https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd Stay up-to-date with what's happening in your library en-us 2019-12-10 14:12:07 UTC 2025-11-23 12:05:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422156533 1. Guts
2. Sisters
3. Smile
4. My Hero Academia: Izuku Midoriya Origin #1
5. Ghosts]]> 2019-12-10 14:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422156533 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422194946 Google Slideshow featuring some of our new books with an audio or video talk about them. ]]> 2019-12-10 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422194946 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422228870 Bring your class to the library to "taste" new books. Each table is given a name and has books about a certain genre or subject, or we can work with you to choose specific books. It's a great activity to get books in students' hands and promote a lifelong love of reading. 

We would love to have you join us for a book buffet! Just reach out to us, and we will set one up for you.]]> 2019-12-10 15:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422228870 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422233091 1,049 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 446 books
2. 7th Grade - 338 books
3. 8th Grade - 257 books


]]> 2019-12-10 15:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422233091 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422238258 Are you doing a research project with your students this year? If so, we are happy to show your students to access are amazing online databases and curate a website with other sources for their project. Check out some of the sites we've created this year!

https://sites.google.com/wething.org/american-indian-research/home]]> 2019-12-10 16:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422238258 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422242480 Looking for additional work for your students on the subject you are currently covering? Work with us to create a website with activities and readings for your students. ]]> 2019-12-10 16:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422242480 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422269179 1. 6th Grade- 1,157 books
2. 7th Grade- 1,869 books
3. 8th Grade- 1,100 books


Total Number of Circulations
4,126 books


]]> 2019-12-10 16:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422269179 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422270148 If you want to bring your classes to the library, please go to the linked form to schedule time. Before filling out the form, please refer to our calendar on the website to see if the time is available. 

PLEASE schedule your class at LEAST 2 DAYS prior to your visit. 

If you want a lesson, event, or an activity, please give us at least a week's notice, so we can work with you to put it together. ]]> 2019-12-10 16:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422270148 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422277018 If there's a book you think should be added to the collection for students to checkout please let us know by filling out the attached form, and we will do our best to add it to our collection. ]]> 2019-12-10 16:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422277018 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422343391 Padlet is the website I'm using for this news update. There is a free version, but it limits the user to three projects.

This is a great resource to use to have your students digitally collaborate or curate information. 

See me if you want any more details or suggestions for how to use it! It worked well in my class last year, and I know it can work well for yours, too!]]> 2019-12-10 18:33:24 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/422343391 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/457658265 In the past, we have worked with multiple contents across grade levels to teach research skills. We also curated both physical and digital resources for these classes. If you want us to help do this with your students, please reach out at least a week before the lesson. ]]> 2020-03-10 15:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/457658265 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1918567461 Looking forward to some snow and ice? While we can't promise winter precipitation, we can promise you can read about some disastrous winter weather facts and books about them, including the Donner Party, in this slideshow. ]]> 2021-11-29 17:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1918567461 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1921303749 Books and facts about the holidays.]]> 2021-11-30 19:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1921303749 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1922701371 In December, we are worked with sixth grade writing classes on a parts of speech review using fun Winter Mad Libs.]]> 2021-12-01 13:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1922701371 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1927680162  938 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 376 books
2. 7th Grade - 323 books
3. 8th Grade - 239 books


]]> 2021-12-03 16:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1927680162 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1927681185 1. My Hero Academia: Izuku Midoriya Origin #1
2. Baby-Sitters Club 2
3. Guts
4.Boy-Crazy Stacey
5. Baby-Sitters Club 4]]> 2021-12-03 16:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1927681185 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1983772618 We spent a day in Mr. Marvin's classes walking students through a research project involving the American Presidents. We curated a website of accurate and reliable resources to help students complete this project successfully as well as gave tips for finding information from these resources. If this sounds like something you would like to do with your students, feel free to reach out to us to put something together.]]> 2022-01-10 13:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1983772618 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1986133049  650 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 266 books
2. 7th Grade - 234 books
3. 8th Grade - 150 books


