Check out what's happening in the PW Library Media Center each week.
February PW Library ConnectionsThe Hour of CODE was a BLAST!Every child should have the chance to think like a computer scientist! The Hour of Code gives students a chance to try and fail (in a safe, fun environment), to learn from what worked and what didn't work, to persevere when it gets difficult, to have fun learning something new!
Visit the PW Coding page to learn more about what PW students will be doing throughout the school year. Library Refresher.....SCAVENGER HUNT2nd and 3rd grade students participated in a Scavenger Hunt to refresh their memories on the various sections of the library and our checkout procedures. This fun, interactive exercise allowed student to move about the library space and learn/re-learn about what is available to them each week when they visit the PW Library.
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Digital Learning Day is EVERY DAY!Digital CitizenshipParkway Elementary uses the Common Sense Media curriculum to teach Digital Citizenship. Their free, comprehensive curriculum is designed to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. Visit their website to learn more and to access their many resources: COMMON SENSE MEDIA.
Apps, apps and more apps...K5 and 1st grade students prepared for our Hour of Code by reading about SEQUENCING. We read "There Was an Old Lady/Pirate Who Swallowed..." books and then created our own picture of what our Old Lady or Pirate swallowed! Very creative and silly fun with DoodleBuddy.
Manners, Book Care & Just Right BooksWe kicked off the 2018-2019 school year with some general reminders about manners in the Library, finding a safe place for our library books and how to find a "just right" book for ourselves. Look for a note coming home to remind you of your child's library checkout day, as well as some tips on keeping our library books safe and in good shape.
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Summer Library at PW
Thank you to all the Parkway students, families and staff that popped in during the PW Summer Library. Students were able to enjoy a read-aloud and checkout books and went home with smelly stickers and pencils.
We hope that everyone enjoyed finding good books, listening to stories, making bookmarks, getting smelly stickers and a pencil, & having the chance to see PW friends! Thanks to all that visited PW Library this summer!
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And the winners are....
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Use the FLIPGRID app to tell us about something FUN you did (or are going to be doing) this summer and/or about the GREAT BOOKS you are reading!
See the directions in the PW Library to access the FLIPGRID or contact Mrs. Gallitz for the Flip Code and Pass Code.
See the directions in the PW Library to access the FLIPGRID or contact Mrs. Gallitz for the Flip Code and Pass Code.
At the end of our 2017-2018 School Year, we are taking some time to relax, be creative and build with some fun, interactive centers. The students had choice and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
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I LOVE that they LOVE reading books, book checkout and creating on the iPads! |
What's happening @ PW Library in April?
K5 students listened to and voted on their favorite Wisconsin Golden Archer nominees.
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Click image for Newsletter from the PW Library.
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Library Centers @ PW LibraryCheck out the latest pictures of the 2nd and 3rd grade students working their comic books. So much excitement....so much silliness....so much creation!
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Hour of Code ... was a blast!
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Check out the CODING page for pictures and student feedback!
Computer Science Education Week is December 4-10, 2017. During this week in library media, students will have an opportunity to try coding. Students will learn about computer science terms, such as sequences and loops, and students will be able to get hands-on with problem solving, coding, testing and debugging! Coding helps build life skills like perseverance, problem solving and collaboration, by engaging with technology in a safe learning environment. |
Coding is our superpower! |
Digital Citizenship & Online Safety
K5 through grade 3 will be spending some time learning about and discussing Digital Citizenship and how to stay safe online. A note went home earlier in October explaining about this important topic. Look for your child to bring home some Family Tip Sheets after each lesson. The Tip Sheet provides you with additional information about what we discuss in Library class and I hope that it sparks conversation within your family about what is appropriate for your child, as it relates to screen time and websites to visit.
We are using the Nearpod iPad app to deliver the content. As well, Nearpod allows each student to respond on his/her own iPad, so that I can see where everyone is at in their understanding of the topics covered.
We are using the Nearpod iPad app to deliver the content. As well, Nearpod allows each student to respond on his/her own iPad, so that I can see where everyone is at in their understanding of the topics covered.
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Maker Movement @ PW LibStudents will have the opportunity to "make/create" in library media. Some challenges will be group challenges, while other options can be done with a partner, small group or individually. The Maker movement allows students the chance to tinker and create in a risk-free environment. It teaches students that it is ok to fail, as long as we learn from our mistakes and keep on trying. Perseverance is a critical life skill!
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Visit Grade-Level PagesTo see what each grade level is working on in Library Media, visit the grade level page (navigation across the top).
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Keyboarding Without Tears®In computer lab, your child will be using Keyboarding Without Tears® to learn keyboarding skills. We are excited about our new keyboarding curriculum. It was created by Handwriting Without Tears® and develops pre-keyboarding skills (e.g., target practice, clicking skills, drag/drop skills) and touch typing. Keyboarding and handwriting are essential to student success with written work and are essential lifelong skills that develop through proper instruction. To learn more about the Keyboarding Without Tears curriculum please visit www.kwtears.com.
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Digital Citizenship
Raising and educating young people in today's 24x7 digital media environment is an exciting, yet daunting challenge for parents and educators. It is essential for students to be safe online. We will be using Common Sense Media's Digital Citizenship curriculum to educate students on what it takes to be a good digital citizen.
Look for Family Tip Sheets to come home with your child as we discuss digital citizenship in Library Media in October and November. 
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PW Library - Hour of Code | ||
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Follow the Parkway Library: @LibParkway.
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SymbaloosHere is our new SYMBALOO, which contains the resources and websites we use throughout the curriculum.
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Welcome to the Parkway Library!