READER'S WORKSHOP

The new Readers Workshop Forum that meets every Wednesday from 2:30 - 4:00 has met with overwhelming success!  With a combination of students in each grade level, it has been a wonderful opportunity for students to meet other book-a-holics they might not have otherwise known.   Readers Workshop is a time for students to gather and read, share, and listen.  But that’s not all we do.  In the six meetings that we have had this year, we have also previewed new library books, swapped books with each other, performed readers theater, told stories, gone to a movie, and more!  Everyone, regardless of reading ability is enthusiastically invited to join us.  Whether one is searching for more time to read, a new group of friends, a place to become a better reader, or any combination, Readers Workshop is the place.
See the library for more information and a schedule for November & December meetings.

DRIVE FOR CHANGE

In response to the devastating Earthquake in Sumatra last month, SMS PTO is sponsoring a coin drive to help the families that have suffered loss.  SMS teacher on leave, John Getzinger is currently working on the island of Sumatra and has made a video that you can view from the SMS Library blog: sharlan.edublogs.org A large bottle will be placed in the library and individual jars will be placed at the school store as a compition to see which will raise the most money.

LIBRARY STATISTICS

In the months of September & October, the library has…

loaned 516 items

•served 58 classes

•placed 24 holds

•served 97 students who visit from out of other classes.