]]> 2022-01-11 14:24:26 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1986133049 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1986135526 1. Drama
2. Guts
3. Best Friends
4. Boruto V. 7
5. 7 Good Reasons to Not Grow Up]]> 2022-01-11 14:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/1986135526 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022049048 Find out who won the Newberry, Sibert, Printz awards, and more!]]> 2022-01-31 19:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022049048 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022063287 A great research resource in CANVAS. Please let us know if you want help navigating and incorporating this resource in your lesson. ]]> 2022-01-31 19:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022063287 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022064425 Our blind dates with a book our back! If you have a student who struggles to find a new book or judges books by their covers, have them take a look at our blind dates. Each blind date includes the genre of the book, a blurb, and/or a quote. Students can review their books for a prize!

Also, an activity for your class or individual students is to create blind dates for the library using books they love! See us if you'd like to collaborate with this!]]> 2022-01-31 19:12:13 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022064425 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022064630 Our sticker board is back! This is essentially paint by numbers with stickers! Students AND STAFF can come in and add stickers to the poster to unveil this month's image.]]> 2022-01-31 19:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2022064630 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2026112460 Share an important event in February related to Black History month including birthdays of important people to the movement. ]]> 2022-02-02 19:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2026112460 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2029385734  1,087 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 8th Grade - 424 books
2. 6th Grade - 336 books
3. 7th Grade - 327 books



]]> 2022-02-04 13:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2029385734 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2046149963 1. My Hero Academia V. 20
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Bk. 10
3. Guts
4. My Hero Academia V. 9
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Bk. 16]]> 2022-02-14 13:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2046149963 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071702674 This month we are hosting a mystery writing contest. Submissions are due on March 31st and a winner will be announced April 19th. ]]> 2022-03-01 15:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071702674 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071815361 The second book fair will take place from March 25 to April 5. ]]> 2022-03-01 16:25:44 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071815361 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071818068 We have a display of books in the library about women in history and books featuring strong female protagonists. ]]> 2022-03-01 16:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2071818068 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2082007242 The Library of Virginia is providing free eBooks to students through Junior Library Guild until 9/30/22. No login is required, but students must use the link attached to this pin to access the eBooks. JLG also offers some audiobooks as well, and all books rotate in and out of the program every 30 or so days. ]]> 2022-03-07 16:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2082007242 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2086137794 1,079 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 556 books
2. 7th Grade - 290 books
3. 8th Grade - 233 books



]]> 2022-03-09 14:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2086137794 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2134600108 1. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 8
2. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 9
3. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 7
4. Brave
5. Smile]]> 2022-04-07 13:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2134600108 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2136224200 We ended up having a $6561 fair (they are usually around $5000) and we able to raise over $1800 for the All for Books charity.  ]]> 2022-04-08 12:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2136224200 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2136225862 There will be one more fair the last full week of school that will a BOGO (for those of you who don't know what that means, it's buy one get one free). We give up all the rewards for the library and use them instead to give the kids a free book so they have books in their hands for summer break. ]]> 2022-04-08 12:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2136225862 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2148785172  539 books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 259 books
2. 7th Grade - 178 books
3. 8th Grade - 102 books




]]> 2022-04-19 15:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2148785172 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2169906597  books were checked out!

Top Checkouts by Grade Level
1. 6th Grade - 83 books
2. 7th Grade - 85 books
3. 8th Grade - 66 books




]]> 2022-05-04 13:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2169906597 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2169907278 1. Guts
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Double Down
3. Penny and Her Marble
4. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 2
5. Heartstopper V.4]]> 2022-05-04 13:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2169907278 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2171925152  https://youtu.be/mP4nNXqNE5o]]> 2022-05-05 18:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2171925152 grimalca1 https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2190002134 1. Jedi Academy
2. Guts
3. Penny and Her Marble
4. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 2
5. Baby-Sitters Club Bk 11]]> 2022-05-18 18:32:58 UTC https://padlet.com/grimalca1/b5lmzsgkzajd/wish/2190002134