New Year!

The first month of the new year is half way gone!  Hard to believe, isn't it?
  In the school libraries we are happy to see books being checked out by the students.  We are even happier when they return.  Several students have books that are l-o-n-g overdue!  Remember another book CAN NOT be checked out until overdue books are returned.  If you have lost the book, please pay its cost to replace it.
  In looking ahead, there will be a Book Fair at the Middle School during the week of March 10th.  This is the same time as Parent-Teacher Conferences.  I know, March is 3 months away!  But I'm pumped up for a book fair.  Aren't you?!?
  The Preschool classes are visiting the elementary library and checking out books.  In December they checked out a book but kept it in their classroom. Now, each month, they will check out a book to take home to share with their family.  The due date is written on the book for when it is to be returned - usually in one week.
  The Fourth Graders are listening to the audio book "Alida's Song" by Gary Paulsen.  Gary Paulsen has written both fiction and nonfiction books. His works are popular with upper elementary to older and many deal with nature, the out-of-doors, or coming of age.  Gary Paulsen Info  My purpose is to introduce the author Gary Paulsen via a different way of "reading" a book.
  This past week and next week, kindergarten through Third Graders will learn about Martin Luther King, JR   All will listen to a story and discuss, but some will glean more information using an AEA online resource (BookFlix) or other website.  First graders will decorate their MLK picture outline with words that describe this leader as their after story project.  My plan is to gather information from the text given and then be able to put that info into our own words and ideas.

  As always, if you have any questions please contact me at the school.

Mrs. Theresa Reiter
WH K-12 Teacher Librarian

In the air and soaring!

 We're almost at the close of our first 2 weeks of school!  All elementary classes have been to the LMC for class and to check out books.  I used the first class to describe the changes made in the elementary LMC.  One new thing I am thinking about is letting the preschool students check out books once a month.  If we do, it will be later in the fall. 

  STAFF: This year Betsy Mortenson works for a little over an hour in the morning in the elementary LMC.  Sybil Johnson staffs the HS LMC until last period of the day and then she goes to the elementary LMC.  Rene Abels is the supervising aide in the 5-8 LMC in Kanawha all day.

 Elementary: The new books from the Iowa Choice Awards and the batch that I ordered are processed and on display.  Ask your child if he/she checked out a new "NEW" book!  High School: Mrs. Johnson has started process of the new books for the HS LMC.  She has been busy getting the 9-12 students settled with their laptops.  MS: Mrs. Abels has the new books ready for checkout.

Celebrate Creativity,
Courage & Collaboration!

Dot Day September 15, 2013

Imagine the power and potential of a million people all around the world connecting, collaborating, creating and celebrating all that creativity inspires and invites. I hope you will join the growing global community of creativity champions using their talents, gifts and energy to move the world to a better place. Sign up now and celebrate Dot Day 2013!

  The PK-Grade 4 are going to celebrate International Dot Day during the week of September 23-27. [I know a week late!] This day takes its name from the book, "The Dot," by Peter H. Reynolds.  The child in the story is encouraged to "make her mark," "be creative," and to "change the world."  If YOU would like to help in some way (guest reading, join us, furnish supplies, etc.) just contact me at the school or email me at treiter@whancock.org.   Here's a link to Dot Day:  www.thedotclub.org


Until next time...READ EVERY DAY!
Mrs. Reiter, WH K-12 Teacher Librarian