Library News
JK Elementary
End of September
September was full of tech and virtual lessons. JK is committed to making sure that every student who needs an iPad, Chromebook or hotspot will get one. Between checking out devices, I spent many hours this month tutoring parents and students on how to access our resources so that students can be successful when learning at home. I created virtual lessons for students in all grade levels and videos to ensure students know how to find online reading options.
We will welcome students back to the library on October 5th! I can't wait to see my reading buddies again.
Library Lessons
9/11
After reading Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey by Maira Kalman, students created visual interpretations of what they learned about that significant moment in history.
Murals
First grade completed their inquiry unit on Making Connections by creating a mural that represents who they are and what their community represents. We read the book, My Papi Rides a Motorcycle in order to make connections between the book and our lives.
Imogene's Quotes
3rd graders learned all about important people in history from reading the great book Imogene's Last Stand.
Symbols
Kinder students learned about American symbols. We spent some time learning about our different symbols and then they decided which one they wanted to learn more about.
Cake
Paul Linnet read his award winning 2 X 2 book Cake. Then the 1st and 2nd grade students got to create their own cakes in Seesaw. I was starving after looking at all the delicious cakes.
Historical People Research
3rd graders researched famous historical figures using the Britannica database in Library Resources.
Comic Plus
Go to: https://neisd-jacksonkelleres.librarypass.com/
Registration Code: nke2020123
Username: student login (ex.jdoe1234@stu.neisd.net)
Password: ID #
Video with directions
BookFlix
Bookflix is a marvelous place for JK students to read books online.
Username: jkelem
Password: schgo
Sora
Sora has books ready for you to check out and read on your devices! Sora is located in launchpad in the Library Resources Folder.
Library Contact Info
Email: nmenes@neisd.net
Website: https://www.neisd.net/Page/25397
Phone: 210407-4428
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jackson-Keller-Library-771500239659859/
Twitter: @JKLibrary_NEISD