Book fair is coming soon!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the CMS library! If you would like your child to participate, please send them to school with money on their scheduled day.  Checks can be made out to the “CMS Library.” 

Purchases can also be made online. Look for the “Scholastic Book Fair” link off the library media center web page. The online fair will be open from March 2^nd to March12th. All proceeds from the book fair will benefit the CMS Library Media Center. The success of prior book fairs has allowed the library to purchase curriculum-related and student-requested books and other resources. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you! 

Book Fair Hours: 7:15 a.m.—1:45 p.m.

Grade 5 - Monday, March 5^th

Grade 6 - Tuesday, March 6

Grade 7 & RYSE - Wednesday, March 7^th

Grade 8 - Thursday, March 8t^h fair will close at 1:25 pm

Holiday Shopping Guide 2017

"A Book is a Gift You Can Open Again and Again."

-Garrison Keillor

The holiday season is upon us!  As you put together your shopping lists, here are some links to help you find the perfect match for the special people in your life...

If you're shopping for a 5th grader, consider selecting a book from this year's Rhode Island Children's Book Award nominee list.  All students in these grades have been challenged to read at least five of these books.  Students who do will qualify to participate in the "Rooster Games", so you'll be helping them along!  The link above will provide you with summaries as well as suggested grade levels for each book.
 

Some popular RICBA Nominees

For 6th, 7th and 8th graders, there are some wonderful books to choose from on this year's Rhode Island Teen Book Award nominee list.  Students in these grades who read at least five of these books can participate in the "Teen Book Battle"!  These nominees cover a wide range of topics and include nonfiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction.

 

Some popular RITBA Nominees

For readers of all ages, take a look at the list of 2017 Notable Children's Books created by the Association for Library Service to Children.  This list is intended to contain "the best of the best in children's books".  The four sections include Younger Readers (preK-grade 2), Middle Readers (grades 3-5), Older Readers (grade 6-8), and All Ages.

While you're searching for the perfect book, there are two websites that will not only provide a myriad of fantastic suggestions but also plenty of other great information as well.  You really can't go wrong spending some time exploring these:

A Mighty Girl is a website that was "founded on the belief that all children should have the opportunity to read books, play with toys, listen to music, and watch movies that offer positive messages about girls and honor their diverse capabilities.  Girls do not have to be relegated to the role of sidekick or damsel in distress; they can be the leaders, the heroes, the champions that save the day, find the cure, and go on the adventure."  Click here to go straight to their recommended books page!

Guys Read is a web site with a mission "to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers".  Founded by author Jon Scieszka, the site is filled with loads of recommended reading lists with titles like Creepy and Weird, People Being Transformed into Animals, and Realistic Kids in Realistic Situations.  There's also a section of reading lists created by authors like Dan Gutman and Gordon Korman called By Some Guys and For Other Guys.  There's lots of other great stuff to be found on this site, but you can click here to go straight to the Main Book Page.  

Whether it's a traditional book, an electronic book or an audio book, please consider sharing the joy of reading with someone you love this holiday season!

October is in full swing here at CMS library.  Students are working, creating, learning and reading at the media center.  

A few exciting upcoming events for the calendar:

• Our Book Fair is coming to the CMS library! Book Fair Hours: 7:15 a.m.—1:45 p.m.
  
  
  
  
  

           Grade 5 - Monday, November 6^th          

           Grade 6 - Tuesday, November 7^th

           Grade 7 & RYSE - Wednesday, November 8^th

           Grade 8 - Thursday, November 9^th fair will close at 1:25 pm

• 5th Grade Rooster Games will be held on Wednesday, February 14th. Students need to have read at least five of the nominees to participate. Students who read all the nominees will receive a medallion.   Rooster Games List of Books

• Grade 6 CMS Book Battle will take place on Tuesday, May 29th. Students need to have read at least five of the nominees to participate. Students who read all the nominees except for Drowned City which is a YA book will receive a medallion. Book Battle List

• Grade 7 CMS Book Battle will be taking place on Wednesday, May 23rd. Students need to have read at least five of the nominees to participate.  Students who read all the nominees will receive a medallion. Book Battle List

• Grade 8 CMS Book Battle will be taking place on Friday, May 25th. Students need to have read at least five of the nominees to participate. Students who read all the nominees will receive a medallion.   Book Battle List
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• Note:  For students wishing to read all the books for a medallion who do not want to read books that have mature content or parents of students who do not want their child to read books that contain mature content substitutions will be made as needed.

