Students in all grades have been enjoying the California Young Reader Medal Books. There are five books nominated in the picture book category. We have been reading these so that students may vote on their favorite books. Votes are then submitted to the committee for the California Young Reader Medal. This committee counts votes from libraries all over the state of California. The winning book is given this very special medal. Students love the fact that they are the most important part of this process.
The books nominated this year are Interrupting Chicken by David Ezra Stein, Press Here by Herve Tullet, Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown, Stars by Mary Lyn Ray, and Bats at the Ball Game by Brian Lies. Children will begin voting next week.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Computers, Computers, Computers
What a fun month it has been! Students are checking out many books. All fourth and fifth grades check out two books each. Second and third are checking out one to two books. Even the first graders have begun to check out!!
We have also spent some time on the computers. Fourth and Fifth graders have learned and practiced their login information for Google Drive. Third Grade has been practicing their typing skills. Second Graders have looked at the San Diego Zoo website to find favorite zoo animals. First grade had their first checkout last week and learned how to use the computer for this purpose.
During the next two weeks the fourth and fifth grade classes will be practicing sending a note to each other and learning more about the Google Drive. Some third graders will be creating a graphic organizer about themselves using Inspiration. Second Graders will report on a zoo animal that they did online research about. Some first grade will be working on ABC order and learning basic computer skills.
Remember that there is no school from December 23 through January 5. Students return to school on January 6.
We have also spent some time on the computers. Fourth and Fifth graders have learned and practiced their login information for Google Drive. Third Grade has been practicing their typing skills. Second Graders have looked at the San Diego Zoo website to find favorite zoo animals. First grade had their first checkout last week and learned how to use the computer for this purpose.
During the next two weeks the fourth and fifth grade classes will be practicing sending a note to each other and learning more about the Google Drive. Some third graders will be creating a graphic organizer about themselves using Inspiration. Second Graders will report on a zoo animal that they did online research about. Some first grade will be working on ABC order and learning basic computer skills.
Remember that there is no school from December 23 through January 5. Students return to school on January 6.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Internet safety practice
Students have completed learning about internet safety rules in the month of October. Now, we will spend the rest of November practicing internet safety online. Partners will work on shared computers solving easy internet safety problems and games. A great site for families to check out is http://www.commonsensemedia.org/. This site is loaded with advice and great videos about helping students to feel successful on the internet and encouraging safety at all times.
November will also be dedicated to learning more about the Dewey Decimal system. Students will learn about more of our nonfiction sections in the library and work toward becoming successful seekers of information.
Don't forget that the media center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school (except minimum days.) I look forward to seeing you!
November will also be dedicated to learning more about the Dewey Decimal system. Students will learn about more of our nonfiction sections in the library and work toward becoming successful seekers of information.
Don't forget that the media center is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school (except minimum days.) I look forward to seeing you!
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