October Newsletter

Kyffin Library News - October Edition

Kyffin Book Fair 2015 - The book fair is almost here!  We need lots of parent volunteers!  All volunteers will receive a coupon for 10% off their purchase.  If you volunteer for more than one shift, you'll receive more than one coupon!

Sign up to volunteer at the 2015 Kyffin Book Fair!




Google Google Everywhere! - Thanks to the PTA, I was able to attend a 3 day EdTechTeam Google Apps for Educators Summit in Boulder.  In three days, I learned more about Google Apps than I thought possible, and I am so excited to share that learning with students, teachers and parents.  If you are looking for opportunities to learn more about Google Apps (even if you aren't a teacher), please fill out this form so that I can start to develop some adult learning opportunities.  And if you can't wait, feel free to check out the Google Apps page that I have created as a part of our Library website.  All the answers aren't there yet, but we're working on it.

Google Apps Training Information Form

Design Thinking & Creating Prolific Readers - Our 5th graders have been challenged by their teachers to complete the "20 Book Challenge".  This challenge is intended to encourage students to read a variety of genres and explore the wide range of books that are available to them.  Often times students get stuck in "reading ruts" - where they find themselves reading the same types of books over and over again.  Young readers often struggle to see the value in reading new and different genres, so our 5th grade classes are currently following some design thinking protocols to create resources that will encourage us to be more prolific readers.  Some of our current ideas include creating book trailers, book reviews, book reading contests and audiobooks.  Stay tuned to see what our amazingly talented 5th graders create!

October Author Visit - Our 3rd grade students had the opportunity to visit with local author Michelle Barone.  Barone is the author of several young adult novels, including The Capitol Ghost Mystery, which takes place at our capitol building here in Denver.  Barone is an inspirational speaker who encourages students to write about their experiences and discusses the writing process with them.  We enjoy having her come visit each fall!