New School Year at Grout Library

Welcome to the new school year at Grout School Library. We here in the library welcome you and encourage you to read as much as possible. This year at Grout have an opportunity to participate in OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS. This is for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. What is OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS? " It is a statewide reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the  Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a  Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students in 3rd-12th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints.

OBOB's mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, to promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students."


OBOB's website is www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/frequently-asked-questions/


We have many new books in the library this year. Ask your student/s about them!!!!!  Once again, please feel free to come on by the library. We  have a new library assistant, "Miss Diane." Please come by the library and say hello.       Ms. LeBlanc and "Miss Diane"

May in the Library

 MAY IN THE LIBRARY

Since April  was National Poetry Month, Ms. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc read lots of FUN poetry to all of the students. Ms. LeBlanc explained the how’s and why’s of poetry. Why do we need poetry? Of what benefit is it to any of us? WHAT IS POETRY?

The third grade bridges have been on display, and  many people have come to see them. Not only have students seen them, but  parents and grandparents have visited. These bridges certainly show a monumental amount of work by these talented third graders. If you have not seen the bridges, please come by the library. YOU’LL BE AMAZED!   

As April turned  into May, Ms. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc have been introducing the students to the Caldecott and Newbery Medal winners and runners-up. Ask your student about the books that Ms. LeBlanc has read and the pictures she has shown. Ask them  what books get these awards.   PLEASE COME BY THE LIBRARY. We would love to see parents, and please know that you are always welcome. 

Ms. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc

Greetings from your Grout Library.

Mrs. Hamilton   distributed Dr. Seuss bookmarks and pencils for Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2. Guess what? March 2  was also Mrs. Hamilton’s birthday, and she also gave out suckers to celebrate!!!! Ms. LeBlanc read Dr. Seuss books to all the students. Staff dressed up in “Seussical” clothing, and classroom doors were artfully decorated as   Dr. Seuss  book covers. It was quite joyful to behold, and the students had a super great time. There were  also Dr. Seuss cookies in the cafeteria  for lunch.

Since March is Women’s History Month, there are many wonderful books concerning that topic on display. Ms. LeBlanc has been reading books that showcase many women who influenced history.

 The third, fourth, and fifth grades will be learning how to search  for books on DESTINY, the  online catalog.

Mrs. Hamilton is currently working on brand new books that were purchased at the Book Fair last November. There are usually five new titles put on the shelves  every week.

Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc would like to encourage everyone to come to the first-ever Grout Auction on Friday, March 10. SEE YOU THERE !!!!!!

February Newsletter from Grout Library

Now that we have survived all that ice and snow, Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc have placed books about winter on top of the shelves to remind  us that we lived through it!

February is Black History Month. We have many books about great  African Americans and their contributions to America. Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc have placed many of these books on top to the shelves for easy access.

Come and see the gorgeous stars on the library windows. These were made by Jamie Williams’ fourth grade class. When the sun shines, they look like stained glass. We also have placed snowflakes on the lower panes of glass.

The  fifth grades have been playing “ GENRE JEOPARDY” with Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc. The fourth grades played “Dewey Decimal Bingo”. The library is the scene of many fun activities that are thoroughly enjoyed by our students. Come on by and visit. We would love to see you.  

We wish to thank our faithful volunteers for their time. We are very grateful for your much-needed help.

Mrs. Hamilton and Ms. LeBlanc