December in Library

December was an extremely busy month in the library.  We had regularly scheduled classes the first week of the month, with our third grade students finishing up their research on Dia de los Muertos and decorating their altar-shaped folders for their completed research worksheets. The second grade read versions of "Little Red Riding Hood," identifying the characteristics of a folktale and relating the lesson learned by Little Red to safety online and the importance of the AUA. 

The fifth graders were entertained and informed through a presentation on the Buffalo Soldiers given by Mr. Charles Taylor.  Technology site coordinator, Sherita Martin told me about Mr. Taylor's presentations and I invited him to present to our kids.  I prepared a little background information in the form of several transparencies that the fifth grade teachers used to introduce the Buffalo Soldiers to their students.  Ms. Martin videotaped and I photographed the presentation while our fifth graders listened intently.  Mr. Taylor was a most enjoyable and informative  speaker! 

The M&Ms (Mentors and Mentees) met for the first time in December.  Among the teachers mentoring students were Ms. Mueller, Ms. Oseles, Ms. Stone, Ms. Ayala, Ms. Barrera, Ms. Samaniego, Mr. Siemenn and yours truly.  I put together an art activity for the children to make - a paper plate angel - and Ms.  Ayala provided the snacks and a Santa hat for each mentee.  A good time was had by all.

All of the Moye children participated in pajama day the week of December 13th.  Donning their sleeping attire, the children came to the library for a holiday, book-based movie - "A Christmas Carol", "Polar Express" and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and a cup of hot cocoa.  Everyone was on their very best behavior as they knew Santa was watching and preparing his list of good boys and girls!

And lo and behold, Santa did visit the children at Moye on the very last day of class before the holiday break! We had a RIF distribution so that each child was able to take a book home to read over their vacation, and while they were selecting books, who should appear but Santa and his trusty elf, distributing candy canes and good cheer.