Peters Twp. Middle School Library
February 2016 Happenings
Monthly Library Use
Students visiting the library during study lab: 812
Library database searches performed: 187
Books checked out: 425
AR tests taken: 613
THIS MONTH'S HIGHLIGHTS
PTMS Library Receives Grant from the Peters Township Education Foundation
Benefits of Audiobooks for All Readers
Fun Activities Happening in the PTMS Library
We have created several fun experiences for the students so they don't always have to "surf" the shelves looking for a book. This month, around Valentine's Day, we set up half of the library with approximately 100 books wrapped in red paper. The summaries and Accelerated Reader information for the books were included on a heart that was attached to the front of the book. If the student liked the summary, they were able to check the book out of the library and go on a "blind date" with that book. It was a fun take on "don't judge a book by its cover." The students had a lot of fun, and many were able to find a book that they really enjoyed.
We are also gearing up for March Madness in the library! The students have already begun submitting their brackets for the PTMS Tournament of Books. Starting in early March and continuing into the beginning of April, the students can vote online for the books they feel should move on in the tournament. The link for voting will be posted on the PTMS Virtual Library on March 7th. The Elite 8 winners will be announced on March 24th!
**You can see a few images of these events in the pictures below.
Students Could Rate Their Date
Some of the "Blind Date" Options
PTMS Tournament of Books Bracket
Highlighted Library Lesson - 7th Grade Shakespeare/Elizabethan Era Research Project
Shakespeare is one of the most famous and alluded to writers in history. Because of this, the seventh grade students are introduced to his life and works in their Language Arts classes.
This Language Arts unit is a terrific opportunity for our 7th grade students to learn how to be independent researchers.
Upcoming Dates to Know:
3/7 - PTMS Tournament of Books Voting opens (on the Virtual Library) for the Elite 8
3/24 - PTMS Tournament of Books Elite 8 winners announced
3/25 - No School4/1 - 7th Grade AR Due Date!
4/5 - Ms. Brown's (8th Grade) AR Due Date!
4/6 - Ms. McCue's AR Due Date!
4/7 - Ms. Mitchell's AR Due Date!
PTMS Library Media Center
Mrs. Sharon Pampena, Library Secretary
Email: stoudenk@pt-sd.org
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ptsdwebapps.com/ptmslib/home
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Phone: (724) 941-2688
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