NEW Leisure Reading Area!

The Gilmer Elementary School library is pleased to show the NEW leisure reading area in our facility.  The new sofas were purchased through our collection of Box Tops for Education.  Thanks to the generosity of the students, teachers, and community members, we raised enough money in Box Tops that we were able to provide the students with the seating pictured below.  It has been so enjoyable to see the excited reactions of students and teachers as they view the new area for the first time.  THANK YOU for supporting our school through Box Tops for Education!!!

Mrs. Gee's First Grade Class LOVED Our New Seating Area!

New Furniture in the Library

Two red sofas arrived in the library on Tuesday.  These new items have been enjoyed by dozens of students within the last two days.  We were able to purchase these items with some of the proceeds from our Fall book fair.  Thank you for supporting our fundraisers!

 

 



Our collection is GROWING!

Special thanks to our campus registrar, Bethaney Smith, for donating TWO wonderful novels to our library.  We appreciate your support of the Gilmer Elementary School library!

New Book Donated to the Library

This amazingly generous student donated the novel, Diary of a Wimpy Kid-Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney to the library.  What a great addition to our collection!

New Book Reviews!

The members of Mrs. Henry's 3rd grade "In school" book club worked together to create some awesome book reviews over a book of their choice.  Look for these books the next time you visit the library.  Enjoy!

Landyn Thomson's book review over Let's Look at Spring by Sarah L. Schuette:  http://animoto.com/play/ECA6cGDZ0VVqtfPLoDvTcg

Aidan Moore's book review over You Get What You Get by Julie Gassman:  http://animoto.com/play/9yw6813nQvm4ewo0hie5OA

Ty Griffin's book review over Cowboys by Glen Rounds:  http://animoto.com/play/7hTJObsaljea3syT2Qu1Mg

Junie B. Jones is (Almost) a Flower Girl by Barbara Park

Lacey Wilson in Mrs. Verzosa's First grade class shares about a book she enjoyed.

http://animoto.com/play/WjPjkm2Bz8Jgg0YV0D5AFQ

Teachers---Come Find a NEW DVD that matches your lesson!

The library has FOUR new DVD's available for teachers to check out.  Find a DVD that matches your upcoming lesson.  Your students will love these lively and educational movies.  Check out the great titles pictured below!

"So You Want to be President?" Scholastic Storybook Treasures

"Gizmos and Gadgets" Sid the Science Kid

"Election Collection" School House Rock

"The Scrambled States of America" Scholastic Storybook Treasures

Diversity Video-Pocahontas

Third grader Emily presents information about Pocahontas in this wonderful video!

http://animoto.com/play/x0qOr4vtHoR7aOcCv1pu5A

Diversity: Margaret E. Knight-Female Inventor

Third grader, Marjorie shares information about Margaret E. Knight, a female inventor.  Check this great video out!

http://animoto.com/play/mcs3K0DeCGSOk6S5dFS60A

Diversity in History: Annie Oakley and Laura Ingalls Wilder

Diversity Video Featuring Faith and Aracely!  These sweet girls had a great time sharing information about Laura Ingalls Wilder and Annie Oakley.  Enjoy!

http://animoto.com/play/ertySNyCCsytlilr5zKU1Q

Diversity Video: Sally Ride

This video shows Elexia from 3rd Grade sharing information about Sally Ride.

http://animoto.com/play/16mYZaUf4wB06prnw1eLLQ

Diverse Ladies in our Country Video 1

The members of the Buckeye Book Club recently read biographies over successful ladies in our country.  Then the students created a video to share the information they learned about these ladies.  This video stars Alexus, Kaliegh, and Emily.  We hope you enjoy learning about some amazing women!

http://animoto.com/play/XWB5Fg4aSY1WdXz4EIcDJQ

Celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday

At the library this week, the Gilmer Elementary first graders had the opportunity to read a biography of Dr. Seuss' life entitled, The Boy on Fairfield Street: How Ted Geisel Grew Up to Be Dr. Seuss by Kathleen Krull.  The students loved learning facts about Dr. Seuss' childhood.  Many students realized they had several things in common with this beloved children's author.  The library also had a special visit from Mrs. Griffin's Kindergarten class as they were busy celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. 

Girls Book Club Update

The third grade girls had a wonderful time at the Buckeye Book Club during the past four weeks.  These young ladies read the novel, The Penguin Problem by Abby Klein.  Each week they participated in a variety of activities including games, crafts, dance contests, and their favorite activity: eating snacks!  They also read biographies of famous women and completed a book report which will be added to this blog soon.  A special thanks to each student for making the Buckeye Book Club a success!

New DVD series in the library!

Teachers: Check out this great new Disney DVD series available in the library.  This set contains four DVDs and is entitled, The American Presidents.  Students will learn valuable information regarding all of our past presidents and our current president.