Okinawa International School Library

The Extensive Reading Award

2011-11-30T13:55:00.001+09:00

I would like to announce the extensive reading award for the 1st semester of this school year.

Kindergarten (Eaglet 2)

Name / No. of books

1. Hina / 35 books

2. Tomoya / 33 books

3. Ruka girl / 32 books

Kindergarten (Eaglet 1)
1. Shunsuke / 27 books

2. Momo / 24 books

3. Koume / 24books

Elementary
Name / Class / No. of books
1. Sola / Grade 1 / 61 books

2. Toranosuke / Grade 6 / 58 books

3. Ao / Grade 2 / 56 books
4. Marin / Grade 3 / 41 books

5. Seira / Grade 3 / 32 books

Congratulations to all and keep reading!!

Books for Grandparents Day

2011-09-15T15:06:00.001+09:00

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein

This is a heart-warming tale about the relationship between a young boy and a tree. The tree always provides the boy with what he wants: branches on which to swing, shade in which to sit, and apples to eat. As the boy grows older, he requires more and more of the tree. The tree loves the boy very much and gives him anything he asks for. This is a story about unconditional love and growing up.

これは、ある男の子と１本の木の間に生まれた心あたたまるお話です。木はぶらさがる枝、座る時の木陰、食べるためのりんごなど、男の子が欲しいと言えば何でも与えました。男の子は成長するともっともっと色々なものを欲しがるようになりました。木はこの子のことが大好きだったので、欲しがるもの全てを与え続けたのです。。。無償の愛と成長についてを考えさせる素晴らしい本です。

Babushka's Doll by Patricia Polacco

A magical tale about Babushka’s special doll. When Babushka was a little girl like Natasha, she had played with her doll only once. Now, Natasha finds out why playing once with the special doll is enough. This book is filled with warmth, humor and lessons of the importance of not being selfish and treating others with kindness.

バブーシュカの特別なお人形について描かれた摩訶不思議なお話。バブーシュカがナターシャくらいちっちゃな女の子だった頃、彼女はお人形と一回だけ遊んだことがありました。ナターシャは、なぜこの特別なお人形で遊ぶのが一回で十分なのか、ついに分かりました。
この本には、全体をとおした暖かさ、ユーモア、そして、わがままにならず他の人々に優しく接するというメッセージ性も含まれています。

Big Mama’s by Donald Crews

When the train arrived in Cottondale, the summer at Bigmama's house in Florida began. Donald Crews brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds, and emotions of a memorable childhood experience.
In his dynamic tale of family togetherness, an African American man recalls boyhood summers spent at his grandmother's rural home in Florida. Each year the vacation began with an adventurous three-day train ride to Big mama's (Not that she was big, but she was Mama's mama) in Cottondale. The hot, hazy months that followed were filled with relatives, fishing and good times.

電車がコットンデールに着いたら、フロリダのおばあちゃんちでの夏が始まる。
著者のドナルド・クルースは、彼の思い出深い体験を臨場感あふれる光景、音、感情で見事に再現しています。フロリダにあるおばあさんの家で過ごした夏の出来事は家族の強い一体感がひしひしと伝わってきます。タイトルの”ビッグママ”は、大きなママという意味ではなく、ママのママ、つまり”おばあちゃん”という意味です。

Abuela by Arthur Dorros

In this fascinating story, Rosalba is “always going places" with her abuela (grandmother). During one of their bird-feeding outings to the park, Rosalba wonders aloud, "What if I could fly?". Thus begins an excursion through the girl's imagination as she soars high above the tall buildings and buses of Manhattan, over the docks and around the Statue of Liberty with Abuela in tow.

ニューヨークに暮らす少女ロサルバは、大好きなアブエラ（スペイン語で”おばあちゃん”の意）と一緒に公園に出かけます。途中、「空が飛べたらどんなに素晴らしいだろう」と思った瞬間、身体がふわりと宙に浮いたのです！アブエラも少女の後を追って空高く舞い上がり、ふたりの夢のようなニューヨークの空の散歩が始まりました。。

Welcome Back to OIS Library!

2011-09-01T16:11:00.002+09:00

Hello everyone! I’m Ms. Keiko Higa, the OIS librarian. I am so delighted to see our students again after summer vacation. It is great to have everybody back safe, sound and healthy.
As we continue the school year, I welcome you back to the Library. May you always find reading a happy experience but before you step in may I share our OIS Library Essential Agreement.

The functions of the OIS library:

1. Provides of information and resources to support the curriculum.
2. A facility for recreational reading and supporting an individual’s personal discovery.

