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A student came up to me today and shared with sadness that nobody is looking at her work and leaving a comment. Of course, my next steps were to visit that child's digital portfolio and leave a quick encouraging comment. I spent five minutes looking at all this student's work and left four comments. 

Have you looked at your child's digital portfolio? Do the people in your child's life know that they could be apart of the learning journey? 

Thank you for looking at the efforts of your child and leaving a comment. These comments make a difference. 

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

"A Child needs encouragement like a plant needs water"  Kelly Bartlett (Positive Discipline)

When commenting on a piece of writing or art it may be helpful to start with one of the following stems: 
    - I wonder ....
    - I really like this because ....
    - This makes me remember ....  This reminds me....
    - I can tell you worked hard because ....
    - I noticed ...

Try to avoid - "Good Job", "Way to Go!" , "Nice Work" - while these comments are meant well, the goal is to provide feedback that invites us think about something, consider a change, or move in another direction. Positive comments that encourage, help children feel capable and connect us closer to each other. 
 
 
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Besides, Prince of Caspian, the entire Chronicles of Narnia series is missing from the library. Not sure where, when, how or who - but these classics are not on the shelf for students to enjoy. Have you seen these books in your house? If so, it's likely a mistake that is easily fixed. Thanks for your open eyes. 

If not returned soon - this collection will be replaced with library funds. 

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

 
 
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If your child voted for their favorite picture book hopefully they are wearing the official "I VOTED" sticker, if not tell them to visit the library.  164 students have voted so far! 

One lucky author will find out this week if they wrote the 2013 WA Children's Choice Picture Book Award! 

                               Click Here to VOTE. 

Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian

 
 
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Hope to see you at the UW Bookstore on Saturday. Jack and Annie will be there bringing the Magic Treehouse series alive. Check out the flyer for details. Should be fun, especially for the young readers entering the world of series! 

Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian