What's Happening in the Learning Commons
Magic Tree House-Jack and Annie's Favorite Halloween…
Posted on: Oct 16 2020Jack and Annie love adventures but they also love to make delicious recipes too! Check them all out at the link below. CLICK HERE FOR RECIPES
Welcome Back to School
Posted on: Aug 27 2020Welcome back to school. It's going to be an interesting year this year. Some parts of school may be a bit different but you will still be able to come to the library and check out books! Classes…
2019
Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair Has Began
Posted on: Sep 18 2019The book fair has began. Elementary students are enjoying the great selections of books. Book Fair Dates and Times Wednesday, September 18 8:30-4:30 Thursday, September 19 8:30-7:30 Family Night…
Book Circulation Has Began
Posted on: Sep 17 2019School has began and students are already checking books out of the library. Here are some tips to help your child enjoy reading. 1. Make time for reading. If you and your children have jam-packed…
Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair
Posted on: Sep 11 2019Scholastic Arctic Adventure Book Fair Coming Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Everyone welcome!
Grade 3 Social Studies-Mrs. Stevenson's Class
Posted on: Mar 21 2019This is our grade 3 Social Studies Project. Students have conducted research to answer the question, "What is the quality of life like in Peru?" They used research skills and summarizing skills to present…
The Book Fair is Open
Posted on: Mar 14 2019Book Fair Hours Thursday 10:00-4:00pm Friday 10:00-12:00pm Come and check out the DINO-MITE books!
Scholastic Book Fair
Posted on: Feb 28 2019Ready to STOMP, CHOMP and READ? The Scholastic Dino-Mite Book Fair is coming to the Learning Commons. Wednesday, March 13th-8:30-4:00 pm and 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, March 14th-10:00-4:00 pm Friday, March…
How Reading With Your Children Can Help You Develop…
Posted on: Feb 11 2019Check out this article from the "Brightly" web page. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning how to sail my ship.”—Louisa May Alcott, Little Women We can give our kids experiences that…
Snow Day at Magrath Elementary School
Posted on: Feb 4 2019Due to the extreme cold weather outside, students enjoyed several indoor activities during recess and lunch hour. Students here are enjoying a Geronimo Stilton movie in the Learning Commons.
Grade 5 Class Reading Books
Posted on: Jan 23 2019Students come into the library daily to check out books. Today Mrs. Vanhala's Grade 5 class took advantage of all the comfy reading spots throughout the Learning Commons to settle in and enjoy reading…
Magrath School Grand Opening
Posted on: Jan 14 2019On January 29th there will be a grand opening for the modernization of the both Magrath Elementary and High Schools. Dignitaries from Alberta Education and Board members will be in attendance. There…
Magrath Public Library is in the Learning Commons
Posted on: Jan 14 2019Lots of changes have happened in the Learning Commons. The Public Library has moved in with us. Come and check it out at the Grand Opening.
2018
Learning Commons in December
Posted on: Dec 20 2018The Learning Commons is a busy place. Students are participating in a variety of activities throughout the day. Reading, researching, homework and many more activities. Mr. Wutzke and his grade six…
Searching for Books
Posted on: Dec 20 2018With the help of Mrs. Gieske, students use computers to search for books they want to read. They're developing excellent library skills through this activity.
Christmas Presence
Posted on: Nov 21 2018Our annual Christmas Presence will be starting on December 3rd and running until December 14th. We invite everyone to bring a non-perishable food item into the school to be given to those in our communities…
Get Your Summer Reading Through Overdrive!
Posted on: Jun 21 2018All students and teachers in the Magrath Elementary School have access to OverDrive. This is a great way to read during the summer. Each student needs their Westwind email and student password. If you…
Library Books Due June 13th
Posted on: Jun 12 2018All library books are due Wednesday, June 13th.
Preventing The "Summer Slide"
Posted on: Jun 1 2018Summer is fast approaching, and students are looking forward to a break from school: swimming, camping, riding bikes, vacationing, and enjoying the sunshine. Unfortunately, reading is not on most children’s…
Jane Yolen
Posted on: May 3 2018Jane Yolen is an author of children’s books, fantasy, and science fiction, including Owl Moon, The Devil’s Arithmetic, and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? She is also a poet, a teacher of writing…