Panther Press
Mrs. Bruce is looking for volunteers, with building experience, who would be willing to help build sets for this year's 3/4 musical, James and the Giant Peach. We are also looking for donations of materials (lumber, hardware, paint, etc) to help build the set. Please contact her if interested at cbruce@rnesu.org. Thank you!
Library Skills
We spent the first several weeks of school learning how to browse books, locate just right books for each grade and utilize online student resources. We have a new circulation desk with a self-checkout system. Each student now has their own library card and they are able to check out their books independently. Students can access the library when needed during the week and during their library class.
Overdue Books
Overdue notices are sent home periodically as reminders to students to return their library books. We do not fine at Lothrop. If your student damaged or lost a book, please have them chat with Mrs. Tate so that she can replace the book or repair it. Families are not required to replace a book, however, if a family chooses to do so, they can purchase an equivalent replacement and send it to school with their child. Thank you!
Digital Citizenship
1st through 6th grade classes are learning about digital citizenship for the months of October & November. Digital Citizenship is learning to be safe, responsible and respectful online. Our district uses curriculum from Common Sense Media and I focus on the importance of media balance, online privacy, leaving digital footprints, communication and cyberbullying. I highly recommend these online resources for families from Common Sense Media to help equip you as you navigate the digital world with your children. If you have any questions, please reach out to me at ctate@rnesu.org - Mrs. Tate
Sora: Audiobooks & Ebooks for All Students
Sora is an online shared digital library that provides audiobooks and ebooks. RNESU subscribes to this resource and every student can access it with their school email account. The Sora app can be downloaded to almost every type of device (unfortunately not Kindle tablets). To access this resource;
- Download app or go to https://soraapp.com/welcome
- Use location finder or search for Vermont Schools Shared Digital Collection
- After clicking on the button for Vermont Schools Shared Digital Collection. Scroll through the list of schools and locate "Rutland Northeast SU 36"-click on that button.
- Click on the button "Sign in using Rutland Northeast SU 36"
- Sign-in with Google using your student's RNESU email address.
RNESU Author Visit at Lothrop
The RNESU district librarians hosted an event on Thursday, October 19 at Lothrop School. Vermont author, Katherine Arden was our guest. The event gave students the chance to meet and ask Ms. Arden questions about her writing process, where she gets her ideas and how to publish a book. It was a great evening attended by families across the district.
Email: ewilliamsharryman@rnesu.org
Website: https://lothrop.rnesu.org/
Location: US Route 7, Pittsford, VT, 05763
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LothropSchool/