We are very fortunate to be a part of a new program this year at the Fallbrook Library. We were invited to visit the library at their downtown location, and have plans to return in the spring when their brand-new location has opened. The trip started with a bus ride to the library and for some students was the highlight of the trip. I hadn't even realized there would be so many students who had NEVER been on a school bus before. They were VERY excited, to say the least. (Thanks to Dr. Jacobs, our Superintendent, for funding the bus!)
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| Domingo, Johnnie and Derick on the bus. |
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| Julian, Fernando and Noah |
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| My best attempt at getting as much of the class as I could while on the bus. |
Next, we all settled into the library to listen to the librarian tell us about their new program this year and important information about the library. My personal favorite message from her was that kids no longer have to be SILENT in the library. They understand that kids are kids and they want them to have FUN at the library in order to encourage kids to WANT to visit and read. She shared that the new location will have doors to close off the children's area for this exact reason. Sounds great! Can't wait to see it!
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| Our class ready to listen. |
Hopefully by now, you have seen the lanyard that each student received. On the card, there are 5 spots for the students to get stamped for each visit to the library. They got their first stamp while on our trip and will get their second stamp when we return in the Spring to the new location. The additional 3 stamps are for visits when the students go to the library with their families. I hope that every student will particpate. They each will receive a prize once the card has been completed. About 18 students from our class received their library cards that day and were able to check out one book. They loved using the scanner and computer to self-check-out. Finally, every student received a free book to keep, a bookmark and a pencil. It was a WONDERFUL visit and ended with another thrilling bus ride back to school!
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| The lanyard that each student received. |
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| Robin and Daniella enjoying their books. |
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| Noah, Derick, Fernando and Brandon |
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| Nolan and Tyler sharing a seat. |
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| Johnnie and Derick asking, "Is this going to be on the BLOG???" |
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