INSTRUCTION/CLASSES

Mrs. Mescal’s classes researched volcanoes. Students used the information they found to create either a travel brochure or a newspaper, using the Read Write Think Publishing Press. Websites were bookmarked ahead of time on the library blog. Students also used Easy Bib to create their Works Cited.

Ms. Sobieski’s classes completed “Book spine poetry” in honor of National Poetry Month. Students found books in the library and created poems out of the titles. Projects were on display in the hallway outside of the library.

Mrs. Redzinak’s students came in for independent book selection.

Mr. Wilensky’s students have started working in the library on Fridays. Students have been helping with straightening the shelves, pushing in chairs, and cutting library passes.

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# of student visits during studyhall/lunch

CIRCULATION STATS 417 books checked out to students 4,323 books checked out to students, YTD

Reading Promotion / Special events MAMS Students and staff completed a 1,000 piece puzzle for School Library Month. This year’s theme: “Communities Matter at Your School Library”

Our Literary Dress Up Day fundraiser took place on Friday, April 26. Students and staff members who donated a dollar to Belmar Elementary’s school library were allowed to dress up. We raised $135, which was put toward a Barnes and Noble gift card for the school.

Contest of the Month: Get to Know Your Library scavenger hunt. Our winner: 6th grader Samantha Siragusa

Book Display: Celebrate National Poetry month!

New books coming soon! We’re awaiting a Scholastic order from the book fair proceeds.

Technology

We added new e-books to our Digital Media Center! Students will be able to check these out all summer!

Mr. Knoepfel’s honors class is getting ready to Skype with author Marissa Meyer!