Antioch 34 Library Newsletter
February 2016
February
Can you believe that it is February already? Hoping the Groundhog's prediction is correct and and we will feel warmer temperatures soon.
Please let us know if we can help you gather materials to enhance a classroom lesson or if you would like a book basket on a specific topic or specific type or level of books.
Helpful Resources To Have
Ebsco Research Database
EBSCOhost is a web-based database with full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. It includes several databases which can be searched separately or together. Databases range from consumer health to business to literary collections.
Middle School User Name & Password: augs
Elementary User Name & Password: wcp34
Pathfinder
Destiny Library Online Catalog
Meet your "DESTINY"--use the library online catalog to find books, DVDs, audiobooks and websites by author, title, subject, or keyword.
Log into the system by entering your school username and password in the upper-right corner Login. Don't know that info? We can provide it or log in as a guest
Mystery Science
Kristin Newman and Val Rivera at WCP are spearheading our FREE TRIAL of Mystery Science 2-5 and are loving it! Did I say it's FREE for the remainder of the school year? K-1 Teachers, your free trial will start in August.
Mystery Science is aligned to the next generation science standards, has high quality videos, activities, and worksheets that are highly engaging and interactive with minimal prep work and set up!
"Val and I have observed our students become engaged and focused during the lessons and we enjoy the quality of the videos and the ease of preparing and implementing the lessons," says Kristen.
Making Inferences with Picture Books FREE CPDU Opportunity at Lake Villa Public Library
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016, 04:30 PM
Lake Villa District Library, Lindenhurst, IL, United States
Special Events Happening in February
Black History Month
Groundhog Day
Chinese New Year
Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Valentine's Day
President's Day
George Washington's Birthday
World Read Aloud Day
Leap Day
100th Day of School February 9th
2016 American Library Association Youth Media Award Winners
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Gone Crazy in Alabama written by Rita Williams-Garcia
February QR Code Listening Centers Now Available!
As always,
Amy Bendall
Jennifer Tiddens - AES
Robin Nottingham -AUGS
Darlene Ploss - HC
Linda Pohlman - OAK
Mary Ann Bruno - WCP