in the library - … leader roles- applications- morning news, video camera expert, library squad,...
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In the LibraryKatie Burgess
Dumbarton Elementary SchoolHenrico County Public [email protected]
DES Library Website: http://kpburgess.wix.com/deslibrary
http://kpburgess.wix.com/deslibrary
Melissa GlandenArthur Ashe, Jr. Elementary School
Henrico County Public [email protected]
AAES Library Website: http://mglanden2.wix.com/aaes
The 7 Healthy Habits is intended to create students who are natural leaders in school, at home, in their
communities, and around the world.
Our Leader in Me path-
Each of our schools received a grant through the local education foundation (Henrico Education Foundation)
We are in years 2 & 3 of the program, with a book study year for each of our schools prior to implementation.
We’re working on growing independent student leaders in the library….
…. but also growing ourselves as librarians in our school and the community. (image of www.librarygirl.net (Jennifer LaGarde)
The 7 Habits
● I take initiative.● I am a responsible person.● I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.● I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods.● I do not blame others for my wrong actions.
I’m In Charge Of Me
Found at http://our-cool-school.blogspot.com/2011/07/i-pick.html
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/FreeDownload/Learning-Scale-Posters-and-Practical-Tips-1961585
Student Self-Assessment based on Marzano’s Learning Scale
Rewarding initiative, responsibility, actions, and attitudes
Organization and flow of our libraries leads to independence and self-knowledge
Graphic Novel Section
Beginning Chapter Books
Section Follow Pete’s Feet to sign-
in and the K-2 fiction/non-
fiction area!!
Reading Challenge
Section
Librarians as Leaders...● Initiate collaboration and connections with teachers● Keep an accessible schedule-
○ Blog-based Google calendar ○ You Can Book Me tied to Google calendar
● Choose sunshine!● Advocacy● Follow the money!
○ Grants○ PTA
continued...
● I plan ahead and set goals.● I look for ways to be a good citizen.● I do things that have meaning and make a difference.● I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my
school’s mission and vision.
Have A Plan
Students talk out steps to get to the end and understand what success looks like
Reading Challenges- promote long-term planning
Library Leader Roles- applications- morning news, video camera expert, library squad, library class roles
Librarians as Leaders...
● Looking ahead to plan (team, library, vertical planning)○ Meet with teams, or ask for team meeting notes to
be shared through email or Google Drive
● Keep the school’s focus in mind when planning
● Staying out of the ‘frantic zone’
● What are your library goals for the year? How will you meet these goals?
● I spend my time on things that are most important.● This means I say no to things I know I should not do.● I set priorities, make a schedule, and follow my plan.● I am disciplined and organized.
Work First, Then Play
Positive Library Rewards For Meeting Goals
DES- Leader Book Nook
AAES- rewards for students accomplishing goals
Librarians as Leaders...
● I balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want.
● I make deposits into other’s emotional bank accounts.● When conflicts arise, I look for third alternatives.
I Win, You Win, We Win
● Encouraging conversations and choices so both students are winners- sharing books
● Consideration of others- group work, station work, taking turns, sharing supplies
Librarians as Leaders...● Collaboration / Co-planning / Mentor-Mentee
● Complimenting others on their hard work. Build a partnership in return.
● Teachers invested + Librarians Invested= Student Growth
● I am confident in voicing my ideas.● I look people in the eyes when talking.● I listen to other people’s ideas and feelings.● I try to see things from their viewpoints.● I listen to others without interrupting.
Listen Before You Talk
Reactive Language
ProactiveLanguage
Librarians as Leaders...● Listen to what your teachers need● Pitch activities to them as “What is the best use of your time to meet your goals”● Empathize
● I value other people’s strengths and learn from them.● I get along well with others, even people who are different than me.● I seek out other people’s ideas to solve problems because I know
that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any of us can alone.
Together is Better
● Open-Ended Projects with a ‘Makerspace’ mentality● Problem-Based Learning● Research / Student-Led Inquiry● Coding Club● Tech Stations - Driver and GPS
Librarians as Leaders...● Everyone has a strength- working together can bring together
the best of all! ● Planning with teachers helps build off of the learning taking
place in the classroom. ● Many minds create GREAT ideas! ● The kids reap the rewards!
● I take care of my body by eating right, exercising, and getting sleep. ● I find meaningful ways to help others.● I spend time with family and friends.● I learn in lots of ways and places, not just at school.
Balance Feels Best
● LOVE the library- a sharpen the saw for everyone!
● Make the library ‘like Disney World’
Librarians as Leaders...We have learned that if you start with yourself in this process, everything else falls in place. By taking care of yourself, you are giving a precious gift to those around you.
Additional Resources:
Picture Book
Professional Book
Find YOUR strengths and use them to
lead the way!
Need more be said?