Dan Santat's Visit

Dan with Early Childhood

On Friday, October 18th, we were so lucky to welcome Dan Santat to Wheeler.  He met with students in grades N-7 and boy did he entertain us!   One student commented that he could be a stand up comic if he wanted. Dan regaled us with stories about  how he learned to draw as a child by copying his favorite comic strip characters.  He drew this picture of Garfield in the 2nd grade!

He captivated every group of kids he met with.

When asked about what they thought about his visit, many kids talked about how they went home and drew their own comics.  One child even claimed that it helped him to tackle his homework that weekend in a more creative way.  In any case, the message was clear:  "He told us that he worked hard as a kid to learn how to draw and that we can do that too.  It just takes practice!"

A big shout out to the Parent's Association who funds our author visit every year and to Magda Krzystolik and Andra Shea who helped to plan Dan's visit. We couldn't have done it without you!

An October Reading Challenge

Happy October!

We are well underway to another amazing school year. As all of our schedules start to get busier we want to make sure you are all finding time to read fun and exciting books, magazines and websites. We thought a fun book challenge would be the perfect way to ensure your October reading is fun and exciting!

We have three challenges to propose. You can take on all, a few or one.  

Challenge 1: Read a book that features a character who wears a fun costume

Challenge 2: Celebrate Dictionary Day on October 16th by using a dictionary to look up the definition of three words you don't know. Write down those words and share with one of the librarians for a prize.

Challenge 3: Read a book told in diary or letter form. 

Here are a few suggestions to help you complete the challenge. We will have these titles on display in the Story Room. 

For more fun and exciting challenges visit Brightly: Raise kids who love to read