Regulation:

1. OIS library is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every school day.
2. A library card is issued to Kindergarten and Elementary students.
3. Students may borrow up to three items for a one-week loan period.

How to borrow a book:

To be able to borrow books, Kindergarten students will be assisted by their class teacher and the class teacher encodes the books’ data into our Library Management System with the help of the librarian, Ms. Keiko. Elementary students could ask the librarian directly to borrow a book.

Manners in the library:

1. Students are highly encouraged to keep silence in the library.
2. The books and other materials in the library must be handled gently.
3. Students must follow the loan period rule.
4. Students are not allowed to eat and drink in the library.

* OIS Parents who may want to borrow books will be issued a library card and given one week loan period.

Libraryの役割：

1. カリキュラムをサポートするための情報提供
2. 自己発見、自己開発、また読書を楽しむための場所

Libraryの利用について：

1. 月曜日～金曜日の午前9時から午後5時まで利用可能
2. 幼稚部と小学部の生徒には図書カードを発行
3. 一人3冊まで、貸し出し期間は一週間以内

本の借り方：

幼稚部の生徒はクラス担任と一緒に本を借り、Ms.Keikoはその情報をライブラリー･マネージメント・システムに入力します。小学部の生徒は、直接Ms.Keikoから借りることができます。

図書室利用時のマナー：

1. 図書室では静かにする
2. 本や備品は大切にする
3. 貸し出し期限を守る
4. 図書室内での飲食は厳禁です

※ OISの保護者で本の貸し出しをご希望の方も、図書室をご利用になれます。生徒同様　一人3冊まで、貸し出し期間は一週間以内です。

Extensive Reading Award for School Year 2010-2011

2011-04-28T13:15:00.084+09:00

From April 2010 to March 2011 most of you have visited the library and borrowed books and materials. Some borrowed everyday unlike others on a weekly basis. Thank you for your love of reading.

Now, I would like to announce the Extensive Reading Award of the School Year 2010-2011.

Thank you very much for using our library and see you next school year!

Congratulations to All!!!

Ms. Keiko Higa, OIS Librarian

Kindergarten ( ) = No. of books

1. Sola Heshik, E2 (101)

2. Akari Sasaki, E2 (93)

3. Himeno Nakachi, E2 (92)

4. Miyuu Oshiro, E2 (77)

5. Kanako Nakazato, E2 (74)

6. Kai Kubota, E2 (68)

7. Koki Nakahara, E2 (58)

7. Tomoya Tamaki, E1 (58)

9. Karin Inamine, E2 (56)

10. Kana Uehara, E2 (54)

Elementary ( ) = No. of books

1. John Immanuel Tinio, G2 (111)

2. Marin Suzuki, G2 (90)

3. Mahiro Kawano, G1 (79)

4. Sumire Nishihara, G2 (76)

5. Hikaru Honda, G2 (69)

5. Seira Owan, G1 (69)

7. Kyle Tira, G5 (63)

8. Seina Arakaki, G5 (61)

9. Seira Nakamatsu, G2 (56)

10. Toranosuke Misumi, G5 (54)

Which books OIS students liked most?

Japanese Books < > = No. of times borrowed

1. むしたちのうんどうかい（得田之久著） < 76 >

2. ピーマンマンとかぜひきキン（なかえよしを著） < 53 >

3. おかあさんがおかあさんになった日（いわむらかずお著）< 44 >

4. くらやみの物語（武鹿悦子著） < 43 >

5. ちいさいおうち（ローレン・チャイルド著） < 39 >

5. 学校ウサギをつかまえろ（イギリス昔話） < 39 >

7. ぜったいたべないからね（ローレン・チャイルド著）< 38 >

8. 日本の鬼ども４（山口理著） < 37 >

9. 雨あがりのウエディング（八束澄子著） < 31 >

9. きりかぶのともだち（阿川弘之著） < 31 >

English Books < > = No. of times borrowed

1. Ten Apples Up On Top! (Theo. LeSieg) < 42 >

2. Little Dracula at the Seaside (Martin Waddell) < 38 >

3. FIRE & FLOODS (Robert Frederick) < 29 >

4. How The Incredible Human Body Works (Richard Walker) < 26 >

5. Questions and Answers: Oceans and Rivers (Barbara Taylor) < 25 >

6. Mega Book of: Motorcycles (Alligator Books) < 24 >

7. My Daddy Snores (Nancy H. Rothstein) < 23 >

8. A First Book All About You: Eyes, Nose, Fingers, and Toes (Judy Hindley) < 21 >

9. That Crazy Eddie and the Science Project of Doom (Judy Cox) < 20 >

10. Discovering Dinosaurs: Weird & Wonderful (Michael Benton) < 16 >