We have seen how positive our environment can become if everyone pulls together and follows the rules. The better students follow the rules, the more privileges they have! Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Evaluate sources for credibility. Use databases to gather information for class projects and research. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, I.D.1, III.A.2, III.B.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2, I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, III.A.1, III.C.2, III.D.1, IV.A.3, IV.B.2

Continuing with last week's library rules, we continue reminding students of the importance of having positive behavior in school. Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. Evaluate sources for credibility. Use databases to gather information for class projects and research. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, I.D.1, III.A.2, III.B.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2, I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, III.A.1, III.C.2, III.D.1, IV.A.3, IV.B.2, IV.C.1, F.A.1, V.B.1, VI.A.1, VI.C.1, V

We are back in school after our two-week Christmas break, and we are starting with some time of reflection and determination to be better than ever! Students will review the library expectations and get a dose of new privileges in the library, rewarded to those who put in their best efforts to succeed. Be kind, Behave, and Believe in yourself and others is our motto! Objective : Review Library Rules & Procedures. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, III.A.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2,

The wintertime is a time for many things, but a winter without snowmen is unheard of in the North! There are so many snowman tales of adventure, so scroll down below for just a few wonderful stories of these cold little friends. Objective : Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit to MackinVia). LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, II.A.2 Staff : I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.B

Here are some more touching winter stories for you to enjoy in the classroom or at home with your families. Objective : Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit to MackinVia). LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, II.A.2 Staff : I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.B.1, III.C.2, IV.A.1, IV.A.2, IV.B.1, V.A.1, V.B.1, V.D.2, VI.A.1, VI.B.2, VI.D.3 ASL WORDS THEME: Winter STORYTIME Sneezy

After spending much needed time with friends and family, our winter season is fast-approaching, and what a way to welcome this time with some chilly stories to warm your heart. Objective : Develop skills in using the online catalog and navigating both print and digital collections (including a revisit to MackinVia). LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, II.A.2 Staff : I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.B.1, III.C.2, IV.A.1, IV.A.2, IV.B.1, V.A.1, V.B.1, V

It is good to find the time to be thankful. Thanksgiving should be an attitude we practice every day like in the inspirational stories below. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases.

We will continue with our turkey stories, but we are also including a few stories about veterans to commemorate our American heroes. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how

The month of November starts our book adventures about turkeys galore! Read the stories below for some turkey tales that include other characters as well. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Explore literary genres such as mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy. Participate in book talks and peer recommendations. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks an

October 31st is a day that many people celebrate Halloween, but did you know the history of this celebrated day? Do you also know other celebrations that fall on this day as well? Scroll down to find out. Objective : Distinguish between fiction and nonfiction. Engage in genre-themed read-alouds and class discussions. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze

This is our last week of pumpkin stories. We hope you have enjoyed this month's array of pumpkin lore. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.A.2, III.B.1, III.C.2, IV.A.1, IV.B.2, IV

Our October stories are full of pumpkin tales that you might have already read year after year plus some new ones to add to our tradition. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1, I.A.2, I.B.1, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, II.D.2, III.A.1, III.A.2,

Every year we have an extensive read-along of the many pumpkin tales during the month of October. And in keeping with our tradition, lets scroll down for many happy pumpkin stories for your reading enjoyment. Objective : Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia to access eBooks and databases. Learn how to evaluate online resources and analyze digital media. LA Standards : Student : I.A.1, I.C.4 Staff : I.A.1,

Last week we introduced the start of autumnal weather, and we are so ready for it! Below are some more cozy fall stories to bring in the weather changes. Objective : Learn responsible internet use and basic online safety through age-appropriate activities and discussions. Explore ethical internet use, privacy protection, cyberbullying awareness, and safe digital behaviors. Explore MackinVia eBooks. Practice selecting books and navigating basic digital features. Use MackinVia

Ah, yes. The start of autumn is always a wonderful time of the year. The promise of cooler weather is on the horizon. In the meantime, get cozy because autumn is here and so are some stories about this season. Objective : Learn responsible internet use and basic online safety through age-appropriate activities and discussions. Explore ethical internet use, privacy protection, cyberbullying awareness, and safe digital behaviors. LA Standards : Student : I.A.3, II.B.3 Staff

This week we have two themes that we are celebrating, and if you read the title, you will know that Dot Day and 16 de septiembre are in full swing this week, and as we always do, there are several stories below to showcase those celebrations. Objective : Review Checkout procedures, emergency procedures, book care and responsibility, responsible internet use and basic online safety through age-appropriate activities and discussions, privacy protection, cyberbullying awareness,

The 11th of September is a day that will live in infamy for a very long time. We remember the Twin Towers and the lives of the many people that were affected by this terrible incident that happened in the year 2001. Objective : Review Checkout procedures, emergency procedures, book care and responsibility, responsible internet use and basic online safety through age-appropriate activities and discussions, privacy protection, cyberbullying awareness, and safe digital behaviors

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the first Monday of September to honor the social and economic achievements of American workers and the labor movement . The holiday also serves as the unofficial end of summer for many Americans, so it is official, summer is over. We now look forward to fall season that is quickly approaching. Objective : Review Checkout procedures, emergency procedures, book care and responsibility, responsible internet use and

This week you will visit the library for the first time. There are so many things to cover, from library layout to library procedures, from book care to device care, from transitions to behavior. So we will hit the ground running and cover all of these very important things that keep us successful at the library. Objective : Review Technology rules & procedures. Sign student responsibility form. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, III.A.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2, I.A.2, I.B.2,

With the start of school, comes an array of things to cover, from books to technology, rules and responsibilities, expectations and book care, and so much more. Although we will not have library classes this first week of school, students need to know Library expectations and device care expectations as well. Objective : Review School & Library Rules & Procedures; review device care procedures. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, III.A.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2, I.A.2, I.B.2,

This is the first week of school where you learn about teacher and classroom expectations, device care and information, your peer names, your daily routines and transitions, and so much more. Objective : Review Technology rules & procedures. Sign student responsibility form. ALA Standards : Student : I.B.1, III.A.2 Staff : I.B.1, II.A.2, I.A.2, I.B.2, I.D.1, II.A.3, II.C.1, III.A.1, III.C.2, III.D.1, IV.A.3, IV.B.2, IV.C.1, F.A.1, V.B.1, VI.A.1, VI.C.1, VI.D.2 ASL WORDS

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