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Frohes Fest! (Deutsch for Happy Holidays)

Happy Holidays! Whether you say Merry Christmas, Féliz Navídad, or Mele Kalikimaka ("Merry Christmas" in Hawaiian), this is the season of giving, festivity and family. This newsletter is dedicated to the many ways winter, spirituality, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and many more festivities are celebrated around the world. Cheers to time-off, great food, thoughtful presents and peace to us all!


Movie Licensing & How to AVOID trouble! As we're winding down for the first semester and gearing up for the holidays, here's a friendly reminder on the policies for showing ANY MOVIE in the classroom. We DO have a license via Swank Movie Licensing. Please read the graphic and visit the website for specific details. The last thing we want is a charge from the sleeper copyright agents trying to snitch to get a trip to Disneyworld. ;)	He's About to Have the WORST Christmas EVER!!! Rick Scroogeman HATES Christmas. He can't stand the carols and the pageants. He can't stand the lights and the mistletoe. But what he hates the most is having to watch the old movie version of A Christmas Carol every year at school. Since his name is Scroogeman, all of his classmates start calling him Scrooge. And he hates being called Scrooge. But everything starts to change when three ghosts visit him. At first he thinks it's a dream. But then he realizes that it might be a nightmare--a nightmare that could become real. Listen to the 1st chapter! Or come check it out from the Snake-pit...if you're brave enough!	The 10 Benefits of Coloring for Any Age! 1. Coloring books can reduce stress. 2. Coloring can alleviate anxiety. 3. Coloring books work the entire brain. (Creative side: color patterns; Logical side: concentration & motor skills) 4. Coloring books helps you to learn about yourself AND forces you to pay attention to details. 5. Coloring books is effective treatment for certain illnesses (epilepsy, tremors and dementia) Find out the remaining benefits here. Stop by the library for a full set of intricate holiday coloring sheets for you/your students.

Movie Licensing & How to AVOID trouble!

As we're winding down for the first semester and gearing up for the holidays, here's a friendly reminder on the policies for showing ANY MOVIE in the classroom. We DO have a license via Swank Movie Licensing. Please read the graphic and visit the website for specific details. The last thing we want is a charge from the sleeper copyright agents trying to snitch to get a trip to Disneyworld. ;)

He's About to Have the WORST Christmas EVER!!!

Rick Scroogeman HATES Christmas. He can't stand the carols and the pageants. He can't stand the lights and the mistletoe. But what he hates the most is having to watch the old movie version of A Christmas Carol every year at school. Since his name is Scroogeman, all of his classmates start calling him Scrooge. And he hates being called Scrooge. But everything starts to change when three ghosts visit him. At first he thinks it's a dream. But then he realizes that it might be a nightmare--a nightmare that could become real. Listen to the 1st chapter! Or come check it out from the Snake-pit...if you're brave enough!

The 10 Benefits of Coloring for Any Age!

1. Coloring books can reduce stress.

2. Coloring can alleviate anxiety.

3. Coloring books work the entire brain. (Creative side: color patterns; Logical side: concentration & motor skills)

4. Coloring books helps you to learn about yourself AND forces you to pay attention to details.

5. Coloring books is effective treatment for certain illnesses (epilepsy, tremors and dementia)

Find out the remaining benefits here. Stop by the library for a full set of intricate holiday coloring sheets for you/your students.

Audio Hour 7:30-8:15 am TUES/THURS Beginning January 11, 2022!

Starting once we return from Winter Break, the library will host an AUDIO HOUR on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The students will listen to the book, Playing the Cards You're Dealt, by Varian Johnson. After listening and learning from the book, the students have the opportunity to participate in a "Spades Tournament." Please share this information with your students via this Audio Hour Interest Form.

Dessau MS Library

The library is open daily from 8:00am-3:30pm. I take "C" lunch from 12:25-12:55, closing briefly for nourishment. Reserving the library can be made here. Please send students with a legitimate pass from their classroom instructor (name, date/time of student & staff) and reason for visit. Thank you to all who read the newsletter. A special shout-out to Mrs. Davis (McDonald) for sharing activities in class with her students! One love. 💜

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The Scoop from the Snake-pit!

Dessau MS Library News December 2021

The Scoop from the Snake-pit!

Dessau MS Library News December 2021

Frohes Fest! (Deutsch for Happy Holidays)

Movie Licensing & How to AVOID trouble!

He's About to Have the WORST Christmas EVER!!!

The 10 Benefits of Coloring for Any Age!

Movie Licensing & How to AVOID trouble!

He's About to Have the WORST Christmas EVER!!!

The 10 Benefits of Coloring for Any Age!

Hanukkah and the Festival of Lights!

Be Sure to Stop by the Library for Holiday Trivia! Click button for a READY-MADE activity!

Introducing "Playing the Cards You're Dealt" for AUDIO HOUR!

Audio Hour 7:30-8:15 am TUES/THURS Beginning January 11, 2022!

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