Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Groves Library Loves Learning!


The Groves Elementary Library has an amazing culture of Learning already established in just a few weeks since they opened. Look at what Librarian,Wendy McAlister is accomplishing with her students 
Students write what they want to achieve!

Great thought for the day!
Famous Failures
Stunning School Design! Mr. Peters, I want to go back to Elementary School


Stem Activities


Curiosity is Encouraged at Groves Library!


Physics, Engineering, Science and more


Love these cool reading  Pods!

STEM Chicks Rock!




What a Library!

Monday, October 16, 2017

Astounding AMS LIbrary!



The Atascocita Middle School Library is Invigorated with Learning even before school.  I was there from 8-8:30 and all of the following activities were taking place:  Physics, Computer Programming, Reading, Critical Thinking, Art, and so much more!
 WOW!


Circulation desk covered with student and teacher Book Quotes!

Brooke King is making Learning happen in the AMS Library

Gaming Computer Row
Making a Roller coaster


Programming Dash
Cool Painted Bookshelves

Programming Dot


Stem Activities


Keep Calm and Color On


Playing Chess




Thursday, October 5, 2017

KHS +SCHS Libraries= Humble ISD Strong!





Summer Creek and Kingwood Librarians Working together to be Humble ISD Strong!
SCHS:  Donna Smalley, Louise Lankau, KHS:  Susan Schilling and Jennifer Lee
Not Pictured:  Judy Rodriquez
Kingwood Strong!  Sharing Resources
Kingwood Students working in the Library
SCHS Students Working in the Library

 SCHS Library Shares  Makerspace/Creative Space with KHS!




These Students love the contemporary chairs in the library,
 they actually asked if they could buy them.



SCHS Library shares an incredible journal selection using print and the online Flipster!


                                                                                     

Helping KHS and SCHS students Become College Ready!

Students from both schools can check out books in Destiny!
A SCHS student asked his GF to Homecoming in the Library when I was there!
I love this place!


The Super Powers of Reading! 
And Collaboration
Humble ISD Strong!


Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Foster Elementary Library Blends Reading and Technology

Melissa Balcom@ Foster
 Elementary School Library
Melissa has found her niche at Foster Elementary Library blending technology and the love of reading!
Foster Elementary School community was hit hard by Hurricane Harvey devastating 100 student and teacher homes  including Melissa's home in the Foster community even though her house was built on stilts 14 feet above ground.  Wow!


Augmented Reality Quiver activity!

What Can't I Do?   YET?????
Melissa and her wonderful assistant, Gina McLeer

Spike TV announcements using Imovie


Spike TV reporters
 
Skype Author Visit with Scholastic points
Every teacher gets 2 passes and can send students to the library as needed



Gift Basket donated to Melissa by the 
Humble ISD Strong Librarians!