Vance Library Newsletter
Spring 2020
As we navigate the world of virtual learning, I am continuing to add links to the Vance Media Center webpage https://nc02214494.schoolwires.net/domain/976 . My goal is to highlight a few resources that are both worthwhile and easy to use (no usernames and passwords required!). Here are a few favorites:
Story Time From Space
See astronauts reading books from the International Space Station https://storytimefromspace.com/
ACS ReadAloud YouTube channel
Asheville City Schools librarians read aloud some of their favorite picture books
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK2V8PaOysRY2kN-v1lG_UOco8qUcl8h7
Smithsonian Zoo Animal Cameras
If we have a few extra minutes at the end of Kindergarten library classes, we often check in on animals at the Smithsonian zoo through their live webcams. The lions are usually sleeping, the pandas are usually eating, and the mole rats are usually...really funny. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams
Partnership with Buncombe County Public Libraries
All ACS students can now access the public library with their PowerSchool number! (This is also their lunch number.) Even though the physical libraries are closed, students can access ebooks and audiobooks through BCPL's digital collection. Janna Hoekema, the media coordinator at Hall Fletcher, created a how-to video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCjYih3TwCI
Distance Reading Bingo
Many Vance students have enjoyed participating in the library's Reading Bingo program. Here is a bingo card for any students who are interested in participating during virtual learning. Can you fill up the whole card? (No printer? No problem! Just write down the titles you read on a sheet of paper and have an adult sign it.) Any students who bring back completed cards will get to choose a free book from the library when we get back to school!
A few more resources...
The Spanish Experiment
Listen, watch and read along to popular children's stories translated into Spanish and read by a native speaker https://www.thespanishexperiment.com/stories
Carolina Panthers 3rd and Goal
Carolina Panthers players and special guests read aloud Scholastic books in a "read along" style https://www.panthers.com/news/3rd-and-goal
Mr. Garrity's read alouds and math games
Some Vance families might remember Mr. Garrity, a former 3rd grade teacher at Vance. He is finishing up his administrator licensure this year and has a YouTube channel featuring read alouds with his dogs (and math games)! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkMmJSeNAxLIVzTGeElyYGg/featured
Stay well! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Kirsten LeClerc
Email: kirsten.leclerc@acsgmail.net
Website: https://nc02214494.schoolwires.net/domain/976
Location: 98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC, USA
Phone: 828350-6604
Twitter: @vancelibrarian