encouraging students to become competent 21st Century learners
One of my all time favorite picture books is Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen. It is a very sweet tale of a lion that wanders into a library and quickly gains a love for story time. Being an animal lover and book lover I immediately take to these types of books and there are plenty out... Continue Reading →
Well another book fair has come and gone. It is probably one of my favorite events. I just adore seeing children and parents getting excited over books. As part of the St. Philip's book fair tradition parents are given the opportunity to purchase books for the classrooms and library. I thought I would give a... Continue Reading →
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I promissed to tell you about some of my ideas for the library. You see, AASL11 really did open my eyes a bit. First I was so happy to see that our library is right on par with other school libraries. Many of the lessons taught in our library are very similar to other librarians... Continue Reading →
Breck's Elementary libraryVery large circulation area. I was very excited that AASL11 was offering school tours. I must say, both school were quite impressive! the libraries where HUGE! We are talking K-12 schools.At the Breck School there were three libraries total. A beautiful elementary library, a small middle school library and an inviting high school library.... Continue Reading →
I must admit, there have been times when I question my knowledge of all things library. Or, rather, I wonder if a passion for book, curiosity that leads to inquiry, a lust for knowledge and eagerness to learn is enough to implement and manage a successful school library program. To be clear, it isn't a... Continue Reading →
As a member of the ALA (American Library Association) and their subdivision the AASL (School Libraries) I have the opportunity to attend the AASL annual conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. I will be heading to the Twin cities next Wednesday with Edwin and Mr. W in tow. I can't leave my baby, he depends on me for... Continue Reading →
It hit me the other day that the first kindergarten class to be in the new library is getting very big. I still have a tendency to think the library is a fledgling, hardly able to fly. But that is not the case. Those kindergartner's are now in third grade. They can use the library computers to look up books and... Continue Reading →
I love writing this blog and sharing the St. Philips Library and School experience with you. I am constantly looking for inspiration and stories I think you would find interesting. But sometimes it gets lonely over here! Are you out there? Are you listening?I would love to hear your thoughts and comments. Maybe you have... Continue Reading →
I can't believe another school year is here and I am starting my third year as the St. Philip Librarian. I am so grateful to share my passion for reading with the St. Philip community. We have some exciting things planned for the school year. First and foremost, we have decided that since library for grades K-5... Continue Reading →
I thoroughly enjoy showing off the excellent resources our library has. I think I also have a secret passion for research in general. I am always encountering reasons to look up things. Whether it is the definition of a word, the life of a famous person, or obscure facts that strike my fancy I am always utilizing our library and... Continue Reading →
I am eternally grateful to our Sub Librarian Nicole Jones. She did an amazing job! I thought she deserved a shout out on our blog as she will be missed. I have heard from the children how fun she was. It is always nice to have a new perspective and she certainly inspired me with her lesson... Continue Reading →
The Falcon's Fables 