Library Lookout
April 3, 2014
End of the Year Slideshow
Don't forget to add photos from the year to the slideshow folder!
S:/ --> Highland --> Slideshow Pictures
S:/ --> Highland --> Slideshow Pictures
Skokie Public Library Needs You!
Please answer this quick 7 question survey about the Summer Reading Program by April 11.
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http://tinyurl.com/mpogksl
If you fill it out and include your name (optional), I'll put a little reward in your mailbox!
Events and Dates
Battle of the Books
HIGHLAND BATTLE
Thursday, April 10
Round 1 - 9:10 am
Round 2 - 10:10 am
Round 3 - 11:10 am
All Battle participants should report to the LMC at 9:10. We will tell them who they are Battling against and where to go. They will return to their classroom when they are done.
The teams that won Round 1 should report to the LMC at 10:10 for Round 2.
ALL Battle readers should report to the LMC at 11:10 to watch the final round.
DISTRICT BATTLE
Friday, April 11
ALL Battle Readers*
Meet in LMC @ 9:45 am
Pizza party upon return to Highland
Students will return to class after lunch
*Only those students who turned in 5 study guides are invited to this field trip and the pizza party. We will let you know if any of your students will not be joining us.
Thursday, April 10
Round 1 - 9:10 am
Round 2 - 10:10 am
Round 3 - 11:10 am
All Battle participants should report to the LMC at 9:10. We will tell them who they are Battling against and where to go. They will return to their classroom when they are done.
The teams that won Round 1 should report to the LMC at 10:10 for Round 2.
ALL Battle readers should report to the LMC at 11:10 to watch the final round.
DISTRICT BATTLE
Friday, April 11
ALL Battle Readers*
Meet in LMC @ 9:45 am
Pizza party upon return to Highland
Students will return to class after lunch
*Only those students who turned in 5 study guides are invited to this field trip and the pizza party. We will let you know if any of your students will not be joining us.
MAP Testing Schedule
MAP Testing will take place April 21-30. To sign up for your times, go into your Google Drive and search for "MAP Testing Schedule."
Author Visit!
Gordon Korman
May 12th
9:30-10:30 am
For all 4th and 5th graders.
We will be selling some of his books through the library. Students may get their books signed following the presentation.
Thanks to Karen and the Skokie Public Library for this great opportunity!
May 12th
9:30-10:30 am
For all 4th and 5th graders.
We will be selling some of his books through the library. Students may get their books signed following the presentation.
Thanks to Karen and the Skokie Public Library for this great opportunity!
Poetry Night @ B&N
Tuesday, April 31
Devonshire - 6 pm
Highland - 6:30 pm
Stenson - 7 pm
Please encourage your students to participate and attend!
Devonshire - 6 pm
Highland - 6:30 pm
Stenson - 7 pm
Please encourage your students to participate and attend!
End of the Year Dates
Last Day of Checkout - May 23
All Books Due - May 30
Last Day of Classes - May 30
All Books Due - May 30
Last Day of Classes - May 30
Win a $500 B&N gift card!
Saturday, April 12
11 am
Barnes & Noble - Old Orchard
Author/Educator Steve Dembo will present on free web technologies and how they are transforming the learning environment.
Refreshments will be served.
One CPDU will be offered.
Giveaways, raffles, and a chance to win a NOOK OR a $500 B&N gift card!
11 am
Barnes & Noble - Old Orchard
Author/Educator Steve Dembo will present on free web technologies and how they are transforming the learning environment.
Refreshments will be served.
One CPDU will be offered.
Giveaways, raffles, and a chance to win a NOOK OR a $500 B&N gift card!
Pigeon Party Pictures
Highland LMC
Happy reading!
~Karen, Amy, and Lisa
~Karen, Amy, and Lisa
Email: ltalbert@skokie68.org
Website: http://blogs.skokie68.org/ltalbert/
Location: 9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL, United States
Phone: (847) 676-5083
Twitter: @PigeonLover18