Fall 2020 Update
Hello Parents and Students!
I know you've all been busy reading over this summer - I can't wait to see you in person and share some favorites. The author Ame Dyckman has been a perennial favorite in my house, she's just so funny.
Library will look a little different this year, and currently students will not be able to come into the space to browse. That doesn't mean you still can't check out books! For those students in the hybrid/remote model please visit the library catalog to search available titles. More information below. Requests can be emailed to me and we'll figure out a way to exchange material in a safe manner.
Also, please also remember to check out the check out the SORA app where students can download ebooks and audiobooks through the Vermont Schools Shared Digital Library. This is a great source for digital material!
Lastly, the first couple weeks will be stuffed with lots of technology - there's a learning curve for us all. I should be your go-to person if you're having problems with your password and logging into your Chromebook. Email me and we'll sort it out.
Our targets for this trimester are:
Stay healthy and safe, my friends!
Ms. Bellavance
mbellavance@gisu.org
Hello Parents and Students!
I know you've all been busy reading over this summer - I can't wait to see you in person and share some favorites. The author Ame Dyckman has been a perennial favorite in my house, she's just so funny.
Library will look a little different this year, and currently students will not be able to come into the space to browse. That doesn't mean you still can't check out books! For those students in the hybrid/remote model please visit the library catalog to search available titles. More information below. Requests can be emailed to me and we'll figure out a way to exchange material in a safe manner.
Also, please also remember to check out the check out the SORA app where students can download ebooks and audiobooks through the Vermont Schools Shared Digital Library. This is a great source for digital material!
Lastly, the first couple weeks will be stuffed with lots of technology - there's a learning curve for us all. I should be your go-to person if you're having problems with your password and logging into your Chromebook. Email me and we'll sort it out.
Our targets for this trimester are:
- I can appropriately use and care for technology
- I can access and select books for myself
Stay healthy and safe, my friends!
Ms. Bellavance
mbellavance@gisu.org
OverdriveNo school library? No problem! I'm excited to share that students have access to the Vermont Schools Shared Digital Library. You can checkout ebooks and audiobooks - just select the Alburgh School and login with your student email (first initial + last name@student.gisu.org). You can access on a website or through the Sora App.
You can also check out some of my favorite children's authors reading their own books. Dan Gutman is using Facebook to read his new My Weird School Chapter book. Favorite Mo Willems is having lunchtime doodle sessions reading from his popular books and showing his artistic process. |
Logging on to your chromebookCheck out the tutorial for logging on to your chromebook.
Remember, you log on with your student's email which follows the convention: first initial + last name @student.gisu.org Any problems, let me know! |
Grades 6/7/8Using the library catalogCurrently students are not allowed to be using their library space. Instead, we'll work using the first couple weeks training students on how to use the library catalog.
Check out my tutorial on bookmarking and using the library catalog. Currently, you can email any book request to mbellavance@gisu.org Can't wait to see what you're reading! |