Who's Who in the library?
Deborah Vallely can be found in the library every day.
Jennifer Stanbro is the K-5 Library Media Specialist and can be found in the library, classrooms, and the computer lab at scheduled times.
Skillin Elementary Library provides library materials to students, teachers, and families. Parents are invited to request and borrow library materials for reading aloud through their children's library accounts. Students may borrow books and audio books from any South Portland School Library though interschool loan.
The South Portland library program also provides an integrated instructional component to students. Through library visits and work in classrooms, the library program supports reading, research and technology education.
What's New In the Skillin Library
We have had a very eventful autumn! October was “Community Helpers” month so the month was spent talking about people in our cities and towns that assist us. Most classes had a wonderful visit with the South Portland Fire Department during their library time. The firefighters spoke about their jobs, equipment and even gave the students a tour of the fire truck that they had brought. An officer from the police department spoke to some classes as well. There are lots of pictures on the windows outside the library so be sure to take a look! Be sure to check out the “Wall of Fame” outside the library in November. We will be talking about books that were favorites of the Skillin School staff this month. Maybe an old favorite will become a new favorite for your child.
The fourth and fifth graders have kicked off the “Maine Student Book Award” program again this year. Check out the blogs on the Skillin School Library website. The third grade has begun their animal “Wanted” poster research project. Signs will be posted around the school in the next few weeks.
The first week of December will see the arrival of the Scholastic Book Fair. Be sure to check totes in the coming weeks for more information.
Be sure to stay warm with a good book! Mrs. Vallely & Mrs. Stanbro
Happy Reading!