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April is School Librarian Month!
March-April Library Lessons
K-2: Technology and Fiction
Students in Grades K-2 learned about the different parts that make up a computer, recognizing the keys on the keyboard, and practiced typing on the keyboard using the home row.
Then, students began a unit on fictional story elements: characters, setting, problem and solution, and sequencing. Grade K students completed activities in each class to demonstrate their understanding of each story element. Grade 1 will be creating their own fictional story. After each lesson grade 1 students developed that story element for their book. By the end of the unit they will have published their own story!
3-5: RICAS Preparation
Students spent 3 weeks going through the RICAS tutorial. Through the tutorial students learned and practiced how to navigate through the online test, what tools are available, and what types of questions students will see. Students also learned some test taking tips and tricks. After going through the tutorial together, students then completed a tutorial scavenger hunt demonstrating they knowledge of how to take an online test, as well as how to use the tools available. Finally, students will play a game of RICAS BINGO during the last week of the unit.
Students in Grades K-2 learned about the different parts that make up a computer, recognizing the keys on the keyboard, and practiced typing on the keyboard using the home row.
Then, students began a unit on fictional story elements: characters, setting, problem and solution, and sequencing. Grade K students completed activities in each class to demonstrate their understanding of each story element. Grade 1 will be creating their own fictional story. After each lesson grade 1 students developed that story element for their book. By the end of the unit they will have published their own story!
3-5: RICAS Preparation
Students spent 3 weeks going through the RICAS tutorial. Through the tutorial students learned and practiced how to navigate through the online test, what tools are available, and what types of questions students will see. Students also learned some test taking tips and tricks. After going through the tutorial together, students then completed a tutorial scavenger hunt demonstrating they knowledge of how to take an online test, as well as how to use the tools available. Finally, students will play a game of RICAS BINGO during the last week of the unit.
Preschool
Grade 1 Practicing Home Row
Grades 3-5 Presented their Country Research
Dr. Seuss Character Contest Winners and Honorable Mentions
Here are the winners and honorable mentions for this year's Dr. Seuss Character contest. These are students who drew an original character and included a detailed description of their character and character's story.
Clayville Winners Grade K: Ella W. Grade 1: Aiden P. Grade 2: Minka S. Grade 3: A tie between Lily B. and Kylie H. Grade 4: Reagan C. Grade 5: Alivia G. | Hope Winners Grade K: No Entries Grade 1: Macy C. in 1M Grade 2: Ella P. in 2F Grade 3: Amber C. in 3 Leonetti & Ava D. in 2 Loffredo Grade 4: Brynn D. in 4N Grade 5: No Entries |
Clayville Honorable Mentions Grade K- Francesca M. & Landon B. Grade 1- Hunter A. & Liana D. Grade 2- Anthony M. & Fiona R. Grade 3- Kevin B. & Aliyah G. Grade 4- Avery L., Venezio S., & Dylan P. Grade 5- Gabriella D., William B., & Talea L. | Hope Honorable Mentions Grade K- No entries Grade 1- Luca R. in 1R Grade 2- Tessa B. in 2H Grade 3- Madison G. in 3 Leonetti Grade 4- Issabella B. in 4M & Marina U. in 4N Grade 5- No entries |
2021 RI Children's Book Award Winner Announced!
The Rhode Island's Children's Book Award is an annual award given to the author of a book chosen by RI children, grades 3-5, as their favorite. Co-Sponsors include: School Librarians of RI (SLRI), RI Library Association (RILA), and RI Center for the Book.
Runner up was "Wildfire" by Rodman Philbrick
Third place was "Awesome Dog 5000" by Justin Dean
Third place was "Awesome Dog 5000" by Justin Dean
RI Children's Book Award Challenge- LAST MONTH to Complete
Below are the flyers for each school describing the RICBA 10 book challenge. The PDF versions are below the flyers for download and has active links.
Hope
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Clayville Catalog: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/48995
Hope Catalog: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/53626
Above are links you can click on to access the e-Book or audiobook format of some 2021 RICBA nominees on Destiny Discover. Once each student logs in (username: sci#### / password: sci), he/she will be able to check out one e-book or audiobook if it is “In” under the heading or topic: 2021 RICBA. After reading each book, students will need to fill out a Google Form to demonstrate they completed the book. Students will access these Google Forms in their Library Google Classrooms under "RICBA Information" in the classwork tab.
Hope Catalog: https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/53626
Above are links you can click on to access the e-Book or audiobook format of some 2021 RICBA nominees on Destiny Discover. Once each student logs in (username: sci#### / password: sci), he/she will be able to check out one e-book or audiobook if it is “In” under the heading or topic: 2021 RICBA. After reading each book, students will need to fill out a Google Form to demonstrate they completed the book. Students will access these Google Forms in their Library Google Classrooms under "RICBA Information" in the classwork tab.
RICAS (RI Comprehensive Assessment System)
Library Reminders
1. Kindergarten and Grade 1 Students should have received a Ziploc bag with their name on it as their "Library Bag". Please keep the book in the Library Bag when your child is not reading it to help keep it safe.
2. Even though students in grades Kindergarten and second are holding onto their library books for two weeks at a time, we are still practicing "normal" returning procedure. Students will be asked to show me their books each week, whether they are returning them or not. It is good practice to return their library book to their backpack each time they are finished reading it.
3. All students should be keeping their books in their backpacks for safe keeping.
4. All students will receive a bookmark on check out day to remind them when their book was checked out and when it needs to return to school. Please keep this bookmark in your child's book.
2. Even though students in grades Kindergarten and second are holding onto their library books for two weeks at a time, we are still practicing "normal" returning procedure. Students will be asked to show me their books each week, whether they are returning them or not. It is good practice to return their library book to their backpack each time they are finished reading it.
3. All students should be keeping their books in their backpacks for safe keeping.
- Backpacks keeps library books dry when its raining or snowing.
- It protects the books from pets.
- By keeping their book in their backpack they will never forget their book on library day since it travels to and from school.
4. All students will receive a bookmark on check out day to remind them when their book was checked out and when it needs to return to school. Please keep this bookmark in your child's book.
Library Links
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- Library Policies and Procedures
- Search the Library Catalog
- RI Children's Book Award Information
- Information for Parents
- Link to the Library Newsletters
- Technology & Educational Websites
Contact Information
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