JRES Library Media Center
Information for Parents
2016-2017: What to expect
- Theme: Books are a Treasure!
- W.I.G. 40 Book Challenge
- 1 Book 1 School
- Pumpkin Fun for Everyone
- Book Fairs
- Author Visit
In this short video, I gave kids an overview of what they can expect from the library this year. Our theme is Books are a Treasure and our programming and extra events will reflect that theme.
2016-2017 School Year Overview
The 40 Book Challenge
The 40 Book Challenge was inspired by a book called The Book Whisper by Donalyn Miller. The idea behind the challenge is to allow students to create a goal of reading 40 books over the school year and during the summer. What I love about the program is that there are no rewards or competitions, only that students are reading multiple genres of books in hopes of finding they love many different kinds of books. This year, I am not limiting the different types of books that students may read, but if they are up for the challenge, I do have a goal sheet I will give to students who would like to read multiple genres of books. I hope many of the students are up for that challenge! In this video, Donalyn Miller explains her purpose behind the 40 Book Challenge. I hope this gives you information about the challenge and answers any questions you may have. Also, the 40 Book Challenge is completely voluntarily. I don't want to pressure any child into feeling they have to read 40, but I do want them to try for 40 and see how they do! I think this will be a great way to promote reading at home and at school! I can't wait to see how many students can complete the challenge and see the pride in their faces at the end of the school year!
The 40 book challenge
40 Book Challenge Explained to Students
I will use this video to explain the 40 Book Challenge to students. Feel free to use this video at home for a refresher later in the year!
2016-2017 40 Book Challenge
40 Book Challenge Log for Students
1 Book 1 School November 1-December 9, 2016
I will use this video to promote our 1 Book 1 School program to students. The book we will be reading this year is Crenshaw, by Katherine Applegate, who is also the author of The One and Only Ivan, the 2013 Newbery Winner. The program is designed to create a reading community within the school, and allow teachers, parents, and students to have conversations about what they are reading! All teachers will be given a copy of the book to read to their classes if they wish. Feel free to purchase this book and read it at home, too! I can't wait to hear that siblings, parents, and teachers are having conversations about this book! I think it will be a book that your family will come to love.
1 Book 1 School
1 Book 1 School Resources
I have included this flyer below with great resources to use with children when discussing the book, Crenshaw. Teachers also have this flyer to use with their classes!
Recommended Calendar for Reading Crenshaw
Library Check Out Procedures
Below is my library webpage that I use to teach students about using the library.
Available to Students at JRES Library
Destiny Quest
Destiny Quest is our database where you can located books, videos, class sets, etc. in our library! Students can also check out e-books by logging into their account!
Tales2Go
Tales2Go is an audio book service at JRES that contains thousands of audio books. Students can login using their 10-digit student id.
Follett Shelf
Follett Shelf is our e-book database. Login to Follett Shelf to access over 600 e-books using the 10-digit students id.
Bring Your Own Device Policy (BYOD) at JRES and Warren County Public Schools
Per Warren County Public Schools Acceptable Use Policy, students are allowed to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), but all devices must be manufactured by Apple, Inc. No Android, Windows, or any other manufacturer is not allowed to be used as a BYOD item in WCPS. While I will be reviewing these procedures with students, please also reinforce these procedures to ensure we continue to have working devices in our school.
QR Code for JRES Media Center Webpage
Scan the QR code below with your smartphone and create a link on your home screen by selecting the "share" button. You can stay up-to-date with the latest information and events happening in the library. Also follow the library on Twitter @jreslibrary.
JRES Media Center
This is my 5th year at JRES and each year is more exciting! This year we will have our 40 Book Challenge for grades 1-6 as well as our 1 Book 1 School initiative. We will also be adding over 100 books to the library! We have 4 mobile labs consisting of 1 Chromebook cart, 1 iPad mini cart, 1 iPad cart, and 1 Macbook Air cart. We are fortunate to have access to this technology for our classrooms!
Email: deedee.webb@warren.kyschools.us
Website: http://jresmediacenter.weebly.com
Location: 2100 Elrod Road, Bowling Green, KY, United States
Phone: (270) 904-1901
Twitter: @jreslibrary
About Me
My name is Mrs. Dee Dee Webb. I am a native of Brownsville, Kentucky, which is just north of Warren County. I graduated from Western Kentucky University in 2005 with my Bachelor's degree in Middle Grades Education. I have my Master's degree in School Library Media, and my Rank I in Gifted Education and Educational Technology, which I completed in 2012. It is hard to believe that this is my 11th year in education. I have taught 6th and 8th grade social studies and 8th grade language arts. I have been at Jody Richards Elementary since our inaugural year of 2012. I love to inspire students to read and promote literacy! I also love to implement technology in the library and teach others about exciting innovations happening each day!
Website: http://jresmediacenter.weebly.com
Twitter: @jreslibrary