GCS Media Matters
Upcoming Task and Dates to Remember for this Week.
Promote GCS Summer Reading
All links have been updated on our GCS Library Media Services Resources Page.
This Week May 9-13
Dates to Remember
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.
Instructional Technology Summer Training Schedule.
Congratulations to Northern HIGH
Northern High School was just awarded a $500 grant from their PTSA to purchase Maker Space materials for the Pop-Up Friday space – Legos, Google cardboard, Makey Makeys . https://amzn.com/w/3AFHIOHOKU63G
Her Maker-Space is a drop in format, instructions are written on craft paper on the tables, books featured beside, a notebook with past projects, an old TV cart loaded up with plastic bins for tools/materials.
She has put together a quick PowerPoint to explain what a makerspace is. She has asked for a senior project volunteer, or CTE clubs to help sponsor.
Destiny APP Instructions
This app can be used to help CF's Check ARC materials in and out to the correct classroom teachers, as well as check copy status of any random copy left around and returned to the correct classroom.
STREAM Labs and Inquiry Based Learning
Many of you expressed an interest in the contact information and resources from Thursday’s PLC on STREAM labs and inquiry based lessons. Please see the presentation link below along with the resources that Jennifer and Becky shared.
Contacts :
- · Jennifer Roberson- robersjb@rss.k12.nc.us
- · Becky Goddard-goddardrl@rss.k12.nc.us
Presentation Link:
- https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jnw7W1meTe7nkxO5Ww0FwR9bWbY8ezASpL8pNKeuLtQ/edit?usp=sharing
Other Resources discussed in the presentation:
- · Inquiry: https://www.smore.com/hmzy3
- · Summer STREAM: https://www.smore.com/x3ft1
- · STREAM Lab: https://www.smore.com/fvyvm
Summer Workshop at the Newseum in DC
Summer Workshop at the Newseum in DC: Join Annenberg Learner and the Newseum for a FREE three-day institute (July 18-20) for practicing 6-12 teachers, librarians or media resource specialists who are actively using technology in their classrooms, whether through blogs, social communication tools or creating websites, but are looking for novel uses. Applications are due May 8. For more info, click here! (Shared by Duke-UNC Consortium for Middle East Studies)
Feedback & Sharing needed asap
AASL Affiliate Assembly -
Last week, AASL leadership met with the Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Dr. Monique Chism in relation to ESSA and school libraries. The ALA Washington office has also engaged in the DOE ESSA 'listening sessions' on the behalf of AASL and school libraries.
As part of this engagement and transparency, the USDOE has clarified that they are interested in library-specific, general and real-world examples on the following topics:Digital Learning, Personalized Learning, Blended Learning, Openly-Licensed Educational Resources, and Well-Rounded Education.
Please help us advocate for school libraries. Provide, through this easy online form, your very brief examples of one, some, or all of the ESSA education vocabulary.
Also critical is the need for you to share this request with your region, state, and local constituents. The more examples we collect and provide, the more powerful our message for the power and transformative nature of school libraries.
Time is critical, so please follow this link and provide feedback before May 31: http://www.ala.org/aasl/exemplars
As ESSA continues to be unpacked and evolves, we are at a critical juncture and it is imperative that you and the school librarians in your region continue to engage and contribute when we send out a call for assistance.
Thank you for all you do to help your students and community.
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!)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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