GCS Media Matters
November 13, 2017 #GCSLMS
Dates To Remember
- Nov. 15 Middle School PLC 2:00-4:00 WSA Room 300
- Nov. 15 High School PLC 4:00-6:00 WSA Room 300
- Nov. 16 Elementary PLC session 1 2:00-4:00 Session 2 4:00-6:00
- Nov. 22-24 Thanksgiving Holiday
- Nov. 28 Jan Brett to visit Barnes & Noble in Friendly Shopping Center GSO at 5:00 PM
One City, One Book- Hidden Figures EVENT
Save the Date: November 18
- What: Former Astronaut and NFL Wide Receiver Leland Melvin
- Where: Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center
- Time: 4 -5:30 p.m.
- Why: One City, One Book
JAN BRETT IS VISITING Greensboro - Tuesday, November 28th at 5:00 .
Join Barnes & Noble with author/illustrator Jan Brett and her new picture book, The Mermaid. It is a retelling of the Goldilocks and the 3 Bears folk tale, with a mermaid and 3 Octopuses. You can come by any time after Sunday morning November 26, to pick up your wrist band that will hold you place in line. Please email Becky Carignan at crm2795@bn.com if you have any questions.
REMINDER on REVISED BOB Dates
- Elementary- Monday, March 5th
- Middle School- Tuesday, March 6th
- High School- Wednesday, March 7th
Please verify dates when scheduling buses or other transportation for BOB
Grant Money Available
CLICK HERE to find out more.
Article to share with your staff to answer "Why do Teachers Need Librarians?"
Camcor now offers STEAM and Maker Space solutions
Please see the links below and let Keith know if you have any questions, want a demonstration or need pricing on these items.
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1499269430 - Little Bits
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1499272903 -Little Bits
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1501272488 - Makey Makey
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1499777549 - Ozobot
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1493237982 -Ozobot
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1496667008 - Cubelets
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1501272157 - Snap Circuits
- https://www.camcor.com/cat/id=1501269817 - Wonder Workshop
Contact Keith Holland kholland@camcor.com if you have any questions or want further information.
Apply for an NCTies Grant, Scholarship or Award!!!
NCTIES18 Awards Are Live! Apply Now!
Visit these pages to learn more:
- NCTIES18 Learning Innovation Award
- NCTIES18 Outstanding Young Educator Award
- NCTIES18 Outstanding Teacher Award
- NCTIES18 Outstanding Leadership Award
- NCTIES18 Graduate Scholarships
Do your students have an incredible digital learning project to share at the 2018 NCTIES Conference? The call for proposals for the Student Showcase at NCTIES is now open!
Apply Here!
DECEMBER 6-16
For the first time EVER, Scholastic is opening their doors and inviting you to a BOGO holiday sale! All books, gifts, posters, school supplies — even Build-a-Box — everything is buy one, get one FREE!* This exclusive event is only open to librarians, teachers, school employees and volunteers, book fair chairpeople, and homeschool teachers, so make sure you register to attend! CLICK HERE to register.
- Dates: December 6 - December 16
- Times: Weekday Hours: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Closed Sundays - Where: Scholastic Book Fairs Warehouse
4344 FEDERAL DR STE 112 GREENSBORO, NC 27410
PBS K-12 Teacher Summit PD Opportunity
K-12 teachers will expand their digital toolkit by investigating PBS LearningMedia resources and the North Carolina Digital Learning Competencies. Participants will have hands-on opportunities to work in small groups, share ideas, and make lasting connections.
- Date: December 9, 2017
- Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Location: Winston-Salem State University
601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC
This is a FREE event open to educators in North Carolina. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Participants may earn Digital Learning Competency CEUs. Space it limited!
The Nutritional Value of Dessert Books
Excellent article recommended by Andrea Nix, SLMC at Jefferson Elementary.
Check out this Seasonal Digital Break Out EDU Game
Gobble Gobble! New Digital Game Release!
We are excited to share a new Digital Breakout EDU game!
Toby Turkey loves to dance, the Turkey Trot is his favorite. Help him figure out the clues and learn some dance moves, find his friends, Breakout of the Barn and start Dancing!
Check it out at http://bit.ly/TurkeyTrotBreakout
Are you interested in joining the World View's 2018 Global Study Visit Programs?
- World View is currently accepting applications for our 2018 Global Study Visit Programs!
- CLICK HERE to find out more World View’s Global Study Visit Programs
- Information and applications: worldview.unc.edu/our-programs/abroad or contact Sarah Brady, Program Coordinator bradys@unc.edu or 919/843-8210
- APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS OR BY JANUARY 12, 2018.
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