About Me
- MLE and PLE Library
- This is a photo of me (under the whipped cream). Our school met the Summer Reading Challenge and turned me into an ice cream sundae. I have been a teacher for 20 wonderful years. I taught 3rd & 4th grade for 16 years and have been a teacher librarian going on to 4 yrs.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, January 27, 2012
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Internet Safety
1) Do you have internet access at home? (most respond: Yes)
2) Where is the computer you use? (family gathering spaces?, in personal bedroom?)
3) How many of you have a Facebook or another social media account?
4) How many of your parents or guardians have a Facebook account?
5) Do they know your password or privacy settings?
6) How many of you have been approached by a stranger on the internet? (many students raised their hands).
The answers may or may not shock you but it will confirm that adults have to teach our children how to effectively and safely maneuver around the internet.
For the next month or so the students will learn about internet safety.
This includes learning to evaluate websites. They will know how to look for clues to determine if a website is a valid website and could include meaningful and accurate information.
The kids will also learn about online security basics:
1. keep passwords secret.
2. protect recorded passwords.
3. don't provide passwords over emails or in response to an email request.
The kids will be advised to use social networking safely:
1. communicate with people who are known to user.
2. never meet anyone in person that they've communicated with online only.
3. do NOT use full names or real names on sites.
4. do NOT reveal the user's address or phone number
5. do NOT reveal user's school
6. be careful about the photos that are posted
7. be careful about expressing emotions to strangers.
8. recognize that cyperbullying is not okay and to report any cyberbullying to a trusted adult and continue
telling until the problem in resolved.
The students will also learn to search online resources efficiently. There are many tips and advice to consider when one uses a search engine to gather information.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Strega Nona’s Gift by Tomie dePaola
Strega Nona’s Gift by Tomie dePaola
This a great website with amazing information and book suggestions.
This a great website with amazing information and book suggestions.
How to Read Nonfiction Text | Reading Topics A-Z | Reading Rockets
Great information! Click the link below.
How to Read Nonfiction Text Reading Topics A-Z Reading Rockets
How to Read Nonfiction Text Reading Topics A-Z Reading Rockets
Thursday, December 15, 2011
2012-2013 Mark Twain Nominees
2012-2013 Mark Twain Award Nominees:
How exciting! I can't wait to begin reading next year's award nominees!
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
The Clockwork Three by Matthew Kirby
Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve
The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein
Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret
Half Upon a Time by James Riley
Hide & Seek by Katy Grant
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Palace Beautiful by Sarah DeFord
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
Twenty Gold Falcons by Amy Gordon
How exciting! I can't wait to begin reading next year's award nominees!
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs
The Clockwork Three by Matthew Kirby
Drizzle by Kathleen Van Cleve
The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein
Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret
Half Upon a Time by James Riley
Hide & Seek by Katy Grant
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Palace Beautiful by Sarah DeFord
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
Twenty Gold Falcons by Amy Gordon
Monday, December 5, 2011
Best Books 2011
Best Books 2011
Take a look at these books that have been named 'Best Book'. We have many of these titles in the library. Come on in and we can help you find them.
Take a look at these books that have been named 'Best Book'. We have many of these titles in the library. Come on in and we can help you find them.
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Have I read all the books in the library?
I wish! There are so many wonderful books that I have yet to devour. Isn't that a great problem! The patrons of Lee's Summit School district are so bless to have libraries that are text rich.
My job is split into 3 parts. First and foremost, I'm a teacher. I have the honor of teaching each child in my school. I get to witness students grow as readers. I was working with a fourth grader last week. I was sharing with this young man that I remember when he was in kindergarten. I've watched and helped him learn his letters, read words, put the words into sentences and connect the sentences into an amazing journey within the covers of a book. Truly, I'm honored to witness and participate in each child's literacy journey.
Another part of my job is to be knowledgeable about current literacy trends. With this knowledge, I work on collection development. I read countless professional journals to make sure that the teachers have the resources they need to engage students in their learning. Furthermore, I read thousands of book reviews to help me decide what books should be added to our library collection. With each new book is a wish and a hope...will this be the book that will ignite the passion for reading for that relucant reader or will it be the book that inspires the reader to write, research, and/or DREAM big?
Finally, the third piece of my job is administrative, 'running the library'. I'm responsible for the layout of the library, making sure my clerks and I are meeting the needs of our children, staff and parents, and spending and allocating budget items properly.
