Pirate Cove Connection
PES Media Center News - September 2016
We had a great month!
Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Winners
Congratulations!
5th Grade - Hunter R., Nova L., Ashton K.
4th Grade - John W., Aaron L., Gregory R.
3rd Grade - Emily M., Eli E., Maria C.
2nd Grade - Steven L., Kacie B., Kaylee B.
1st Grade - Lana S., Tyler H., Isabelle L.
Our winners received "Book Bucks" for the book fair coming up October 20 and a gift bag.
September is National Library Card Month
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is program that allows students to read books that have been leveled by readability and then take a test that determines their understanding of the book. AR tests can only be taken at school, but the books can be found many places.
Quizzes: Students will read books within their independent reading levels (ZPD). Then they will take a test on the computer to check their understanding or comprehension of the story. The quizzes have 5-10 questions depending on the level of the book. Students will receive points for the quizzes they pass. The goal is to maintain an average quiz score of 85% or above while reading on level.
At Home: Parents can check to see if a book is AR or on a student’s level by going to http://www.arbookfind.com. Student progress can be monitored by going to https://hosted81.renlearn.com/707343/HomeConnect. Use the following information to log-in. These usernames and passwords are new!
Username: s + student number
Password: first and last name initials + student number
SSYRA and SSYRA JR
Each year students are challenged to read books from the Sunshine State Reader list. There are 15 books on the list for grades 3-5. There are also 15 books for first and second grade in the SSYRA Jr. program. Once students have read at least 3 books and passed an AR test with 70% accuracy, they are eligible to vote for their favorite book. There will be incentives for reading each of the books. For more information and a list of books, visit the PES Media Center website.
SSYRA Jr. List
SSYRA List
MackinVia Ebooks
Click the links below the book covers to read the e-books we have about fall.
Are your ready for fall?
Anderson, Sheila.
Fall Apples
Rustad, Martha E. H.
Daisy's Fall Festival
Peschke, M.
Coming September 15 - International Dot Day
"International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.
The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe."
- http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/get-startedCelebri-dots
Check out this blog with dots created by authors, illustrators and celebrities all around the world who wish to encourage creativity. See dots created by authors Sharon Creech, Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Kristin Tubb, Julie Andrews and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton, as well as Carole Hart of Sesame Street fame and Craig Bartlett, creator of Hey Arnold! and PBS KIDS’ Dinosaur Train.
ColAR app creations
The ColAR app has been created so that students can now color their own dot design and then see it in 3D form through the technology of augmented reality. Students' designs come alive. More information can be found on the FableVision Learning blog - http://fablevisionlearning.com/blog/Septemeber 13 - Centennial Celebration of Roald Dahl
Puffin Books Virtually Live is a series of free interactive webcasts from Puffin's bestselling authors.
Every year, as part of the celebrations for Roald Dahl Day, Puffin Virtually Live hosts a special Roald Dahl-themed event, broadcasting to schools and children across the world.
In 2016, Puffin Virtually Live will take place on Tuesday, September 13 at 2pm BST.What will we be learning in media this month?
2. The Gingerbread Girl Goes Animal Crackers - Students will go on a scavenger hunt to find the Library Gingerbread Man while learning the parts of the media center.
3. Accessing the media center website
4. MackinVia Ebooks
4. Non-fiction Text Features
6. Parts of a book - spine, author, illustrator, title page, bar code, cover
7. International Dot Day
Birthday Book Club
The Palencia Elementary School Media Center’s Birthday Book Club is a wonderful way to commemorate your child’s birthday. Your participation not only enriches the library collection but allows you and your child to be personally involved in its growth.
To take part in the Birthday Book Club donate one new undamaged hardback book. This book should be a book that your child enjoys and one that we don’t have in the media center already. You can choose a new book at the book store or a new book from the Book Fair. A quick check of our library catalog (Destiny) will tell you if we already have the book. If you would prefer, you may make a monetary donation of $15 and your child can choose from recently acquired books that are waiting to be put on the shelves. For more information, contact the media center.
Scholastic Book Fair October 19-29, 2016
Students will shop with their class during their Media Resource time starting October 19 with Resource Day B. Check with your child’s teacher if you would like to shop with your child. Book fair flyers will go home with students the week of October 10.
- Teacher Preview – Wednesday, October 18 from 3PM-4PM Teachers will make wish baskets so that parents can purchase books for teachers.
We also have great family events scheduled:
- Donuts for Dads – Tuesday, October 25 from 7:30AM-8:30AM
- Muffins for Moms – Wednesday, October 26 from 7:30AM-8:30AM
- Pumpkin Character Contest - Thursday, October 27 5:30-7:30
Our Numbers for August 2016
Number of Books Checked Out - 3,110
Number of E-books Viewed - 499
Number of Classes - 78
Number of New Books Added - 194
Most Check-outs by a Student - Nova from Mrs. Holmes class
Most Check-outs by a Teacher - Mrs. Simpson Third Grade
Palencia Elementary Media Center - The Pirate Cove
Email: shannon.ayrish@stjohns.k12.fl.us
Website: http://www-pes.stjohns.k12.fl.us/media
Location: 355 Palencia Village Drive, Saint Augustine, FL, United States
Phone: 904-547-4010