GCS Media Matters
Upcoming Task and Dates to Remember for this Week.
Children's book week is next week. -------------------------------------- How are you planing to celebrate?
This Week April 25-29
- April National Poetry Month-
Send pictures of what you are doing to celebrate National Poetry Month - April School Library Month-
Send pictures of what you are doing to celebrate National Library Month - April 23 World Book & Copyright Day
- April 26 DPI lunch and learn
April 28 Poets Laureates and Media Specialist of the Year recognized at Board of education meeting Eugene Street Board Room 6:00 pm
Dates to Remember
May 2-8 Children's Book Week
- May 10th – April GCS Reads 20 Minutes Due •
May 11th – Middle School PLC (Guest Speaker on Primary Resources for Middle)
May 11th - High School PLC (Guest Speaker on Primary Resources for HIGH)•
May 12th – Elementary PLC Falkener Elementary
(NOTE LOCATION CHANGE) (Guest Speakers on STREAM and Summer Reading Programs)May 20 – CIPA Due for HS
May 30- Memorial Day Holiday
June 2 - DLMI/AMTR and all end of year reports due online
June 10- Principal Sign Off on DLMI DUE
June 30- All Inventories FINALIZED in Destiny.
Check out these Poetry Resources
Looking for more activities and resources for students of all ages?
- Check out the Poet Warrior's Project On their website, browse through incredible student work, and find the entire Poet Warriors Curriculum, available for free.
- Check out Explore Poetry. It's full of great information and activities for students of all learning types:
- For the artistically minded kid: introduce hyperbole through a fun illustration project.
- For kinesthetic learners: talk about tone with a fun "get up and move" acting game.
GASL cordially invites you to our End of the Year event!
Let’s celebrate the end of a long year and honor those who are retiring. We hope you can join the festivities.
- WHEN: Wed. May 25, 2016 – 5:00-7:00
- WHERE: Glenn McNairy Branch Library 4860 Lake Jeanette Rd., Greensboro
- Retiree recognition at 6:00
Drop by and join us for whatever time you can!
You have your choice of boxed dinner – all served with dessert, too!
- Chicken Salad Croissant
- Turkey Wrap
- Ham and Swiss
- Veggie Wrap
- Sweet and Unsweet tea
Please choose your meal option on the linked survey below and send payment (checks to GASL) for $9.00 to Aislynn Denny at Guilford Middle School
(plan ahead – remember courier only runs a few days a week so plan accordingly)
Click here to make your dinner choice (by May 20!)World View Conference Registration
Registration for the August 11th World View Partners Program will soon open for GCS employees. Continue to look for the registration link in this newsletter. If you have questions, please contact
Liliana Jordanov, the GCS Global Education Coordinator. Her email is jordanl2@gcsnc.com.
DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! NCCAT summer programs will be starting soon; have you signed up?
- This is an excellent time when a substitute is not required, for you to be able to join us for high-quality professional development. A variety of offerings are available at both campuses. Are you ready to learn new strategies to make an even greater impact towards student success?
MAKE REAL CHANGES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT YOUR SCHOOL WITH NCCAT
- Applicants are encouraged to register as soon as possible to ensure a spot. Program titles include: "Genius Hour for Teachers: Digital Teaching and Learning in Action," "Literacy for Non-Literacy Teachers," "The Canvas Connection," "Technology Tools to Enhance STEM," "Success from the Start: How to Survive and Thrive Your First Three Years in the Classroom" and "Motivating Disengaged Students."
- LEARN MORE
AASL's Library SnapShot Tool.
(CLICK HERE to find out more)
What are you doing for National Children's Book Week Next Week?
We need your input
Many media specialist are in need of a good sub that knows Destiny and simple Library procedures. Do you know who to recommend?
- CLICK HERE to submit a recommendation for a good sub.
- CLICK HERE to view sub recommendations from other media specialists.
Library Media Services
Have a wonderful week!
- Remember: If you would like text reminders about media services events text @mediaspe to (469)209-4439
- Employee of the Month CLICK HERE to nominate someone for Employee of the Month.
Email: gruert@gcsnc.com
Website: www.gcsnc.com
Phone: 336-314-3046
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