I have put together a library portaportal for staff and students. It's a "one stop shop" and includes great sites about books and reading, research and library skills, as well as links to Howe-Manning subscription databases and databases sponsored by the Massachusetts Library System. The portaportal can be accessed from my teacher web page or from the Howe-Manning library website. Here is the link:
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Massachusetts Children's Book Award 2012-2013
I am so pleased that the Howe-Manning Elementary School is currently registered to particpate in the Massachusetts Children's Book Awards program. Motivating students to read is so important; and the MCBA progam helps to achieve this goal by empowering students and giving them a voice in what they like to read! This state-wide reading program is sponsored by Salem State University and is designed for students in grades 4, 5 and 6. Here's how it works! Every spring, a master list of 25 AWESOME books is nominated by a selection committee of teachers, librarians, and publishers. Students must read 5 books from the list. They then have the opportunity to vote for their favorite. The ballots are tallied and sent to Salem State University. The winner will be announced on April 1st.
The Howe-Manning Library, as well as the Flint Public Library, have multiple copies of each title on the list. Click on the following link to access the 2012-2013 Master List from Salem State University.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Importance of Nonfiction
Click on the following link and listen to a great interview by children's author Marc Aronson. He discusses the importance of nonfiction when matching books to children's reading interests.
Monday, September 10, 2012
We're Off and Reading!
My name is Ellen Reusch. I am the new librarian at the Howe-Manning. Library classes have begun and the library is abuzz with activity. Staff and students have checked-out an astounding 173 books in just the first two days of school! Wow! We are definitely off and reading!
In the next couple weeks, our primary focus will be on establishing library routines, learning library etiquette, and understanding the basic layout of the library. We will also be completing a reading inventory so that I may better understand the students’ reading attitudes and interests.
I am thrilled to be working in such a beautiful new library and am looking forward to working with all members of the school community.
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