Tamuning Elementary School
MEET the SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
ANN DACANAY
MISSION STATEMENT of Tamuning Elementary School:
We strive to be well-rounded and responsible citizens...who show respect for ourselves, others, and our community...who behave appropriately, reach for academic excellence, set goals and work at them, communicate effectively, and serve others willingly in order to build a better world.
We strive to be well-rounded and responsible citizens...who show respect for ourselves, others, and our community...who behave appropriately, reach for academic excellence, set goals and work at them, communicate effectively, and serve others willingly in order to build a better world.
LBJ SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
Mariesa Q. Griffith
EMAIL : [email protected]
LBJ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
140 Tun Felix Camacho St.
Tamuning , Guam 96913
TELEPHONE # 671-646-5046
LBJ Mission Statement:
Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School will provide each student with a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Each student will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically to meet the challenges of the millennium.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Elementary School will provide each student with a safe and enjoyable learning environment. Each student will be prepared academically, socially, emotionally and physically to meet the challenges of the millennium.
TAMES OPAC CALENDAR
SCHOOL YEAR 2023 - 2024
Library Newsletter
MARCH LESSONS
Mes Chamoru
FEBRUARY LESSONS
Topic: Biography/U.S. Presidents' Day
Digital Tool: EBSCO Database
Activity: Online Research
Digital Tool: EBSCO Database
Activity: Online Research
SANTA VISITS LBJ & TAMES
TIS THE SEASON . . .
for sharing the CHRISTMAS CLASSICS and
learning more on Story Elements!
TIS THE SEASON . . .
for sharing the CHRISTMAS CLASSICS and
learning more on Story Elements!
SY 2023/2024 Online Library Lesson:
What is a Good Digital Citizen?
A person who uses the Internet regularly and effectively. A good digital citizen is one who knows what is right and wrong, exhibits intelligent technology behavior, and makes good choices when using technology.
ONLINE Library Orientation is
Ongoing for the month of September
LIBRARY SCHEDULE:
Week of September 18 - 22
Please find out more how you can join this great journey of reading with your
school librarian.
Email Mrs. Dacanay at [email protected]
Please provide the following information:
-Student's Name
-Grade Level and Teacher's Name
BOOK of the WEEK:
Title: Dogs by M.C. Swensen
non fiction, getepic.com
Our pets are part of the family. Think about your pet at home how do they make you feel.
If you don't have a pet, think of pet you would like to own someday.
Let's start with at least the main 3Ws Questions:
1. What kind of pet do you have or would like to own someday? (a dog, a cat, a turtle, or a ??)
2. Who would help you to care for your pet?
3. Where would you keep your pet? (in a box, in your house, ??)
Mrs. Dacanay's answers:
1. I have a mix breed dog name Chewie, I rescued him around my neighborhood street.
2. My kids, Michael and Kylie help care for him. We all take turns feeding him and take him out to potty.
3. He lives in the house with us and likes to sleep on my bedroom floor.
Title: Dogs by M.C. Swensen
non fiction, getepic.com
Our pets are part of the family. Think about your pet at home how do they make you feel.
If you don't have a pet, think of pet you would like to own someday.
Let's start with at least the main 3Ws Questions:
1. What kind of pet do you have or would like to own someday? (a dog, a cat, a turtle, or a ??)
2. Who would help you to care for your pet?
3. Where would you keep your pet? (in a box, in your house, ??)
Mrs. Dacanay's answers:
1. I have a mix breed dog name Chewie, I rescued him around my neighborhood street.
2. My kids, Michael and Kylie help care for him. We all take turns feeding him and take him out to potty.
3. He lives in the house with us and likes to sleep on my bedroom floor.
Dacanay Family's Rescue Dogs |
The BOOK FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY:
ONLINE 4th and 5TH
Grade CLASSES
SY 2023/2024
PBIS Brainstorm Activity
Students will
1. Think of ways to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
2. Navigate into Jamboard and post answers using a sticky note.
3. Discuss the ideas or answers posted on the board.
Grade CLASSES
SY 2023/2024
PBIS Brainstorm Activity
Students will
1. Think of ways to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible.
2. Navigate into Jamboard and post answers using a sticky note.
3. Discuss the ideas or answers posted on the board.
ONLINE 2nd Grade CLASS
SY 2023/2024
Tamuning Elementary School
Library Information and Procedures
Day/Time for Open Circulation
Morning Recess: 9:30 am to 10:00 am Monday to Friday
Lunch Recess: 12:00 to 12:45 pm Monday to Friday
TamES CIRCULATION POLICY :
- Students need to return all books and pay for any damaged books from last school year to checkout another book this year.
