The WRMS Library supports student literacy and digital collaboration for blind and visually impaired students.

Joined March 2020
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Jan Thomas' Rhyming Dust Bunnies deliver some news: Goodbye! Sigh! Why?! Ms. Rutter? No, Bob! Ms. Rutter doesn't rhyme with goodbye. Ms. Rutter has taken a new job and will miss the staff and students @WRMSBrantford. She hopes you will keep on reading and finding new adventures!
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Celebrate the end of the school year with Storyvoice and a week of live read-alouds from your favorite @Scholastic authors! Visit storyvoice.live to sign up and participate with your students. @ScholasticClub #readaloud #authors #storytelling #summersendoff
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Tomorrow morning libraries in the tri-cities have joined forces to host Drag Queen Storytime with Fay and Fluffy! The fun starts at 9:30 on June 4. Register now at kpl.org/events/pd-day-drag-q… @WRMSBrantford @KitchLibrary @WaterlooLibrary @IdeaXchng @rwlibrary
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Self advocacy and being an ally means having the tools to take action and create change. @LGBTYouthLine offers a tool to organize your thoughts, ideas and needs for change. Visit yldobetter.squarespace.com/t… to create an action plan as an ally or a 2SLGBTQ youth.

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Get ready for #SummerReading! #TSBVI Librarian Renee Toy shares ideas on summer reading for students who are blind or visually impaired, including book suggestions for students of all ages, discussion of setting up a #MakerSpace in the library, and more! ow.ly/wUwr50EUPgi
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Everyone IS awesome! Way to go LEGO! Happy Pride month @WRMSBrantford! ctvnews.ca/mobile/lifestyle/…

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Honouring Indigenous peoples means accepting the horrible legacy of the residential school system. 215 pairs of shoes from the feet of 215 children who mattered. #everychildmatters @WRMSBrantford
After today’s horrific announcement by the Tk’emlups te Secwépemc First Nation, children’s shoes are being lined up on the steps of the Gallery as part of a growing memorial to honour students that died at a former BC residential school. via @DailyHiveVan dailyhive.com/vancouver/resi…
Another source for finding great books is readingrockets.org/books. Reading Rockets supports parents and educators in teaching reading skills. You can use: ~the book finder ~themed booklists ~award-winning booklists ~summer booklists ~and more! @ReadingRockets @WRMSBrantford
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Kids sometimes look for books based on Reading Level. @WRMSBrantford we use the Guided Reading leveling system. If you want to find the level of a book you've got or find books based on the level you want, visit bookwizard.scholastic.com/ and use their recommendation tool!
Read your favourite Eric Carle book, make some art and eat a week's worth of fruit in remembrance. @WRMSBrantford Thanks for the stories Eric Carle.
27 May 2021
Eric Carle, the children’s author and illustrator whose book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” delighted generations of young readers, has died at age 91. @annenbcnews looks back at his life and legacy.
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Public libraries can help you find the right book. Grab and Go bags, staff picks, email lists, Novelist, a phone call to the library...all ways you can expose yourself to new materials based on what you like. @BtfdLibrary @WRMSBrantford Visit brantfordlibrary.ca/en/our-s…
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If you're not sure what to read, the Kids & Teens page of @CELAlibrary lists the top 5 books checked out by kids and by teens. There's no stronger recommendation from your peers! Visit celalibrary.ca/services/kids… to view these lists, which are updated regularly. @WRMSBrantford

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It's a looong weekend @WRMSBrantford!!! Walk away from your computer, phone, device and go have some fun! We can connect again on TERRIFIC TUESDAY!
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In case you need a pep talk today. "Keep going, and keep going and keep going." "We can complain about it or we can dance about it!" @WRMSBrantford youtu.be/l-gQLqv9f4o?list=PL…
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Yesterday Ms. Rutter took a break from Twitter. While it may seem that Social Media is the only means of connecting with others right now, it may also contribute to mental health concerns. @WRMSBrantford Check out this article explaining how: forbes.com/sites/alicegwalto…

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It's Friday @WRMSBrantford! Leave those laptops, desktops, cellphones and braillers behind!!! Disconnect from tech, connect with those in your household and take a BREAK! You've earned it! Have a GREAT weekend!
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Though some cultures find the number 13 unlucky, the Ancient Egyptians thought 13 was lucky. Either way, have a THRILLING THIRTEEN @WRMSBrantford! Check out this article for some background: history.com/news/whats-so-un… And celebrate the number of the day: youtu.be/P_7ZkDFvmlA

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Congratulations @WRMSBrantford! As a school we have read over 1000 books and almost 100 hours on @epic4kids! If you are not using Epic yet, contact Ms. Rutter or your classroom teacher for login info! Let's keep reading!
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