Kiker's Strength-Based Learning Cohort

Annie Moore Ellis Island Then and Now Timeline of Immigration through Ellis Island Flag of Faces - Ellis Island Museum

Capital Area Food Bank Website

Many of you have asked about Scholastic Book orders and we have good news! Our SBLC group can order books online at  http://clubs.scholastic.com/  with the activation code below:  DGB9J We get a free classroom book eve ry time someone places an order online, so order away!  Happy Reading!

Another site about American Symbols

Scholastic Site

Just so you are aware, our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Smith, wanted us to pass on the dates for our upcoming book fair. This is a great opportunity to get quality books into your kids' hands. I know she'll have a number of Texas Bluebonnet Nominees available! Here are the dates/times: Kiker Book Fair Hours: Mon.    10/31 7:45 - 4:00  First Day Drawing! Purchase a book and enter $25 drawing!  Tue. 11/1 7:45 - 7:00  Open Late for Family Night! – Drawing! Wed.    11/2 7:45 – 4:00  Book Fair “Grand” Picnic! Thu.  11/3 7:45 - 7:00  Open Late for Family Night! – Drawing! Fri. 11/4 7:45 - 4:00 Last day for Book Fair!

This week we are studying in depth the intent, meaning, and importance of many American symbols, documents, songs, and speeches. In doing this, we are using some neat tech resources: Star-Spangled Banner Smithsonian Site Our Country's Flag Flag Manners The Pledge of Allegiance The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights American Symbols