Accelerated Reader Presentations

Each team returned to the Media Center from August 22-28 to view a presentation about our AR program.  Information about the theme (Camp Read-A-Lot) start date (September 4), STAR testing, incentives, and purpose of the program were all discussed.  Students asked questions to clarify and learn about the different facets presented.  The website ARBookFinder (www.arbookfind.com) was demonstrated so that students can find out if books from home or books checked out from the public library are AR.  The book level and point level search features of Destiny were also demonstrated.  After the presentation students were allowed to check out new books.

SMARTBoard Training

SMARTBoard training was held in Room 417 from 3:45-4:15 on Tuesday, August 21.  Seventeen participants showed up and were presented with basic SMARTBoard information.  Topics covered included orienting the board, features of the SMARTNotebook software, and ideas for implementing the technology into the classroom.  Fruit and candy sushi was served for an afternoon snack.  :)

Media Center Orientations

The Media Center has been busy this month with orientations.  Each ELA teacher is bringing (or has brought) their classes in for a basic introduction to our Media Center rules and procedures.  Students viewed a ten minute video put together by students last year.  The video highlights salient points in short skits and songs written by the students and filmed on an iPad.  After the video each student received their Media Center ID card and was allowed to check out.