Friday, October 28, 2016

SATEC's Book Election

With the Election less than two weeks away, I wanted to provide K-4 classes the opportunity to take part in the important democratic process of voting.  This week's classes were given the difficult choice of electing either Duck for President, or Grace for President.  After learning some information via our PebbleGo database (k-2) or Brain Pop (3-4) about U.S. voting requirements, the history of voting, and general information, we were then introduced to our candidates.  After listening to both stories, learners made their way out to the voting booths and cast their ballots for the book of their choice.  Results will be posted here next week.  It was a star-spangled session indeed!

                   

The Book Fair is Coming to SATEC!

Monday, November 7th: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 8th: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 9th: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 10th: 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday, November 11th: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

October 21, 2016

Celebrating Halloween!

With next week's "Book Election" on the horizon, it seemed fitting to celebrate and enjoy some of our favorite Halloween stories this week.  In addition to enjoying some spooky and fun fictional tales, we also enjoyed learning about where many of Halloween's traditions originate from as well.  It was another great week!   

October 13, 2016

Shapes Are Everywhere!

 

For Kindergarten through 2nd Grade this week's class was all about SHAPES!  We read three titles (seen above) that promote the idea shapes are all around us;  in school, in town, in nature...  everywhere!  

In addition to reading and listening to the three titles above, learners were able to generate their own shapely creations (see below) using Picasso Tiles, practice identifying shapes, and further their understanding by reading additional titles during choice time.  It was a fun and lively lesson!  

 

 For third and fourth grade classes, this week was a continuation of last week's lesson on Rufus the Writer (Red Clover 2016).  Additionally, learners practiced looking up a book/material using the Destiny Online Catalog and joined our online Library Google Classroom too.  Lastly, learners were given some time to practice writing - just like Rufus.  

October 6, 2016

Rufus the Writer by Elizabeth Bram

"Why have a lemonade stand when you can have a story stand?  That’s what Rufus wants to know - and in no time, he’s in business!" 

This week's Red Clover offering lent us the perfect opportunity to practice our own storytelling through words and pictures.  Learners listened to Mr. Flanagan read Rufus... aloud, and then chose their own topic to write about and illustrate.  It was a fun and productive session for certain!

     

   

September 27, 2016

Banned Books Week & Meet the Dullards!

What a busy week in the Library Media Center!  Traditionally, the last week of September is known as "Banned Books Week" across the country in school and public libraries.  In addition to a display (see above image), learners have had spirited conversations and asked questions about why a particular book may be challenged, censored, or even banned.  It was very "eye opening" to many.  

Additionally, we have officially started our Red Clover Books Program (Grades K-4).  Meet the Dullards was the perfect book to share this week, as Mr. and Mrs. Dullard live and create a boring life for themselves and their three children.  Books?  No!  Art?  Never!  Play?  Out of the question!  But no matter how hard the parents try, Blanda, Borely and Little Dud still find a way to be themselves - which is anything but boring.         

September 22, 2016

It's Kevin Henkes Week!

This week in library class, we celebrated the work of acclaimed author and artist Kevin Henkes.  In addition to reading the above titles, learners were able to color their own "garden wreath" or play a Waiting themed matching game.  We also virtually toured Mr. Henkes's studio and learned about the process he uses to create his beautiful and inspiring books.