Students in grades K-5 are engaging in Six Flags Read to Succeed Program. Students must read 360 minutes (6 hours), record their minutes, and have parent or teacher sign off on their form to receive full credit.
Deadline for Submission: March 2, 2010
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M.S. MLIS, UNT/Emory 2010
In August, I completed the Masters of Library Science program at The University of North Texas. I began the program in August, two years ago, with a 35-member cohort. Each of us received a scholarship from The Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Laura Bush Foundation to promote librarianship for the digital age. Now, I am trained as a 21st century librarian with
information skills that are necessary in this new digital age.
With experience in using technologies such as Drupal, EADS, MODS, and Dublin Core, I am better prepared to capture attributes that promote access to materials through a greater understanding of the information seeking skills that traverse our world.
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I will be inducted (April 29, 2010) into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. It is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most selective all-discipline honor society. Founded in 1897, its distinguishing characteristic is the belief that all branches of higher education merit recognition. Membership is by invitation only to the top 10 percent of seniors and graduate students and 7.5 percent of juniors.
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Spring break is finally here. I will be cleaning out my closets and completing the last of four classes before I graduate from University of North Texas’ Master of Library Science program. It has been a worthwhile experience and I am feeling better prepared for the new age of library instruction and information literacy skills.
The program, funded by Institute of Museum Libraries through the Laura Bush Foundation, selected 35 students from Georgia to prepare them for a career in Library Science with a strong digital media emphasis. Recognizing that Georgia was without a library science program at the time, Emory University’s Martin Halbert solicited a grant request to fund the program that made it possible for people like me to participate. Also, this provided me the mechanism to pursue a life long dream to become a librarian prepared to work in a variety of settings.
However, I am first and far most–a school media specialist who loves her job! Though, through my Master of Library Science degree, I know that the students and staff will benefit from my new found knowledge.
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In this new economy, some Liberty Point staff members have become better prepared to meet the daunting challenges of this less than favorable economy. Recently, staff in positions that may be abated participated in an a career workshop to enhance their job skills. The workshop, Getting the Job You Want, was conducted by School Media Specialist Deborah Simmons and supported by Liberty Point’s Principal, Dr. Vanessa Johnson. Simmons presented information such as: how to discover who’s hiring; what is networking; what is social networking; how to make social networking work in the job search process; how to access my qualifications, and what not to wear to an interview.
Also, staff participants received information regarding “hidden” places to locate career options; how to apply for technical schools; how to apply for the Hope grant for technical education; how to develop networking groups, and ways to use technology to elevate them in their quest for employment and academic opportunities. They were guided to websites such as the Georgia Department of Labor, USAJOBS, The Federal Government’s Official Jobs Site for federal jobs, Dekalb County Public Library and other career resources that make the job seeking process easier. Each site listed above offers career enhancement ideas, methods to design and create resumes, cover letters, techniques to answering interview questions, and videos that provide visual instructions.
Participants were excited to receive this information because many recognized they had not updated their resume in several years. Now, participants have many more tools to craft resumes and cover letters to participate in a new workforce of opportunities that intertwine with 21st century technological skills.
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An endowed group of educators–Liberty Point Instructional Paraprofessionals showcased their ability to decipher instructional strategies to infused the classroom with desired learning outcomes. Under the guidance of Curriculum Support Teacher, Jackie Bowens, the paraprofessionals presented the material with ease and commitment.
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On Wednesday, March 17, we met at Professional Learning South. It was great seeing the team and hearing about the wonderful ideas they have to infuse technology within the curriculum. Our guest speaker, Bernajean Porter brought us useful information to HEAT up our lesson plans. She left us with encouraging words and transformational ideas.
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Thursday, January 20, first time author, Noni Carter will discuss her new book, Good Fortune with students in grades 3 through 5. Also, students will dialogue with Ms. Carter and learn how she developed a book from narrative conversations. An accomplished classical pianist, poet, novelist and student at Harvard University, 18-year-old Noni Carter has always cherished the history, values and life lessons of her ancestors.
With her debut novel, Good Fortune, Noni hopes to inspire a generation of black youth (her generation) to also embrace with pride the rich legacy of black history—including the gripping experience of slavery. When she’s not studying at Harvard, playing piano, fine-tuning her tennis game or working on her next writing project, Noni spends time with her family in Fayetteville, Ga., including her parents—Drs. Clinton and Denise Carter; her sisters—Dara and Camara; and her brother Desmond.
Event: Noni Carter, Good Fortune
Date: January 20, 2010
Time: 8am – 12 Noon
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Formats: Hardcover/E-book
ISBN-10: 1416984801
ISBN-13: 978-1416984801
To learn more about Noni and her book, visit Noni Carter’s website.
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Technology Fair Competition, January 30, 2010 (Westlake High)
Want to learn new technology skills
Location: Liberty Point Elementary School, Media Center
Participants: 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students
Date: December 15 and 16, 2009
Time: 3:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Purpose: This is a two-day technology camp that will provide students with computer and technology skills. These skills will prepare them to create multimedia projects that may be entered into the Fulton County Technology competition.
Transportation: Provided by the parents. Students must be picked up at 5:30 or make arrangements with Prime Time Staff prior to December 15. If student will return to Prime Time, please indicate on permission form.
See Ms. Simmons for a permission form.
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