Kindergarten will learn about the ballet and the Nutcracker in preparation for their field trip.
1st Graders will hear stories by Canadian author Robert Munsch as they begin their study of Canada.
2nd and 3rd Graders will continue to learn about using a variety of research tools.
4th and 5th Graders will also continue to practice using Destiny, CVL and encyclopedias.
Kindergarten and 1st Graders will learn about the first Thanksgiving.
2nd and 3rd Graders will learn about finding facts and information in the library by using nonfiction books and encyclopedias.
4th and 5th Graders will also focus on using Destiny, CVL and the Reference section for research.
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st Graders are busy learning that alphabetical order is very important in the library. We're also reading a special book called Night Cat with the lights down low!
2nd Graders are getting ready to do a research project by learning to use the Cobb Virtual Library to find reliable information on the internet. They can access the CVL from home by going to the Media Center blog and choosing CVL under Quick Links...or just click the above link.
3rd Graders are also learning about the Cobb Virtual Library and about using nonfiction print resources when they're searching for facts and information.
4th Graders continue to focus on Literature Genres and how they can use the online catalog (Destiny) to find just what they want.
5th Graders are digging a little deeper into all the resources available on the Cobb Virtual Library . They're getting ready to do "smart" research!
2nd - 5th Grade students will receive a special bookmark with the necessary passwords for home use of the Cobb Virtual Library .
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Onc
e again, Murdock families showed their LOVE for reading by coming out to the Book Fair for lots of fun and great books! Thousands of books were sold and fun was had by all! Our wonderful Book Fair volunteers made it all possible! They even built an igloo entrance! Best of all, Murdock families are READING! All Book Fair profits support the purchase of books and materials for the Media Center. Thanks for helping us grow our collection and our media center program!
K and 1st Graders are learning about title pages in books. What does an "author" do? An "illustrator?" What's a "publisher?"
2nd Graders are discovering how to use the online catalog's Visual Search to track down the books they want AND how to use a book's Call Number to find it on the shelf. Can't have one without the other!
3rd Graders are learning the two-step process of using the online catalog (Destiny) to identify nonfiction books AND then using a book's Call Number to locate it on the shelf. 
4th Graders are being introduced to Literature Genres ~ Traditional Literature, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, etc. How can the online catalog lead them to just what they need to meet their reading goals?
5th Graders are learning about the pitfalls of bogus websites and trying to wade through TOO MUCH information on the internet. The solution? Use the Cobb Virtual Library!
BOOK FAIR GRAND OPENING ON FRIDAY, 10/19, FROM 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. COME BROWSE FOR BOOKS IN A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE WITH YOUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS!
We'll be looking for you at the book fair during the week of 10/22 - 10/26:
Monday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. with Family Fun Night from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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dergarteners are learning the parts of a book with a variety of Autumn stories.
First Graders are learning about fiction and nonfiction sections of the library and hearing the story Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians which introduces them to the 5 finger rule for finding a "just right" book.
Second Graders are learning about all the different sections of the media center and hearing Goldie Socks and the Three Libearians to learn strategies for finding "just right" books.
3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders are going on a Book Hunt to show what they've learned about Media Center resources. They must find biographies, Spanish dictionaries, leave a shoe in the E section, use Destiny~whatever it takes to complete the tasks on their Book Hunt cards.
Why are school libraries important? Research shows that students score significantly higher on standardized tests when their school library is active, accessible, and well-staffed. Learn more at:
http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/resourceguides/studentachievement.cfm http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin178.shtml http://www.teacherlibrarian.com/tltoolkit/what_works/works_v31_1.html
1st - 5th grades focus on Media Center Manners and Manners All Around the School! We're learning important life skills as they relate to expected behaviors in the Media Center, lunchroom, at performances and in the hallways. What are good manners? What does the word "etiquette" mean? How do good manners impact our friends, our school, our ability to learn?
1st Graders hear the story about the Big Black Bear who doesn't say please or thank you.
2nd and 3rd Graders learn about the 3 C's of Good Manners: Caring, Courtesy, and Careful
4th and 5th Graders identify Courteous or Not Courteous behaviors, along with solving the mystery of The Missing Friends.
Kindergarten continues to learn their media center routine including how to use a space saver, how to find a book, how to check out a book AND how to use the correct media center manners.
Kindergarten students are learning all about the library with the help of Mr. Wiggle, a bookworm. *Media center manners *How to use a space saver *How to check out a book. It's all new to them and they're very excited! Our hope is to make every visit to the media center a wonderful experience!
1st - 3rd Graders are reviewing proper care of library books with a special guest - Zee Boook Doctor! It's a fun, interactive lesson that teaches the importance of caring for all books, especially those borrowed from a library.
4th and 5th Graders are learning how to use our online catalog (Destiny) to find the books they want. They'll become experts with visual searches, power searches, and keyword searches. Of course, using Destiny is just the first step. They must then know how to locate the books on the shelves. We'll be working on these skills throughout the year with continued lessons, opportunities to practice, games and team challenges.
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