
D97 Library News
Back-to-School 2018!
We're excited for another great school year!
Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.
We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:
Katie Noonan knoonan@op97.org Irving
Laurie Conley lconley@op97.org Whittier
What will our students be doing in the library this year?
A lot! We have big plans this year! Aside from reinforcing a love of literature and supporting curriculum, we will continue programs like Hour of Code, and expand opportunities for challenging our creative and collaborative skills. Stay tuned to future newsletters to see all that we are doing!
Our Catalog
Did you know you can access our library from anywhere? Just go to https://op97.follettdestiny.com to find and browse our impressive collection!
Reading Olympics
5th grade students are encouraged to participate in Reading Olympics! Working with a team, these readers explore great books and compete against other schools! Ask your librarian for more information.
We Love the OPPL!
Check out all of the resources available to our kids from the Oak Park Public Library! Make sure you or your student has an active Oak Park Library Card. http://oppl.org/services/kids/homework-help
Check out these September books!
The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh
September is the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15). In this beautiful picture book from Mexico, the author reimagines a cherished tale. A princess searching for her perfect match finds him in a mere warrior.
The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett
The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to revisit Growth vs. Fixed Mindset. In this book, children learn that it is okay to make mistakes.
Keeping the Peace by Anders Hanson
September 21st is International Peace Day. This book is a great tool for kids who want to make the world a more peaceful place.
Contact us!
We love to talk with parents and students about books, research tools or other resources!
Beye - Richard Withers rwithers@op97.org
Hatch - Erin Howe ehowe@op97.org
Holmes - Nicole Chinski nchinksi@op97.org
Irving - Katie Noonan knoonan@op97.org
Lincoln - Carolyn Frame cframe@op97.org
Longfellow - Sharon Pearce spearce@op97.org
Mann - Sabrena Robinson srobinson@op97.org
Whittier - Laurie Conley lconley@op97.org