This Week in the Library: September 22-25

Kindergarten: Morehouse: Students heard "I Took My Frog to the Library" by Eric Kimmel.  We then created a class book.  Each student picked an animal they'd take to the library and drew it on a page.  Student enjoyed hearing the class story!

Kindergarten: Cook / Widener: Students discussed friends then we read "Chester's Way" by Kevin Henkes.  Students shared their favorite parts using complete sentences.

1st Grade: Gordon: We reviewed library behaviors using an interactive power point presentation.

1st Grade: Hirst / Bonnell: Heard "Manners With a Library Book" and discussed how to take care of our library books.

1st/2nd Grade: Goodsky:  We reviewed library behaviors using an interactive power point presentation.

2nd Grade: Rempel: We learned about checkout procedures and reviewed using shelf markers.

2nd Grade: Gregerson: Talked about book care.  Viewed a story presentation "Animals Should Definitely Not Check Out Library Books."

3rd Grade: Keating: We learned about checkout procedures and reviewed using shelf markers.

3rd Grade: Pawling: Students heard the beginning of "Penelope Popper, Book Doctor" by Toni Buzzeo.  We discussed book care.

Intermediate Classes (Monday): We used "Plickers" to get student responses about our safety procedures.  This was the first time we tried using this technology.  Students were engages and the program provided me with feedback that could be used in future instruction.

4th Grade: Mindt: Reviewed Library Rules and policies.

5th Grade: Wildenhaus: Groups brainstormed library specific rules based on the Sherwood School Rules: Be Kind, Be Safe, & Be a Learner.

6th Grade: Bogert:  Watched a demonstration of how to put a library book on hold, how to create a resource list and how to add books and websites to a resource list in preparation for next week's lesson.

Professional: This week the library cataloged incoming magazines and prepared some new books from last June's Usbourne Book Fair to be cataloged.  Mr. Sonnen also worked on book reviews and preparing for his presentation at the upcoming WLMA Fall Conference.

Library Helpers Selected for 2014-15 School Year

35 students were selected to serve as library helpers for the 2014-2015 school year.  Helpers are in grades 4, 5, & 6.  They help in the library one recess each week and occasionally during their class library time.  Helpers are trained to check in and out books, shelve books, organize supplies, and take return buckets to classrooms.  Our library could not run efficiently without them!  Be sure to thank a library helper if you see one!

This Week in the Library: September 15-19

Kindergarten: Morehouse:  Students heard "Stella Louella's Runaway Book" by Lisa Campbell Ernst.  Everyone in the class shared their favorite part by using complete sentences.  They either said, "I like the part when..." or "My favorite part was..."

Kindergarten: Cook & Widener: Students heard "I Took My Frog to the Library" by Eric Kimmel.  We then created a class book.  Each student chose an animal they'd take to the library and drew it on a page.  Students enjoyed hearing "their" story!

1st & 2nd Grade: Gordon, Goodsky, & Rempel: Students created shelf markers and learned the "Bookie Lookie" song.

3rd Grade: Kearting: Students created shelf markers.  We reviewed how they were used in the library.

Primary Classes (Wednesday).  We learned about check out procedures and reviewed using shelf markers.

Intermediate Classes (Monday).  Students created shelf markers. We quickly reviewed how they are used.  We also reviewed emergency procedures in the library (fire, earthquake, and lockdown)

Intermediate Classes (Wednesday). We used "Plickers" to get student responses about our safety procedures.  This was the first time I tried using this technology.  It seemed engaging for students and provided information on their understanding of the topic.

Professional:  Attended Curriculum Night (9/17).  Assisted teachers with set-up of their presentations.  Registered for the Fall WLMA Conference to be held at the beginning of October.  Worked on plans for the upcoming bookfair. Prepared new books for library cataloging. Attended Building Leadership Meeting. 

This Week in the Library: September 8-12

Ah, the second week of school.  Grades 1-6 are checking out books, the library is open before school and at recesses (Tu,Th, F).  The beginning of the year is primarily concerned with setting up procedures.  Here;s what the various classes did:

Kindergarten: Morehouse: Students were introduced to the librarian, Mr. Sonnen.  Each student shared their name and favorite food. Some of my favorites: pig and silly (still can't figure this one out).  We then heard "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes.

Kindergarten: Cook & Widener:  Students heard "Stella Louella's Runaway Book" by Lisa Campbell Ernst.  Everyone in the class shared their favorite part by using complete sentences.  They either said, "I like the part when..." or "My favorite part was..."

1st Grade: Gordon: Students were welcomed to the library.  We heard "The Librarian From the Black Lagoon" by Mike Thaler. 

1st Grade: Hirst & Bonnell: Students created shelf markers and learned the "Bookie Lookie" song.

1st/2nd Grade: Goodsky: Students were welcomed to the library.  We heard "Bats at the Library" by Brian Lies  We also checked out books for the first time.

2nd Grade: Rempel: Students were welcomed to the library.  We heard "The Library Dragon" by Carmen Deedy.  We also checked out books for the first time.

2nd Grade: Gregerson: Students created shelf markers and learned the "Bookie Lookie" song.

3rd Grade: Keating: Students were welcomed to the library.  We talked about what we did in the library last year and brainstormed things we might do this year.  We checked out books for the first time.

A few shelf markers from Rm. 14

3rd Grade: Pawling: Students created shelfmarkers.  We reviewed how shelf markers are used.

Intermediate (4th-6th):  Monday classes: Students were welcomed to the library.  They completed a short survey about things they remembered doing in the library and things they'd like to do this year.  We checked out books for the first time.Intermediate (4th-6th):  Wednesday classes: Students created shelf markers.  We reviewed how shelf markers are used.  We also reviewed the emergency procedures for the library (fire, earthquake, lockdown). 

Professional: This week I wrote 56 book reviews, 3 of which were presented at the monthly Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Materials meeting in Shoreline on Saturday (9/13).  I checked in with teachers to see if they had resource needs or technical issues to solve.

This Week in the Library: September 3-5

This was the first week of school.  I only saw Wednesday and Friday classes this week.

Kindergarten: Students were introduced to the librarian, Mr. Sonnen.  Each student shared their name and favorite food. Some of my favorites: pig and silly (still can't figure this one out).  We then heard "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes.

1st Grade: Students were welcomed to the library.  We heard "The Librarian From the Black Lagoon" by Mike Thaler.

2nd Grade: Students were welcomed to the library.  We heard "The Library Dragon" by Carmen Deedy.  We also checked out books for the first time.

3rd Grade:  Students were welcomed to the library.  We talked about what we did in the library last year and brainstormed things we might do this year.  We checked out books for the first time.

Intermediate (4th-6th):  Students were welcomed to the library.  They completed a short survey about things they remembered doing in the library and things they'd like to do this year.  We checked out books for the first time.

Intensive Support: Students were welcomed to the library.  We learned the procedures for checkout and class time.  We checked out books.

Professional: This week was busy with library operational tasks: cataloging magazines that arrived over the summer, cataloging some new books, getting resources to classroom teachers, helping some teachers set up their tech teaching stations and more.

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Sherwood and the school library.  It's going to be an exciting year.  Book checkout for grades 2-6 will begin with their first class.  The library will be closed before school and at recesses for the first 3 days so students can learn the routines and procedures for coming into the class room at the beginning of the day and during recess times.

We will be open before school (9-9:15) beginning Monday, September 8.