How to Make Better Book Choices 9/26/18

Mrs. Moreau's and Mrs. Laughlin's 4th grade classes visited the library and discussed how to make better book choices based on both their reading level as well as their own personal interest.  They learned how to look at the back of the book and the inside book jacket flap to find summaries and information about the books, as well as how to do the five finger test.

Fiction vs. Nonfiction 9-24-18

Kindergarten, first and second grade students visiting the library this week are discussing the differences between fiction and nonfiction and learning where each of those sections can be located in the library.

Boxes and Boxes of Books! 9/21/18

Mrs. Stoker has been hard at work getting 2nd and 3rd grade classroom book boxes ready this week!  All grade level boxes should be ready to roll out by the end of September.  Every teacher will be receiving a box of books for their classroom containing both grade level skill books as well as pleasure readers.  Be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Stoker about an upcoming meeting to learn about how our boxes will work and to get yours checked out!

Drawing with Scissors: QUEST Enrichment 9/14/18

First, second and third grade QUEST students met for their first enrichment session this week where they enjoyed the book Henri's Scissors and discussed the late works and style of artist Henri Matisse.  Students then created their own Matisse inspired works by "drawing with scissors".

I'm a Big Kid Now! 9/11/18

Mrs. Dale's third grade students are learning to be more self sufficient in the library by searching the online catalog and checking their own materials in and out!

Using Our Shelf Markers 9/11/18

Kinder, first and second grade students visited the library this week and practiced using their shelf markers properly.  We have to make sure all the books are returned to "their home" on the shelf!