August/September is a very busy time for educators, and I want to include resources that will help you supplement your instruction. Below are the lessons I will be sharing with your students in the library over the next several weeks.

Kindergarten:

• Library Orientation/Book Care
• "Hands Go Up" Song
• "Bookie Lookie" Song
• We're Going on a Book Hunt by Pat Miller
• The Library Monkeys by Pat Miller

First Grade:

• Library Orientation/Book Care

• "Bookie Lookie" Song
• The Shelf Elf by Jackie Mims Hopkins
• Mr. Wiggle's Book by Paula Craig

Second Grade:

• Library Orientation/Book Care
• "Bookie Lookie" Song
• What Happened to Marion's Book by Brook Berg
• Goldisocks and the Three Libearians by Jackie Mims Hopkins;;

Third Grade:

• Using Destiny Discover and Placing Book Holds
• Call Number Scavenger Hunt

Fourth Grade:

• Using Destiny Discover and Placing Book Holds
• Call Number Scavenger Hunt

Fifth Grade:

• Using Destiny Discover and Placing Book Holds
• Call Number Scavenger Hunt

I'm also including some back to school resources, digital breakouts, and choice boards that you may enjoy below.

Smore Digital Book Report Template

Digital Breakouts

Matt Miller has compiled a collection of FREE digital breakouts that you may enjoy (link below).

Breakout EDU Back to School Boogie Game

Library Schedule:

August 28-September 1--No Library Classes

**August 31st--Testing Meeting 8:30-10:30 (Golightly, Marshall, Baxley)

September 4-8--Week A

September 11-15--Week B

**September 13th--3rd Grade BOGs

**September 15th--Golightly at SLMC Collaborative Meeting (Greenville)

September 18-22--Week A

September 25-29--Week B

**September 28th--NO LIBRARY--Golightly/Marshall Testing Meeting at Central Services; Golightly Off-Campus pm for medical appointment

Beginning of Year Tech Tips:

Y'all who have been around for a minute may know that I love Michelle Emerson's tech tips from "Pocketful of Primary"...she always has great resources and easy, step-by-step how-to videos, and today I am sharing a great one for the beginning of the year--how to create your own instructional posters/classroom decor using Canva. (I'm also a little obsessed with Canva, so if you're not using that and would like some help, come find me, because I am happy to help you get started! Also, teachers get FREE premium accounts, so definitely take advantage of that!)

Many of the resources I have created in the library are using Canva (like the visual shelf labels, for example). It is a great way to get things exactly how you want them and with the information you NEED, not full of extra fluff or things you don't want, like a TpT resource sometimes has. Let me know if I can help you with this!

Staff Survey:

Mr. Daniels and I are working to create some great tech PD opportunities for our staff, but we want to make sure what we are offering is what you actually WANT, so please fill out this short survey so we know what you want and need for this year! CLICK HERE

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Do you need CEUs? Are you trying to move from "proficient" on your teacher evaluation tool to "accomplished" or "distinguished" and looking for ways to do that? Join the Crystal Coast Reading Council! The Crystal Coast Reading Council (CCRC) is the local level of the International (ILA) and NC Reading Association (NCRA). As president of the NC Reading Association and Director of Programming for the Crystal Coast Reading Council, I am happy to answer any questions you may have. We would love to have you join us! Check out the NCRA "Reflections on Literacy" newsletter for more details.

Mission Statement: To foster lifelong literacy for all citizens by partnering with educators, parents, and community members through programs, meetings, and scholarships.

We provide monthly PD (both virtual and face-to-face opportunities), and we also sponsor a statewide Young Authors and Illustrators Contest. Check out the meetings we have scheduled so far for this year below:

August 15: Fundraiser @ Moore's BBQ 5-8pm
September 21: Global Read Aloud and Young Authors Project Kick-Off (Emily Golightly, Amy Lee, and Angela Skrabec)- Carolina Home and Garden in Cedar Point
October 19: Field Trip Fair and Literacy at the Train Depot in Morehead City
November 2 : Literacy & Canva Event (Amanda McCall, Emily Golightly)
November 16: Young Authors Project Local Judging (location TBD)
December 14: Holiday Social/Book Exchange (5-8:00 p.m.--note time change)
January 18: Allan Wolf Meet the Author Event (location TBD)
February 15: Sheila Turnage Meet the Author Event (location TBD)
​March 17-19: NC Reading Association's Annual Literacy Conference, Winston-Salem
April 18: Conference Sharing Meeting
May 8: Planning Meeting

Library Schedule:

August 28-September 1--No Library Classes

**August 31st--Testing Meeting 8:30-10:30 (Golightly, Marshall, Baxley)

September 4-8--Week A

September 11-15--Week B

**September 13th--3rd Grade BOGs

**September 15th--Golightly at SLMC Collaborative Meeting (Greenville)

September 18-22--Week A

September 25-29--Week B

**September 28th--NO LIBRARY--Golightly/Marshall Testing Meeting at Central Services; Golightly Off-Campus pm for medical appointment

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Email: emily.golightly@carteretk12.org
Website: bit.ly/golightlyreads
Location: 219 Chatham Street, Newport, NC, USA
Phone: 252.223.4201 x324426
Facebook: facebook.com/nesmediacenter
Twitter/X: @EmilyGolightly3

Email: john.daniels@carteretk12.org

Location: 219 Chatham Street, Newport, NC, USA

Phone: 252.223.4201 x324501