What's Going On in the Library?

Dec. 9-15 is Computer Science Education Week. In library, we will be discussing how algorithms work and creating series of steps for activities such as drawing a smiley face, making a pattern on graph paper, and constructing towers of plastic cups.

Families can extend the learning at home by doing some of the tutorials at Code.org, including a new Artificial Intelligence game.

Did you know that every student in Cranston with a working Cranston Public Library Card is entitled to a free online tutor? This service is provided by a collaboration between the Cranston Public Schools and the Cranston Public Library.

If your Cranston student has a working library card, just click on Tutor.com/Cranston and follow the instructions to create an account.

Once they have an account they can:

• Chat with a tutor about a homework question
• Drop off an essay for editing
• Take practice tests
• Watch videos about concepts they are learning
  
  

If your student does not have a working library card, you can accompany them to your local branch library to apply for a card. You will need to bring proof of address. To save a few minutes, you can print and fill out the form ahead of time.

Thanks to everyone who made a purchase at the book fair! We ended up with approximately $950 cash for Oak Lawn Elementary, as well as dozens of new books for the library, requested by students during their shopping times. They have been checked out as soon as I have added them to the catalog and my library helpers have covered them in plastic for protection. Thank you 5th graders and Mrs. DePalo!

This newsletter is monthly, but you can follow the library blog and like us on Facebook to see lessons, videos, student work, and photos every week. If you ever have any ideas or suggestions, please email me at mmoore@cpsed.net.

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Email: mmoore@cpsed.net
Website: http://oaklawn-library.blogspot.com/
Location: Cranston, RI, United States
Phone: 401-440-1053
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