Edison Intermediate Middle School and Stevenson Elementary School Library  Debbie Farynowski 614-481-3630 |  | | The mission of the Edison Intermediate/Middle School and Robert Louis Stevenson Media Programs is to ensure that all students and staff have the opportunity and skills to access, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically. The Library Media Specialist plays a critical role in the introduction of new learning technologies, support of the curriculum, and the teaching of information skills in a positive learning environment in which all students can become independent, lifelong learners. |
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Review by Grace
Have you ever wondered what dogs think of our stuff? Well, you can find out what Jack the dog thinks of our NEEEOOOW things and our howling, banging boxes in I, Jack. Read this great book and find out how Jack and his friend save some puppies and Jack's owner or packleader. I, Jack is hard to put down!
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riorden
Review by Emily
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to have an immortal god as a dad? Well, for 12 year old Percy Jackson, he DOES have an immortal god as a dad! He just doesn't know. But when things start acting very strange, he notices it is true! Percy feels upset that his dad hadn't told him all along. What will Percy do? What adventures will take place? When you start reading this you will never want to put it down!
Here are some of the literary awards given out this year by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC).
The John Newbery Medal is given to an author with the most distinguished contribution to American
literature for children. The 2010 Newbery Medal went to When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead.
The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to an illustrator with the most distinguished contribution to
American picture books for children. The 2010 Caldecott Medal was awarded to The Lion and The Mouse by Jerry Pinkney.
The Pura Belpre Award is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best
portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature
for children and youth. The 2010 award was given to Rafael Lopez for Book Fiesta! Celebrate Children's Day. The Robert F. Sibert Medal is awarded annually to the best informational book for children. The
winner of the Sibert Medal for 2010 was Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared To Dream by Tanya Lee Stone.
Ask Mrs. Farynowski questions by emailing her at dfarynowski@grandviewschools.org then check back here now and then to see if your questions have been answered. Q: What is your favorite book this year? A: I was so happy that the Lion and the Mouse won the Caldecott. It is breathtaking! For the older students, Catching Fire, the sequel to Hunger Games, is a definite page turner.
Q: What are you reading right now?
A. I am now reading Zoobreak by Gordon Korman. This is the sequel to Swindle. This fast paced series will capture everyone's interest.
Q: What is your favorite time of the school year?
A: I especially like the weeks of book fair and author visits. Book fair allows us to see the new fiction and non-fiction books. I am always amazed and delighted with our author visits. It is fun to meet and learn from them.
Edison Intermediate/Middle School Events Start saving those books for book swap! Book swap will be held on Wednesday, April 7th, the week we return from spring break. We will start collecting books before spring break. Students are encouraged to bring in books that are in excellent condition and that someone would like to read. Boys and girls can bring in as many as they wish, but the limit to select books is three. Edison Intermediate/Middle School Projects In fourth grade we are writing poems that correspond with their art projects on insects. Our poems are very creative! In fifth grade, we are learning about the Dewey Decimal system and how it helps us locate books in the nonfiction section. Maggie Mills will be working in both libraries as my student teacher. She is currently teaching social studies to fifth graders at Columbus Academy. She is working on her degree in library science. We are pleased to have her join us!
Stevenson Events
All students have a library lesson and a check-out time once a week.ﾠ Students may check out a total of three books that should include two fiction books and one non-fiction book.ﾠ ﾠ
Stevenson Special Projects We are looking forward to our visiting illustrator, Tim Bowers. He will be at RLS on Wednesday, February 24th. He has illustrated numerous books. He will show the students some writing techniques. The library will be selling his books and he will autograph them. A book order form was sent home. If you wish to order books, please return the order from by February 24th. Many thanks to PTO for their financial support. |
