What's Happening in the Learning Commons
Grade 3 Social Studies-Mrs. Stevenson's Class
Posted on March 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 March 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 February 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 February 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 February 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 January 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 January 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 January 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 December 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 December 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 November 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 June 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 June 12 2018All library books are due Wednesday, June 13th.
Preventing The "Summer Slide"
Posted on June 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…
OverDrive At The Library
Posted on April 27 2018You have access to hundreds of titles 24/7 with our new digital library, OverDrive! Use this link and sign in with your school email, enter your password (PowerSchool number) and you are in. If you…
Children, Puppies and Books
Posted on April 25 2018Children, puppies, and books all together in one place! What a great combo! Last week Mrs. Susan Roberts visited with the kindergarten students in the library. She kindly brought Forte and Rhapsody…
If You Liked A Wrinkle In Time By Madeleine L'Engle...
Posted on April 23 2018Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible…
April: New Books In The Library
Posted on April 12 2018Football Genius by Tim Green Twelve-year-old Troy White has a phenomenal gift: He can predict football plays before they even happen. Any position. Any player. Any team.When Troy's single mom gets a…
Battle Of The Books
Posted on April 10 2018For the months of April and May you can take part in the Battle of the Books! MES Staff have recommended books for students to read. Div I students will complete a review on paper (forms are available…