The objective of our library media center is to make available to faculty and students a collection of materials that will enrich and support the curriculum and meet the needs of the students and faculty.
This week we started a new challenge on our Lego Wall. The challenge: Can we build a marble run that actually works? Students in grades 1-6 have contributed to the marble run so far, and are learning what works and what doesn’t work. The biggest challenge they’ve run into is keeping the marble from falling…
We were fortunate enough to receive a grant from the Lighthouse Fund for the school library this year. The grant purchased 8 Makey Makey kits and supplies for an after school program. What is Makey Makey? Basically, it is a small programming board that connects to a computer and allows you to turn everyday objects into computer…
The first seven weeks of school have just flown by. Each grade has had a different focus during Library class. Sixth grade has been working on selecting both fiction and nonfiction titles of personal interest, while also discussing what it means to have a “Digital Life.” Fifth grade is currently working on creating a digital…
It was so nice to see many families – familiar and new! – at Open House tonight. I loved hearing about your summer reading favorites, your trips, and your new classes. We have many exciting events happening in the library this year from the Lego wall, to RIF, to the Hour of Code, to a…
I am so excited about the latest library project that is underway. We are going to be putting up a giant Lego Wall in the library! I’ve already received the base plates. The next step is to put up the wood that will form the foundation for the wall and to attach the plates so…
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