Library News
October Edition
Destiny
Destiny is our online catalog and circulation system. Destiny has many tools that can assist the patron in finding materials for reading and research. E-books and audio books are also available for checkout through Destiny. As teachers you can access the library catalog from the desktop screen on your computer.
Destiny Collection
Sixth grade ELA class creating collection lists in Destiny Discover.
Overdrive
Sign in with your e# and enjoy the many eBooks, magazines, and audio books available for download to any device. See the librarian if you need any help with the overdrive app.
Genre Quiz
Sixth grade ELA students took the Genre Personality Quiz to determine what genre best suited their reading interest. Many of them were surprised by the results!
Inventory
The library inventory took place at the beginning of October. Currently there are
16,287 items in the library and only 83 items came up missing. That is pretty amazing!
Causes of the American Revolution
8th grade U.S. History and the library collaborated on a webquest for their pre-revolution activity. Click here to view the project: https://8thgradeamericanrevolution.weebly.com/
Resources you might like to use:
Cram.com (flashcard creator)
Classroomscreen.com (classroom tool)
Xtramath.com (math tool)
Mysimpleshow.com (creates explanatory videos)
Library Digital Resources (databases, encyclopedias, overdrive, apps)
Event Information
Downriver Gallery Walk
7th grade ELA will conduct their annual pre-novel activity by completing the Downriver Gallery Walk. Walk through the library hallway and learn about the Grand Canyon, the Colorado River and other interesting facts about the novel.
When?
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017, 08:30 AM
Where?