Library Media Newsletter

DK-2

DK-2 Students have been working on many literacy skills to help support classroom reading. They have worked on the following skills:

• Creating snowflakes using shapes and concepts of symmetry
• Picking a word for 2026 and then sounding out the words:
• Dk-k sounded out beginning sounds
• 1st-sounded out beginning and end sounds
• 2nd- broke the word apart by syllables and sound out each part

3-5

3rd- 5th graders experienced their first Makerspace Project. Inspired by Cain's Arcade (Video Below), students were tasked with creating a game with only cardboard, paper, masking tape & art supplies.

3rd & 4th Graders made board games

5th graders made arcade games

This project helped developed the Maker Mindset

• gather to create, build, and innovate using a variety of tools and resources
• fostering a collaborative community.
• gain access to tools that enable them to turn ideas into tangible projects.
• share knowledge
• develop a "maker mindset" that values creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance

A huge thank you to the parent volunteers who helped with our 3rd, 4th & 5th grade Makerspace Projects. *Please note: not all the volunteers are pictured below.

Students are encouraged to check off 5 items on the book challenge checklist and get a Grown Up Signature. Challenges will be turned in for a raffle ticket to a prize. Prizes support our love for reading including: Books, Book Stickers, Bookmarks etc.

Book Challenges are due by the last school Friday of the month! January book challenge will be due on Friday the 30th!

The PTA has generously stocked our birthday book cabinet. When students visit the week of their birthday, they get to pick out a book to keep for their home libraries! Thank you PTA!

With a mixture of mentor texts to support learning and seasonal stories, our read alouds have been so fun! If you haven't read any of these, consider adding them to your library list of books to check out or for your home library!

• Building reading communities by forming book clubs and reading the same book at the same time!
• Locating Books by Author & Genre
• Checking out and reading books!

• free build exploring with legos
• group building with legos
• lego challenges such planning how to create their word for 2026 out of Legos

Students work on a variety of puzzles building the following skills:

• Problem Solving
• Perseverance
• Teamwork
• Critical Thinking

• While Upper El worked on their Makerspace projects. Lower El:
• created a snowflake by identifying and using various shapes & practicing symmetry
• inspired by The Mitten by Jan Brett- students designed their own mittens!

• 2nd grade will start their Makerspace Projects!

Students will use the collected "This or That" data to analyze and interpret. They will work on the following skills:

• Finding Data information to answer questions
• Locating the largest category
• Comparing data from different voting polls
• Finding the total using addition strategies

In our library, we explore new ideas, use technology responsibly, and celebrate diversity. We try new things, solve problems, and work together to make a positive difference in our school and community.