Library Happenings
Month of May 2016
Lots of fun in the library for the month of May!
Kate DiCamillo Virtual Author Event!! Today, Friday, May 13
You can access the webscast at https://paiu.zoom.us/j/807663104 or at https://todaysmeet.com/Kate if you have trouble connecting! You'll need to download the ZOOM application thru Chrome. If all of this still doesn't work, no worries. The session will most likely be recorded and sent as a separate link on Monday.
Summary:
Join two-time Newbery award-winning author Kate DiCamillo as she discusses her newest release, Raymie Nightingale, a masterful, moving novel about an unforgettable summer friendship.
DiCamillo, in her role as National Summer Reading Champion, will also talk directly to students about the importance of summer reading and encourage signs ups at local public libraries for the 2016 program “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” You can learn more about summer reading and Kate’s advocacy for the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) at:http://www.cslpreads.org/nationalsummerreadingchampion/
Library fun facts...
*In your box you will find a list of items that are outstanding in your name. No rush on returns, but we just wanted you to have an idea of items due back to the library on May 23. Just to clarify, all teacher library books, kits, materials are due to the library on May 23. Student books are due next week when you have Books/Beach Towels.
*We will be celebrating Children's Book week May 16-19.
End of the Year dates for library
Here are important dates and information regarding students and teacher library book due dates!
May 13 - Last day for check out and for regularly scheduled classes.
May 16-19 - Books & Beach Towels/National Children's Book week and ALL student books due. Books/Beach Towels is how your class returns their books for the End of the Year AND how I can sign off on your EOY checklist. Click below for more information and to sign up. There are 37 time slots so hopefully there will be something for everyone! If not, let me know. Please bring your camera for cute photo ops and anything you'd like to work on during your Books/Beach Towels time as you'll need to stay with your students. I'll be working on pulling your reports of student items that are cleared or outstanding!
May 18 & 20 - 8:30-11:00 Ms. Fowler will present the History of Frisco to 3rd grade. If you've never heard her PLEASE stop by as she is an AMAZING storyteller. She is the namesake of Fowler Middle School and assists with the One Room Schoolhouse thru the Heritage Association.
May 19 - Volunteer breakfast - 8:30-9:30 in the library.
May 23 - ALL teacher books are due. Yes this is a little different, but after conferring with Mary we thought it best. There is a new software program for library check in/outs. The previous system was iffy at best. By turning in your items, I can ensure they are actually in our system. Also, we have bits and pieces to different kits in the Professional Library. If your kit happens to be missing something we can rectify it! Additionally, if you've borrowed something without officially checking it out, right now is a great time to return it! No questions asked! :) As soon as the inventory is done on the Professional Library I will open it back up for you to check out any treasures your heart desires! If you want your specific book(s) back - no worries! Please put a sticky with your name on the front of the book. We'll leave it on there for you!!
May 23-25 - Library closed for inventory
May 26 - Field Day
May 30-June 2 - Closed for inventory. Opportunities for classes to sign up for book talks, reading list previews, summer reading opportunities, etc will be available. Sign up sheets will hopefully be available when you come for Books/Beach Towels!