D34 Library Media Centers
May 2016 Newsletter
The End is Near...
WOW! It is May! How did that happen? Thank you for sticking by us this school year as we transitioned into something new. We love the fact that you helped us get great books into kids hands. Enjoy the rest of the school year. And while you are out and about this summer, if you see or hear about a good book for kids, please drop us an email so we can purchase it for our libraries. Enjoy your time off! Happy poolside and beach reading!
Amy Bendall
Jennifer Tiddens (AES)
Robin Nottingham (AUGS)
Darlene Ploss (HC)
Linda Pohlman (OAK)
Mary Ann Bruno (WCP)
Amy Bendall
Jennifer Tiddens (AES)
Robin Nottingham (AUGS)
Darlene Ploss (HC)
Linda Pohlman (OAK)
Mary Ann Bruno (WCP)
What's Happening in May?
Children's Book Week
Mother Goose Day
May 1
Mother Goose Day is a celebration of classic nursery rhymes of long ago. Established in 1987, Mother Goose Day aims to promote reading and learning via nursery rhymes.
Mother Goose Day is a celebration of classic nursery rhymes of long ago. Established in 1987, Mother Goose Day aims to promote reading and learning via nursery rhymes.
Star Wars Day
Mother's Day
May 8
Happy Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day
Limerick Day
May 12
Only five lines long, limerick poems have an AABBA rhyme scheme, which means the first, second, and last lines rhyme while the third and fourth lines rhyme.
Only five lines long, limerick poems have an AABBA rhyme scheme, which means the first, second, and last lines rhyme while the third and fourth lines rhyme.
World Turtle Day
May 23
Celebrate with a good turtle book - how about a Franklin story?
Celebrate with a good turtle book - how about a Franklin story?
National Hamburger Day
May 28
Memorial Day
May 30
Thankful for the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Great Nation
Thankful for the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our Great Nation
AUGS Graduation
June 1
You all have had a part in the education of these kids - thank you for doing what you do each and every day.
You all have had a part in the education of these kids - thank you for doing what you do each and every day.
Once Upon A Time...
How To Write A Good Begining
I recently saw this article and thought "What a great lesson to do with students. All you need is a picture book". Next time you read a book to your students, see if the author includes these 5 elements in their story.
Scholastic Book Fairs
District wide we will have had 8 book fairs this year and sold well over $60,000 worth of books, posters and school supplies to students, staff and parents! Money earned goes to pay for Scholastic Magazines and books and supplies for the libraries. I wonder how many books got into the hands of our students and staff?
The Thank You Book
The Thank You Book, the final book in the Elephant and Piggie series, come out May 3rd. To celebrate this beloved series, May is Thank-O-Rama Month! Head on over to ThankoRama.com to download, print, and fill out your own #ThankoRama speech bubbles.
Share with your students a special video message from Mo Willems himself: http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2016/04/may-is-thank-o-rama-month.html.
Summer Reading Suggestions - Feel free to share with parents and students
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Triathlon
Barnes and Noble's summer reading program for kids gives kids a free book when they read 8 books over the summer.
Book Adventure
Sylvan Learning's Book Adventure program encourages children to take quizzes over books they've read and then exchange their quiz points for prizes.
Chuck E. Cheese Reading Rewards
Chuck E. Cheese has a summer reading program where kids can earn free 10 Chuck E. Cheese tokens for reading each day for 2 weeks.
Pottery Barn Kids
Pottery Barn Kids – They offer free story time for kids on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. After kids attend five story times, they get a free gift. Plus, throughout the summer, families are invited to read each book at the weekly story time. Kids receive a free book after they finish reading all of the books on the list.
Summer Movie Express @ Regal Theater
Summer Movie Express at Regal Theaters in Round Lake - Read the book, then see the movie for $1!
Kids Dream Summer Film Series @ Marcus
Kids Dream Summer Film Series at Marcus Theater in Gunree Mills. Read the book and then see the movie for $3.
Antioch Public Library District
Summer reading programs at Antioch Public Library to be announced shortly. Stay tuned.
Lake Villa District Library
Summer reading programs at Lake Villa District Library to be announced soon. Stand by!