Welcome Back Miller Mustang Families

I am thrilled to be back at school and looking forward to spending full days with students this coming week!  We have so much to learn about books and technology that will keep us very busy and productive this year.  I will try and keep this blog updated weekly with all of the exciting learning we are doing.  The first two weeks in library promise to be fun-filled.  We will be reading a variety of picture books and talking about choosing "Just Right Books" and how to make certain we take care of our books at home.  Students will also watch a fun video featuring Mo Willem's "Pigeon" that stresses proper care of books (click below to see this entertaining video).  Our third, fourth, and fifth grade students will also take part in a library review scavenger hunt.  This activity reinforces where to find materials and resources as well as helping them get to know me and their classmates better.

This week will be our first week to check out books.  Kindergarten, first, and second grade students will be able to check out two books and students in grades three, four, and five will be able to check our three books each.  Additionally, students may always check out extra books for homework or classroom assignments.  Look for some really wonderful "Just Right" books to be coming home!

I was busy all summer reading with my twitter book group #bookaday so I will have many recommendations for all of our students:) 

BREAKING NEWS!

This year each elementary building in our district will have two iPad carts equipped with 33 iPads and a Mac Notebook.  One iPad cart will be for our media specialists to teach the new 2012/2013 technology curriculum and one of the carts will be for teachers to use in the classroom to integrate the curriculum with technology skills.  Additionally, students will also go to the computer lab once a week with their teachers to learn new skills and review concepts.  

Stayed tuned to my blog so that you can follow our progress with our iPad learning.  

   
I am a dedicated  follower of Jon Shu, a media specialist from Illinois, and Colby Sharp, a fourth grade teacher from Battle Creek, Michigan.  They are hosting a book club on Twitter on 10/3 at 8:00 EST.  I'm going to join in-are you? 
Please Join the #SharpSchu Book Club!
Colby Sharp and I are excited to discuss five exceptional picture books on October 3. We hope you will attend the entire book club meeting, but we understand if you can only attend part of it. We created a schedule to make it easier for you.
7:00-7:02 CDT: Introductions
7:02-7:12 CDT: Boy + Bot

7:13-7:23: Extra Yarn
7:23-7:33: Rocket Writes a Story 
7:33-7:43: Here Come the Girl Scouts

7:43-7:53: The Gentleman Bug
7:53-8:00 Resources and closing


I LOVE LOVE LOVE Colby Sharp's enthusiam for books.  I plan on showing this video clip to my student this coming week!

Stayed tuned for more media center news!