Monica's Media Minutes
Lost Creek Media Center September 7, 2017
Goodbye Summer
Even though school started weeks and weeks ago, I'm still having trouble saying goodbye to summer, hence the background of this newsletter. Don't hate.
Also, prayers and wishes of calm waters to those in the path of Irma. :(
Just a reminder, you may send your students (a few at a time, of course!) to the library at ANY TIME for the following activities:
*exchange library books
*extra computer time (free time reward, project, SRC quizzes, etc)
*silent reading
*research
*make-up tests (please know that the library may not be totally silent for this and I can't sit with students to help)
I will continue going over free flow etiquette with students but most are doing a FANTASTIC job!! Students are to come in quietly, work quietly, and try not to interrupt me when I'm teaching. I will send students back to class if they do not follow the free flow rules (this rarely happens!)
Also, prayers and wishes of calm waters to those in the path of Irma. :(
Just a reminder, you may send your students (a few at a time, of course!) to the library at ANY TIME for the following activities:
*exchange library books
*extra computer time (free time reward, project, SRC quizzes, etc)
*silent reading
*research
*make-up tests (please know that the library may not be totally silent for this and I can't sit with students to help)
I will continue going over free flow etiquette with students but most are doing a FANTASTIC job!! Students are to come in quietly, work quietly, and try not to interrupt me when I'm teaching. I will send students back to class if they do not follow the free flow rules (this rarely happens!)
Ruined Books
We have had an unusually large number of books already this year that have been returned wet or destroyed in some way. These books have to be thrown away. I have talked at length with students about how to take care of books, but if you wouldn't mind reinforcing this, I would appreciate it!
Google Calendar
I have added teachers to the Lost Creek Activity Calendar. To access the calendar, click on the waffle (6 dots in upper right hand corner of email screen), then click on "Calendar". Look on the left side of the calendar screen where it says, "Other Calendars". If the title, "Lost Creek Activities Calendar" is not listed, you can search. Click in the box and all Lost Creek Activities are listed.
You can add activities to this calendar, but please do not change any without letting me know. If you see a mistake, please let me know. If you are not able to access, please let me know, as well.
Thanks!
You can add activities to this calendar, but please do not change any without letting me know. If you see a mistake, please let me know. If you are not able to access, please let me know, as well.
Thanks!
Computer Labs
B and D wing calendars are in your google drive for extra computer time.
Please watch students who sit close to the walls in the labs. The plugs are not in a good spot, and students accidentally kick them, causing several computers to lose power.
Please have students remove all trash and belongings before leaving the computer lab.
Just a reminder...do not allow students to unplug mice or headphones. If something isn't working, just jot me a note and leave it with Sally or on my desk. Thanks!
Please watch students who sit close to the walls in the labs. The plugs are not in a good spot, and students accidentally kick them, causing several computers to lose power.
Please have students remove all trash and belongings before leaving the computer lab.
Just a reminder...do not allow students to unplug mice or headphones. If something isn't working, just jot me a note and leave it with Sally or on my desk. Thanks!
Requests
Please email me with any requests for books or materials that you need. We will pull them as soon as possible and deliver them to you.
Young Hoosier Picture Books
Just a reminder to read those Young Hoosier books quickly and pass them on! Thanks!
MakerSpace
Due to my mistake of not putting the deadline for sign-up on the Peachjar flyer or on the little paper that went home with the sign-up address on it, we have a record number of students signed up for MakerSpace Club. Parents have been emailing and calling me all week, even though I made it very clear to students that the sign-up ended last Friday. Ugggg. I won't be making that mistake again! lol
Anyway, students who are signed up should be bringing you a note with the dates they will be staying after school. If you have not received the note by the MakerSpace day, please send them to me early in the day so I can call home.
If you would like to help during MakerSpace Club, please feel free to join us!!
Anyway, students who are signed up should be bringing you a note with the dates they will be staying after school. If you have not received the note by the MakerSpace day, please send them to me early in the day so I can call home.
If you would like to help during MakerSpace Club, please feel free to join us!!
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Monica Zimmerman
Email: monica.zimmerman@vigoschools.org
Website: http://metadot.vigoco.k12.in.us/metadot/index.pl?id=2977
Location: 6701 E. Wabash Ave. Terre Haute, IN
Phone: 812-462-4456
Twitter: @monzimmy