Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Internet Safety

Do you know how to stay safe on the Internet? During story time for the next three weeks we are going to be talking about how we can stay safe while surfing the World Wide Web.

On the library webpage under Library Activities - April, I have posted links to a number of sites with information and online games you and your children can access together in order to talk about being safe on the Internet.

This Thursday evening at 6:00 PM the Kinkeade PTA will be having a program on Internet Safety.This will be an informative session on Internet safety tips for parents. After the presentation computes will be available to fill out the online criminal history checks for parents to go on upcoming field trips.

If you have any questions about helping your child stay safe on the Internet, please feel free to come to the library and I will provide you with additional resources.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Families Reading Together Program

The Families Reading Together Program is in full swing. I have been working hard to get all of the reading logs entered into the computer. Please forgive me if it takes a little more time to get the free books back to your child. If you do not have a reading log to record the book's title and author, please feel free to write them on any sheet of paper. You can also go to our website and print a reading log.

I am very excited with the number of students participating this year. I have already distributed 221 books to students. This is wonderful. It means our students have listened to at least 2210 books since the beginning of February. (This number only includes the recorded reading logs I have received. I'm sure there are parents who are reading to their children, but choose not to participate in the program.)

I love seeing all of the families who come into the library on Thursday evenings. The children are so excited to get to show their parents around and choose books to take home and read together. Please remember our school library is open every Thursday we have school until 7:00 PM. I look forward to seeing you in the library.