5th Grade FABLab: Are You Too Young to Start Something?

June 4, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

This post, written by STAB K-8 Computer Science Coordinator Kim Wilkens, originally appeared on techkimstab.tumblr.com. That was the question we posed to 5th graders this past trimester. Ten of them joined us to prove that, in fact, they are ready to start something. I have been super inspired by the She Started Itfilm and it’s message […]

5th Grade Says… The ’17-’18 Best Books of the Year, in Exactly 15 Words

May 24, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Looking for something great to read this summer? Read on to find out the books that 5th grade says were the best of the 2017-2018 school year! Pernille Ripp, teacher and literature specialist extraordinaire, is generous enough to share her amazing ideas on social media. I’m constantly inspired by her blog posts, Instagram, and Twitter […]

Saintly Spotlight: Timmy

May 22, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Welcome to the Saintly Spotlight! The brilliant idea of Jack the library intern, The Saintly Spotlight is an opportunity for St. Anne’s-Belfield School’s most passionate readers to share their reading lives with their school community. All students in grades 5-8 are welcome to apply by customizing a Google Slides template with common reading related questions. […]

Saintly Spotlight: Eliza

May 15, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

Fitz’s Faves Jr: A’s review of The Kingdom of Wrenly, book 7, by Jordan Quinn

May 14, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Let the Games Begin by Jordan Quinn I gave this book five stars because this book was a variety of things. These books have adventure and has a dragon also other mythical creatures. I also like this book because Lucas and Clara are friends and both have confidence to be how they are. Why I […]

Fitz’s Faves: H’s review of Chasing Space, by Leland Melvin

May 11, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Chasing Space by Leland Melvin I gave this book five stars because it was amazing of how when you read this you experience all the training of an astronaut and of a football player all in one book. Another reason I gave Chasing Space five stars is because you get to hear the encouraging story […]

Saintly Spotlight: Henry

May 10, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

6th Graders Say: I Learned that Graphic Novels…

May 9, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

In case you’re new here, I should probably fill you in: I love graphic novels. Like, a lot. I love the way that the creative format allows authors artists to tell their stories in such a wide variety of ways. I love the way that the artwork puts so much of the responsibility in the […]

Fitz’s Faves Jr: E’s Review of Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo

May 7, 2018.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate DiCamillo I gave this book five stars because it’s sad and sweet at the same time. If you like cliffhangers then read this book. And if you like animals and friendship, then read it.

Solving Library Problems with Design Thinking

May 3, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

This summer at the Learn to Learn IV: Computer Science institute, Computer Science Specialist Kim Wilkens and I were both struck by the same bolt of idea lightning. (Don’t you love it when that happens?) After watching Jennifer Chiu, an associate professor at the Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia, present about […]