This week we are talking about a variety of things in library. All 2nd and 3rd graders are getting a Sora review. Sora is Granite District's free online library and every student has access to it. All they need is their student 9# (username) and their chrome book password to access Sora, whether at school or at home. Parents can download the free app onto any device, including a personal phone or tablet. It can also be accessed through a ...
Week of 1/22
This week we are reading another Beehive picture book nominee, Have You Seen Gordon? by Adam Jay Epstein and Ruth Chan. Gordon is the purple character in the book who is supposed to be hard to find, much like Waldo. But early on, Gordon announces he doesn't really like this game. He'd rather stand out, not hide. So then we switch to looking for Jane, the blue construction worker in an orange helmet. Except Jane really doesn't want to be ...
Updates from Upland January 19
Hello everyone! Here is the latest news and information from Upland Terrace. Graduate of Granite – Respect We have amazing students here at Upland Terrace! During the month of November, we focused on the Graduate of Granite trait of Respect. The students who did an excellent job of demonstrating this trait have earned an award. Please see the list of names attached. To listen to what respect means to our winners, ...
Week of 1/15
This week we are reading a fun addition to the Food Group series by Jory John and Pete Oswald called The Big Cheese. These books are very popular with students because they are funny, creative, and have a little message that rings true. In this one, a hunk of cheddar learns that he doesn't always have to be the best at everything....or talk the loudest or be in the spotlight. In fact, losing gives him empathy, perspective and humility. Living ...
Week of 1/8
We are kicking off the new year in the library with this Beehive-nominated book, Chester Van Chime Who Forgot How to Rhyme by Avery Monsen and Abby Hanlon. Chester is usually the BEST at rhyming, but when he wakes up one day and forgets how to rhyme, he has to figure out how to get his groove back. Our Upland students are STELLAR at helping Chester figure out all his forgotten rhymes. And we're laughing along the way too! ...
Week of 12/18
As you can imagine, spirits are high this week as we dive into the few remaining days before our winter break! With so many new holiday reads, I couldn't just choose one, so I'm rotating these three between our classes. Everyone has their favorite book, but maybe one of these books will become a new holiday tradition? While checking out Christmas books is most popular this month, they are available all year long. I hope each of our Upland ...
Updates from Upland December 13, 2023
Hello everyone! Happy Wednesday! Here is the latest news and information from Upland Terrace. Resilience Award Winners During the month of October, students were nominated for demonstrating the Graduate of Granite characteristic of Resilience. Please see the list of these amazing students attached. Click this link to hear from our award winners about what resilience means to them! ...
Week of 12/11
We are in the full swing of Christmas here in the library and with just two weeks to go, I'm having a hard time choosing! So I'll be reading one of these four books in classes this week. They feature everything from a beautiful reindeer dream to a naughty pug who bites Santa! Christmas is a magical time of year and it wouldn't be the same without all the fun holiday stories. ...
Updates from Upland December 6, 2023
Hello everyone! Happy sunny Wednesday! Here is the latest news and information from Upland Terrace. Lost and Found Our Lost and Found is once again overflowing! If your child has lost something, please know our Lost and Found is now located just inside the front doors. Battle of the Books For K-3rd students participating in Battle of the Books, Jr, please send reading logs to school next Monday, Dec. 11. Parent ...
Week of 12/4
This week we are reading another Beehive book nominee, I'm Not MIssing by Kashelle Gourley and Skylar Hogan. A cute, lovable dog has gone missing...or has he? Actually, this cute dog decided to leave his owner and search for greener pastures somewhere else. After all, no one understands how exhausting it is to be the family pet. You have to do tricks to get treats, wear "cute" costumes and sometimes even the cone of shame! But when he sees ...
