Hello Mustangs! Here's what happened in the Library this week! September 27 - October 1st In the library this week, we focused on the Habit of Mind element, Listening with Empathy via Madeline Finn and the Library Dog by Lisa Papp (K-2) and Rescue & Jessica, A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes (3-6). Both of these books are true stories allowing students to empathize with the character's challenges and experiences. Both received enthusiastic clapping and discussion after our reading. Additionally, students listened to the authors of Rescue & Jessica and heard them discuss their lives as amputees and how with the help of Rescue, they persevered. Kindergarten also welcomed in the fall by reading Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. Finally, we celebrated a fresh batch of library books! Students had an opportunity to browse the new books displayed this week and are eager to check them out beginning next week. And don't forget, this Saturday morning from 9:00-11:30am, the SBCOE is hosting a free, virtual Breakfast with the Authors. Click HERE for more details! Have a great weekend Mustang families!! Mrs. Allison What's Next?
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Hello Mustangs! In the library, students are continuing to learn about our national celebration of Hispanic Heritage. We've watched short informative videos, handled cultural artifacts, listened to and discussed a variety of picture books and applauded staff guests who shared personal traditions and stories with us! A special thank you to Michelle Villegas, Jesse Landeros, Virginia Alveraz, Amelia Ribbens, Maria Kalin and George Velazquez! Mark Your Calendar! This Friday, September 24th from 3:00-4:30pm the SBPL Library on the Go Mobile will visit MUS in the north parking lot. Sign up for a SBPL library card and enjoy an array of library programs, resources, ebooks & audiobooks apps, entertainment and more!
Coming Soon! The Santa Barbara County Office of Education is hosting two amazing opportunities for our Mustangs to connect with AUTHORS! Check them out here! 1. Virtual Breakfast with the Authors, Saturday, October 2, 9:00-11:30. Register at s.sbceo.org/breakfast2021. Deadline to register is September 30th. Cost $10. 2. In person Breakfast with the Authors, Saturday, October 23, 10-1:00pm, $25/person. What Happened in the Library? Sept. 13-25
Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness Library Education & Enrichment: K-6 - National Hispanic Heritage Month continues. K-6 - Readings: 1. Pura Belpre Awarded book, Dreamers by Uri Morales - Beautifully illustrated immigration journey and metamorphosis of a mother and child and how they used the library as a safe harbor for learning and assimilation. 2. 2015-2017, U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera's book, Imagine - Takes students on his life journey as a child to becoming the U.S. Poet Laureate. His message challenges students to go after their dreams. Additionally: K - additional reading, Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer and Adam Schaefer to complement their science unit of study, "Plants and Animals." 2nd & 3rd grade - students were introduced to "book series" through a book series read around. 4th, 5th & 6th grade - students took part in a Hispanic author read around. Battle of the Books was introduced. See last post for more details. All students had time to browse and check books out. What's Next? Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness continues. Library Education: New library books have arrived! Students will have an opportunity to explore and sample our new collection. The following week, students may check out their favorites! Library Open Hours: M-F Morning: 8:15am - 8:30am M,T,W, F Lunch: 12:00pm - 12:30pm M-F Afterschool: 3:00pm - 3:15pm Weekly Library Class Schedule: Monday: K - Allison & McMahon; 2 - Craine & Compton; 5 - Noble and 6 - Weil Tuesday: 2 - Brighton; 3 - Monson; 4 - Soderborg & Gallup; 6 - Alker Wednesday: K- Stokes; 1 Gonzalex; 6 - Berman Thursday: 1 - Marsh & Cloud; 3 - Hammer & Trent; 5 - Nimitarnun & Carrington Friday: 3 - Luna; 4 - Bruski; 5 - Brown Hello and Happy Friday!
