Here is some general information about Edison Elementary School. For more information, you can visit our website which is printed on the cover.

Attendance

Please contact the office at 480-472-5282 if your child is going to be absent.

The Renaissance Reading

The Accelerated Reader(AR)Programme is a computerized reading enrichment programme that combines great children’s literature with computer skills. As an individualized reading programme, it is designed to motivate students to read more and to read good literature. Students of different abilities can use this programme. It is not a competitive programme but one that improves any students’ reading ability.

Here is how it works. Students select books in their reading range from our Accelerated Reader Selection and read it at their own pace. Once the student has completed the book, he/she is ready to take an AR quiz. Each quiz consists of 5, 10, or 20 multiple choice comprehensive questions about the book.

After taking the quiz, the computer shows the student how many questions he/she answered correctly, shows the correct answers for missed questions, and praises the students’ efforts with an on-screen personalized message. Passing the quiz assures the teacher and the parents that the child actually read and understood the book. Each student tests independently—reading the quiz questions himself/herself.

The computer keeps track of reading points, books, and average test scores, as well as other data. A student may test on a book only once and should, therefore, have thoroughly read and understood the contents before taking the quiz. Each student is responsible for reading the screen to be sure that the quiz, by title and author, is the correct one he/she wishes to take.

Students are recognized for their accomplishments with praise from the teachers and special recognition at the classroom level when individual and/or classroom goals are met.

P. T. O.

We have an active Parent-Teacher Organization. They have monthly meeting. Check the calendar for the meeting times and places.

CURRENCY

))New Zealand dollars（＄）

LANGUAGE

))English, Maori and New Zealand Sign Language

MONEY

))ATMs are widely available, especially in larger cities and towns．Credit cards accepted in；

    hotels and restaurants

  VISAS

))Citizens of Australia, the UK and 56 other countries donˈt need visas for New Zea

  (length-of-stay vary).

MOBILE PHONES

))European phones will work on NZˈs network, but not most American or Japanese phones.

global roaming or a local SIM card and prepaid account.

DRIVING

))Drive on the left; the steering wheel is on the right side of the car（…in case you canˈt find it).

When to Go

HIGH SEASON (DEC-FEB)

))Summer：busy beaches, outdoor explorations, festivals, sporting events.

Big-city accommodation prices rise.

))High season in the ski towns is winter (Jun-Aug).

SHOULDER (ATAR APR)

Prime travelling time：fine weather, short queues, kids in school，warm(ish) ocean．

>>Long evenings supping Kiwi wines and craft beers.

))Spring (Sep-Nov) is shoulder season too.

LOW SEASON (MAY-AUG)

))Head for the Southern Alps for some brilliant southern hemisphere skiing.

;No crowds, good accommodation deals and a seat in any restaurant.

))Warm-weather beach towns might be half asleep.

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))Auckland International Airport

Airbus Express-24-hour

Shuttle Bus一一24-hour door-to-door services

Taxi一around＄70; 45 minutes to the city

))Wellington Airport

Bus-一Airport Flyer from 6 am to 9.30 pm

Shuttle Bus-24-hour door-to-door services

Taxi-around＄30；20 minutes to the city、

))Christchurch Airport

Bus一一City Flyer from 7.15 am to 9．15 pm

Shuttle Bus一一24-hour door-to-door services

Taxi-around $50；25 minutes to the city

Driving Around New Zealand

There are extensive bus networks and a couple of handy train lines crisscrossing New Zealand, but

far the best scenery, flexibility and pure freedom itˈs hard to beat piling into a campervan or

rent-a-car and hitting the open road. Scanning the map you might think that driving from A to B

wonˈt take long, but remember that many of the roads here are two-lane country byways, traversing

hilly landscape in curves, crests and convolutions：always allow plenty of time to get wherever

you’re going. And whoˈs in a hurry anyway? Slow down and see more of the country：explore little

end-of-the-line towns, stop for a swiinlsurfibeer, and pack a Swiss Army knife for impromptu

picnics at roadside produce stalls.

Children’s Storybooks and Tales: This site is dedicated to Children’s Story Books and how to tell Children’s Stories. If you enjoy a child’s story or have kids of your own then please browse (浏览) this site to find some great stories and how to read them.

The Cat in the Hat---Dr. Seuss

In the first book featuring the character (The Cat in the Hat, 1957), the Cat brings chaos (混乱) to a household of two young children on one rainy day while their mother is out. Bringing with him two creatures appropriately named Thing One and Thing Two, the Cat performs all sorts of tricks to amuse the children, with mixed results. The Cat’s tricks are vainly opposed by the family pet, who is a conscious goldfish. The children (Sally and her older brother) finally prove good ones, capturing the Things and bringing the Cat under control. He cleans up the house on his way out, disappearing seconds before the mother comes back.

The Famous Fire---Enid Blyton

The Famous Fire is Enid Blyton’s most popular and celebrated series of children’s books. The sequence (顺序) began life in 1942, when the first book, Fire on a Treasure Island was published and it has won great praise from both fans and critics. The series has gone on to become amongst the best-loved stories ever to have been written for children.

