NCE's Media Center Minute
Let's Get Appy!
Classroom teachers received a survey from me two weeks ago. In it I asked for input on topics you would like to know more about so I can plan my Wired Wednesdays to be as beneficial as possible.
I've looked at the results so far and and there were many requests for more useful apps and websites. This week I will be introducing some apps, websites, and add-on's that you might find useful in the classroom. We will also work on sending apps to the tablets and Chromebooks for students to use.
Classroom Teachers:
If you did not fill out the survey you can still access it here:
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015, 07:30 AM
Counselor's Classroom - unless directed otherwise
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Teacher Book Fair Preview
Where: Library
Stop by the book fair for a sneak peek and fill out your classroom wish list. Teachers who stop by and complete their wish list will be entered into a drawing and four lucky winners will receive a $25 Gift Certificate to the book fair! So take about 5 minutes from your day and pick 2-3 books that you would like to have in your classroom.
From 3:00 - 3:30 we will have Mary Beth from Scholastic here again!! She will speak with you about new books, the scholastic app, and other interesting topics. If you come to the after school event you will receive a 2nd entry into the drawing plus the opportunity to nibble on a few snacks!
I will announce winning teachers during morning announcements the week of the book fair, January 26 - February 3!!
Texas Bluebonnet Voting!
Encourage those students who are close to reading 5 to reach that goal before Friday, January 30 when voting is over.
Students will come to the Library during their Specials time the week of January 26-30 and will be able to vote then.
If you'd like for students to vote in your classroom or if YOU would like to vote visit the website below:
Screencastify in Music
What a Kahoot!
If you haven't tried Kahoot! yet you should check it out. It's free, easy, and lots of fun!
1st Grade Chromebooks
These students were so excited and incredible listeners! For the most part they did what was asked the first time it was asked which allowed them more time to use the sites.
Emma and the Blue Genie by Cornelia Funke
One night, Emma finds a mysterious green bottle floating in the ocean. When she pulls the stopper out she sets a genie, Karim, free! But instead of granting her three wishes he tells Emma he is powerless, the Yellow Genie has stolen his magic nose ring and he can no longer grant wishes.
Set off with Emma, Karim, and of course of her pet dog as they search for this Yellow Genie and reclaim the magic ring.
Audience: 3rd-5th Grades
AR Level: 4.8
Call #: F Fun
La Escuela de Piratas by Steve Stevenson
Jim and his friends have finally reached The School of Pirates. There they are given their first official test. Deserted on a beach with only a chest of strange objects they are given the mission to discover where the school is truly located before the sun sets...or else they may not be admitted after all.
AR Level: 4.1
Call #: Spa F Ste
Nugget & Fang by Tammi Sauer
Fang and Nugget are the best of friends, that is until Nugget begins minnow school and learns that sharks and minnows can definitely NOT be friends. Fang is willing to do almost anything to prove that he is not just a toothy, scary, hungry shark, but will any of it work?
Texas 2x2
Audience: 1st-3rd Grades
AR Level: 2.3
Call #: E S