Monday, November 7, 2022

Top Read-a-thon Participants

Check Out Our Top Read-a-thon Participants

 

Updated 11/7/2022




Details at https://bit.ly/fhreads/. Earning read-a-thon minutes has ended.  
Donations and reward store available until November 10.


   
We will be starting on:
2022-09-30

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

We've Got Spirit - Read-a-thon Fundraiser

 

Thank you FHSA Readers!

We have raised over $3500 and counting (we receive 75%).

 

Winners, Participants, and Prizes Updated 11/7/2022 - See Highlights Gallery

Parents, please check your registration email to review the reward store options with your student.  
The last day to order is 11/10/22.

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Quick links

Parents Register Student Readers at: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/rPpHFZ/1  
(Register by Elementary Teacher or Middle School A1 Homeroom
Special Note for these teams: Boy's Basketball register under Hatch2 and Cheer register under Rice)


Record minutes here: 
(Parents, students use the login created to register)


Interested Business Sponsors Visit:  http://ads.read-a-thon.com/options.php?id=5054
 
This fundraiser is in conjunction with the FHSA Quarter 1 Reading Challenge: http://fhsalmc.blogspot.com/2022/09/who-can-out-read-eagle.html.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCKspU6TMMk (You Tube Staff Login Access)

Top Participant Reports Beginning October 7, 2022

 




      Alternate link: https://bit.ly/fhreads

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Library Resources

 


SORA  (Available in Classlink - you can add this app if needed)
Open a world of reading. Try Sora, the new reading app for students, by OverDrive.

TeachingBooks (Available in Classlink - no space when searching)
Original and curated literary resources: book and audio excerpts, get to know the author, book trailers, puzzles, word searches, and more.

Tech Cards from the Central Arkansas
Students will receive their Tech Cards soon from the school library and can access some great online programs including: Brainfuse (eLearning math, reading, science, and social studies), Bookflix (online literacy resource); Culturegrams (research tool); Mango Languages (lessons plans 71 languages); Novelist K-8; World Book Online Early World of Learning (World Book eBooks and World Book Kids are great too). Access the student portal at: https://cals.org/student-portal (You may use this temporary patron number (77653000269732).  Students will come home with a Tech Card and letter at a later date.  You can use the temporary number until then (it is a card that I use as well).

Flocabulary (Link in Classlink)
Flocabulary is a library of songs, videos and activities for K-12 online learning.  You can also visit: www.flocabulary.com/join-class and enter the class code: QZFWRY.

Myon (Classlink > Renaissance)
myON is a student-centered, personalized digital library that gives students access to more than 7,000 enhanced digital books in the core collection.  (Glad you found this one.)

There will be additional resources that the library will add to this list. I will announce resources as they become available at First Look (the link will also be available at www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com > see menu).

Friday, September 16, 2022

Who Can Out Read an Eagle!?

 

22-23 Library Challenges

Who Can Out Read an Eagle & Reading Log by Deidre Williams

Recommended Grade Level Reading Lists
Coming Soon!

Friday, September 9, 2022

Library Orientation (& Independent Reader)


Middle School Library Orientation

(Click Below)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rP9mlO3y5IwWqtb0KHrg49GLZbTDqppJ/view?usp=sharing  (or watch video and answer questions at: https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=CSYNM (Oct 22).


Policies and Procedures

Find Game Link

Google Form

Attention A2 Barnett

Early Bird Activity: Classlink > TeachingBooks > Arkansas Teen Award > Listen to the Audio Excerpts



Friday, August 19, 2022

Vision Board Resources



3rd - 5th Vision Board Option






If you are looking for vision board resources for your grade level, contact the media specialist today. 

Monday, May 16, 2022

How to take care of lost book and damage fines?

 


Lost books are $10 each and fines start at $2.  Cash can be accepted up to April 30, 2022 (FHSA does not accept checks).

After April 30, students may utilize one of the following options with parent assistance as needed:

1 - Send a Scholastic eGift Card to deidre.williams@lrsd.org.  Be sure to include the student's name and fine amount (Lost Books are $10). If questions/concerns, email deidre.williams@lrsd.org about this method.

Gift Card Link

2-See the Amazon or Scholastic Wish Lists, purchase the book to bring or have mailed to the FHSA Library Media Center/ 5901 Evergreen Dr./Little Rock, AR 72205. If questions/concerns, email deidre.williams@lrsd.org about this method.

Scholastic Wish list Coming Soon

Amazon Wish list Coming Soon

Other Books We Need:

Charlie Mae Simon Nominees '22-23

Diamond Nominees '22-23

3-View the wish lists above for the type of books we are looking to acquire for the FHSA Library and bring these titles (or similar) in new or gently used condition for review by the library staff.

4-If a payment or donation option will not work for you, arrange a time to volunteer in the library to earn hours to compensate for the damage and/or lost book fine.

