My name is Kristin Cady and I'm the new Media Specialist at Springdale Park! Even though this is my first year as the Media Specialist, I've previously taught 1st and 3rd grade at SPARK.
Each month, I will be sharing with you the latest updates, exciting events, and valuable resources from our beloved library and media center. Through this newsletter, I hope to provide a glimpse into the diverse array of offerings and initiatives that make our library a true haven of exploration and growth. If you have any questions about the media program at SPARK, don't hesitate to reach me at kristin.cady@apsk12.org. I look forward to working with you this year!
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Created Bracelets After reading, "The Word Collector" these 3rd grade makers created a bracelet with some of their favorite words! | Word Collectors After reading, "The Word Collector" these 4th graders explored the library and searched for words that they connected with. | Library Introduction Students had the opportunity to explore the library and familiarize themselves with genre locations. |
Created Bracelets
After reading, "The Word Collector" these 3rd grade makers created a bracelet with some of their favorite words!
Word Collectors
After reading, "The Word Collector" these 4th graders explored the library and searched for words that they connected with.
Library Introduction
Students had the opportunity to explore the library and familiarize themselves with genre locations.
Beanstack
In order to support this reading initiative, students, teachers, parents, and community members can log their reading minutes on Beanstack! Students have access to Beanstack on MyBackpack. Parents/guardians, you can log your minutes, too! CLICK HERE to create an account.
In order for your child to recieve a device, please review and sign the forms below. Your child's student number is in IC under the home page.
Mobile Device Use Agreement - http://tinyAPS.com/?apsmobiledevice
Parent Acceptance of Device Take Home Agreement - http://tinyAPS.com/?apsparentagree
Our SEL Book of the month is "My First Day" By Phung Nguyen Quang & Huynh Kim Lien. This book details no ordinary first journey. The rainy season has come to the Mekong Delta, and An, a young Vietnamese boy, sets out alone in a wooden boat wearing a little backpack and armed only with a single oar. On the way, he is confronted by giant crested waves, heavy rainfall and eerie forests where fear takes hold of him. Although daunted by the dark unknown, An realizes that he is not alone and continues to paddle. He knows it will all be worth it when he reaches his destination--one familiar to children all over the world.
