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This is such a basic question, but... do you let students take home books over winter break? I let students take home library books over Thanksgiving break and there was a slight increase in lost…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Carole Ashbridge Dec 9, 2011.
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Mike McQueen left a comment for Katie Ball"Greetings Katie,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher…"
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Katie Ball replied to Kate McCarron's discussion Graphic Novels in K-5 library"I keep my K-2 graphic novels next to the K-2 Leveled Readers. That way they know those books are okay for them. I also only let students check out 1 graphic novel per check-out."
Carole Ashbridge replied to Katie Ball's discussion Winter Break"I can understand your dilemma. The person whom I followed in the library some 30 years ago always had students bring books back before a holiday. I know from my and my daughter's experience that breaks are really the only time kids, especially…"
"What a great question! I ask myself this question every time we have a long break. I wish I had a good answer, but I don't. I want them to read, but don't want to lose too many books. However, what I have noticed lately is that the…"
Katie Ball commented on Anne Brusca's group New SLMSs"I graduated in May with a degree in Elem. Ed, but did not get a classroom job this school year. Instead, I got hired as an extended substitute in an elementary library. I just started in November (the former librarian retired Nov. 1) and I love it!…"
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Katie Ball posted a discussionWinter Break
This is such a basic question, but... do you let students take home books over winter break? I let students take home library books over Thanksgiving break and there was a slight increase in lost books. That was just a five day break; I'm afraid of them having books for 2 1/2 weeks. I work at a Title I school, so I know many of them don't have books at home to read over the break. But, if they lose a book and then can't pay for it, they won't be able to check out new books!I considered asking…See More
Katie Ball replied to Carrie McDougle's discussion Elementary Genere Shelving"Great idea - only pull the most major series books, because those will just be easy to recognize while shelving. I think I'll work on this and post some pictures later. My students are already having more success finding what they want based on…"
Katie Ball replied to Carrie McDougle's discussion Elementary Genere Shelving"I am seriously considering separating our series books in the coming weeks, especially after I did a quick walk-through and realized HOW MANY series books we have! But, since I am technically only hired for the school year, should I make such a…"
Katie Ball replied to John Wellcome's discussion iPads In The Library"We have 76 iPads available for teachers to check out. I'm currently in the process of updating, registering, syncing, and naming them now. Only teachers can check out the iPads (students can only use them once their teachers have checked them…"
bj neary left a comment for Katie Ball"Hello, Katie!
Welcome to TLNing, this will be a great place to make friends andcollaborate, add blog posts and discussions, add photos and videos. Enjoy!
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Katie Ball replied to Carrie McDougle's discussion Elementary Genere Shelving"I am 100% totally new to library land, but in just a few weeks' time of being a librarian, I realized that our library is poorly organized! Students were coming in ALL THE TIME asking for graphic novels. "Great!" I thought. Except…"
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- This is the year of all things new! I am a new college graduate (B.S. in Elementary Education), a newlywed, and a new librarian! I did not get a classroom teachin job for this school year, but I did get an offer to be a librarian (on an extended-sub contract)! So, I'm learning the ropes and doing my best to reach the students of our school.
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- At 7:34pm on November 18, 2011, bj neary said…
Hello, Katie!
Welcome to TLNing, this will be a great place to make friends and
collaborate, add blog posts and discussions, add photos and videos.
Enjoy!
- At 9:33am on January 23, 2012, Mike McQueen said…
Greetings Katie,
I'm Mike McQueen, teacher librarian and founder of http://www.GettingBoysToRead.com. Like many school districts, we are in a financial crises. Our school board recently proposed to eliminate ALL 20+ middle school teacher librarians and also cut all 90+ elementary schools to half time. Since we are the biggest district in all of Colorado, we worry this will cause other districts to follow suit. We launched an online movement and are going to do our best to put up a good fight. If possible, please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us http://www.facebook.com/SupportSchoolLibraries . Adding a positive comment and sharing with your friends would help our morale as well. The board finalizes the budget soon so your timely support would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
Mike McQueen
Teacher Librarian at McLain HS
Lakewood, CO
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