Harry Kizirian School Library News
By Mrs. Dieffenbach, MLIS
Spring 2018
Library Book Checkout - ALL BOOKS MUST BE RETURNED BY MAY 25, 2018.
The end of the school year is approaching. Please return all library books back to the library. Starting on May 14th, I will provide each classroom teacher with a list of students who have overdue books.
Also, a weekly automatic email reminder is sent to the parents informing them that their child has an overdue book. Please help locate and return the book(s) to the library as soon as possible.
All books MUST be returned or a required payment for lost or damaged books will be enforced before a student will be allowed to check out another book during the next school year.
See a short video from YouTube.com "Bring Them Back Overdue Library Book Parody" Published on June 4, 2014.
DonorsChoose
To read more about my fully funded projects or my other pending projects click on the link below.
Please consider a donation. It's all for the children, your children. Help provide funding toward building a better future.
Google - $1,467
Dedicated Chromebooks Are Needed in Our Library
I received 5 Chromebooks for students to share during library station rotations.
1 Donor:
- Google.com.
Book Club - $147.80
Book Club Readers May Be Tomorrow's Leaders
I received twelve copies of the book "Wonder" for individual and independent reading.
3 Donors:
- Sarah Morenon, a former Providence School Librarian.
- Mary McElroy, Coventry, RI.
- Gift of Learning Giving Page.
Book Club - $191.12
Book Club Readers May Be Tomorrow's Leaders
I received twelve copies of the book "Save Me A Seat" for individual and independent reading.
3 Donors:
- Sarah Morenon, a former Providence School Librarian.
- Mary McElroy, Coventry, RI.
- Gift of Learning Giving Page.
STEM/STEAM Makerspace Supplies - $340
Teaching Innovators in the Library With Makerspace Stations!
I received STEM/STEAM makerspace materials for students to create, explore, and build when working together on activities while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.
- Gift of Learning Giving Page.
- The DonorsChoose.org Community.
- Mrs. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
Dewey Decimal Rug - $547
The Comfort Zone!
I received a new rug for comfort and as a learning tool for understanding the Dewey Decimal System.1 Donor:
- Mr. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
Hoover Vacuum - $174
Clean and Looking Good!
I received a Hoover Upright vacuum to keep our new Dewey Decimal area rug clean and looking good for years to come.
1 Donor:
- Mr. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
Headphones - $287
Tuning Out While Tuning In!
I received 20 sets of headphones for independent learning, various computer work, and research projects.
2 Donors:
- Mr. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
- Fernanda Vaslet, Pawtucket, RI.
Flexible Seating - Bean Bag Chairs - $541
Cozy and Comfy!
I received 7 bean bag chairs for individual space while reading and/or working independently.
1 Donor:
- Mr. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
Botley The Coding Robot & Action Challenge Accessory Pack - $403
Full STEM Ahead!
I received 3 sets of Botley The Coding Robot & Challenge Accessory Pack for students to explore their abilities through building, creating, and collaborating.
2 Donors:
- Kaplan Early Learning Company.
- Mr. & Mrs. Ned and Noreen Zimmerman, NY.
New Biography Books
Purchased from our November 2017 School-wide Coin Drive Challenge!
HKE November Coin Drive Challenge!
Biographies
- Donald Trump
- Pedro Martinez
- Jeff Bezos
- Oprah Winfrey
- Bruno Mars
- Pele'
- Tom Brady
- Katie Perry
- Mark Zuckerberg
- Aaron Rodgriuez
- Founder of YouTube
- Time Berners-Lee
- Simone Biles
- Nelson Cruz
Biograhies
- Barack Obama
- Markus "Notch" Persson Kari Cornell
- Pharrell Willams
- Felix Hernandez
- Lebron James
- Kevin Durant
- Lionel Messi
- Von Miller
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Rob Gronkowski
- Luke Kuechly
- Albert Pujols
- Miguel Cabrera
Harry Kizirian Student Library Cards
Stem/Steam - Makerspace Stations
- finding solutions
- pursuing information
- exploring options
- becoming life-long learners
Let's talk Legos - as students build with Legos they are unknowingly learning about the principles of building and engineering. Keva Bot Maze Planks is another great activity of building and constructing with the use of wooden planks for a mini-bot to zoom around the creative-made maze. Dominoes is another favorite activity because it teaches arithmetic skills, critical thinking, and strategies. These and other fun activities are all wonderful learning tools for students who are just learning about STEAM!
Another Successful Scholastic Book Fair!!
The March 2018 BOGO book fair was a success! Thank you to all the students, parents and teacher's who purchased books. Our BOGO allowed children to buy more affordable books and get one FREE. This Spring event has provided an opportunity to put more books in the hands of our children.
Thank you again for your support!!
Some New Book Arrivals!
Barack Obama : 44th president of the United States of America. Wirtten by Grace Hansen
A biography of United States President Barack Obama.
Interest grade level: K-3
Tom Brady. Written By Eric Braun
Discusses the life and football career of Tom Brady.
Interest grade level: 3-6
Donald Trump : 45th president of the United States of America. written by Grace Hansen
Simple text and photographs look at the life and career of President Donald Trump.
Interest grade level: K-3
Minecraft creator: Markus "Notch" Persson Kari Cornell
Markus Persson designed his first computer game when he was just eight years old. Learn how Persson's love of computers and design helped him [make] the popular video game Minecraft.
Interest grade level: 3-6
Minecraft Redstone Handbook. written by Nick Farwell
A handbook for the video and computer game Minecraft that offers tips on working with Redstone as well as several machines players can build with Redstone.
Interest grade level: 3-6
Minecraft Combat Handbook. written by Stephanie Milton
A combat handbook for the video and computer game Minecraft, including how to build a fort, craft tools and weapons, and set mob traps. Features tips from Minecraft experts.
Interest grade level: 3-6
The Top 10 Most Checked Out Books
Minecraft Redstone Handbook
Amulet: The Last Council, book 4
Amulet: The Stonekeeper, book 1
Amulet: Escape from Lucien, book 6
Amulet: The Stonekeeper's Curse, book 2
Astronaut Academy Re-entry
Batman
Bugs
Crafts for St. Patrick's Day
The Flying Beaver Brothers and the Fishy Business
BOOK CLUB
My Book Club is going strong!
Thursday afternoon from 2:35 to 3:15 PM, Library Media Center.
Book clubs are a wonderful way to engage students and contribute to the reading culture. Its a place for students to continue their love of reading and sharing.
I have 11 wonderful 4th and 5th-grade students who love to read. During the Quarters 3 and 4, we are reading a novel entitled Save Me a Seat. A boy named Ravi, who just moved from India, and is trying to adjust to his new American life. As the only Indian students in the class, Ravi assumes that he will make lots of friends but readers watch the slow, drawn-out torture in silence. That feeling of helplessness will be a powerful one for students to discuss.
Let's read, think, reflect, and share together!