involvement Grant. These books from Sylvan Dell Publishing are beautiful hardcover print texts of the popular e-books. All 50 titles are available to read or listen to ONLINE. Peebles Site License Link: http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/sitelicense.php?sc=Y8NHFX

The bonus is that with the purchase of the hardcover books through our Title I Grant, we got an extension of our building online access through the next school year! Part of our grant application included using 21st century tools (like this blog)

In the weeks ahead, our Title I students will be voting for their all time favorite Sylvan Dell title. Check back here weekly as our students will be sharing their thoughts about these titles.

5 Brand New e-books!

February 24, 2010

Sylvan Dell has added 5 new e-books to our Peebles grant!

I just got the notice this morning and took a moment out to enjoy

Panda's Earthquake Escape. I feel certain your family will enjoy this story about two Pandas in a reserve who are frightened during an earthquake. They wander far from home and are missing their routines, their keepers, and the bamboo that is disappearing from the wild.

Lots of great extensions here with information about earthquake magnitude and the Giant Pandas themselves. Very timely with both the earthquake in Puerto Rico and the return of one of the D.C. Pandas to China this month.

Other new titles Felina's New Home, Little Red Bat, What's the Difference? and Newton and Me.

Access these titles from home through your 'access code' that was provided in the fall. If you have misplaced this code, simply email me and I will get it to you quickly!

By the way, we would love to have your family comments on which one you felt was extra-special!

HITS! We have HITS!

A Sylvan Dell ‘web traffic’ report indicates that hits have occurred 558 times since September 28, 2009, which shows good usage for the school! This wintery weekend might be the perfect time to share an e-book!

Grand Opening of the E-Books site!

Reservations are coming in for the Parent workshops on Tuesday, October 27th. We will be having sessions at both 2:15 and at 6:30. It is the perfect opportunity to come in and learn about the features of the Sylvan Dell Publishing e-book Grant we have received. These are "hands on" sessions to show you all the features of these beautiful books.

So far my favorite title is difficult to pick, but Countdown to Fall is perfect for our Pennsylvania Autumn. The illustrations make me want to get outside for a brisk hike!

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