My kiddos school I just finished helping set up and break down breakfast (including my grandma's coffee cake)! They are doing teacher appreciation this week. They do something special everyday...today kids made cards, tomorrow they bring in a flower and then room mom's make them into a bouquet, wed. something from a list of supplies for the teacher, Thurs. luncheon...etc. Really making them feel special all week:)
Anyhow, I am going to get to work on my powerpoint for Fri. workshop. I am a bit nervous, but it will help me plan. Of course, Mark is leaving town on Thurs. night, so I am going to be driving like a maniac and getting up to work last minute before the presentation! AHH...
I still have to get books together for give-aways, have sign up sheet for parent circulation and get ppt ready! Glad kiido are in school today!
Gotta get crackin!
Monday, February 13, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Interlibrary loaning
...SA spent most of the past year or so new to me or out on maternity...I really didn't get the chance to be of that much service to her. This year that seems to have changed, even though both of us are only there part time. I have been able to gather books for her readers and interlibrary loan many items and I am so glad to be of this service. Funny, Rm. 52, 51, 72, and Ms. Gomez...all interlibrary loaning! I am so glad to be able to provide the service:) It is so gratifying to be able to provide the books that teachers need though this service. I just really wish that we could access the Destiny Catalog at home (thru Intranet) and be able to some of this from home as well! Hopefully soon that will be available to us!
Working with ELL Coach
It is so exciting to work with Ms. Bishop this year! I love the collaborative relationship we have started. In a quick e-mail or a meeting in the copy room, we discuss student work, teaching points and a way that I can help supplement instruction to make library lesson more meaningful and match the learning in the classroom.
First it was choosing "books at their personal level", then Non fiction text structures and features, to historical fiction and now elements of folktales.
I really enjoy learning new techniques and strategies from her and I get giddy when I am able to supply her with books that serve as mentor text for her teaching points or for her students to read on their own. It is what I love and miss from my days of teaching 5th grade with my colleaques in NY...that team teaching and sharing! If I ever get displaced from my job, I would LOVE to be able to stay on at Whittier! The learning philosphy, reading and writing, the active professional development...I love all aspects.
I am so fortunate to be at Whittier...in so many ways!
First it was choosing "books at their personal level", then Non fiction text structures and features, to historical fiction and now elements of folktales.
I really enjoy learning new techniques and strategies from her and I get giddy when I am able to supply her with books that serve as mentor text for her teaching points or for her students to read on their own. It is what I love and miss from my days of teaching 5th grade with my colleaques in NY...that team teaching and sharing! If I ever get displaced from my job, I would LOVE to be able to stay on at Whittier! The learning philosphy, reading and writing, the active professional development...I love all aspects.
I am so fortunate to be at Whittier...in so many ways!
Fostering a Love of Literature
That will be the tilte of my workshop. I want to combine creating a love for reading as well as tips and startegies for parents when reading at home with their kiddos. I also want to promote parent check out in our school library by setting them up with an account on the spot and giving them a tour of the library. This way they can check out book right then! Also, I want to give away some books...draw them in with the promise of a free book to build their home library.
At Whittier I will need to contact Russell to see what books she has left over from yers past of RIF, not current give aways...Looking at the master calendar is daunting! There are so many items on the calendar...YIKES..I just need to pick a date afterschool!
At Lafayette I am giving it in the am when parents are available and I am gettign ready to roll on Feb. 17th! Yikes. I am a bit nervous to have a PALMS translator and I get so nervous speaking to adults...the kiddos are easier! I designed a flyer w/ tear off at bottom to be sure to get an approx. head count, plus asking for the grade level (s) of their kiddos so that I best meet the needs of the parents. Wendy suggested an exit slip so that I can get feedback as to what wsa helpful and what other comments or questions they may still have. I really like that idea. I have a mom who is translating my flyer, oops..I need to get the exit slip translated too!
I feel like I have so much on my plate, but in a good way!
At Whittier I will need to contact Russell to see what books she has left over from yers past of RIF, not current give aways...Looking at the master calendar is daunting! There are so many items on the calendar...YIKES..I just need to pick a date afterschool!
At Lafayette I am giving it in the am when parents are available and I am gettign ready to roll on Feb. 17th! Yikes. I am a bit nervous to have a PALMS translator and I get so nervous speaking to adults...the kiddos are easier! I designed a flyer w/ tear off at bottom to be sure to get an approx. head count, plus asking for the grade level (s) of their kiddos so that I best meet the needs of the parents. Wendy suggested an exit slip so that I can get feedback as to what wsa helpful and what other comments or questions they may still have. I really like that idea. I have a mom who is translating my flyer, oops..I need to get the exit slip translated too!
I feel like I have so much on my plate, but in a good way!
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