New E-Books!

I have just added 106 NEW E-books (electronic books)to our OPAC, Destiny. These free books were provided to us by Unite for Literacy. These books more than double the available number of e-books in our system. You can view the titles by looking for the Public List called "New E-books" in the Resource List in Destiny Quest. The books can be opened on any device with Internet Access. Brookwood Destiny Link

Humane Society Commercials

Ms. Hendon and Mrs. Fischer's kindergarten classes have both decided to help the Humane Society of Northwest Georgia. During media center time, we have worked on creating commercials - from scripts, to obtaining permission to use pictures that we did not take, to the finished product. Now that both classes have completed their commercials, I am posting them below for you to enjoy!

Both classes are accepting donations for the shelter and also hope that people will be inspired to adopt a pet.

Humane Society Commercial from Brookwood School on Vimeo.

Adopt a Pet from Brookwood School on Vimeo.

The Journey of Curious George

Fifth graders are using Google Earth and almanacs (hard copies - old school!) to follow the journey of H.A. and Magret Rey when they fled war torn Europe during WWII.

Thanks to ALL!

Our school book fair has ended, Thank you to everyone who came and shopped at our FIESTA book fair. And a BIG THANK YOU to all of our wonderful PTA volunteers who gave their time and energy to make this a success - especially to Mrs. Carson for organizing everything!

Remember the online book fair will continue to March 18th, so you can still purchase books until then. Books purchased online will be shipped to school free when the online fair ends.

If you child ordered a minecraft book, we expect to have them in about 2 weeks.

March Volunteer Schedule

The March Volunteer Schedule had been posted.  A copy is also being sent home with students today.
Click on "Volunteer Schedules" on the Navigation Bar to see the schedule and for more information!

Opportunity to Purchase

We have an opportunity for you to purchase hardcover books by our next visiting author, Lola Schaefer, while the book fair is at school. "Lifetime" and "An Island Grows" for $17.00 each. If you would like to purchase one or both books, please return the form that was sent home last week in our newsletter to Mrs. Wagner in the Media Center or see a cashier in the Book Fair Room. I would be happy to hold the books if you like, until the visit so they can be autographed when Ms. Schaefer visits Brookwood on May 9th.
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Winter Newsletter

The Media Center Winter Newsletter was sent home this week. It includes information on the book fair, overdue books, and also a form to order hardcover books from the book fair by our next visiting author. Click on the link below to view it - the 2nd page is a Spanish translation.

Newsletter

Book Fair - At School AND Virtual

Our virtual book fair opens today and runs through March 18th. The great thing about a virtual book fair is that anyone can purchase books without even having to leave the comfort of home. Be sure and share the link below with family and friends who may want to purchase books for your child (or themselves!}. Other wonderful things about a virtual book fair is that you can peruse the stacks at your leisure, there is an even greater selection of books available, and you have more time to shop! Books purchased online will be shipped FREE to your child at Brookwood and will arrive by March 25th.

You may access our virtual book fair HERE.

Of course, if you like to browse through the actual books, the book fair is where you should go! It opens on Thursday, February 27th. Look who dropped by to help us promote the book fair today!

Researchers!

First, second and third graders are all currently involved in research projects in the media center. They are using books and Internet pathfinders to find useful and reliable information. And they are learning to give credit to their sources. Once their research is complete, students will create online interactive posters, using GLOGSTER. Check back as more pictures will be added to this album!

Mo Willems Author Study

Kindergarten classes have been studying Mo Willems and his books during library time for the past several weeks. Students enjoyed drawing the pigeon using the iPads with "Don't let the Pigeon Drive this App!"