This time in the Learning Commons:
December and the Advent season are almost here! It will soon be time to dig out your Christmas treasures and gather around the fireplace to read. We hope you discover some wonderful stories you can share as a family in our resources below.
Announcements & Reminders
- Our Newsletters and posts about updates, sales, contests and events can always be found on The HUB of the Learning Commons Site.
Resource Updates & Tips
- November is Picture Book Month! If you have not explored the many beautiful, engaging picture books on Sora, here is your chance.
- Picture books can be found in the Search Portal. Click on Topics in the menu bar, then click on Fiction by Genre/Grades and choose K-2.
- Many wonderful Christmas books can be found in the Search Portal! Go to Topics > Holidays > Christmas to find the list.
- New Resources for Teens have been added to the Search Portal.
- Enjoy the Jesus Storybook Bible series on RightNowMedia
- Check out the Achievery website. The Achievery is a free learning platform where anyone can explore videos, courses, and interactive activities that make learning fun, engaging, and easy to understand.
- Christmas & Advent Resources One-Stop Doc The lead-up to Christmas is a special time to share in the wonder of God’s greatest gift to us! Check out this resource list to help you through activities this holiday season.
Student Highlights & Contests
- A StoryTime about Winter (Kindergarten – Gr. 4) is free for all HCOS students on December 2, 2025, at 10 am. Register here.
- Winners – Fall 2025 Book Review Contest. Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest. Reviews of some great reads have been submitted! Check them out to find some new reads!
Blessings from the Learning Commons Team