Each part of my job is as important as the other. Of course I have my favorites parts and not so favorite. What I love is to teach and interact with the children. My least favorite is the administrative part. I'm not a big fan of paper work. All in all I love my job and the learning journey I partcipate in and witness.
So I haven't read all the books in the library...yet. But I'm working on it one book at a time.
My job is split into 3 parts. First and foremost, I'm a teacher. I have the honor of teaching each child in my school. I get to witness students grow as readers. I was working with a fourth grader last week. I was sharing with this young man that I remember when he was in kindergarten. I've watched and helped him learn his letters, read words, put the words into sentences and connect the sentences into an amazing journey within the covers of a book. Truly, I'm honored to witness and participate in each child's literacy journey.
Another part of my job is to be knowledgeable about current literacy trends. With this knowledge, I work on collection development. I read countless professional journals to make sure that the teachers have the resources they need to engage students in their learning. Furthermore, I read thousands of book reviews to help me decide what books should be added to our library collection. With each new book is a wish and a hope...will this be the book that will ignite the passion for reading for that relucant reader or will it be the book that inspires the reader to write, research, and/or DREAM big?
Finally, the third piece of my job is administrative, 'running the library'. I'm responsible for the layout of the library, making sure my clerks and I are meeting the needs of our children, staff and parents, and spending and allocating budget items properly.
Each part of my job is as important as the other. Of course I have my favorites parts and not so favorite. What I love is to teach and interact with the children. My least favorite is the administrative part. I'm not a big fan of paper work. All in all I love my job and the learning journey I partcipate in and witness.
So I haven't read all the books in the library...yet. But I'm working on it one book at a time.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Let's Give Thanks Booklist | Books by Theme | Children's Books and Authors | Reading Rockets
Let's Give Thanks Booklist Books by Theme Children's Books and Authors Reading Rockets
I couldn't help but look at this resource and be Thankful! :)
I couldn't help but look at this resource and be Thankful! :)
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Soldiers Surprising Their Loved Ones
On November 11 we will be honoring our veterans. During library we will be reading and discussing about ways to honor those who serve our country. Thank you to all the families who have shared their loved ones with America.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
2010 Books as Gifts Buying Guide | Children's Books and Authors | Reading Rockets
2010 Books as Gifts Buying Guide Children's Books and Authors Reading Rockets
Holidays are just around the corner! Books are a wonderful gift. Check this wonderful list of books.
HO, HO, HO!
Holidays are just around the corner! Books are a wonderful gift. Check this wonderful list of books.
HO, HO, HO!
Video Interviews with Top Children's Authors and Illustrators | Reading Rockets
Video Interviews with Top Children's Authors and Illustrators Reading Rockets
Check out this site:
100s of authors and illustrators speak about their journey into books.
Check out this site:
100s of authors and illustrators speak about their journey into books.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
We Are Off and Running...or Should I Say Reading!
I can't believe it's second quarter already. I have been concentrating so hard on building relationships with my students - I have neglected my BLOG. I am still traveling between two schools this year. However, one of my schools is new to me. I'm the media specialist at both Meadow Lane Elementary and Pleasant Lea Elementary. I love both of my schools so much. Each building is filled with students and staff who are committed to achieve their goals of literacy. I'm certainly surrounded by a community of readers in both schools. I teach nearly 1200 students and support over 40 staff member in their curriculum goals. It's exciting to see students come to the library and inquire more information about something they had just learned about or look for that book that will take them on endless adventures.
Since students walked in our school doors, we have circulated about 11,000 books at each of my schools. My clerks and I have pulled 1000s of books for our teachers to use in their classrooms. Your children are truly surrounded by books and resources.
One of my main focuses for my students is to help them see the connection between reading to writing. It's vital the they see themselves as both readers and writers. The more they read-the more opportunities they may see a style of writing that will inspire them. One of my goals is to use more technology in my lessons so the kids will see what they can use to produce their final writing creations.
Second Quarter Here We Come!!!!!!
Since students walked in our school doors, we have circulated about 11,000 books at each of my schools. My clerks and I have pulled 1000s of books for our teachers to use in their classrooms. Your children are truly surrounded by books and resources.
One of my main focuses for my students is to help them see the connection between reading to writing. It's vital the they see themselves as both readers and writers. The more they read-the more opportunities they may see a style of writing that will inspire them. One of my goals is to use more technology in my lessons so the kids will see what they can use to produce their final writing creations.
Second Quarter Here We Come!!!!!!
Friday, May 20, 2011
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