HELLO BUDLONG!
I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of you to the 2011-2012 school year. The start of the new school is always a time of excitement for students, as well as, teachers.
I have been working extra hard over the summer to create a great library experience for all of the students at Budlong. We will be focusing on literacy promotion and research skill building this year. All of the students will be participating in a "Reading Challenge". K-2 will participate in the "Monarch Award Program", 3rd-5th will be in the "Bluestem Reading Program", and the 6th-8th will be participating in the "Caudill Award Program". I will post more information about these programs on my blog.
Developing good readers is a team effort. Parents and teachers need to work together in order to promote reading to our students. Read to your children as often as possible, and take them on a trip to the public library so they can select books to read. The recommended time that a student should be reading is about 20-30 minutes a day. Studies have shown that children that read daily perform better in school.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
THE FINAL WORD FOR 2010 - 2011
Hello to all!
It's been a very busy year here at the Budlong school library. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the things we've been up to.
-Some of our 4th - 8th grade students participated in the Battle of the Books competition. After reading 20 books, the students competed city wide to test their knowledge of the books. The students did their best and performed very well. I am very proud of their achievement and look forward to coaching them again for next year's competition.
-Our library received several grants which enabled us to order new material for our students. We have been able to expand our new listening library, and update many of the references and books in the library. Many thanks to everyone involved with the grant process.
- We continue to work on several different projects aimed to make books more accessible to our students. We anticipate the completion of these projects early next year. I would like to thank our library assistant, Miss Dunskys for all of her hard work and effort.
Finally, as we head into the summer break, I want to remind you of the importance of continuing your reading. Reading is a trait that does not end when school lets out, and it is very important to schedule time for reading during your break. When parents ask me how much should children read during the summer, I tell them to aim for about 2 hours every week. This roughly adds up to about 20-25 minutes a day. So if you need a break from the heat this summer, head on over to the public library and find something to read. Your mind will thank you for it!
Have a fun and safe summer vacation! See you in the fall!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Markovic
It's been a very busy year here at the Budlong school library. I would like to take this opportunity to highlight some of the things we've been up to.
-Some of our 4th - 8th grade students participated in the Battle of the Books competition. After reading 20 books, the students competed city wide to test their knowledge of the books. The students did their best and performed very well. I am very proud of their achievement and look forward to coaching them again for next year's competition.
-Our library received several grants which enabled us to order new material for our students. We have been able to expand our new listening library, and update many of the references and books in the library. Many thanks to everyone involved with the grant process.
- We continue to work on several different projects aimed to make books more accessible to our students. We anticipate the completion of these projects early next year. I would like to thank our library assistant, Miss Dunskys for all of her hard work and effort.
Finally, as we head into the summer break, I want to remind you of the importance of continuing your reading. Reading is a trait that does not end when school lets out, and it is very important to schedule time for reading during your break. When parents ask me how much should children read during the summer, I tell them to aim for about 2 hours every week. This roughly adds up to about 20-25 minutes a day. So if you need a break from the heat this summer, head on over to the public library and find something to read. Your mind will thank you for it!
Have a fun and safe summer vacation! See you in the fall!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Markovic
Thursday, February 10, 2011
FEBRUARY 2011
Hello Everyone!
February is always a busy month here in the library. We are well into winter (Arghhh) and well into learning about library references as well. We have enjoyed learning about dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and much, much more. We are also celebrating Black History Month, by reading and learning from many talented African American authors, as well as authors from other cultures.
We have also been actively participating in the Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill book award contests. The children have been reading many of the nominees and have determined our Budlong winners. And the winners are......
1. Monarch Award - "Too Many Toys," by David Shannon
2. Bluestem Award - "Ivy and Bean," by Annie Barrows
3. Caudill Award - "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins
I would like to thank all of the students who have participated in our contest. I applaud your effort and dedication. These reading contests would not be possible without you!!!!!!!!
February is always a busy month here in the library. We are well into winter (Arghhh) and well into learning about library references as well. We have enjoyed learning about dictionaries, encyclopedias, almanacs, and much, much more. We are also celebrating Black History Month, by reading and learning from many talented African American authors, as well as authors from other cultures.
We have also been actively participating in the Monarch, Bluestem, and Caudill book award contests. The children have been reading many of the nominees and have determined our Budlong winners. And the winners are......
1. Monarch Award - "Too Many Toys," by David Shannon
2. Bluestem Award - "Ivy and Bean," by Annie Barrows
3. Caudill Award - "The Hunger Games," by Suzanne Collins
I would like to thank all of the students who have participated in our contest. I applaud your effort and dedication. These reading contests would not be possible without you!!!!!!!!
