Book Fair

Thank you to everyone who supported the Jordan Bank Book Fair. The fair is the largest fundraiser for the Jordan Bank Library. This year we grossed the third largest book fair total at Jordan Bank. That means over $1000 of Scholastic Dollars goes back into the library. Clifford is truly amazed! We have already made book purchases and can't wait to get these books into circulation.

Naked "Fiction" Mole Rats Versus "Non-Fiction" Mole Rats

The results are in from the interactive survey about the books, Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed and the non-fiction book, The Naked Mole Rat.  Take a look at our charts to see what the Jordan Bank Students think about all fiction and non-fiction, naked mole rats! 

Clifford Loves the Jordan Bank Scholastic Book Fair!

Clifford at the Book Fair!

Clifford always finds time to read books!

Clifford stopped by to see what Dr. Hamburg was reading!

Jordan Bank's very own Emily Elizabeth Landers!

Scholastic Book Fair Event at Jordan Bank

Even though the weather was bitterly cold, the parents didn't let Clifford down.  The book fair ran in a modified version today.  We will continue to operate the book fair next week, Monday, Tuesday,  and Thursday.  You can send children to school with money, accompany them on your own to the book fair from 9:00-11:00 AM, or join their teachers and whole class for a visit.  The classroom teachers have signed up for the following time slots:

Friday, February 20
     9:15-9:40      Miss. Smith
     9:45-10:10    Mrs. Trotter
     10:15-10:40  Mrs. Black
     10:45-11:10  Mrs. Baughman

Monday, February 23
     9:15-9:40      Mrs. Malinowski
     9:45-10:10    Mrs. Clark
     10:15-10:40   Mrs. Baughman
     10:45-11:10  Mr. Nelms

Tuesday, February 24
     9:15-9:40      Mrs. Wilkinson
     9:45-10:10    Mrs. Verikakis
     10:15-10:40  Miss. Foster
   
We try our best to restock the popular titles for the children, sometimes we use our discretion and find an age appropriate title for your child's enjoyment. Please send at least $5.00 with your children if you wish for them to make a purchase.  Please know that this is a Jordan Bank Library Fundraiser.  Thanks for your support.

Mini ipads have arrived!

It is really an exciting time in Jordan Bank Library. I think we have officially become a 21st century media center. The library, through a 21st century learning grant, received twenty-five mini ipads. The children have used the mini ipads for the first time this week. We connected to the school WIFI to complete the interactive book review from our blog.

Interactive Book Review: Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed by Mo Willems

I love to hear what the children think of the read-alouds done in the library.  This book in particular is one funny read aloud.  The children can barely contain their giggles when they hear we are going to learn all about the cute, cuddly, creature known as the Naked Mole Rat! If you are curious to see just what naked mole rats wear, listen to a Jordan Bank student read Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed  by Mo Willems out loud! Just click on the link (Naked Mole Rat Gets Dresssed Read Aloud) below to follow along with this special reading.

Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed Read Aloud

What does the non-fiction cow say?

In order to drive home the major differences of fiction and non-fiction books, the children were introduced to Pickles the Cow from my imagination.  Contrary to popular belief, Pickles does not moo!  The children started this lesson with a Just Dance lesson and brain break to Ylvis' What does the Fox Say? We have used the smart-board to drag and drop book covers into the correct columns that identified the books as fiction or non-fiction.  Ask your children what does Pickles the cow say?

Snowy Day Schedules

It is very hard to keep up with two hour delays, early dismissals, and cancellations.  Please know that when your child brings home an overdue notice, it is just a reminder that a book has been checked out.  We use the paper notices for our own record keeping.

Tentative class schedule for Week of February 2-6
Monday- Book Exchange Day
               Mr. Wilkinson
               Mrs. Clark
               Mrs. Trotter

Tuesday-Book Exchange Day (What does the cow say? lesson)
               Mrs. Malinowski
               Miss. Foster

Wednesday-Book Exchange Day (What does the cow say? lesson)
                Mrs. Verikakis
                Mrs. Baughman
                Ms. Smith
Thursday-
                 Mrs. Malinowski
                 Miss. Foster

Friday- (What does the cow say? lesson) (make up due to early dismissal)
                 Mrs. Wilkinson
                 Mrs. Clark
                 Mrs. Trotter