SV Library Media Books & Bytes
DECEMBER 2021
Reading Programs
Ankeny Battle of the Books - Last Call!
Don't miss out on this rousing competition among Southview, Northview, Parkview, and Prairie Ridge students. After December, it would be hard for teams to get all the books read for the competition.
Check out the link to the Ankeny Battle of the Books to see specific information about registering a team, the list of books, and the permission form.
Email Mrs. Kauffman if you have questions.
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER SNAPSHOTS
LMC Student Helpers Fully in charge of design of the winter window display | Snow Many Books... ...So Little Time (student-designed winter display) | State Volleyball Tournament Cheering on the Hawks from the SVMS library. |
Straw Building Challenge Who can build the highest free-standing structure? | Straw Building for fun Just seeing what you one make with the straws. | Straw Building Structures Three days/periods of work went into this design. |
D & D Club After School Open to anyone; starts again in January | Collaboratory Artwork Free style painting canvas & card stock | Collaboratory Crafts Making friendship bracelets |
Books and Policies in the Library
Don't forget to check your emails for coming due, due today, and overdue notices.
The 8/9 level is the first level to charge fees for overdue items.
TECHNOLOGY TIPS & BYTES
Computer Science and Coding Resources
December is computer science and coding month!
CS EdWeek - also known as Hour Of Code Week - is December 6-12
Get involved with an Hour of Code event during Computer Science Education Week, December 6-12. See the resources below to help your student get started! Hour of Code | Scratch | Coding with Google Free video tutorials & block-based coding |
Google Logo | Star Wars | Grasshopper |
REMOTE LEARNERS ONLY: Chromebook & Tech Help Reminder
CHROMEBOOK & TECH HELP
Remote learning students will continue to use the Southview Library & Tech Help form for the following issues:- Chromebook help or repair
- Software or database questions
- Password problems
Note: students need to check their school Gmail for a response from LMC staff with directions on how to get their issue resolved.
Katy Kauffman, Digital Teacher Librarian
The mission of the Ankeny Library Media Program is to enable all students to be independent learners who are skilled users of information, and who appreciate literature and other creative expressions.