School Library System
Week of April 29 - May 3
Questar III School Library System End-of-Year Dinner
Sign up now for a fun evening of networking with colleagues, regional recognition awards, and fun! The cost is $20 per person which pays for a buffet style dinner including pulled pork, baked beans, cole slaw, corn bread, and mac & cheese. Please bring cash for beverages other than water. Payment must be received by May 31st in order to secure your spot. In order to meet requirements of the restaurant, we must have at least 20 people. Contact Kerrie with any questions. Join us for a fun evening!
Sign up: http://bit.ly/Q3dinner19.
Thursday, Jun 13, 2019, 04:00 PM
My Place & Co., Columbia Turnpike, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
Database Ordering
Troy Elementary Students Use Geometry Concepts in the Library
FactCite: Lincoln Library Online Trial
FactCite was named 'Best Overall Reference K-12' in the inaugural LMC/ARBA Best in Reference Awards. And best of ALL, FactCite subscriptions are affordable and available through SCORE.
To access your preview, go to http://www.factcite.com Please share with the teachers and students in your school.
Contact Kerrie for log in information.
Expiration: 05/31/2019
Usernames and passwords are case sensitive. Researchers can access FactCite from anywhere, anytime, on any device. Please share the username and password with teachers AND students!
FactCite includes the databases listed below. All have audio read-along (icon in the upper left corner), add to Google classroom (icon in the upper right corner), and NoodleTools and MLA 8 citations (bottom of every entry).
-FactCite 123 (for primary grades)
-NEW! FactCite 123 LINGO (Spanish translation in an engaging interface - if you're interested in this new database, let us know and we'll add it to your preview and send you 'getting started' instructions)
-Biography for Beginners
-Sports Champions
-Shapers of Society
-U.S. and World Biography
-Mythology
-American History
-Science
-Essential Information
-Countries and Cultures
-Defining Moments in American History
Elementary Librarian Round Table - May 22nd
Susan Kirby-LeMon (Skano Elementary School, Shenendehowa) and Heidi Brower (Stevens Elementary School, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake) are hosting a round table for elementary librarians! All are welcome.
The round table will be an opportunity for elementary librarians to meet and discuss programming, share best practices and book titles, and troubleshoot library issues together. Our first meeting is Wednesday, May 22nd from 4-6 PM at Stevens Elementary School in Ballston Lake. There will be refreshments!
The tentative agenda is as follows:
- Introductions
- Sailing into Summer: Sharing tips and suggestions to make our end of year responsibilities easier
- Pitch Party: Do you have a problem or issue you'd like the collective brain to help you solve? Examples include lesson planning, technology how-to, classroom management, etc. No topic is off limits!
Each date counts as 2 hours of professional development. Please feel free to send any potential agenda topics our way.
Here's the link to sign up in My Learning Plan:
https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=13606&I=3104427
RESEARCH ROCKET TRIAL
As you know, we have Newsbank as a free resource for our schools. They have created a new product aimed at the elementary level with articles from popular student magazines such as Cricket and Highlights. The PDF below highlights the product and and what it is capable of. We currently have a trial for the product and looking to possibly purchase it next year. Please take a moment to review it and leave a comment or two on this form.
Professional Learning Opportunities
Communication Coordinator Meeting - At Ichabod Crane High School
Maureen King will present on the experience she had in the summer of 2018 at the Library of Congress, and will walk participants through activities that can be used with students while using Primary Sources. This will be beneficial to both elementary and secondary librarians.
Please bring a laptop. Lunch will be on your own. It is strongly recommended that you bring your lunch that day due to limited time. Local places to eat are McDonald's, Dunkin' Donuts, and Hannaford.
Date: May 8th
Time 8:30 - 3:00
Location: Ichabod Crane High School, 2910 U.S. 9, Valatie, NY 12184
Sign up here: https://www.mylearningplan.com/WebReg/ActivityProfile.asp?D=15197&I=2825107
School Library System Conference Application
Link to Conference Request Application: bit.ly/SLSconferenceapplication.
SSL ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 - REGISTER SOON!
May 30, 2019 through June 1, 2019
OnCenter, Syracuse, NY
Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 20, 2019
Advance Registration Deadline: May 20, 2019
Description
Join NYLA-SSL for the 2019 Annual Conference in Syracuse, NY, May 30 - June 1. Join us for the 2019 NYLA-SSL conference, a three day celebration of learning that brings together school librarians, teachers, technology specialists, and public libraries. For complete details click HERE
If you plan to attend, SLS can help with registration costs. Please review and complete this Conference Request Application: bit.ly/SLSconferenceapplication.
Bridging the Gap: Preparing High School Special Needs Students for Success in College
This symposium, held at the College of St. Rose, will focus on helping special education students transition from high school to college. Speakers include ACCESS-VR's Pam Brehm-Bisaillon, Questar III's Sally Lauletta, a student panel, DeAnne Martocci from HVCC, and more! The cost is free and registration is taking place through CDLC. You can register here: https://cdlc.libcal.com/event/5254752. Please request a certificate when registering. There will not be a MLP link.
Monday, Jun 3, 2019, 08:30 AM
The College of Saint Rose, Western Avenue, Albany, NY, USA
Summer Professional Learning
This summer we will focus on:
- AASL Standards - Elementary
- AASL Standards - Secondary
- Primary Sources
- Leap Into Readers Advisory with Stacey Rattner and Alicia Abdul
- Lesson Collaboration
Register soon. Workshops with fewer than 10 people on June 30th may be cancelled.
2019 SSL Summer Leadership Institute
Registration is now open for the 2019 Summer Leadership Institute, Transform Learning with the Reimagined ESIFC. held at the University Sheraton, Syracuse, NY on Wednesday 8/7 (1:00pm to 5:00pm and 7pm-9pm) and Thursday 8/8 (8:30am-3:00pm)
The revised ESIFC addresses priority information-skill areas that have emerged in the last ten years--and aligns with AASL, ISTE, ELA, Social Studies, and NextGen Science Standards.
The reimagined Empire State Information Fluency Continuum (ESIFC) will provide a comprehensive continuum of information fluency skills PK-12 and clear guidance for school librarians to integrate the teaching of essential information fluency and inquiry skills across all grade levels and throughout the curriculum.
In partnership with the School Library Systems Association (SLSA), the 2019 Leadership Institute led by Dr. Barbara Stripling will offer participants the valuable opportunity to explore the new ESIFC and collaborate with colleagues to develop personalized approaches, lessons, formative assessments, and strategies to transform teaching and learning in their schools and/or districts.
Come make the ESIFC your own, build lasting relationships with your colleagues from across the state, and step up to leadership in empowering all New York students to learn and thrive in school and beyond!
You can register at: https://forms.gle/hwtb97idQ23WMdcm9
Spots are limited for this year's programming, so please don't delay in registering.
QUESTAR III SCHOOL LIBRARY SYSTEM
Website: http://libguides.questar.org/SLS/Home
Location: 10 Empire State Boulevard, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, USA
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