The Highly Effective Library
Foothills ElementaryGreen Mountain Elementary
The MissionWorking in collaboration with teachers, we will prepare students to be successful both now and in the future by developing important 21st century skills:
creativityinnovation
critical thinking
research fluencyinformation
fluency communication
collaborationtechnology operations technology
concepts
digital citizenship
The MissionWe will create an environment and collection that attracts and welcomes students and inspires them to read for information and enjoyment
Reading Development
A Reading Rock Star
Reading Buddies
Wild About BooksReading on the
Comfy Couch
Curriculum Development Based On:Jeffco’s online tool that addresses the Colorado and Common Core state standards
The standards for skills and knowledge that students need
to live effectively in a connected and digital world
Google Sites was used to create a pathfinder for the 2nd grade Colorado weather unit.
Instruction & CollaborationWe use Google Apps to access, create and share information
Instruction & CollaborationWe use Google Apps to access, create and share information
2nd graders made a Google Presentation about Colorado
weather3rd graders used Google Presentation for their non-fiction writing unit
4th graders created a website with Google Sites for their Colorado unit
Kindergarteners made an ABC book using Google Presentation
Instruction & CollaborationWe use Google Apps to access, create and share information
1st graders used Voki in Social Studies
K-6 use MobyMax, a math progress monitoring tool
Instruction & CollaborationOther technology tools and reading instruction
1st graders used Pixie for an interdisciplinary unit in science
and writing
2nd - 6th graders enjoyed small group reading instruction
Instruction & CollaborationOther technology tools and reading instruction
3rd graders used Smart Notebook to make a pictograph in math
Instruction & CollaborationOther technology tools and reading instruction
6th graders used Publisher to make a colonial travel brochure
Instruction & CollaborationOther technology tools and reading instruction
Special ProgrammingColorado Children’s Book Award Voting
Local news personalities read to students
Lively improv group led the assembly
Special ProgrammingRead Across America
Special ProgrammingStudent Broadcasting
Students made an appearance on Rocky Mountain PBS
Super School News
Daily announcements from KIDS are heard around the school
A librarian from Jefferson County Public Libraries visited on Literacy Night
4th grade had a special guest for their unit on Africa
Special ProgrammingGuest Speakers
Mike McQueen, boys’ reading advocate
Author David Greenberg
Local author Shane DeRolf
Special ProgrammingAuthor Visits
Exploring computer science concepts was an exciting learning opportunity
Special ProgrammingHour of Code
Collection Development
Scholastic Book Fairs fundraiser
Book vendor for Jefferson County Public Schools
Materials to support the curriculum
Follett’s “titlewave” analysis tool helps guide collection development
Resource Development
Received $500 Westerra Grant to promote boys’ reading
PTA Currently pursuing an
iPad-mini grant
Grant recipient of 4
clicker sets
Scholastic Book Fairs
Annual support for library materials
Professional Growth & Leadership
…creates a Highly Effective School Library!
Carole and Jenny, Foothills ElementaryLibrary paraprofessionals Kim, Green Mountain
Elementary SchoolLibrary paraprofessional
Teamwork
Lesa Higgins,Teacher-Librarian,Foothills andGreen MountainElementary Schools
Image Credits
Ipad mini image from http://cdn2.ubergizmo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/ipad-mini-apple-official-photo.jpgWesterra logo from http://curtis1000.com/media/CaseStudy/casestudy_westerra1.jpgFollett logo from http://www.underconsideration.com/brandnew/archives/follett_logo_detail.png
Image CreditsTitlewise Collection Analysis from http://www.flr.follett.com/ca/analysis/overview.html?caid=2168447&SID=3a115c8312dd57ad4fc91ba0d6c26009ISTE NETS diagram from http://isteemergingtech.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/iste_nets-srefresh.jpgCAL logo from http://www.cal-webs.org/JCIRA logo from http://www.ccira.org/jcira/Mobymax logo from http://www.mobymax.com/All other photos taken by applicant.
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