Mrs. Bruemmer's CyberLibrary #KGLRC

Kelvin Grove LRC

Students attend the library each week at Kelvin Grove during their reading block. Students self-select print books (fiction and non-fiction) and are introduced to electronic reading formats via RAILS and Illinois State Library's eRead Illinois program. Students are provided one-on-one book selection assistance where needed/requested. Lessons and skillsets are provided, SSR is offered, and the LRC MakerSpace is open for use. The Kelvin LRC provides Centers & Stations, along with the TECH PETTING ZOO. #kglrc #Read91

2020 Highlights: Focus on READING

Perhaps it's not glitzy or glamorous, but it's so important that we support student reading and our reading community as a whole. Students need to see adults modeling reading -- and just exactly how do we do that? READ! The winter & spring focus will feature book tasting, book talks and ALL THINGS reading! Our goal is to match each student with books that "fit". E-books and print books alike will be offered to KG kids. Don't forget to support reading at home too! It's amazing what just 20 minutes per day can do! (See graphic below!)

SSR=Sustained Silent Reading: WHY?

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20 Little Minutes = THIS!

StarLab in the KG LRC - THIS WAS FUN!!!

About Star Lab
The StarLab is a portable planetarium designed for all ages, kindergarten through adult.
The StarLab is valued at over $14,000, but through a reasonable rental fee from the Will County Regional Office of Education / Professional Development Alliance.

With the StarLab interactive experience as a learning tool, we can engage students with a wide range of lessons including science, geography and astronomy AND the software meets current Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), too! Ask your student what they liked about StarLab in the LRC!

Donations Welcome!

The Kelvin Grove LRC & MakerSpace collection will be growing this January (per student request), so that students can also check out (and bring home) various artifacts along with books and audiobooks. KG students now have access to both eRead Illinois electronic books and Biblioboard e-book services, in addition to the traditional print collection in our school library. (E-books are accessible through kgcyberlibrary.weebly.com on any device connected to the Internet.)

If you have any gently-used items on our wish-list below that you're willing to donate to the KG LRC, please send them in with Kelvin Grove students or drop them off at Kelvin Grove School (Door 2) Monday-Friday between 7:30 am-4:00 pm.

Here's our #KGLRC WISH LIST:
~ Board games / card games (Uno, etc) / chess sets
~ DVDs (family-oriented please)
~ Video games (retro and current) for all gaming console types
~ Rubik's Cubes
~ LEGOs

Thanks so very much for always supporting our students.

Best Regards,
Mrs. Sharon Bruemmer
LRC Coordinator
sbruemmer@d91.net
kgcyberlibrary.weebly.com
www.twitter.com/cyberlibrary

KG & MG Celebrated Hour of Code 19-20

Six Flags Read -To-Succeed Program STARTED November 26th!
Ends March 31, 2020
Read To Succeed is a free program that allows students in grades K-6 to earn tickets to Six Flags Great America just by reading six hours for fun. Here is how your child can earn a free ticket to Six Flags:

1) Parents/Guardians must register their student using this link: sixflags.com/books Use Kelvin Grove Jr High School's code: C7ESD
2) Your child may read any books they choose.
3) Keep track of your child’s reading using the form below.
4) Record your child’s reading at our website sixflags.com/books.
5) Receive a free Six Flags Great America ticket from Kelvin Grove Jr High School in May from the KG LRC.

Students can optionally earn bonus awards by reading more than six hours such as discounts on additional tickets for family members, Season Passes or Memberships.
Please don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Bruemmer at sbruemmer@d91.net if you have any questions or need assistance signing up.

Six Flags Reading Log Grades 4,5,6
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Hornets With Heart

Grade 4 through 8 Kelvin Grove LRC students are creating cards, writing letters and creating digital art pieces that will deliver to special Will County residents. Our focus is to share our creations with Will County residents who may live alone or in skilled nursing facilities or senior housing units. This is an ongoing project for the entire school year. #Kind #HornetsWithHeart

New Service for KG Families for 2019-2020:
KGLRC Scholastic Book Club!

Like Scholastic book offers?
Like the ease of ordering online, too? Here you go!
Parents/Guardians of students in grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8 can click on the Scholastic Book Clubs button above -- and order through the Kelvin Grove LRC. Happy Reading!

Parents use this code to submit their Scholastic Book Clubs Orders to Mrs. B. online.
Class Code L3XH2

FY20 KG LRC STUDENT GOAL

The Kelvin Grove LRC student goal is to increase individual reading appreciation, joy and comprehension by experiencing a wide variety of literature and non-fiction texts supportive of District 91 curriculum and Illinois Learning Standards; to engage students using S.T.R.E.A.M. concepts, increase library/ research skills and strengthen digital citizenry through hands-on activities in LRC Centers and MakerSpace; and to have FUN while meeting this goal!