D97 Library News
April 2018
April Showers...Bring May Flowers
Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.
We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:
Laurie Conley lconley@op97.org Whittier
Sabrena Robinson srobinson@op97.org Mann
What's happening this month?
School Library Month See this information about what School Library Month is and the history of it. Celebrate your D97 School Libraries by advocating for us around the community. We help students navigate the internet, develop a love of reading, become responsible digital citizens and research about new information every day!
National Poetry Month Share in some of our favorites on Shel Silverstein's YouTube Channel or create your own poems using Scholastic's Poetry Engine.
Autism Awareness Month This lovely video can help explain autism to your children. Additionally, Sesame Street introduced Julia, a muppet with autism.
Earth Day, April 22nd: 50 Earth Day Activities for Kids
April is Financial Literacy Month! This website, TheMint.org has great resources about saving, donating, investing and spending. Check out one of these books at your library to learn about money. The story of money, is located in the non-fiction section, 332.4.
The story of money by Betsy Maestro ; illustrated by Giulio Maestro
If you made a million by David M. Schwartz ; pictures by Steven Kellogg
The lemonade war by Jacqueline Davies
Evan and his younger sister, Jesse, react very differently to the news that they will be in the same class for fourth grade and as the end of summer approaches, they battle it out through lemonade stands, each trying to be the first to earn 100 dollars. Includes mathematical calculations and tips for running a successful lemonade stand.
Great Books to Check Out
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Two cousins, one in Mexico and one in New York City, write to each other and learn that even though their daily lives differ, the boys are very similar at heart.
My Friend Has Autism
A young boy describes his friendship with Zack, who is autistic, discussing the challenges Zack faces and how he acts.
By Amanda Doering Tourville
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Spring means baseball, but what do you know about the history of Negro League Baseball?
This beautiful book written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson explores the history of Negro League baseball teams, discussing owners, players, hardships, wins, and losses.