Learning through literacy for preschool to eighth grade! Students visit the school library once a week. Some books we’ve read this month are below
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- Kick Off Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Weekly Classroom Chats & Book Checkouts
- Upcoming Service Project
🎃 Exciting Announcement: Pumpkin Decorating Contest! 🎃
Hey there, creative minds!
We are thrilled to announce our annual Pumpkin Book Character Decorating Contest, running from October 13, 2025, to October 24, 2025! This year, we invite all students to get creative and decorate their pumpkins as their favorite storybook characters. We can’t wait to see the amazing designs you come up with!
How to Participate
- Choose a Pumpkin: Pick one that you think will best represent your character.
- Get Creative: Use paint, markers, glue, and any other craft supplies you have at home to bring your character to life right on your pumpkin!
- Bring It to School: Make sure to bring your beautifully decorated pumpkin to school by the deadline, October 24.
Fun for Everyone!
This contest is not only a chance for students to showcase their creativity but also for families to collaborate on a fun project. We can’t wait to see how inventive everyone will be!
Trunk or Treat Oct 25
Winners will be announced at Trunk or Treat and all entries will be displayed for everyone to admire. It’s a great opportunity to earn some bragging rights and enjoy the Halloween spirit together!
So grab your paintbrushes and get started—let’s make this pumpkin decorating season one to remember! Happy decorating!
For any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to the library!
We look forward to seeing your creative pumpkins! 🎃
Howdy Book Lovers 👋
We believe that books have the power to transform lives.
In our school library we strive to foster a love for reading, promote lifelong learning, and build connections among members.
Whether you prefer fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, or biographies, you’ll find a great book to dive into.
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American Sign Language
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October 2025
Lessons 1-5 ASL Basic Signs
The benefits of learning American Sign Language (ASL) go far beyond the ability to communicate without spoken words. It helps develop communication skills, cognitive development, personal growth, and social connections.
ASL can help to bridge the gap between hearing and Deaf communities and boost your brain’s abilities in areas like memory and multitasking. It’s a powerful language to learn. Grades 3-8 will be doing a weekly ASL mini-lesson. It is a powerful language to learn!
Upcoming Events
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
October 5, 2025 — October 24, 2025
It’s Halloween time, kids are invited to decorate their own pumpkins as a storybook character and bring them to school! It always amazes me what kids and parents think of :-)
Book Fair
November 2025
As a parent, you want to foster a love of reading in your child, and one of the best ways to spark excitement about books is by visiting a school book fair. These events provide an opportunity for children to discover new stories, engage with their peers, and experience the joy of choosing their own books. Plus, book fairs often support school literacy programs, so your purchase helps build a stronger reading community!
Operation Christmas Child
December 2025
You and your family can bring the good news of Jesus to a child living in poverty by packing a shoebox with small toys and other gifts OR have Samaritan’s Purse pack it for you through ENCOUNTER’s Online Shoebox page! Boxes packed online go to children where the gospel is forbidden to be spoken of. With this option, you make it your own by choosing from a list of gifts, then add a personal letter and photo. The suggested donation for shipping a physical shoebox is $10/box. If you’d like to pack either type of box, come to the library to pick up all the supplies you need to get started: shoeboxes, shipping labels, instructional brochures or tInformation can also be found at samaritanspurse.org
Gift-filled shoeboxes are due back at ENCOUNTER no later than Sunday, November 16
Click here for the shoebox gift suggestion
Meet Readers, Make Friends
★★★★★
Summer
Anne of Green Gables is brave and smart.
★★★★★
John D.
I Survived Books are based on real historical events.
★★★★★
Emily C
Audiobooks are fun and still count as reading!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Did My Student Check Out a Library Book?
Each week students K-8 are encouraged to check out a new library book. If your student has not returned their library book, they will need to wait to check out another.
Why am I receiving automated emails?
If you are receiving an automated email that is because a book was checked out in the libbib system to your student. If you believe this is an error, please email Mrs. Ryan at sryan@bethanylcs.com
How are the books selected?
Our selections balance literary classics, modern gems, and diverse genres to keep things fresh and engaging. We attempt to vet all books for our readers. Allowing older students more exposure while remaining true to our Christian values.
What happens if a book is damaged?
Accidents Happen! But, please let the librarian know. Repairs can often be made. However, a replacement may need to be ordered. Please encourage your student to take care of their books.
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