Library News
February 2016
Happy Groundhog Day!
Here is a quick kid-friendly video by National Geographic all about that critter called the groundhog, or is it the woodchuck, or whistle pig? Hmmm ...
Computer Science for All
On January 30th The White House added its support to this grassroots movement, announcing a plan to help every student in America’s public schools learn Computer Science, especially girls and underrepresented students of color. This is a big deal. This “CS for All” initiative proposes $4 billion in funding and additional support for training teachers to bring computer science to students.
World Read Aloud Day
New Books in the Library
I Love You Already
Counting Lions
Gone Crazy in Alabama
Tinkercad
Tinkercad makes the 3D design simple! The more you build and create, the more fun you will have.
Sway
Sway is a digital storytelling app for work, school and home that makes it quick and easy to create and share interactive reports, presentations, personal stories, and more. Add your content, and Sway will do the rest.
Jennifer Tierney Beechwood Elementary Library Media Specialist
Teaching 21st Century standards in reading,
research and technology
to raise student achievement and
create life-long readers and learners.
Email: jennifer.tierney@beechwood.kyschool.us
Website: http://www.beechwood.kyschools.us/Elementary.cfm?subpage=1918920
Location: 54 Beechwood Road, Fort Mitchell, KY, United States
Phone: 859-331-1220
Twitter: @jemtierney3