It's Wednesday! What's happening in the Sommer Library?

Ms Margocs is popping into online class meetings this week to talk about about three things:  MackinVia, poop, and next week's summer reading lesson!  (I know you want to know more about that second thing, but let's go in order.)

First--MackinVIA is one of our ebook platforms, and has a LOT of reading material--over eight thousand titles covering all grade levels!  

There are audiobooks, too, for those who like to read with their ears.  I know our students usually prefer print books, but since we don't have access to the library right now, this is a good substitute.  You can get to MackinVIA through our research resources as well as the library slide deck.  Instructions for logging on are on the last slide of the deck as well.  Your log in is good now and all summer long!

 

Now on to that second thing...Ms Margocs is treating everyone to a read-aloud this week!

  

Our older students always ask for more Book Nook time, even though they can barely fit on the bleachers anymore, so this week they get to hear the same book as K-2.  What Do They Do With All That Poo? is a nonfiction book by Jane Kurtz and illustrated by Allison Black.  It describes the hows and whys of animal poop, as well as the ways people are using it--compost, fertilizer, deer repellant, even to make paper--which Ms Margocs shows an example of, thanks to Mrs. Monkman, one of our second grade teachers with connections to the San Diego Zoo.  Who would have thought a book about poop could be so interesting?

The third item on the list is summer reading!  With only seven days of school left, it's time to start thinking about the where, when, what, and how you will keep reading during the break to beat the "summer slide".  Be sure to check out next week's slide deck for lots of links to resources that will help you meet your summer reading goals.

Important note about book returns:

By now, you will have heard from the school and your teachers about the supply pick up and book return schedule next week.  If you are coming by the school to get your things, please bring your library and book club books.  We will be the second stop after you get your things--just have your books ready to hand through the window, or where we can get to them in the back seat of your car.  Thanks for helping us maintain our library collection during these unusual circumstances!