A few weeks ago, I met with MUS parent and Montecito Public Librarian, Kim Crail to learn about current public library offerings and ways in which we may collaborate. Mark your calendars:
Our MUS Library website continues to take shape! Check it out. What Happened in the Library this Week? Sept. 7-10 Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness Library Education & Enrichment: K-6 - Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur awareness K-3 - If You Plant a Seed by Kadir Nelson - Beautifully illustrated book showing the effects of kindness 4-6 -"Book Boogie" - students explored new library books in different genres. Each student started a "Next Reads" book list to refer to based on their findings. Additionally, Battle of the Books was introduced. Battle of the Books is an annual event hosted by the Santa Barbara County Office of Education and for students in grades 4 - 6. In a quiz-show-style "battle," students throughout the county test their knowledge as a team on a specified selection of age-appropriate books. Teams compete with one another until only two teams are left to battle for the win! a Santa Barbara County Office of Education program was introduced. The event is in April, however, interested students need plenty of time to start reading books from the BOB list to be eligible. What's Next? Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness Library Education: Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Our national month long observance of Hispanic Americans was founded by President Johnson in 1968 and expanded to one month by President Reagan in 1988 in effort to acknowledge and celebrate the rich contributions made by Hispanic Americans. Watch this short video for more information. I'm thrilled our students will learn more about this rich culture from staff members willing to share their special traditions along with a wide range of Hispanic American picture book authors. Go Mustangs! Weekly Library Class Schedule: Monday: K - Allison & McMahon; 2 - Craine & Compton; 5 - Noble and 6 - Weil Tuesday: 2 - Brighton; 3 - Monson; 4 - Soderborg & Gallup; 6 - Alker Wednesday: K- Stokes; 1 Gonzalex; 6 - Berman Thursday: 1 - Marsh & Cloud; 3 - Hammer & Trent; 5 - Nimitarnun & Carrington Friday: 3 - Luna; 4 - Bruski; 5 - Brown Welcome back to school!
I am thrilled to join hands with such an inspiring, progressive and supportive team of professionals. And equally excited to share my passion for literacy and literature with our thoughtful, kind Mustangs! In the library space, we aim to provide a welcoming, inclusive place for students, staff and families to explore, discover, and develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This site is a central place to review library news & updates, participate in monthly school & library themes, engage in optional library programs, access databases and additional resources. Be sure to check back often! **Site tabs are under development. What Happened in the Library this Week? August 19 - Sept. 3 Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness Library Education: Library use; Labor Day Units of Study support: K - Patterns K-1 - Read It, Don't Eat It! by Ian Schoenherr; Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? by Brian Martin Jr. & Eric Carle; Vocal pattern ditty: There Was a Little Turtle... 2-3 - I Walk with Vanessa by Kerascoët & My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero; Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson (3rd only) 4-6 - Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson & Brave Girl Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909 by Michelle Markel All: Followed by book browsing and check out. What's Next? Overarching Theme: Habit of Mind: Listening with Empathy; Kindness Library Education: Celebrating National Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month; Jewish Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; Battle of the Books introduction (grades 4-6) and NEW library books display! Weekly Library Class Schedule: Monday: K - Allison & McMahon; 2 - Craine & Compton; 5 - Noble and 6 - Weil Tuesday: 2 - Brighton; 3 - Monson; 4 - Soderborg & Gallup; 6 - Alker Wednesday: K- Stokes; 1 Gonzalex; 6 - Berman Thursday: 1 - Marsh & Cloud; 3 - Hammer & Trent; 5 - Nimitarnun & Carrington Friday: 3 - Luna; 4 - Bruski; 5 - Brown General Information & Policies: Library Hours: 8:15am-3:15pm Library Class visits: In addition to browsing and checking books out each week, students will take part in monthly school and library theme discussions, learn how to get involved in optional library programs, practice database navigational and search skills and engage in a vast collection of high interest fiction and non-fiction titles. Checkout Policy: K-6 students may each check out 2 books. Book Return: Books become overdue after 2 weeks. Students may return books earlier in order to check out 1-2 new library books. The expectation is that each student will check out at least 1 library book. If a student is in the middle of a book, they are welcome to bring it to read while others are browsing. Holds: 1 book may be held for 2 days before it is returned to the shelf. Donations: We appreciate relevant, hard back fiction/nonfiction book donations that are in good shape and in the following categories: picture books, early readers, middle grade (no YA please). |
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