Tom and Pippo in the Garden---Helen Oxenbury

In 1988 Helen Oxenbury created a series of books featuring Tom, a naughty young boy, and his beloved stuffed monkey, Pippo. Ms. Oxenbury remarked that Tom was very much like her son “when he was a little boy”. Like Tom, her son would often blame his misdeeds on his trusted buddy, the friendly family dog.

The BFG---Roald Dahl

The story is about an orphan girl named Sophie. One night when Sophie cannot sleep during the “witching hour” and sees a giant blowing something into bedroom windows down the street. The giant sees her, and although she tries to hide in the bed, he reaches through the window and carries her away to his home.

More than great drinks, great rewards

   Enjoy all the benefits and more with your membership to our Loyalty Program!

   Whenever you pay with your membership account, you’ll earn a Star.

   Collect more Stars, earn more rewards.

Three ways to join us

Buy a Starbucks Card handy to create an account.

Track your Stars online or through the mobile app, and we’ll send an email when you’ve earned a reward.

You can also join from your phone.

Download the Starbucks^® App.

One of the most exciting benefits of being a member is using our mobile app to: pay for purchases; view your Stars and rewards; access iTunes^® Pick of the Week; see current offers.

Or you can join with specially marked coffee purchased at the grocery store.

Enter your Starcode (limit 2 per day).

Look for the Starcode symbol on specially marked Starbucks^® products where you buy groceries.

Three levels with increasingly greater rewards

To reach each level in our Loyalty Program, you need to collect more Stars. ( Remember, to earn a Star you must pay with a registered Starbucks Card. )

Welcome level

To earn your first rewards, just register a Starbucks Card.

Birthday drink or treat on us; birthday coupon (优惠券) for 15% off a purchase at StarbucksStore.com.

Green level

Collect 5 Stars within 12 months and you’ll be in the Green level.

What is included in the Welcome level plus

★Free in-store refillson hot or iced brewed coffee or tea

Gold level

Collect 30 Stars within 12 months and you’re at the Gold level.

What is included in the Green, level plus

★A free food or drink item after another 12 Stars earned

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The Opening of The Book Nook

Saturday, October 4 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

You will not want to miss the opening of your new neighborhood bookstore! Located at 2289 Main Street, the Book Nook is within walking distance of schools and many homes and businesses. Come and check out the Book Nook on Saturday!

Activities will include:

• Live music by local musicians

• One Book-of-the-Month Club membership giveaway

Wide Selection (选择)

The Book Nook has three floors with books of all kinds — any kind you could want. If we do not have the book you are looking for, we can special order it for you. You will have it in your hands within two days!

Reading Nooks

We are proud of our children’s reading area on the first floor, as well as our teenagers’ nook on the second floor. Come for the activities and stay awhile! Settle in one of these inviting reading areas; take a seat with a good book and a free cup of hot chocolate. You will discover the perfect way to spend a few hours.

Book Events

The Book Nook will be featuring monthly book signings by different authors, giving you a chance to meet and speak with well-known writers. Do not miss the experience of hearing these authors read aloud from their own books!

The Book-of-the-Month Club

Our Book-of-the-Month Club will feature 12 books each year. As a member, you will be able to select one new book each month. The membership fee (费) is only $10.00 per month. That is a great price for 12 books each year!

So please join us on Saturday and learn about all that the Book Nook has to offer. You can come anytime between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. — our activities last all day long!

Used by over half a million learners, English practice is one of the world’s most popular online English learning products. English practice offers over 40,000 interactive lessons for all levels of students who want to study and improve their English. Our structured content will help you improve your speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and your listening and written comprehension. And because English practice is online, you can study at a pace and at a time that is convenient for you.

How to Study 

   When you start with English practice we will give you a test to evaluate(评估) your language level. We will then recommend that you start as either a beginning, intermediate or advanced learner. At each level you can take classes in General English, Work Skills, or Community to improve the skills you need. When you have completed enough lessons, we will give you another test and move.

General English 

   This is where you will find lessons to improve your grammar, listening comprehension, and vocabulary. There are new lessons weekly so you will always find new lessons to take. In this area you can also take lessons to prepare for TOEEL and IELTS 

Work Skills 

   This is where you can take lessons to teach you the specific skills you will need if you have to speak English at work, or do business in English. There are lessons on general business skills as  well as courses to take on specific industries.

Community 

   In the Community section you will find English practice’s popular chat room, where you can practice with fellow students from around the world, and ask English teachers questions about English. Community also has fun games like Bingo, Hangman, and karaoke, as well as links to online English studying resources.

LIPITOR

ABOUT LIPITOR

Lipitor is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and exercise, it lowers “bad” cholesterol (胆固醇) in your blood. It can also raise “good” cholesterol.

Lipitor can lower the risk of heart attack in patients with several common risk factors, including family history of early heart disease, high blood pressure, age and smoking .

WHO IS LIPITOR FOR?

Who can take LIPITOR:

·People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet and exercise

·Adults and children over l0

Who should NOT take LIPITOR:

·Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become pregnant. Lipitor may harm your unborn baby.

·women who are breast-feeding. Lipitor can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby.