- Students need to submit their signed parental library form to the school librarian before checking out books this school year.
- Students in Grades 2-5 may ONLY check out 1 book at a time.
- Books are checked out for at least 2 weeks but TAMES library does not have fines for overdue books.
- Students may return and checkout books during the open circulation times or during their class library time.
- Any damaged books MUST be reported to the school librarian immediately.
- All reference books and magazines are for library use only and WILL NOT be allowed for circulation.
Digital Citizenship and Critical Thinking
Create a Mini Poster
Venn Diagram: Books and Devices
LIBRARY PHOTO GALLERY
Be grateful for everything as we all face challenges this school year. Reflecting back is truly rewarding to witness the students, colleagues, friends and parents who have patiently supported TamES library. Thank you so much
Library Showcase
A BOOK DIORAMA
Students will create a scene that is part of the main idea of the story: 1. Think of a story that was shared and read in class or at home. 2. Find a shoe/small box to cover or paint the setting of the story. 3. Collect recyclable items to create story elements. 4. Write your Name and Room Number on the back of the box. |
A diorama can help students think and better understand literacy concepts such as character and setting, while developing creativity and building spatial awareness skills.
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SY 2021/2022 LIBRARY SHOWCASE PROJECTS
Library Showcase BOOK PROJECTS:
SY 2021/2022
SY 2021/2022
The Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a global movement each year to bring children and adults together to read the same book title on the same day.
This year's Jumpstart Read for the Record book is Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon by Kat Zhang and illustrated by Charlene Chua. Read Aloud Activity Art Activity: Three Color Challenge Students will draw and design a dragon that reflects the story's main idea. The SLOs Learning Targets: W- The character was well-mannered when had a difficult time in class. H- The character was responsible by completing her assignment. A- L- E- The character demonstrated effective communicator by asking her parents for help. S- |
THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS
FOR DONATING BOOKS TO ALL OF THE
GUAM PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
GFT, Matson, Brotherhood of the Sea, Dewitt Guam, Guam Freight Service, Transportation Institute, First Book, Convoy and AFT
FOR DONATING BOOKS TO ALL OF THE
GUAM PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
GFT, Matson, Brotherhood of the Sea, Dewitt Guam, Guam Freight Service, Transportation Institute, First Book, Convoy and AFT
Library Services For February
Online Research on
U.S. Presidents
4TH and 5TH GRADE STUDENTS Online Learning:
PowerPoint Presentation/Note Taking/Research Skilss on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Nonfiction/Biography on MLK Epic Books: Read/Discuss main ideas, vocabulary, terms
Class Dojo: Library Star Reader
Live Online Create a flier/poster to Role Play a Peaceful Protest of issues in the story.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A103 and A105 4th Grade
A205 and A209 5th Grade
Students Role-Played a Protest of Dr. King's Message
and Created a Flier/Poster
JANUARY Student's Work:
AWESOME JOB Ms. Abe's Class!!
ROOM A209
LIBRARY CLASS ACTIVITY: GOOGLE JAMBOARD
Uploaded: September 9, 2020
FANTASTIC JOB TO Ms. Losbanes's Class
ROOM A103 LIBRARY CLASS ACTIVITY: GOOGLE JAMBOARD Uploaded: October 9, 2020 |
GREAT WORK Mrs. Leon Guerrero's Class
ROOM A205 LIBRARY CLASS ACTIVITY: GOOGLE JAMBOARD Uploaded: September 15, 2020 |
ONLINE RESOURCES
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THINK CENTRAL
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Updated monthly, HMH in the News links students to engaging, topical, and age-appropriate U.S. and world news articles, as well as human-interest stories.
EXPLORE THE SITE ▶ |
PBS KIDS |
Get all the PBS KIDS resources for going back to school!
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ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG (OPAC)
CLICK HERE to start browsing our school's library collection
CLICK HERE to start browsing our school's library collection
EBSCO
EBSCO provides free research databases covering a variety of subjects for students, researchers and librarians.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
The Library of Congress is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. The Library is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office.
The Smithsonian Learning Lab
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving our heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.