Some more author websites

Roald Dahl's website has loads of information and things to do on it.

I always enjoy reading Mem Fox's website. I love most of her books and my claim to fame is that I have spoken to her. She is funny.

I know we already have a link to Dr Seuss's website on the blog, but here's a reminder that it is worth looking at.

Beatrix Potter is a very famous author and illustrator all over the world. Peter Rabbit is even more famous which is probably why Beatrix's website is called Peter Rabbit!

Fruit Break

Jack and I had a fruit break with a difference last night. What do you think?

I used the Alpha masking tool like you used on your daffodil photos. 

A Letter from Ms Ashby to the Room 16 Kids

Hello everyone,

I hope you are well and safe. I am safe and well and so are all my family. My house is fine too so I feel very lucky. I hope your houses and whanau are safe too.

School is closed until at least Thursday. I am putting some new things on the Blog for you to look at. I have found some author / illustrator websites you might like. I'll keep popping more things on the Blog from time to time.

Isn't it lovely to see the signs of Spring still appearing? My favourite thing is the pretty pink blossom. I also find it surprising how many different types of daffodil there are too. If you are allowed, you could take some photos that you could enter in Ms Lythgoe's photo competition.

Dave and I are going for walks when the weather is clear. Are you able to set up a fitness circuit at home for your family and friends? I think it helps you to sleep at night if you've done a bit of exercise during the day.

Keep safe and happy and remember those St Albans Values; Creativity, Initiative, Manaakitanga, Respect, Excellence, Community and Fun. It is especially important to show these when times are tough as they are just now.

Remember, worry is the misuse of imagination.

Love from Ms Ashby :0)

http://room162010.blogspot.com/ 

Let's see if we can get our visitor numbers over 900 by the time we're together at school again. I see our Blog super star Isabel has been visiting and leaving messages - thanks Isabel!

Some Author Websites to Look At

This is Carin Berger's beautiful website. She wrote the book OK GO! that we used for ideas for our  art work earlier this year.

This is Eric Carle's website that has lots of interesting information about how he creates his illustrations. You probably know his story The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

For all you Captain Underpants fans out there, here's the link to Dav Pilkey's website. It has lots of fun things to while away some time.

Remember Ramona the Pest? Well this website tells you more about her and her friends. Beverly Cleary is an old woman now, but Ramona is as young and frisky as ever!

This website is about the chapter books written by Emily Rodda .
 You may have heard of the Deltora Quest series.

Things Look Fine in Room Sixteen.

I've been into school today and seen our classroom. It looks fine, there were just a few books and crayons on the floor. Our computer got a broken screen, but otherwise it's the same old Room 16.
Over the next few days you could do some writing about your Earthquake experience. I can imagine some interesting articles, exciting stories and short, sharp and punchy poems. I'm sure you could think of some interesting similes to describe your experiences. Don't forget to use all your senses when you're gathering your ideas.
Keep busy and safe and don't forget to write, read and do some maths to keep those brains ticking over! Perhaps you have something interesting you could make an observational drawing of.
See you soon
Ms Ashby

Did anyone else notice...

Someone knew something we didn't

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Hi,
I hope you're all safe and well. Take care
love Anna

Working Bee

Many thanks to the parents who came to help with the interior decorating this evening. It was another working example of the St Albans values. - It meant the world to me and will do to the children in the morning as well!

Good luck to Rooms 1,2,3 and 4 as you move into your new classrooms over the weekend.