Casey Library Media Center News
September 2017
Hooray for Library Classes!
Library Class Info:
- Library classes begin on Tuesday, September 5th for PK - 2nd grades.
- Library visits are every other week. PreK - 2nd grades will come to the library during Blue Week and 3rd - 5th grades will come during GREEN week beginning Sept. 11th.
- Visit CaseyLibrary.weebly.com for the weekly library schedule.
- Be sure to bookmark the link for future reference!
- Please email me in advance if you have a schedule conflict for your library time.
Library Expectations
- Every student MUST have a signed library permission form to check out library books. You may return forms in advance (to my mailbox or in person) or bring them with you to your 1st class library visit.
- Please wait with your class outside the library door so that I may greet you and your class and so that I may set clear behavior expectations for the library.
- I encourage you to stay with your class during library visits.
- I will definitely need your assistance when it is time for your students to check out books.
Helpful Library Info for Teachers
Searching for a book in our library?
Click on the link below to search our Online Library Catalog (search by Casey)
http://catalog.austinisd.org/client/en_US/default
Need to request materials or a class set of books from the LMC Professional Library?
LMC Professional Library Material Request- https://goo.gl/forms/njV8MRq9bIswhkrC3
New Resources for Teachers in our Professional Collection!
- Kinder - 5th grades: Writing Mentor Texts - Eng/Span readalouds w/ resources!
- Countdown for Kinder
- Blast for 1st Grade
- HD Word for 2nd grade
- 2nd Grade: Dias de Risas y Maravillas (Spanish) - Poetry and Folklore Literacy Kit
- 3rd Grade: Origo Math (Multiplication and Division)
- 5th Grade: Closing the Distance - 5th Grade Mathematics (STAAR Edition)
- Math: Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All
- Math: The Formative 5: Everyday Assessment Techniques for Every Math Classroom
- PE: Hyperwear Sandbell: Physical Education Resource Edition 1 for K - 5
Library Goals for the Year:
- Continue to implement fun and innovative STEAM lessons
- Monthly Smore newsletters with upcoming events, info, and dates
- Periodic mini-PD tech training for teachers
- Increase library book circulation for teachers and students
- Library Theme for the year is "Reading is Magical!"
- Visit my library website for updates and more info: CaseyLibrary.weebly.com
Important Library Dates
- Week of August 28th - Library time sign up for teachers
- Week of August 28th - Student permission slips go home
- Week of September 5th (Labor Day week) Library classes begin for PK - 2nd
- Week of September 11th - Library classes begin for 3rd - 5th
- AR Contest #1 begins on October 2nd (after everyone has been trained).
Reminders
1. Please be sure to secure all of your technology equipment and materials in your rooms and account for them daily. We had several items go missing last year and we are unable to replace missing or stolen items.
2. Be sure to TURN OFF your digital projectors when not in use. Digital projector bulbs are $150 - $250 EACH to replace. If your projector bulb goes out, you will be working without a projector until we can submit a work order to have your bulb replaced. It may take a few days to a few weeks for that to happen! Thank you!
Casey Library Media Center
The Casey Elementary Library Media Center's main goal is to help all Casey students become life-long readers and effective users of technology and information. All Austin ISD Libraries are committed to supporting our school district's reading initiative to provide students with access to exciting books and innovative technology. Please check out our library website regularly to see the latest programs and events at our library.
Email: john.f.garcia@austinisd.org
Website: http://caseylibrary.weebly.com/
Location: 9400 Texas Oaks Drive, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: (512) 841-6916
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CaseyLibrary/
Twitter: @Casey_Libary