February 2017
Hampden Meadows Library
What We've Been Up To This Month
Our fourth graders will host Melissa Stewart, author of over 180 science books for children.
Our fifth graders will host Sarah Albee, author of over 100 books for children.
We will read three books from these authors as we practice our research skills in a meaningful way.
Students had the opportunity to choose between three topics of research. They filled out a Google form so I could easily record their results.
Research Unit Learning Objectives:
- I can generate a list of keywords.
- I can generate a range of questions from simple, fact-based questions to complex critical-thinking questions.
- I can use books, encyclopedias, and personal observations to locate information.
- I can use a third source when facts conflict.
- I can take notes.
- I can cite title, author, and the publication date of a print source. I can cite title, author, web address, and date accessed of a web source.
- I can use online tools to convey ideas.
Feathers: Not Just for Flying
National Geographic Kids: Dolphins
No Monkeys, No Chocolate
Bugged: How Insects Changed History
Why'd They Wear That?: Fashion as the Mirror of History
Poop Happened! A History of the World from the Bottom Up
Valentines Day at HMS Means "I Heart Books"
L, G, G & L
Library Statistics
Total Circulations: 2,452
Total Holds Placed: 100
Total ILL Books Borrowed: 94
Top Ten Titles:
1. Ghosts by Telgemeier - graphic novel - 12
2. Roller Girl by Jamieson - graphic novel - 12
3. Smile by Telgemeier - graphic novel - 12
4. El Deafo by Bell - graphic novel - 11
5. Guinness World Records, 2016 by editor-in-chief Glenday- informational - 11
6. Little Robot by Hatke - graphic novel - 11
7. The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis by O'Connor - realistic fiction - 11
8. The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by O'Connor - realistic fiction - 10
9. Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians by Krosozksa - graphic novel - 10
10. Sunny Side Up by Holm - graphic novel - 10
Top Circulations by Homeroom:
1. Ms. Reilly - 175
2. Mr. Cassarino - 164
3. Mrs. DeLory - 163
4. Mrs. Mitchell - 154
5. Mrs. Carroll - 145
6. Mr. Whittaker - 132
7. Mrs. Couto - 130
8. Mrs. Clegg - 128
9. Ms. Killian - 127
10. Mrs. Ginalski - 121
11. Mrs. Waring - 119
12. Mr. Farley - 118
13. Mr. Tibbetts - 115
14. Mrs. Burke - 114
15. Mrs. Lofaro - 106
16. Ms. Reynolds - 104
17. Mr. Tedino - 89
18. Ms. Wilson - 87
19. Mrs. Toman - 82
20. Ms. Safran - 77
21. Mrs. Bailey - 77
22. Mrs. Cabral - 60