The Source can answer questions.

10/26/2012

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Do you know about The Source? Here you can see your child's attendance, state assessment scores, learning plans, library checkout history and other great information.

Click on The Source at the top of the Seattle Public Schools website and then Click on Begin Registration. Make sure you have the following before starting the process:
  • Your student's full name
  • Your student's ID# (found on your student's ASB card)
  • School your student attends
  • Your student's date of birth

Many parents have been asking me  - How do I know what books my child has checked out? How can I see my child's assessment scores? Here's your solution! 

Have a great weekend!

Jeffrey
Teacher / Librarian

Are you following us on Twitter? I may have tweeted great things your child is doing in the library! 
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Hooking Readers with a Good Series!!

10/10/2012

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It always amazes, delights and encourages me how much readers love a good series - even when the series never ends! While it can be frustrating for some parents when readers won't give up on a series (gotta love those Rainbow Magic fairies!) and explore new titles, I believe it's the start down a good path building a huge love of reading. Completing a series is celebrated in the library!! 

To support students in managing the books in the series, I've created series check lists. When a student begins a series, I encourage them to download the checklist, circle the titles they read, and then bring the completed check list (signed by a parent so they can be celebrated at home) for me to see. Along with my excitement they are given a current Scholastic Book Order for them to choose any book ($4.50 or less). Some students are choosing the next book in a series they are reading that is not available in the QAE library - a very good thing! 

Jeffrey
Teacher/Librarian
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Scholastic Book Clubs

10/10/2012

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Activation Code: JNB2V
If you're building your child's library and looking for a great selection of beginning readers or looking for new software I would highly recommend browsing Scholastic's offerings. Delivery is quick at no-charge, no tax and best of all earns the school points to be used to by MORE BOOKS! Below is the link to the Scholastic catalogs we subscribe to:     www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
  • Honeybee (Toddlers to Fours)
  • Firefly (PreK)
  • See Saw (K-1)
  • Lucky (Grades 2-3)
  • Arrow (Grades 4,5,6)
  • Specialty catalogs - Teacher Picks, Math and Science, Dear Diary, Authors and Illustrators
When ordering use the activation code: JNB2V  When the books arrive they will be deliver to your child's classroom. I have a small supply of the thin papered catalogs that we once received in school. Just stop by or ask your child to pick up in the library. 

I remember browsing the Scholastic Catalog when I was in school - I'd first circle my choices and then negotiate with my parents on getting them! Check out Scholastic - they often times have books you can't find anywhere.

Jeffrey 
Teacher/Librarian 

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Activation Code: JNB2V
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Great Keyboarding Habits!

10/08/2012

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Grades 2-5
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Grades K-1
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Keyboarding Games
Proper keyboarding is a 21st Century skill and essential for all students. QAE students are beginning good keyboarding habits. They're on the way to being solid keyboarders by practicing their skills using a program called Type to Learn Jr (TTLjr) and Type To Learn 4 (TTL4).  TTL4 begins each student at the basic foundation of keyboarding (Recruit): hand positioning, posture, and home row keys. The program allows each user to save the world through proper keyboarding and accuracy! TTLjr enters the student into the learning center and introduces them to all the letters on the keyboard and which hand should type which letters. 

For primary students the goal is letter recognition on the keyboard and practice finding letters and symbols. A "Keyboarding" page has been created using resources from my favorite, tried and true, websites that make keyboarding fun - total family fun! Intermediate students have a great times using many of these resources as well. 

Both programs are available for home installation. Please if you'd like to check out a CD, install at home and support your child with keyboarding practice fun! 

Happy Keyboarding!
Mr.  Jeffrey

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