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Mr. Smith is being interviewed by Mrs. Holmwood for a UBC Course podcast. Topic new media and library services.

HOMEWORK | Cross Country Checkup | Audio

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  "A Calgary couple has won the right to no homework for their two children."

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  • A Calgary couple has won the right to no homework for their two children.
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Mrs. Bede, Teacher-librarian, is working through a 4 lesson research unit with Mrs.Blancher English 10. Info Skills, Plagiarism, Thesis statements and citations... http://www.kss.sd23.bc.ca/rc/news.html

Some great new reads

The KSS Library has just added some new books and online resources. All the new Giller Prize and Governor General fiction are in. We've added some new ebooks.

Ms. Bede, teacher-librarian, is collaborating with Ms.Kehler, with a media literacy project. "How to Spot a Plagiarist" http://www.kss.sd23.bc.ca/rc/research.html

CBC tv- kootenay teen dies after tragic entry into the BC bud industry. Sam Brown was an amazing teen who loved adventure and the outdoors. This is a must watch broadcast about life, risks, and personal choices. http://www.cbc.ca/fifth/2009-2010/over_the_edge/

Owls unruffled queens of BC Field Hockey

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Owls+remain+unruffled+come+back+crown/2227187/story.html

The Province, Howard Tsumura Nov 16,2009

The Kelowna Owls had a wise, old feeling that any road to a B.C. senior girls Triple A field hockey title would have to go through the West Vancouver Highlanders, a team that had beaten them in two previous provincial final showdowns.

So there the Owls found themselves Saturday afternoon at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, trailing the Highlanders 2-0 in the title match as play entered the second half....

http://www.theprovince.com/sports/Owls+remain+unruffled+come+back+crown/2227187/story.html

FACT: Last BC Title: 2001 Owls led by Ken Wilson and Pam Price continued a field hockey dynasty since Merv Andrews, KSS. 1974-1982

KSS Owls: http://www.kss.sd23.bc.ca/sports/fh/index.html

National Film Board- quality free video

Quality Free Educational Video- NFB.ca

 

This fascinating documentary looks at obesity. Stockholm’s Dr. Stephan Rossner, an obesity specialist, proves beyond doubt that obesity is ..."The Weight of the World"