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Preder's Pages #1 - Aug. 17 --- Aug. 21 2015
Guess The Reader
I would like to do a library display like the one in the picture below beginning in September. Each person that participates holds up their favorite book in front of their face and the students guess who is holding the book. If you would like to participate, let me know so we can arrange a time for you to have your picture taken when the kiddos aren't around. If you have the book, please bring it with you when I take your picture. If you don't have a copy of your favorite book, please email me so I can get a copy of your favorite. This is for all Tibbott Staff, not just the teachers. Everyone who participates will be entered into a raffle to win a $10 book fair gift certificate for the Fall Book Fair.
Growth Mindset Books
We saw some great books that introduce Growth Mindset on Institute Day! I have several books in the library that were not mentioned that also fit into Growth Mindset and fit in with our Visible Learning and NEU goals. The list can be found by following the link: http://destiny.vvsd.org/cataloging/servlet/presentbooklistform.do?listID=10243325
Coding without Technology
I am coding crazy! I had a blast introducing the kiddos and teachers to coding during Hour of Code. I was awarded a VVEEF Grant to purchase paid apps for the iPads that teach coding. I ran across the following blog post on Twitter. It talks about how a kindergarten teacher is using coding (without tech) with her kindergarteners. I thought it was a cool idea and something that could be adapted for all grade levels at JRT. It could be used during TTPE to incorporate math and could even benefit our ESL students. If you want to try it, but aren't sure where to start after reading the article, let me know and I'd be happy to help you out!
Book Swapping
These times are tentative. If anything changes with my schedule, I will let you know. These are the best times to send the students to the library if they need to switch books on a day that is not their regular library day. If your whole class needs to switch books, please set up a separate time with me.
Mondays 10:50-11:20
Tuesdays 2:35-3:05
Wednesdays 9:40-10:10
Thursdays 1:00-1:30
Fridays 10:15-10:45
Staff Checkout
If you need books from the library, you can request books via email or pick them on your own from the library. If you choose the books on your own and I'm not in the library to check them out for you, please write down the barcodes on the staff checkout clipboard or put them on a sticky note and stick it to my computer monitor. Thanks! :)
Fountaindale Library Cards
Today you received an application for a Fountaindale Library card. You need to fill this out every year. In order for me to order books for you from Fountaindale, you need to have your own card. Please fill out the form and put it in my box. THANKS!
Erin the Librarian
Email: prederem@vvsd.org
Website: www.tinyurl.com/erinthelibrarian
Phone: 630-739-7155
Twitter: @butterfli820