December 2015
Media/Tech. Integration newsletter
Seasons Greetings from Your Media Center
A lot to come and do in the Media Center this season. Call down to use the mini iPads with your class, get a refresher course on how to use My Brainpop, read a story in the story corner, or sit and hang out in the Lounge by the 'Fire' with sounds of the season playing in the background.
Primary Sources
We have some Newspapers to check out from notable moments history.
Put Books On Hold
Log on to Destiny to put books on hold. The sticker you received at the beginning of the year has your username and password.
The Lounge
Curl up by the 'Fire' and read a good book.
Author Visit
Lisa Maggiore, author of Ava the Monster Slayer, will be here Dec. 11. Check your email for the schedule. She will have signed copies of her book for sale after each class presentation for $15.00. The Media Center has several copies of her book. Make sure to check it out and read it to your class if they aren't familiar with the book.
Grades 3 - 5 Bluestem Baseball
Bluestem Baseball will have it's 1st Opening Season in a few weeks. Keep an eye on your email for details. Basically, any student who has read at least 1 Bluestem Book will be eligible to play. I am so excited for this activity, the kids are going to love it!
Bluestem Book Trailers
Here is a link to ALL the Bluestem Book Trailers.
K-3 Special Guest Reading Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash
We will have a Special Guest help Read Marisol McDonald and the Clash Bash. This is one of this year's Monarch Nominated Books. You're not going to want to miss hearing this story with you class. Keep an eye out for a sign up.
Spotlight on Websites this Month:
Follow me on Twitter @yourmediacenter
Create a class Twitter account or a Professional account. There are so many great resources out there. Ask if you want help getting started.
Media Center
Suzanne Dekorsi- Media/Tech. Integration
Mrs. Patti Wescott- Clerk
Mrs. Cheri Piat - Clerk
Email: sdekorsi@millburn24.net
Website: millburn24.net
Phone: 4875
Twitter: @yourmediacenter