D97 Library News
End of the 2017-2018 School Year
Celebrate the End to a Great School Year
Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.
We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:
Erin Howe ehowe@op97.org Hatch
Richard Withers rwithers@op97.org Beye
What's happening?
May is National Bike Month Gather the family, pump air in the tires, and head out for a bike ride. Even Bike to Work on May 18th!
June is National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month Add colors to your plate this month by eating some new fruits and vegetables! You can check out cookbooks at the Oak Park Public Library in the non-fiction section, 641.5 .
July is National Picnic Month Try some new foods to pack in your picnic basket this month. Remember to keep all your food safe as you pack-up your baskets.
August is National Family Fun Month: Soak in the last few days of summer with some family fun time.
Extreme Reading Olympics Competition
Summer Reading List to Check Out
2018 Caldecott Medal
2018 Newberry Medal
The Newberry Medal is awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. These are great books
2018 Geisel Award
The Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers