AMMS Library Report
August - October 2018
We have had a wonderful start to the school year!
- We've had over 25,000 book check outs through our physical and virtual libraries!
- Our student have traveled over 20,000 virtual miles to 5 different countries with visits from authors and on virtual field trips.
- Students participated in library orientation, Banned Books Week, International Dot Day, an introduction to research digital breakout, and an Innovation Station orientation!
- Mrs. Bongiorno has started a 7th grade readers advisory board (aka the Library Squad) and is getting our reading bowl team into shape.
- Genrefying the fiction section is half way done!
- Over 500 new, or new-to-us, books have been added to our collection focusing on graphic novels, suspense, and books for dormant readers.
- We have a brand new library website and blog. Check out how we are discovering the remarkable in the library!
I am so excited to see what is to come over the next three months!
Library Orientation
Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
Virtual Visits with Authors
Our Innovation Station is officially open!
What is the Innovation Station?
Our resources include:
- 3D printer
- 3D printing pens
- Origami paper
- STEM related games and puzzles
- Sphero
- Cue
- Legos
- Merge Cubes
- MakeyMakey
- LittleBits circuits
- Bloxels (Video Game creation tool)
- Snap Circuits
- AND MORE!
Learn more about MakerSpaces and the importance of providing these spaces here.
Did you know?!
New Books!
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Social Studies Resources
Collaborative opportunities:
November 12th at 10:00am
Take a virtual trip to El Boquerón, an amazing volcano in El Salvador! During this trip your students will learn about the San Salvador Volcano and its history, take an interactive tour, and learn about the city of San Salvador!
November 13th at 1:00pm
Mystery Skype with a class in Georgia (yes, the one in Europe!)
November 30th at 3:00pm
Learn about slavery at Monticello and delve into the paradox of Thomas Jefferson as a champion of liberty and freedom, yet a lifelong slave owner.
December 3rd at 9:30 am
Learn about textiles in India! In this live virtual field trip, your students will learn about the story of textiles in India as well as learn about the traditional ways people used to make their own clothes.
December 13th at 1:00 pm
Mystery Skype with Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum! Students will use yes or no questions to try to figure out who we are Skyping with and then will have time for questions.
Science Resources
Have you tried these databases and websites?
Tween Tribune
Gale's Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Google Arts and Culture
Upcoming Events
The Hour of Code takes place each year during Computer Science Education Week. The 2018 Computer Science Education Week will be December 3-9. More information will be coming in November!
Mrs. Bongiorno Presents...
Northeast Georgia RESA Collaborative - September 19th
#CEduAD - October 20th
#GaLibChat - 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
Let's work together!
Martha Bongiorno, Media & Education Technology Instructor
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Middle Grades Education, a Master of Science in Learning, Design, and Technology from the University of Georgia, and my Ed.S. in Instructional Technology from the University of Georgia.
Email: bongiornom@fultonschools.org
Website: http://www.discoveringtheremarkable.com/
Twitter: @mrs_bongi