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=Buffum Elementary School 2350 Ximeno Ave. Long Beach, CA. 90815 (562) 498-2431 = = **Welcome to the Buffum Library Wiki ** = =                 = =Mission Statement = =// The //// Buffum // // Elementary School //// Library provides a safe, nurturing environment in which students can successfully seek information and ideas for their educational, informational, and recreational needs. The library seeks to promote an appreciation of literature encouraging students to become lifelong readers and learners. Further, the library seeks to ensure that our students acquire the necessary information literacy skills they will need to become productive learners with skills and knowledge necessary to lead successful and meaningful lives in the 21st century. This mission recognizes the essential role of the school library program in the educational process as students reach their full potential. // =  This Month's Highlights  Get ready to celebrate Earth Day! Many primary classrooms will be raising and releasing Painted Lady butterflies again this year, and upper grade classes are learning about the "Three R's" (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and global warming. We will be reading many books on this theme in the library! Linked below are some fun activities for students, parents and teachers.

The Story of Earth Day from Planet Pals __[]__ Earth Day: a Time for Kids special __[]__ Brain Pop Spotlight: Earth Awareness - includes lesson plans __[]__ Brain Pop Jr. Spotlight: Earth Awareness __[]__ “The Story of Stuff” movie __[]__
 * Earth Day links ** 

Teacher Resources and Interactive Games also available on Monarch Academy Library web page __http://monarchlibrary.wikispaces.com/Earthday__

