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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Packing- Week 1

The tables and chairs are gone and are replaced with lots of orange bookcases, and right now, we are busy collecting and shelving books.  While we are beginning a big project which can be a little daunting, today, I was touched to realized that library does mean a lot to our Ponder students.  I had at least three students stop me today and tell me how sad they were about missing library time.  I hate to hear that my students are sad, but my heart is warmed by the fact that students are not just missing me.  The big thing is that they are missing books and stories.  So, parents and teachers, please, in my absence, keep reading to our students!

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Time to pack!

This week will be our last week of library classes before the move!  While I'm going to miss having story time with our students during the next couple of weeks, I know that our students are going to keep on reading by exploring our online resources.  What's great is that these ebooks are free and accessible through the Ponder Library webpage.

Check it out! 
    (Ha! Ha!  That's my library humor coming out).


If you need help, please feel free to e-mail me (Mrs. Campbell) at dyanncampbell@misdmail.org.  While I'm unable to post online the usernames and passwords, I am able to send you the username and password for these programs if your student attends Alice Ponder.







Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Michael Anthony Steele visits Ponder

Thank you, PTA for making it possible for Alice Ponder students to visit with author and screen writer, Mr. Michael Anthony Steele.

We learned about Mr. Steele's career as a writer from working on Barney to Wishbone to Night at the  Museum.  Writers are important, and we can be better writers by reading.  Also, Mr. Steele talked about believing in four important words.  Ask your students to share with you those four important words.

If you would like to learn more about Mr Steele or ask him a question, you can go to his website at www.michaelanthonysteele.com .