Week of June 8th

Time flies when you're having fun in the Library!  I'm absolutely SHOCKED with how fast these last few weeks have gone by.  I will see my students only one more time before the end of the year, and I'm not sure I'm ready for that!  This week proved to be just as busy as the last full of digital passport, online citizenship, learning about a new app and researching online, the Women's World Cup 2015!

First Grade:
My students were busy practicing their keyword searches using the Common Core suggested "Game Up"
from Brain Pop!  Students worked to find the perfect three words to properly search for a specific question or subject matter using "Search Shark".  Parents...listen up!  Your kiddos will probably want some screen time this summer after spending time outside and in the sun.  If your children are like mine, they will need some sort of break, why not look into the Brain Pop app on your hand held device?  It's educational and we have a membership through the school.  Come see Mrs. Bethel if you have any questions!  I will also send a list of summer friendly activities and apps to try in my last blog post of the year!

Third Grade & Fourth Grade:

How do you know it's the end of school?  The kids are definitely one indication!!  Third and Fourth Grade students worked quite hard to stay focused and on task during our second to last Library session.  Fourth graders navigated the fifa website (www.fifa.com) to learn more about the Women's World Cup taking place in Canada.  Given several guided questions they were required to dig deeper into this online tool to find the right information.  We also discussed a new APP to use next week (fingers crossed we have the right technology available)!! A shout out to Ms. Arika for sharing this awesome tool!   I demo'd this last night with my own kiddos and they couldn't get enough of it:  Check out "Chatterpix" or Chatterkids. It's quick, easy, kid friendly and best of all....you got it:  FREE!!!!!  What parent doesn't love that?  Next week, Fourth graders will film, record, edit and share digital tips using this new APP!




Community Volunteer Breakfast:  A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers who make our school run so smoothly!  As a librarian, I couldn't do my job without your tireless efforts and year round support.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart for caring so much for your children, your school and your library!

Enjoy a sunny week!  Here's to the last few days of school!
-Mrs. Bethel