NJASL School Libraries Video

Fall 2012

Welcome Back 

The first several weeks are now behind us, and students and teachers are all settling in. I returned to find many boxes of new books just waiting to be opened and added to our collections. To me a box of new books is like a present that you can open again and again.
Many of the new books are Non-Fiction  ( books that give facts and information ) . The Common Core and the State Standards are emphasizing reading and understanding informational text,  Students in many classes, through the library have already been working with this teaching point.
In the next month or so I will be placing our Fiction book order. Please let me know if there are titles that you would recommend or would like to request. I will try to purchase these titles for our collections.

Technology:  The I.U. has changed the portal interface, the link off the Library Homepage is your best way in. Reminder, the library homepage is off the school's homepage, hidden under students. I will be distributing your new Log-in cards to you shortly. Your log-in username and password has not changed.  If you are not sure of your user name and password email me for that information.
 They have added a wonderful site called Espresso Elementary. If you have time check it out. It is for Pre-K to 5th grade, (though I believe that 6th graders could use just as well)  cross-curricular, multimedia learning site with a wide range of interactive, video-rich classroom resources.Great for DI,. lesson plans and students can create their own account.
Discovery Education also has a new interface, however, if you would prefer the old look, which saved your folders and videos, click on the CLASSIC tab on the top right. The new platform automatically come up so you will need to click classic to see your saved items.
If you have questions or need assistance with the Digital Resource Portal call or email me so I can help you.

Looking forward to another great year of learning. I'm your resource for curriculum help, CC and state standards and professional and pleasure reading, ok...except for the HG type titles (had to put this disclaimer in or else I would be getting phone calls.)  My schedule is posted in each library as to where I will be for the week.

Question???????    Are you or do you see your students using Big Universe?  Trying to determine if I should continue the subscription. They have added over a thousand new titles.  The first 5 people who respond to this question in the comment box below, will receive a PRIZE!!

Debbie

"It's all good"   Pete the Cat   

May 2012- Library News

As the end of the school year comes to a close, I would like to "Thank All" for the help and support that makes our school library a Great Place.  This year we have reached our largest circulation numbers ever!!  (I will post as we get closer to June).

Students are using the flexible times well and wisely.  Many are writing their own stories and reading many books on Big Universe as well as some using their own personal E devices.

We are fortunate enough to still have a budget for periodicals and books so our collections can grow and  be able to provide services to our community.

The last check out day will be May 21st, with all materials turned in by June 1st.

I look forward to another great school year ahead and wish all a fun fantastic summer.