Welcome to the 2014-2015 School Year

Looking forward to terrific year in the Library Media Center. If you are able to volunteer and assist students in selecting library books or help with book fairs, please contact 285-0273.  The school year will begin with Library Orientation for all students.


Yearbooks on Sale
CES will have a presale of yearbooks this school year.  The cost of the yearbook is $28 until February 27th then it increases to $30.  Yearbooks may be purchased online or a school.  Checks should be made to Lifetouch.


Recycling Drive
Please save old cell phones and small ink cartridges for the Media Center. Small ink cartridges must fit in the palm of your hand.  Any money collected by recycling will be used to purchase new books.  Please recycle and help buy books at the same time.







Accelerated Reader
Encourage your student to read and take quizzes.  You may keep track of your child's AR quizzes by going to Home Connect.  You may view your student's scores on quizzes taken.  This is a helpful tool to encourage reading success through the AR reading program. Cut and paste the link below in your address line to visit this page.  You will need the student's log in information to access.  This is for first and second grade students.

https://hosted276.renlearn.com/365206/homeconnect/


Count on Reading at CES
This program gives students the opportunity to read 100 books through the school year.  Once this is accomplished the student turns in the blue 100  book reading log to your homeroom teacher.  Students will be rewarded with a blue ribbon and name announced on intercom.  All logs must be sent to school by April 30, 2015. 

Wow the school year is almost over!

This year has flown by!  The media center has lots of activities planned before the end of school. 
Angela Dewberry from the Millbrook Public Library will be visiting our school on May 6th and 7th.  She will be sharing information about the Summer Reading Program.  The Count on Reading @ CES Celebration will be May 9th for students who read 100 books this school year.  The last day for checking out library books will also be May 9th.  The following day all library books are due which is May 10th.  Our final AR store will be held on May 13th.  Remember to continue your reading over the summer!!!

Library Information

Yearbooks on Sale
Yearbooks go on sale this week.  The cost of the yearbook is $20 until February 25th then it increases to $22.  The fliers should come home Friday, February 1st or Monday, February 4th. 

Recycling Drive
Save old cell phones and small ink cartridges for the Media Center.  Any money collected on recycling these items will be used to purchase new books.

AR Store
Our first and second grade students have just completed their second AR store for the year.  They have two more opportunities to shop the AR store in March and May.  Encourage your student to read and take quizzes to earn points.  You may keep track of your child's AR quizzes by going to Home Connect.  You may view your student's scores on quizzes taken.  This is a helpful tool to encourage reading success through the AR reading program. Cut and paste the link below in your address line to visit this page.  You will need the student's log in information to access.  This is for first and second grade students. 

https://hosted276.renlearn.com/365206/homeconnect/

We are off to a great start in the library!

Students are learning how to select books, use shelf markers and check in/out books.  The students are doing a good job with these new skills!  We will continue to talk about proper book care, AR testing, AR logs and lots more.  I am sending the Count on Reading Logs (100 books) during the next two weeks.  You will also find the Auburn and Alabama book reading contest.  Lots of fun things are happening in the library!  Remember parents reading with your children is one of the best things you can do for them!

What's going on in the Library?

First and second grade students visited the AR store over the last two weeks.  This is an opportunity for the students to spend points earned by reading and taking quizzes.  Students were very excited about the store!  We will have three more AR stores this school year, in January, March and May.  The store will be held the week after the grading period ends.  Please encourage your students to read and do well on quizzes. 

Parents you may follow your student's progress in AR by clicking the following link.
https://hosted46.renlearn.com/77858/HomeConnect/
You will need to know your child's username and password. 
The bookshelf shows the quizzes a student has taken.  The colorful books show the student has passed that quiz.  You can also see what scores the student is making on each quiz.  If the book is gray in color then the quiz was not passed.  This will help you keep up with student's progress throughout the year.  If you have any questions please contact me at 285-0273 ext. 61005.

What's Up In the Library?

October 6th is Read for the Record
Students will have the book Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney read to them by special guests.  The students are asked to wear pajamas on Thursday, October 6th.  Students will be trying to break a record of two million students listening to this book.

October 17th - 21st  Book Fair
The first book fair of the school year will be held in lunchroom.  Students will be allowed to shop at the book fair after their lunch time.  Please send any money for the book fair labeled with student name, teacher and book fair.  Checks need to made to CES.  Credit cards  and debit cards will be accepted.

Students in first and second grade have been reviewing AR procedures. 

Kindergarteners are listening to a story and reading poetry.

Deadline for Be A Champion and Read Contest is October 31st 
Make sure all logs are turned in by October 31st

Welcome to School Year 2011-2012!

