2015-16 Library End of the Year Report

Here is the end of the year report for the Orchard Hill Library!
Enjoy!

Library Essential Skills 2015

What are essential library skills?

 

We focus our learning on:
1. Choosing good fit books
2. Searching and locating materials in the library and online
3. Digital citizenship and safety
4. Love of Literature

These essential skills are learned during library time through lessons, projects and hands-on practice. They ensure students are ready to be independent users of libraries, information, and technology after they leave Orchard Hill Elementary.

 

Choosing good fit books

Kindergarten

• I can pick fun books to read. 
• I can ask my library teacher or another adult for help finding books. 
• I can read the pictures, the words, or with someone. 

First-Third Grade

• I can use the “I PICK” strategy to choose a good fit book. 
• I can use the “Five Finger Test” to choose a good fit book. 

Fourth-Sixth Grade

• I can use my checkout history to evaluate what I read and to make a reading plan for myself. 
• I can use a browsing strategy to find books I want to read: 
• use the card catalog 
• check the special shelves (Children’s Choice, new books, graphic novels, etc.) 
• read the back, read the inside cover, or read the secret summary 
• I can use recommendations from Destiny Quest to find books I want to read. 

 

Search and Locate in the Library

Kindergarten

• I can find my favorite author’s shelf. 
• I can find my favorite non fiction shelf. 

First-Second Grade

• I can locate fiction books on the shelf using the author’s last name. 
• I can locate nonfiction books on the shelf using nonfiction neighborhoods. 

Third-Sixth Grade

• I can use the online card catalog to find books by author, title, subject and keyword. 
• I can use a call number to locate fiction and nonfiction on the shelf. 

 

Search and Locate Online

Kindergarten

• I can use links/bookmarks to find websites. 
• I can find the letters in my name on the keyboard. 

First-Second Grade

• I can use links/bookmarks to locate websites. 
• I can enter usernames and passwords to use digital resources. 

Third-Sixth Grade

• I can use the AEA online resources to locate information online. 
• I can choose effective keywords to use when searching online. 
• I can identify relevant and authoritative websites from a list of online search results. 

 

Digital Citizenship and Safety

Kindergarten

• I can follow school computer rules. 
• I can tell if I see something that makes me feel bad. 

First-Second Grade

• I can follow school computer rules. 
• I can be an upstander and tell if someone is making me or others feel bad. 
• I can stay safe online. I ask before sharing my name, address, or picture. 
• I can tell where I found pictures or words that are not mine. 

Third-Sixth Grade

• I can follow the district Acceptable Usage Policy by: 
• Protecting myself and others - keep information private and ask before I share online 
• Respecting myself and others - be kind and positive when sharing online. Report bullying 
• Respecting copyright - cite the source for all images, videos, music and information I use 
• Protecting school computers and devices - be careful and keep devices nice for everyone 

 

Love of Literature and Reading

This is a new skill we are adding to our Essential Skills and Concepts.  Watch for updates!

Creativity in the Library

Attention all students!
We're once again looking for student creations this year, but there's a change from last year.  This year ANYTHING you create can be brought into the library for two weeks of display!  See the photo below for details!

2014-15 Library End of the Year Report

Here is the end of the year report for the Orchard Hill Library!
Enjoy!

Take a Winter Break to Read

I am holding a “winter break to read” contest again this year.  Each student is to get a blue bookmark on Tuesday to take home for Winter Break. If they read 5 books (or for older students 500 pages) and have it signed by a parent, they are entered into a drawing for a prize.  Some of the prizes include lunch in the library, an extra book checkout, reading time with Mrs. Loder or Mrs. Newgard, and lots of other great prizes.  I have introduced this to your students in library and I hope you’ll support this promotion by encouraging your students to read.  The bookmarks must be returned by Wednesday, January 7 to qualify.  I hope we have a lot of participation!

If your child did not get a bookmark or lost it, you may print one off and turn it in.

© Mrs. Newgard, 2014

December Lego Creations

We have new Lego creations for December!  Thanks Ryan and Jack!

Photo Catchup

Some Library happenings from the last week!