Library Citizens

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The Library is not like most classrooms. We may have to share our space with other classes, students that are studying, and others that may be working on something very important. That it is important that we learn how to be a good library citizens. This week the 2nd grade will start the unit about Good Library Citizenship. Students will learn why it is neccessary to follow Library safety and discuss what possible rules citizens can follow in the Library.

The first lesson students will listen to the story Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann. After the story is readed, students will have an opportunity to play Safety Tip Order with Officer Buckle and Gloria off of Library Web Site.



The next week, students will have an opportunity to help create Library rules. Students will break out in groups of five and brainstorm answers for the following questions:
How can we be safe in the Library?
What can be some Library rules?
How can we make the Library a better place?
What would Officer Buckle say if he saw us being Good Library Citizens?


Towards the of class- each group will present their answers and select their best two. Mrs. C will then take the best ideas from each group and create an idea collage. The idea collage will be on display all year in the Library for other grades to see.

1st Week Back!

Welcome back everyone! This week in Library we will be focusing on getting reacquainted with the Library. That is right- the theme is Library Orientation. All grades will go over the rules of the Library and Library procedures, such as what to do during a fire drill and how to sign out a pass. Students will then get familiar with parts of the Library and Library services that they will use and learn more about this year.

1st graders will be given a PowerPoint presentations on areas of the Library will be focusing on this year. They will also get a hands on walking tour of the Library.

2nd grade will get to become Library Tourists. We will be going on a walking tour of the Library with their "cameras."

The 3rd grade will be quized on how much they know about the Library and what they are going to learn this year. They will be playing "Knowing Library Services" Rags to Riches under the "Library Practice Games" on the Library web sites.

And finally- 4th and 5th graders will be going on a Library scavenger hunt to get better familiar with the Library and the Library web site.

Weekly lessons, as well as the lesson's power points, games, and worksheets will be the Library's web site for anyone that misses a lesson or may want some more Library practice.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. C either via email or by posting a comment.

Good luck to everyone this week!

Welcome the newest addition to our Library

We are getting closer to the start of school kids (seven days, but who is counting). The new Library schedule is posted on the Library's web site. New book displays are being put up as I type this. Needless to say, I am excited for the beginning of the school year and seeing all my friends back in the Library.

OK- I have to admit that there is one more reason why I am excited to start the year. It has to do with the new addition to our computer lab area; our new Library SMART Board. We are lucky to have one of the newest models of the SMART Board, the 600i. This model has the projector and speakers built onto it and can work with a wireless lap tops. I enjoy incorporating the SMART Board into Library lessons- students find the lessons more interesting and it blends technology, research skills and literacy together. Missed out on a brainstorming session? Do not worry, we saved our ideas using Smart Notebook. Having trouble seeing the text on the article we found on Kids Infobits? Do not fret- we can magnify it using the tools so you do not need to strain your eyes. Did not get that Power Point on parts of the dictionary? We can play Dictionary Hangman using the interactive SMART Board. Having this tool available in the Library will definitely make Library more interesting this year.

For more information about the 600i, click on the following link:

SMART Board

Summer Reading

With only two weeks left of summer vacation, it is time to start thinking about finishing up your SUMMER READING (cue dramatic music).

"But Ms. C, I did not get a Summer Reading list."
Well do not worry because I included the link to the Summer Reading list in this post:
Elementary Summer Reading List
The list includes many titles and authors for each grade. And such a variety! The list includes fiction, nonfiction, and biographies. There is something for every reader.

Need a suggestion? The Cloud Book (dePaola) and The Principal's New Clothes (Calmenson) are my favorites off the 1st grade list. I adore writers Beverly Cleary and Jon Scieszka and recommend their books for my friends in the 2nd and 3rd grade. And 4th and 5th graders are crazy about Andrew Clement's novels- A School Story, A Week in the Woods, and The Jacket are my favorites by Clement.

"Where can I find copies of the Summer Reading books?"
Our school library is open on Tuesday mornings from 8 to 11 during the Summer. Mrs. Durante will be more than happy to help you find the right book.

The Revere Public Library also has copies of the Summer Reading books. You can see what is available by checking out their OPAC.

If you want to buy your Summer Reading books, Barnes and Nobles in Saugus has the copies of the lists in the Children's Section as well as copies of the books.

Completing Summer Reading ensures you for a great start to the school year. It only takes 20 minutes a day to do Summer Reading. It is great practice for the Fall!