Off the Shelf...
@ the Kirkwood Library
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Kirkwood Library-Where Adventure Awaits!
All Kirkwood students visit the library each week for library classes and book checkouts. My goal is to present a newsletter once a month highlighting what is happening in the library.
If you ever have any questions about library learning or library checkout please feel free to shoot me an email or give us a call!
Jenahlee Chamberlain
Teacher Librarian
chamberlain.jenahlee@iowacityschools.org
319.688.1122
Kinder-garten
First Grade
Second Grade
What's Going on in K-2?
First Grade: First grade started the year with a review of book care and a review of the parts of the books. We talked about fiction and non-fiction writing and experimented with writing and illustrating ourselves. Now we are beginning to learn how our library is organized - from the various sections of the library to how to read call numbers.
Second Grade: Second grade started the year with a quick review of book care and we jumped right into how to choose Just Right books. It important for students to learn how to choose a Just Right books so they can practice their independent reading at home. We have done some fiction and non-fiction writing. Our current unit is about the organization of the library. We are learning how to find a book in the library - from what section it is found in, to how to read a call number.
What's going on in 3-6?
Fifth and Sixth Grade: 5th and 6th graders started the the year setting up our Google Drive with our unique password. Google will be used throughout their school careers so it's important that they understand how to use it now. We have spent the last few weeks preparing for our author visit from Delia Ray. Mrs. Ray is a local author who writes primarily historical fiction. We explored her website deliaray.com and have studied a little more about her books.
Visiting Author-Delia Ray
Getting Ready...
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Student Logins & Google Accounts
Maker space
Book Club
Girls Tech Career Day
Our hope is to educate and inspire local girls in grades 5 to 8 about science and technology through the eyes of women who are experts in the fields. Girls will learn about fun career options from local women in technology and have plenty of hands-on activities, such as DNA extraction, welding, engineering challenger, computer programming, and design and architecture activities. Student registration begins October 31, but you can click on the link above and have the opportunity to sign up early. Questions can be directed to: iowatechchicks@gmail.com.