·People with liver (肝脏) problems

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR

Serious side effects in a small number of people:

·Muscle (肌肉) problems that can lead to kidney (肾脏) problems, including kidney failure

·Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check your liver before you start Lipitor and while you are taking it.

Call your doctor right away if you have:

·Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if you have a fever or feel very fired

·Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat that may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing

·Stomach pain

Some common side effects of LIPITOR are:

·Muscle pain

·Upset stomach

·Changes in some blood tests

HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR

DO:

·Take Lipitor as prescribed by your doctor.

·Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take Lipitor.

·Take Lipitor at any time of day, with or without food.

·If you miss a dose (一剂), take it as soon as you remember. But if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.

Don’t:

·Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.

·Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.

1.What is a major function of Lipitor?

A．To help quit smoking.                    B．To control blood pressure.

C．To improve unhealthy diet.                D．To lower “bad” cholesterol.

2.Taking Lipitor is helpful for  _________.    

A．breast-feeding women                   B．women who are pregnant

C．adults having heart disease                D．teenagers with liver problems

3.If it has been over 12 hours since you missed a dose, you should _________.      .

A．change the amount of your next dose

B．eat more when taking your next dose

C．have a dose as soon as you remember

D．take the next dose at your regular time

4.Which of the following is a common side effect of taking Lipitor?

A．Face swelling.                          B．Upset stomach.

C．Kidney failure.                          D．Muscle weakness.

Tales From Animal Hospital

David Grant

David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated ,including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess , the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity Diamond . He also takes the reader behind the scenes at Harmsworth Memorial Animal Hospital as he describes his day , from ordinary medical check-ups to surgery （外科手术）. Tales From Animal Hospital will delight all fans of the program and anyone who has a lively interest in their pet, whether it be cat , dog or snake ! $ 14.99 Hardback 272 pp Simon Schuster

ISBN 0751304417

Isaac Newton: The Last Sorcerer

Michael White

From the author of Stephen Hawking: A Life in Science, comes this colorful description of the life of the world’s first modern scientist. Interesting yet based on fact, Michael White’s learned yet readable new book offers a true picture of Newton completely different from what people commonly know about him . Newton is shown as a gifted scientist with very human weaknesses who stood at the point in history where magic ended and science began.

£8.99 Hardback 320 pp Fourth Estate

ISBN 1857024168

Fermat’s Last Theorem

Simon Singh

In 1963 a schoolboy called Andrew Wiles reading in his school library came across the world’s greatest mathematical problem : Fermat’s Last Theorem (定理). First put forward by the French mathematician Pierre de Fermat in the seventeenth century, the theorem had baffled and beaten the finest mathematical minds , including a French woman scientist who made a major advance in working out the problem , and who had to dress like a man in order to be able to study at the Ecole Polytechnique . Through unbelievable determination Andrew Wiles finally worked out the problem in 1995 . An unusual story of human effort over three centuries , Fermat’s Last Theorem will delight specialists and general readers alike .

£12.99 Hardback 384 pp Fourth Estate

ISBN 1857025210

1.What is Animal Hospital ?

A．A news story.

B．A popular book.

C．A research report.

D．A TV program.

2.In Michael White’s book , Newton is described as       .

A．a person who did not look the same as in many pictures

B．a person who lived a colorful and meaningful life

C．a great but not perfect man

D．an old-time magician

3.Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word “baffle” as it is used in the text ?

A．To encourage people to raise questions.

B．To cause difficulty in understanding.

C．To provide a person with an explanation.

D．To limit people’s imagination.

4.What is the purpose of writing these three texts ?

A．To make the books easier to read

B．To show the importance of science

C．To introduce new authors

D．To sell the books.

Located in the Bloomsbury area of London, the British Museum is the location of a national collection of science and art treasures. It first began in 1753 when Parliament purchased the collection of Sir Hans Sloane and a collection from Sir Robert Harlry’s Library. First opened to the public in 1759 in Montage House, it was later moved to its present locat ion, being built in stages from 1823. The famous Reading Room was built in 1857 and is now part of the glassed-in Great Court.

The British Museum aims to “illuminate(照亮) the histories of cultures for the benefit of present and future generations”. Thus, the number and subject of the exhibits and galleries is vast. Ranging from Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe to ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, and back to prehistoric times, they highlight more than just Britain. A visit to the Museum is a visit through the centuries of mankind and what he has left behind of himself.

The British collections trace the history of Britain and cover prehistoric times, Roman Britain, medieval(中世纪的) and later Britain. One of the highlights of the prehistoric age is the preserved body of Lindow Man(林多人), dated the mid-1st century AD. The Stone Age collections include works of art and jewellery dating from 35,000 to 10,000 years ago.

4th to 20th century, European art and archaeology collections illustrate cultures of the time. Items from the famous Anglo-Saxon Sutton Hoo burial are of particular interest. Sutton Hoo, located in East Suffolk, contained 11 barrows(坟墓) and the remains of a Saxon ship complete with gold and silver treasures.

Admission: Free

Entrance: The main entrance is on Great Russell St, with an alternate entrance on Montague Place.

Bus routes: Southampton Row: 68, 91, 188; New Oxford Street: 7, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98.