This week we're reading another Beehive Book nominee called Skulls! by Blair Thornburgh. You probably don't think much about skulls, but every person has one. And this is a good thing! This delightful, skull-positive story educates kids about why we have skulls and helps dispel any fears kids might have about their skeletons, flipping our view of skulls from a spooky symbol to a fascinating, cool, and crucial part of our bodies. We'll vote on ...
Week of 11/2
This Week we start reading Beehive Book nominees! And this is a great one in the picture book category. The wall in the middle of the book gives the characters a sense of security, because they always want to be on the "right" side of the wall. But then things change, and what seemed safe is not so safe anymore! This is a fun, innovative way to develop a story and interact with the characters. For those who don't know how Beehive Book ...
Week of 10/26
Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds is loved by all the students at Upland Terrace! That's why I usually save it for the week of Halloween. Jasper Rabbit is back, after appearing in another story by Aaron Reynolds, Creepy Carrots. Jasper really wants his mom to buy him a green pair of underwear, not his usual white. But when he gets home, he finds out this underwear is way more creepy than he thought it would be. Jasper tries lots of ...
Week of 10/19
Last week I introduced students in grades 3-5 to the Best Books reading challenge at Upland Terrace. This is a district-wide program that promotes a love of reading with various incentives, prizes, and a battle of the books contest in the spring. All of the information can be found under "Library Happenings - Best Books." There is also a link to the district website, which has a lot of detail and helpful links. I encourage all students 3-5 to ...
Week of 10/12
Gustavo the Shy Ghost This week our K-2nd grade students get to hear me read this new book during library time. Gustavo the ghost tries his best to make friends, but he's so shy, he never gets noticed. Until one day he decides to do something about it and invites everyone to a violin concert at the cemetary during the Day of the Dead festival. At first, it seems his plan has failed. But by playing his violin anyway, Gustavo ends up making ...
Week of 9/28/20 *Virtual Book Fair extended!*
It's the book fair we all love! Our PTA virtual book has been extended through Sunday, Oct. 4. If you haven't had a chance yet, please check out the variety of beautiful books available at The Story Cupboard website - www.storycupboard.com . While we can't hold the book fair in person this year, you'll find the amazing selection you're used to with Story Cupboard, including Beehive Books, Best Books, and much more. When you use the ...
Welcome Back to the Library!
It's been so great to see students in the library again! I don't know if they can tell, but I have big smiles under my mask! I also know some of our students are distance learners and want you to know I haven't forgotten you and hope you will check out our library happenings virtually from the school website. We are talking about library changes this week, including: wearing masks, spacing ourselves in the library, only checking out 1 book this ...
Power Outage Updates
Dear Parents, We have been closely monitoring the power outages in the areas we serve throughout this morning and are glad to see that most areas have begun to receive service again. Rocky Mountain Power is working hard. However, there are still a few outages including in your school and community. While our teachers and staff did a great job today providing instruction through the power outage, IF power outages continue to persist ...
Upland Terrace Reopening Plan
Our Upland Terrace administration and faculty have worked with Granite District guidance and input from our PTA and Community Council members to create this Reopening Plan. Our overarching goal is to minimize health risks as much as possible for students and staff while providing a high-quality educational experience for all during this continuing pandemic. We hope you find this information helpful as you make plans for your ...