Welcome to students and parents!  I am looking forward to another terrific year in the media center. I am sending several things home with students library permission forms and 100 logs. 

End of Year Happenings

Wow I can not believe that the end of our school year is here!  I have a few dates to keep in mind. 

Books are due next week.
Kindergarten May 9th
First Grade May 10th
Second Grade May 11th

We are now doing our final AR store for the students!  It has been a great year!  Keep reading this summer!

March Madness in the Media Center

The first and second grade students are visiting the AR store to cash in points for prizes.  The students have been reading quite a bit! This is our last nine weeks so encourage your student to read!

Kindergarten students are learning about the author and illustrator Rosemary Wells.  Students are listening to several of her books.

Poster Contest

First and second graders have an opportunity to submit a poster in this contest.  The Elmore Reading Council is asking students to design a cover for their favorite book.

Deadline January 31st  Send to the Media Center

Rules
Requirements: Poster must show TITLE and AUTHOR clearly
Size: Half a sheet of any color poster board
Media: Your choice (ex. watercolors, pastels, markers, etc.)
Label: Name, grade and school on BACK of poster
Judged on: Neatness, Originality and Creativity

Topics of study for January 18-28
Kindergarten and Second Grade - Plants
First Grade- Frogs and Toads

2011 News

Happy New Year!!!  We are starting the year off with a bang for first and second grade students!  Tuesday will begin the second AR store this school year!  Students have been reading lots of books second semester!  I am so excited that they will get to spend their AR points on prizes!  Keep up the good reading!  The more you read the more you will grow!

Kindergarten students will be talking about growing.  This will include humans, animals and plants.  I am looking forward to seeing how much you have grown this past semester!  You can really see changes in you after the break.

December Days

The next few weeks students will be learning about Christmas traditions.  Fiction, non-fiction and map skills will also be discussed during our classes.

Media Center Info

The next two weeks the first and second grade students will be visiting the AR Store.  The students get to spend AR points that were earned the first nine weeks.  The students have been sooo excited to redeem points for prizes.  This AR Store is open after each nine weeks is completed. Kindergarten classes are learning about animal habitats.

The Media Center has some excited news to announce.  On November 10, author David Sargent, Jr. will be visiting our school with his dogs.  He is coming to share with the students about writing books and his furry friends will perform for us!  David Sargent, Jr. will be signing books and other items for purchase after the program.

October News

Thursday October 7th is Read for the Record Day!  The topics for the next couple of weeks will include:
Kindergarten - Ocean Life
First Grade -  Animal Habitats
Second Grade - Service Dogs

Read for the Record on October 7th

The Media Center is anxiously awaiting for October 7th.  This is a world wide reading awareness day.  Our school will have SEHS Book Club, parents and special guest readers.  The book for this year's event is The Snowy Day by Ezra Keats.  You may follow Peter's adventures through facebook and twitter. 

The Book Fair has wrapped up today!  Thanks to everyone who purchased books and other items! 
The next two weeks of library classes will cover the following topics:
Kindergarten - Author Jez Alborough
First Grade - Tall Tales
Second Grade - Space/Astronauts

Good Beginning in the Media Center

We had a great couple of weeks in the Media Center!  I have met with each class and gone through orientation and book care.  The next couple of weeks, I will continue talking about proper book care with kindergarten.  The kindergarten students will get to check out books the next two weeks.  Some teachers want students to keep their books at school while others let them bring them home.  First and Second grade students will review Accelerated Reader and reading logs.  Remember the BOOK FAIR is September 13-September 17 in the cafeteria from 11-1 each day.

Book Fair is Coming September 13th - 17th

Just wanted to share details about the Book Fair next month.  The Book Fair will be located in the cafeteria and will open from 11:00-1:00 each day.  The students may bring money to lunch during this week.  Please label all money envelopes with Book Fair, name and amount.  The Book Fair will also be open during the PTA meeting on September 14th.

The first week of classes in the Media Center has been great!  I will be meeting with the rest of our students this week.  I look forward to finishing orientation with all classes.

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Students begin checking out books beginning August 23rd. Second grade students are allowed to check out two books. Some second grade teachers allow students to check out only one book at the beginning of the school year. First grade students are allowed to check out one book. Kindergarten students are learning about proper book care and will begin checking out books in September.
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Welcome to the Media Center's blog.  The blog will keep you informed of the Media Center events and happenings.  The first couple of weeks will be preparing for the students to visit the Center.  Starting August 23rd students will begin orientation for the Media Center.  Students will have scheduled times to come as a class every other week.  The students will have a flexible schedule to visit the Media Center throughout the day.