This Week in the Library: Sept. 26-30

We're back in the library is week after a great week of square dancing.  Here's what we did in library classes.

Kindergarten: We heard "Stella Louella's Runaway Book" by Lisa Campbell Ernst.  We practiced responding to a story by saying "I liked the part when...." or "My favorite part was when...."  Most students had the opportunity to share!

Grade 1 & 2: We talked about rules in the library.  Students got to choose the right way to do things from an interactive powerpoint presentation.

Grade 3: We practiced coming into the library and starting with book selection.  We heard "Animals Should Definitely Not Borrow Library Books" and the topic of book care was introduced.

Grade 4:  We reviewed library procedures and rules.

Grade 5 & 6: We set up the class Google Classroom.  Students logged in to their Chromebooks and they added themselves to the library class.

Professional: Attended my beginning of the year evaluation conference.  Sherwood hosted the Edmonds SD Librarians meeting on Tuesday.  The main topics were strategic plan, lesson ideas, budget and technology updates, and evaluation.  It was great to see everyone at Sherwood!  I also participated in Sherwood's staff inservice on Friday afternoon.

This Week in the Library: September 19-23

This was Square Dancing Week at Sherwood.  All library, music, and P.E. classes will be in the gym for square dancing.  All books will be due next week.

Library Helper Apps are due this week, Thursday, September 22.

Library Helper Applications are Out, Due 9/22

Library Helper Applications are available in the library.  They are due Thursday, Sept. 22.  If you have any questions, see Mr. Sonnen.

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This Week in the Library: Sept, 12 - 16

Our first full week on school.  Since square dancing is on the horizon (next week), we focused on creating shelf markers (1-6 gr).

Kindergarten: Met Mr. Sonnen, the librarian.  Each student shared their name and their favorite foods.  We learned about the expectations when listening to a story. We heard "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes.  We talked about how making fun of someone's name can hurt their feelings.  We also learned about the procedures for fire drill and earthquake drill in the library.

Grade 1-6: We decorated shelf markers.  Shelf makers help us in the library because they...
1) Help checkout go faster...we scan the barcode on the marker instead of typing the name and this saves time.
2) Marks the spot where the student removed a book, so after they preview it, then can put it back in the correct spot if they don't want that book.
3) Keeps the shelves in order.  This is helpful because if you use the search computers and the books are not in order you will have a difficult time finding the books you want!

Then we had book selection time and silent reading.

Professional: Attended a collaborative team meeting with the other specialists (we reviewed plans for square dancing week and created 1/2 day specialist schedule) and the building leadership team meeting (we discussed math assessments).  I attended the first meeting of the Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books at the Shoreline Center on Saturday (9/10).  I heard some great reviews and picked up books to review for the group.  I participated in a Webinar: "Makerspace Projects for School, Public, and Academic Libraries." I organized the best book program and created library passes for recesses. I reviewed the agreement for the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. I also updated my library brochure for curriculum night and began to work on redistribution of classroom laptops to reflect this year's enrollment.

This Week in the Library: Sept. 7-9

Welcome back to Sherwood!  Not all classes came to the library this week since Wednesday was the first day of school.  You can find out your class library day and time on the "About Sherwood's Library" page (see link above).  Here is what we did in the classes that did come:

 Grade 1: We met Mr. Sonnen, the librarian, and heard "The Librarian from the Black Lagoon" by Mike Thaler.  We discussed what we will do in the library this year and reviewed procedures for fire, earthquake, and lockdown.  Vocabulary: laminated, laminate, laminator, decontamination, overdue.

Grade 2: We met Mr. Sonnen, the librarian, and heard "The Library Dragon" by Carmen Deedy.  We discussed what we will do in the library this year and reviewed procedures for fire, earthquake, and lockdown.  Vocabulary: incinerated, incensed, linoleum, singed.

Grade 3: We met Mr. Sonnen, the librarian, and selected books for checkout.  We discussed what we will do in the library this year and reviewed procedures for fire, earthquake, and lockdown.

Grade 4 & 5 (Alderson): We met Mr. Sonnen, the librarian, and selected books for checkout.  We completed a short library interest survey and reviewed procedures for fire, earthquake, and lockdown.

Professional: The fall is a busy time getting the library organized.  I processed many new books and magazines, created seating charts, and updated table folders.  I attended the staff in-service training on Tuesday, completed the required district HR video classes, and helped various staff members with materials.  I helped staff with technology and connected with a new librarian I will be mentoring this year.  I began reading "Responsive Classroom for Music, Art, PE, and Other Specialists."  It was a short, but busy week!

Welcome to 2016-2017

It's a new school year and we're excited to see everyone.