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CCE Library News

Winter 2024

Petrina Jonas, Teacher Librarian

pjonas@djusd.net

Ann Haines, Library Technician

ahaines@djusd.net

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Library by the

Numbers

Books checked out: 6,529!

New books added: 290!

Number of hours the library was open for recess activities: 119!!!!

Number of classroom visits: 240!

Most Circulated Books

September - December

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Using CARES in the library during class visits and at recess (all grades)
Continuing to develop listening and comprehension skills in Spanish while enjoying read alouds(grades K-3)
Practicing library skills such as finding books, using shelf markers, book care, and returning books on time (grades K-3)
Learning about literary genres and exploring our favorite genres to read (grades 4-6)
Library organization, searching for books in the library catalog, and locating the books in our library using our understanding of call numbers and the dewey decimal system (grades 4-6)
Digital citizenship - being mindful of the amount of time we spend on screens and balancing screen time with other activities (grades 4-6)
Using Sora and Overdrive to find e-books and audio books (grades 4-6)
Research skills - Citing our sources and how to paraphrase ideas (grades 5-6)

What have students been learning during their classroom library visits?

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CAlifornia Young Reader

Medal (CYRM)

This winter all students will listen to the books nominated for the California Young Reader Medal for their age group. After students listen to or read all of the books in a category they will get to vote for their favorite!

“The California Young Reader Medal (CYRM) program encourages recreational reading of popular literature among the young people of our state. Since its inception in 1974, millions of California children have nominated, read, and voted for the winners of the California Young Reader Medal.” - https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/

The next slides include the nominated titles in each of the elementary categories.

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Picture Books For

Primary Students

Click on the book cover to be linked to an online read aloud! These stories can be enjoyed by students of all ages.

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Picture Books For Older Readers

These true stories are intended for students in grades 4-6. Click on the book cover to be linked to an online read aloud!

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Middle Grade (4-6) Chapter Books

We won’t read these books in the library, but students in grades 4-6 all heard a preview of the books and we have plenty of copies available to check out. Any student in grades 4-6 who wishes to vote in this category must read all 3 titles and submit their vote (in the library) by March 21st. Click on the book cover to read a summary of each title.

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New books in Español

Great picture books for all ages

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