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

Thanks again for supporting the library through our Fall Scholastic Book Fair!  The finances from the fair are wrapping up, and we are very happy with the results.  Ms Margocs was able to take $1100 in cash and another 270 Scholastic Dollars to spend on books and supplies.  The cash will help pay for author visits, Bluebonnet Reading Program supplies, and professional development opportunities. 

We have even MORE new books arriving in the library!

We are very fortunate to live in a school district that provides every campus with book funds every school year.

We have generous authors living in our district, too!  PJ Hoover dropped off some copies of one of her books for a special project we'll have in December.  Thank you so much, Ms Hoover!

Read-alouds this week:

PreK is thinking about all the good things people do every day, as we read Good People Everywhere by Lynea Gillen, illustrated by Kristina Swarner. 

Kindergarten and second graders are comparing Little Red Riding Hood to Federico and the Wolf, one of our Armadillo Readers' Choice books.

First graders are discussing the importance of teamwork and creative ways to use boxes with Boxitects by Kim Smith.

Lessons this week:

Third graders are exploring our databases!  Each scholar is assigned a database and given ten minutes or so to explore what it has to offer, then report back to the class about what they've discovered.  Scholars were given the password sheet for the databases to use at home earlier this semester; extra copies are available in the library.

Fourth and fifth graders are practicing their email etiquette by following proper form in an email to their teacher.  We are also emphasizing good digital citizenship; once emails are sent, they belong to the recipient, so it's wise to be mindful of what we write.

We are asking students to return long-overdue books from this past semester before checking out new books for Fall Break.  Please help keep our collection in good shape by taking care of your books and returning them when they are due!

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving, Dillo Readers!