This is our new library Christmas Tree.
The idea however, was borrowed.
Here are the most frequently heard comments from our students:
"Is that a Christmas Tree?"
"Christmas Trees are supposed to have leaves."
"How did you get lights to stick to books?"
"Why did you do that?"
"Why aren't there any presents?"

Merry Christmas to all!

1st quarter -gone- wow

Here I sit at my desk during parent/teacher conferences thanking God for my job as librarian.  Not too many parents need to "conference" with the librarian.  We just finished the book fair and got many books in the hands of kids.  It still amazes me the amount of money families will spend for books.  It's wonderful.  Soccer season is over and Davis did great for his first time.  I've been a grandma for one year.  That amazes me.  I was in my first car crash 4 weeks ago and still have pain when I cough but I thank God that my family is safe. 

My handsome boy at Kyli's wedding.

I'm so glad he loves books but someone needs to tell him to turn it over.  Somebody help the poor child!

Oh---I turned 40 and someone told out waitress.  The free dessert was delicious however!

Is it summer yet?

As library media specialist, I have to work 20 days after school is out.  I've been able to get a lot done without all my usual interuptions that each school day brings.  I can't believe each day I get out of bed, I don't dread coming to work!  My job is absolutely a blessing.  I've created a teacher library section that I can't wait for our staff to see and most importantly, use!  So as I unplug the vacuum, turn off the coffee pot and lock the door, maybe I'll see you at the pool on the 21st when I'm "outta here" and beginning my summer!!!!

Spring Book Fair!

I'm so excited about my second book fair! I don't know what I would do without Mrs. Cook's help. She is so artistically talented. Look at all the amazing things she can make. It's a carnival theme "Get Your Ticket to Read." We will be open two evenings until 7pm and the "Goodies with Grandparent" event will be Friday at 7:30am. That will be fun for all. I love my library and all the students and teachers who visit it make it worth while. Happy reading! 

Christmas Open House in the Library

It was a grand day in the library with our Christmas Open House.  Thanks to Mrs. Cook, her mother-in-law, her and my mother for their help.  Merry Christmas!

My Christmas Library

Thanks to all the parent volunteers and my super duper library aide Gina for their creativity in making our library warm and cozy for Christmas.  Merry Christmas to all and to all a good book!




Christmas 2010

Hello. So this is the picture going in our Christmas cards this year. Some of you are getting your preview. =) I love picassa from google. Merry Christmas everyone!

My 1st Book Fair--Go Books!

So, my first book fair is over.  What a great time.  I couldn't have done it without my volunteers. I'm so impressed at how much parents support reading and books.  A ton of books were purchased for our kids.    With my "Guess the pages" contest, I am able to give 25 free books to our students at Granby Elementary.  I can't wait until our next one in March.  Woo Hoo!

First day out of the way

What a whirlwind of a day.  It was great.  I got to share one of my favorite read aloud books with 3 different sets of little ones and got to put one book in about 100 kids hands today.  In a week that number will multiply at least 5 times.  That's awesome!  Throw in purse shopping and an all you can eat nacho bar and it would have been an almost perfect day.  I can NOT believe the honor I have been given to be a school librarian.  It's amazing. 

Mark going through his Gamma Knife Radiation treatment this summer in St. Louis was interesting. I wouldn't wish a "halo" on anyone. I'm glad it's over and doctor says it went just like it was planned. Only time will tell.