Author Visit

Thursday, January 20, first time author, Noni Carter will discuss her new book, Good Fortune with students in grades 3 through 5. Also, students will dialogue with Ms. Carter and learn how she developed a book from narrative conversations. An accomplished classical pianist, poet, novelist and student at Harvard University, 18-year-old Noni Carter has always cherished the history, values and life lessons of her ancestors.

With her debut novel, Good Fortune, Noni hopes to inspire a generation of black youth (her generation) to also embrace with pride the rich legacy of black history—including the gripping experience of slavery. When she’s not studying at Harvard, playing piano, fine-tuning her tennis game or working on her next writing project, Noni spends time with her family in Fayetteville, Ga., including her parents—Drs. Clinton and Denise Carter; her sisters—Dara and Camara; and her brother Desmond.
Event: Noni Carter, Good Fortune

Date: January 20, 2010

Time: 8am – 12 Noon

Reading level: Ages 9-12

Hardcover: 496 pages

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

Formats: Hardcover/E-book

ISBN-10: 1416984801

ISBN-13: 978-1416984801

To learn more about Noni and her book, visit Noni Carter’s website.

Fulton County Technology Competition

Technology Fair Competition, January 30, 2010 (Westlake High)

Want to learn new technology skills

Location: Liberty Point Elementary School, Media Center
Participants: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
Date:  December 15 and 16, 2009
Time:  3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Purpose: This is a two-day technology camp that will provide students with computer and technology skills. These skills will prepare them to create multimedia projects that may be entered into the Fulton County Technology competition.

Transportation: Provided by the parents. Students must be picked up at 5:30 or make arrangements with Prime Time Staff prior to December 15. If student will return to Prime Time, please indicate on permission form.

See Ms. Simmons for a permission form.

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Thursday’s Book Fair Questions:

• Children as young as ___have accounts at  ______  a kids’ social-networking site based on Facebook.

• What three sites are identified for children with having limited social functions, but, are more restricted than Facebook and support supervised networking?

• What is the average time a young user spends online per visit?

Tuesday’s Book Fair Winners

Congratulations–You are Tuesday’s Winners!

Ms. Hampton

Ms. Lomax

Ms. Daniels

Ms. Knox

Mr. Brazille

Ms. Guider

Ms. Lillie

Ms. Johnson

Question for Today?

Congratulations to Monday’s Winners:
Ms. Pope 1

Ms. Cordio

Ms. Boltong, K       Ms. Morrow, K

Ms. James, 1

 

 

 

 

New Questions: What is the dollar goal amount for the Bookfair? (hint–when you locate the page, you will have to click on the word B_o_kF_i_).

What university did I begin in 2005?

Don’t forget to click on what’s new?

Want to earn an additonal $5.00 at the bookfair? If you do, tell me. Then you are eligible for an additional $5.00 at the Bookfair. Answer any one of these questions. Thank you–see you at the fair! Ms. Simmons

• Find out if I won anything at GaETC in November?

• See what I did at COMO in October in Columbus?

What is social networking? Read the article to find out the answers.

• How can parents and caregivers safeguard their child while online?
• What is the age most social networking sites require?

Integrating Technology

Instructional Design

Need help designing an instructional lesson integrated with technology. Send Ms. Simmons an e-mail at simmonsd1@fultonschools.org, or stop by the media center.

About the Media Center

Hours of Operation: 7:15 – 3:15 p.m.

Book Check Out: 8:00 – 2:00 p.m.

The Liberty Point Media Center offers an engaging and technology rich atmosphere where students, faculty, parents and the community are free to explore, conduct research, and have a fabulous time.

Within the Media Center, we maintain computers, SmartBoards, Document Readers, Digital Cameras, and Camcorders that are available for educational purposes.

Disclaimer

This site contains links to sites outside the Fulton County schools network. The Fulton County School System does not endorse these sites nor any of the products and/or services that may be advertised on them. These sites are provided solely for educational and/or demonstrative purposes.

The Book Fair is Coming…November 9-13

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