End of Year Stats

 

Ice Cream Awards

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Monday, February 28, 2022

Read Across America/Women's History Week (Reminders)

Monday & cont.  - Book Fair Previews K-3; 4-6; 6-8    and Book Club Previews

*Online Shopping During Library Class/Lunch/Teacher Pass

*Contact Mrs. Williams about eWallet (501-503-1448)

*Parents may make purchases online anytime 

Tuesday - STEM Inspired by a Book (Home Challenges & More;  Post Photos thru March 4):  

Wednesday - Wear Red to Celebrating Cat and the Hat (with uniform bottoms)

Thursday - Celebrate Women's History With a Hat or Prop (with uniform bottoms)

Friday - Favorite Character or Genre Dress Day (with uniform bottoms)

Submit photos to the Library Schoology Page.


Book Club Previews

 


The book clubs offer a reading list of books to choose from.  

Participants add points to their grade level for Read My Height 21-22

Requirements:

Read 1 Book = Join the Club

Read 2 Books = VIP

Read 3 Books = Small Prize or Drawing Entry (T

Note: Treats may including but are not limited to Chic fil a, McDonald's Boba, Pizza, etc.)


Diamond Club (K-3)

Spotlight Book and List TBA


Charlie Mae Simon Club (4-6)

Spotlight Book and List TBA


Arkansas Teen Club (6-8)

Spotlight Book and List TBA


1st Chapter Book Club (4-8)

Any books from CMS/Ark Teen/ACT&SAT Prep

Read 3 1st Chapters and Complete Preview Form = Join the Club

Read 5 1st Chapters and Complete Preview Form = VIP

Complete at least 1 Book on the List = Drawing Entry for Drink with a Friend




Monday, January 31, 2022

Read My Height Results as of January 31




Congratulations on a great start, Mrs. Fletcher 1st Grade and Janani Sankar, 6th Grade.

Check the latest information about the challenges on Schoology at: https://littlerocksd.schoology.com/course/2902852538




 

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Reading My Height: Challenge 3 and 4


Challenge 3: Non-fiction Conversations



Challenge 4: Reading List Book Clubs




***Tentative Book Club Reading Lists***

Arkansas Diamond Club (Nominees 21-22
(Recommend K-3 & Voting TBA), Others Ask in the Library

Arkansas Diamond Troupe (Nominees 21-22
Note: With pre-approval from LMS, 4th-8th grade students can gain challenge participation by retelling/reading aloud (with discussion questions) 2 Arkansas Diamond Nominees to a class (live or video recording).

Charlie Mae Simon Club (Nominees 21-22 )
(Recommended for 4-6 & Voting TBA), Others Ask in the Library)

Arkansas Teen Award Club (Nominees '21-22 Level 1)
(Recommended for 6th, 7th, and 8th and Award Voting TBA)

ACT/SAT Prep Club
(Recommended 7 & 8 considering early testing, Others Ask in the Library)
Lists


Note: Consider reading classics from a list above online at Project Guttenberg and partner with a friend to begin a book. Submissions will include questions about vocabulary (be ready to list words you see that you know and do not know). Be ready to help create a Bitmoji Shelf with links to the books you are reading.

Myon Reading Club
(K-2 and 3-5 Just Right Books)

SORA Reading Club
(K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 Just Right Books)

1st Chapter Book Club
(4th-5th, 6th - 8th)
Note: If you need to build your reading stamina, this club is for you.  Select books from any list recommended for your grade level or other as approved.  Next, try the first chapter of the book.  After reading the 1st chapter of 3 books, select 1 book to complete to participate in this club.


Create a Reading List Club
(Propose to the Library Media Specialist)

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Library Class - General Information



Free Flow Updates 1.12.22
*Use the times in white spaces only 
*Only 2 students from a class (Any student may be asked to sign-in)
*Student is finished with book and has no other unfinished book checked out
*Or Student has a problem the library staff needs to be aware of immediately
(Note: These guidelines are in effect to assist with Quarantining/Distancing, etc.)


Find lesson and Zoom (during your library time) details below:

Zoom Meeting ID: 940 425 6378

Passcode: eagleslmc


 Library Website www.fhsalmc.blogspot.com  (Cancellations, Updates, General Info.)

Library Schoology Activation: 7QWH-T2DV-HHTPN


Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Read My Height: Get Caught Reading Results & Next Challenge Winter 21-22


Get Caught Reading October 29, 2021 - December 2021

Winter Break Book Review Challenge Coming Soon Through January 31, 2022

Top Students

K-2: Watkins - K

3rd - 5th: Neena - 3rd Grade

6th - 8th: Sullivan - 7th Grade & Clem - 7th Grade

*K-2 Winner: Kindergarten - 11 Participants*

Student Classes: Watkins**/Vaughn/Mcdaniel

*3-5 Winner: 3rd Grade - 35 Participants* 

Student Classes: Hanson**/Carson**/Lewis/Butler/Carmona

Richardson/Norris**/JonesPiggee

*6-8 Winner: 7th Grade - 20 Participants*

Top Staff Participants: Keiffer**/Hill**/Davidson**/Lewis**

A. Harris**/Barnett**/Olson**

Other Staff Participants (Awarded Slips**)

Yelen**/Williams**

Bonus Myon/SORA Results TBA (click here to follow all challenge stats)