Homestead Library
September
Dear Homestead Teachers
Every month you'll be receiving a newsletter with reminders and and updates as to what's happening in the library for each grade. We are so eager to collaborate with you all on any project that involves literature, research, or technology.
- Amanda and Deb
Kindergarten
Teachers, we are so proud of these kindergarteners. They are a little learning sponges and we enjoy having them in the library. Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Practice picking out books using a shelf marker.
- Returning our borrowed books on time.
- Familiarizing students with ipads and related procedures.
- Not waking the library dragon. :)
First Grade
These students are very bright. We can't get enough of their eagerness for reading. Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Practice picking out books using a shelf marker.
- Filling our tool box with tools that remind us be a good digital citizens.
- Utilizing our technology resources in support of International Dot Day!
Second Grade
These second graders keep us on our toes! Their excitement for reading keeps us energized. Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Filling our tool box with tools that remind us to be good digital citizens.
- Utilizing our technology resources in support of International Dot Day!
- Begin to practice how to ask critical questions!
Third Grade
Third grader seems ready to jump in and get started! We have great things in mind or them. Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Learn how to think critically and ask the right kinds of questions.
- Finish reading the Garbage Barge and begin research.
- Create a digital trailer in response to research.
Fourth Grade
4th grade Ss are enthusiastic about using their technology and we are ready to put their excitement to good use. Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Practicing how to think critically and ask intriguing questions.
- Create questions and begin researching WHY with our book, "Here Comes the Garbage Barge" as inspiration.
- Learning how to best use the catalog to find our books in the library.
- Utilizing Follet Shelf on the ipad so that students can have access to ebooks.
Fifth Grade
5th grade Ss are researching pro's. They love it and we are already impressed with their spectacular ability to be creative with their work products.Our library goals for the month of September are:
- Students read an article from the Dallas Morning News about Charles Goodnight and his wife. Using this article as the focus, they are working on researching this family and learning about early conservation efforts.
- From our research, students will create a genre specific digital story. Teachers, get ready to read about robot farmers and zombie buffalos!
- Utilizing Follet Shelf on the ipad so that students can have access to ebooks.
Important Dates!
- International Dot Day: September 15th, 2014. This week, all classes in the library will focus on how creativity inspires. Check it out, use it in your classroom! http://www.thedotclub.org/dotday/
- September 11th, the library will be closed from 11-1:30 for the strategic design committee. Classes who have library at that time, don't worry... we will be coming to see you!
Contact Us
Come see us! We aren't a far walk. You can always email: Mrs. Butler (Butleran@Lisd.net) or Mrs. France (Franced@lisd.net)
Email: butleran@lisd.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/staff.lisd.net/homestead-library-media-center/
Phone: 903-624-9103
Twitter: @HSE_library
Things to Remember
- Students are welcome in the library at any time. The library is open at 7:20 and closes at 3:00. Students may come to the library before and after school as long as they have permission from teachers and/or parents.
- Need a moment to relax?? We have a TEACHER ROOM! In the library we have a room where you can find serenity, chocolate, and books... all things necessary!! We would love to see you. Come by!
- Please pick up your class on time. We have several classes that back up to each other and we want to make sure everyone has an adequate amount of time in the library.
- All 60 MacAirs and 36 library ipads are available for check out. We will be using a google calendar (instead of eduphoria) that you will have access to this week. If you check out tech- send a students down to pick up (or we can deliver if time permits). If possible, please make sure devices are returned to the library before dismissal.
- Book return: No need to hurry your books down to the library in the morning. Just bring them in when your class comes to the library that day and we will get them taken care of. Each book needs to be returned every week. Students may renew a book if they aren't finished with it but I need to see the book in order to recheck it out to them.