Friday, October 29, 2010
OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010
Well it's the end of October and all I can say is WOW! time sure does fly. October has been a very busy month in library. We have been learning about finding and retrieving information and we have also been reading very good books. The students are actively participating in the various book award programs, and I am pleased to see the rise in enthusiasm for reading. YEAH BUDLONG!!!! Please ask your child to tell you about some of the books we have been reading in library.
In November, we will be celebraring Children's Book Week, where we will read from several of our favorite authors. We will also learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving and we will research how the holiday has changed over the years.
Also in November, we will be holding our book fair where students will be able to purchase some of their favorite books. I will be having preview days the first week of November. Book fair is a great time to stock up on some great books at very reasonable prices, and it's a great way to support our library program. Proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase books and materials for the library. So please help us out and come on in and buy a book. The book fair will be held from 11/9 thru 11/19 in room 116 (the old library). If you need help finding that perfect book, please let me know. I will be more than happy to help you.
Have a happy, and safe Halloween, and Thanksgiving, and thank you for all of your continued support of Budlong's library program.
In November, we will be celebraring Children's Book Week, where we will read from several of our favorite authors. We will also learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving and we will research how the holiday has changed over the years.
Also in November, we will be holding our book fair where students will be able to purchase some of their favorite books. I will be having preview days the first week of November. Book fair is a great time to stock up on some great books at very reasonable prices, and it's a great way to support our library program. Proceeds from the book fair will be used to purchase books and materials for the library. So please help us out and come on in and buy a book. The book fair will be held from 11/9 thru 11/19 in room 116 (the old library). If you need help finding that perfect book, please let me know. I will be more than happy to help you.
Have a happy, and safe Halloween, and Thanksgiving, and thank you for all of your continued support of Budlong's library program.
Friday, October 15, 2010
SEARCH THE BUDLONG LIBRARY ONLINE!!!!!!!!!
You can now search through the Budlong library from any computer, using our new online OPAC!!! Look for books and other materials we have in the library. Our OPAC also offers book summaries and reviews to help you find that perfect book. Click the link below and you'll be on your way to finding that special book you have always wanted to read!
http://www2.youseemore.com/cps/school.asp?branch=2440
http://www2.youseemore.com/cps/school.asp?branch=2440
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS 2011
Budlong will once again be competeing in the Chicago Public Schools Battle of the Books program. We will have two teams from our school. One team will represent the
7th & 8th graders, and the other team will represent 5th & 6th grade. Each team will consist of 10 members each. We will be having informational meetings sometime in October to determine how many people are interested and what our game plan will be. Please also check back often on this blog for updated links and guides. You can click on the link below for a complete list of books and more information about the competition.
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ElementaryBattleoftheBooks
7th & 8th graders, and the other team will represent 5th & 6th grade. Each team will consist of 10 members each. We will be having informational meetings sometime in October to determine how many people are interested and what our game plan will be. Please also check back often on this blog for updated links and guides. You can click on the link below for a complete list of books and more information about the competition.
http://cpslibraries.wikispaces.com/ElementaryBattleoftheBooks
SEPTEMBER 2010
Wow! Can you believe the first month of school is already over! Time sure does fly. Here in library we have been very busy. Our younger students have been re-learning the process of book checkout, and they have been doing a fabulous job. We have also read several Monarch Award nominees, so ask your children some of the stories we have read in library.
Our middle schoolers have been working on reviewing old library skills, and we have been talking about some of the book award contests that are relevant to them.(ie:Blue Stem and Caudill)They are also checking out books weekly, and I have to say that we some very enthusiastic readers here at Budlong.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my parent volunteers for their help in supporting our library program. Budlong definitely has some of the greatest parents! Thank you!!!!
Finally, if you have any questions regarding our library program please let me know. Your imput is greatly appreciated. The best way to reach me is by email mrmarkovic@cps.edu.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Markovic
Our middle schoolers have been working on reviewing old library skills, and we have been talking about some of the book award contests that are relevant to them.(ie:Blue Stem and Caudill)They are also checking out books weekly, and I have to say that we some very enthusiastic readers here at Budlong.
I would also like to take this opportunity to thank my parent volunteers for their help in supporting our library program. Budlong definitely has some of the greatest parents! Thank you!!!!
Finally, if you have any questions regarding our library program please let me know. Your imput is greatly appreciated. The best way to reach me is by email mrmarkovic@cps.edu.
Warm Regards,
Mrs. Markovic
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