Back to School 2017-2018!  Welcome back.  We have a new face in the library this year. Please welcome Mrs. Skelton to the library.  She also works at the high school library.
Mrs. Ward is here on Mondays and Mrs. Mann is here every Tuesday.  We're all excited to help you find resources for projects and always for a great book to read.

The library media center is open Monday and Tuesday after school 2:15 until 3:05 for students who are going to be working on school assignments. We are happy to help students with any research or information literacy skills. The library will also be open by appointment on Wednesday afternoon. Please email by noon on Tuesday to arrange an appointment to work on specific research needs on a Wednesday afternoon. You can contact kate.kelley@chariho.k12.ri.us regarding meeting on a Wednesday afternoon.

5th grade Rooster Games- save the date!  Wednesday, February 14th!  Read as many Rooster Game titles as you can and get ready for a day of FUN!

Welcome to 2016-2017!

The CMS Library is so excited that all of our students, grades 5-8, now have devices! Students in grades 5-7 have been learning how to use the Chromebook in the classroom, while our 8th grade students are taking full advantage of the learning opportunities provided through their MacBook Air!

Parents, would you like to learn more about the Chromebook or the MacBook? Take a look at our parent guides for both devices, as well as using Google Classroom, Google Drive, and checking out an eBook. Click here to access! 

Our media specialists have been busy introducing new technology tools for students to use on their new devices. Our 8th graders have created book trailers and book reports using Animoto. Our 5th graders have been learning about Destiny Discover, our new and improved library catalog. Students have also been learning about how to use Noodle Tools to assist them with research projects, papers, and more!

Recently, the fifth grade was lucky enough to host Nora Raleigh Baskin, author of one of the Rooster Games books this year, Ruby on the Outside. This book tells the story of 11-year-old Ruby, who struggles with a secret as she prepares to start middle school.

Like Ruby, Ms. Baskin struggled with her own secrets as she was growing up. But, she found that writing was a way for her to escape her struggles and be who she wanted to be! Ms. Baskin graciously shared her story with our CMS 5th graders, and encouraged them to keep working through their own struggles until they find their passion. We are so grateful for all who helped to make this happen!

Next week, we are excited to welcome back the Scholastic Book Fair! The book fair will be open from Monday, October 31 to Thursday, November 3. Parents, if you would like your child to participate, please send them to school with money on their scheduled day. Checks can be made out to "CMS Library." 

• Monday, October 31: Grade 5
• Tuesday, November 1: Grade 6
• Wednesday, November 2: Grade 7 and RYSE
• Thursday, November 3: Grade 8 

Purchases can also be made online here. The online fair will be open from October 28 to November 5. All proceeds from the book fair will benefit the CMS Library Media Center. The success of prior book far has allowed the library to purchase curriculum related and student requested books and other resources. Your support is greatly appreciated! Thank you!  

What's been going on lately at CMS library?

What has been going on lately in the CMS library? 

6th grade students, teachers, and the library media specialists have been working hard to complete 4th quarter research projects. Students are researching a wide variety of topics and are synthesizing their research by creating lots of different types of projects! To take a look at the guides for these projects, check out the "for students" tab on our lib guides here! 

5th grade has been working with Ms. Kelley and our computer teachers to learn about the importance of evaluating websites. This is an important skill to have in your digital literacy toolbox! Parents, ask your kids what the 5 key terms are for investigating websites! 

Are you smarter than a 7th grader? Want to look for audiobooks or find a certain book at a specific reading level on a specific topic? All 7th grade students have received instruction on advanced searching and that includes our online catalog. To learn how to search more efficiently and effectively please watch this screencast. https://www.youtube.com/embed/f9cyg9iBtiI

Parents, Please Note: Information about summer reading is available now on our Lib Guide. Packets will be handed out to students before the end of the year. 

And don't forget about our upcoming events:

6th Grade Rooster Games: June 7th 

7th and 8th Grade Teen Book Battle: June 14th

Highly Capable Program Showcase: June 9th from 2:45-3:45 

Thanks for all your support: Rooster Games and Book Fair

In the beginning of February, the 5th grade had a great time celebrating the Rooster Games! Competition was tight, and students had fun playing games using their knowledge of the RI Children’s Book Award Nominees. Thank you to all parent volunteers who helped us make this day possible, as well as the PTO who provided an ice cream treat for the students. Check out some pictures below!

This month, students voted on their favorite Rooster Game book. Student votes were sent into the RICBA committee and tallied with votes from students all across Rhode Island. The votes have been counted and the winner of the 2016 RI Children’s Book Award is…

El Deafo by Cece Bell

Thanks to all who voted!

Last week we held a successful book fair. Thanks to all parents and students who helped support the CMS library through the book fair. The money we've raised will go toward improving the CMS library!