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Library Lessons for December
Hope Elementary
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RI Children's Book Awards (RICBA) Information
What is RICBA?
- Children in grades 3 to 5 have the opportunity to vote on their favorite book from a ballot of 20 selections nominated for the Rhode Island Children’s Book Award
- RICBA panel is made up of librarians, reading specialists and teachers.
- Children vote as part of their class or at their local public library.
- Visit your child's School Library Website to learn more
If***NEW*** Scituate Elementary RICBA CHALLENGE!
Each student that reads 10 of the RICBA nominees and completes a Google Form for each book by March 2021 will receive a special edition 2021 Scituate Elementary School RICBA Challenge T-Shirt (see below).
Details:
If distance learning occurs during the challenge they can access books through their public library AND Ms. Lowrey (North Scituate Librarian) and I will come up with a plan to give students access to this years RICBA books iin order to complete the challenge.
This is a fun way to promote reading and we are hoping for a lot of participation and excitement around this challenge! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Each student that reads 10 of the RICBA nominees and completes a Google Form for each book by March 2021 will receive a special edition 2021 Scituate Elementary School RICBA Challenge T-Shirt (see below).
Details:
- Student must read at least 10 of the RICBA books by March 2021 (exact date TBD)
- Student must fill out the Google Form for each book read to demonstrate they completed the book (Can be found in student's Library Google Classroom)
If distance learning occurs during the challenge they can access books through their public library AND Ms. Lowrey (North Scituate Librarian) and I will come up with a plan to give students access to this years RICBA books iin order to complete the challenge.
This is a fun way to promote reading and we are hoping for a lot of participation and excitement around this challenge! Please reach out if you have any questions.
Library Reminders
1. In preparation for if we are 100 percent distance learning, Library Google Classrooms have been created and all students have been invited. Please log in as your child at home, if possible, to "join" the Library Google Classroom.
Below is the page from the "Student Google Classroom Guidelines & Expectations" document on how to join a Google Classroom.
Below is the page from the "Student Google Classroom Guidelines & Expectations" document on how to join a Google Classroom.
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2. 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.
3. 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.
4. All students should be keeping their books in their backpacks for safe keeping.
5. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
Holiday Gift Ideas
Need some techy ideas to get your child for the holidays! Here are some suggestions that students use with me in class, as well as some other ides. OSMO:
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Ozobots: Play and code Ozobot two ways—connected and screen-free. Then make infinite STEAM creations! Works with IPads and laptop computers.
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Bloxels: Turn a story into a video game! Students become the writer, artist, designer and developer of their own interactive stories. Bring their games to life with the all-new Bloxels. Students can instantly turn their physical creations into a digital game. In the app, they can edit and customize everything- what it looks like and how elements interact and behave.
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Student Work
Library Website
Click your school's button below to view each School's Library Web page. On this web page you can find things such as:
- 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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