LIT IN THE DEN
Happy Things Literacy
WELCOME TO
LIT IN THE DEN
An Online Space
for Passionate Learners,
Families and Educators
of the KLEINBURG COYOTE DEN:
Our Library Learning Commons
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: AM & PM recess
Tuesday: AM recess
Wednesday: AM & PM recess
Thursday: AM recess
Friday: Closed
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OVERDRIVE
OverDrive is a free service offered by YRDSB that lets you borrow digital content (like eBooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. All you need is an internet connection and your student ID.
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THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S DIGITAL LIBRARY
A digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world and supporting communities of children and adults in exploring and using this literature through innovative technology designed in close partnership with children for children.
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TUMBLEBOOKS
A great resource for tech-savvy kids while teaching them the joy of reading.
RESEARCH AND INQUIRY TOOLS
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BRITANNICA SCHOOL
A safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School.
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CANADIAN ENCYCLOPEDIA
A bilingual reference on all things Canadian, including history, sports, arts and culture, politics, science, and more.
KIDDLE
A visual search engine for kids powered by Google, offering safe kids web, image, and video search.
KIDS INFOBITS
Highly visual, guided research tools for students in FDK through Grade 5.
KIDREX
Fun and Safe Search Engine for Kids, by Kids.
POWERSEARCH
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SCIENCE IN CONTEXT
A database with hundreds of today's most significant science topics, showcasing how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues.
B.B. King
“The beautiful thing
about
LEARNING
is that
no one
can take it
away from YOU.”
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THANK YOU TO OUR BEE-UTIFUL VOLUNTEERS!
Staff honoured our Coyote Volunteers on 1 June 2018. THANK YOU for making KPS sweeter! You are the "balm!"
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SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR @ START THE CONVERSATION
THANK YOU volunteers who supported our LLC as we host a SECOND book fair for the 1st time. Together we sold just over $8000... (before tax)!
Over 100+ resources will join our LLC. All classes selected a Mental Health and Wellness book for their libraries.
Congratulations to the 3 students and their educators who all received $25 each to spend at the fair!
Our next Book Fair will take place the week of Parent-Teacher Interviews.
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FOREST OF READING® PROGRAM
My first time executing The Forest of Reading® program was very exciting. I loved exploring the 10 Blue Spruce nominated book with all K-3 classes and facilitating their voting process. Their vote helped declare a winner: SHARK LADY by Jess Keating.
I also enjoyed promoting reading engagement with our Jr. and Int. students who enjoyed our Silver Birch and Red Maple selections.
The initiative of FOREST OF READING from the Ontario Library Association (OLA) offers eight reading programs to encourage a love of reading in people of all ages. The Forest helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. More than 250,000 readers participate annually from their School and/or Public Library. All Ontarians/Canadians are invited to participate via their local public library, school library, or individually.
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COMMEMORATIVE SCHOOL BOOKS
Thank you to those families who donated a dedicated book to our LLC collection commemorating a special event in a child or adult’s life.
You can join the Commemorative Book Donation Program by making a donation online via: School Cash Online. Tax receipts will be provided for donations exceeding $25.00
When you purchase a book through this program, a special dedication bookplate is placed inside the book and your child is the first to check the new book out of the Coyotes’ Library Learning Commons.
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2017 - 2018 KPS COYOTES YEARBOOK
Pre-order your child or children's yearbook via School Cash Online. Books are $31.00 each. Contact Mr. Iskander at if you are interested in purchasing AD space.
LEND A HELPING HAND
Volunteers are always welcome in our Library Learning Commons and are greatly appreciated. N.B.: YRDSB Board Policy requires new volunteers to submit a Police Vulnerable Sector Check and a signed Confidentiality Agreement. Returning volunteers are asked to sign both the Annual Defence Declaration and the Confidentiality Agreement.
GABRIELLA L. DI PADRE, OCT
Teacher-Librarian/Student Engagement and Wellness Lead
I am thrilled to begin my 13th year at K.P.S. on a new learning journey in our Library Learning Commons this year! I am confident that my diverse educational and professional experiences and additional qualifications in Special Education, Kindergarten, Assessment and Evaluation, and Librarianship will help me when servicing K.P.S. Coyotes – students, families, and staff.
I am qualified to teach FDK to Gr. 12 and love learning! As well as homeroom teacher, I have worked in the following roles: Reading Recovery teacher, Literacy Teacher, and Primary Lead. I am thoroughly enjoying getting to see the entire student body - former students and new Coyotes joining our pack - in our 'den!'
This year, I join our amazing leadership team as the co-lead of Student Engagement and Wellness. Great fun and exciting adventure awaits us in the areas of Character Matters, Mental Health, and our House Colour Teams!
My strongest beliefs are living life by the Golden Rule: “Treat others the way you want to be treated” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HADIgbrSW5s
and genuinely caring about others. This has been fundamental to my practice since day one. Over the years, Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer's How Full is Your Bucket? has been a staple concept I continue to share with children of all ages: being a bucket filler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5R6-2m_qHk THIS - is the premise of what my work is all about in the Coyote Den!
A special thank you to Mrs. S. Amedeo whose friendship and mentorship, passion and dedication to this special space are one in a million! Every day, I strive to make you proud. Thank you for being such an inspiration. xo
You can find me in the Library Learning Commons during recess as well as at School Council meetings alongside fellow educator reps and our administrative team.