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Sunday, September 30, 2018

Summer Party scheduled!!!!

Students have been so patient and understanding about having to wait for their summer rewards.  I am happy to report that we will hold our celebrations on Thursday, October 4th.  K- 3rd grade will come to the media center at 9 am and 4th and 5th graders will come at 10 am.  #SummerReadingRocks!!!


Friday, September 28, 2018

Kindergartens First Library Visit

Today was the first time that many of our kindergartners were able to visit the media center for classes.  Some of them were here in pre-k last year, but others had never seen our media center, so we had to be sure and mark this special occasion with some photos.  Kindergartners will start checking out in a few weeks - hopefully, we have all of our lights in by then and that will make it easier for them to search for books.
 



Also caught some of them laughing uncontrollably at "The Book with No Pictures."  They were surprised to learn how much fun a book that does not have any pictures could be!  (If you have not heard this book, just ask one of our kindergartners about it!)

WE ARE BACK!!!!!!!

I just cannot contain my excitement at being back in the Media Center.  While there is still work to be done, (we are missing lights and some ceiling tiles, still need some paint, still have some leaks,) at least we can use our space. MANY THANKS to Ellen King, who graciously gave up two days to come and help us unpack. It took nine weeks to pack and just about a full week to unpack almost everything.  (We still need shelf brackets in the professional area and of course, my office is not completed, but the KID area - the important part - is ready to use.)

We will be working on decorating more - holding off a little as workers will be in and out for the next few weeks after school, but so far, students love our door!



Students have been excited to come in and have classes in the media center again and FINALLY are able to check out books!






 












Saturday, September 22, 2018

#nErD Camp GA

I had such a great time today at nErD Camp Ga!!!!  I got to meet 13 authors and illustrators, attend some great sessions and spend time with my daughter who graciously agreed to attend with me!  Thanks so much to author Lola Schaefer who told me about this great opportunity.

        
                    Here I am with Newberry award winner,
Erin Estrada Kelly.

Friday, September 14, 2018

Dot Day Celebration

Dot Day celebrates the book , "The Dot" and how we all have the potential within us to be great. I read this book to kindergarteners, then we moved to tables and everyone received a dot to start their own creation.




















Thursday, September 13, 2018

Virtual Field Trips

I don't seem to remember to take photos when I am traveling to rooms.  (Honestly, sometimes I do well to remember where I am supposed to be when!)  But today,  I was using a #NearPod lesson on how to organize files and the kids were really enjoying the virtual field trips to a market place in India and then to an academic library.  What a difference organization can make!   I have been snapping up headsets when I find on clearance, and we could make this experience even better, but need devices (cellphones) that can connect to the Internet to use them.  If anyone has a device they are replacing to donate to the Media Center, we would love to have it!!