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One of the biggest and most important jobs that I have as the librarian for the Johnson Elementary School Learning Leopard Library is collaborating with Johnson teachers. The library collection, facilities, and other library materials are an integral part of Johnson’s curriculum, instruction, and overall success. When students aren’t visiting the Learning Leopard Library for […]
Read MoreWell, we did it again! Johnson’s pre-school, kindergarten, and first grade students thought so many snowy thoughts that Charlottesville was hit with a blast of winter weather. And what a blast of winter weather! With enough snow to put us out of school for two whole days, we’re starting to realize the power of the […]
Read MoreEarlier this year, I spent a big chunk of time with Johnson’s younger students talking about book care. Where should we keep our books? How can we keep our books safe? What can we do if a book gets hurt? Students were excited about their responsibility in keeping books safe – especially during Library Superhero […]
Read MoreIf you’ve been waiting on pins and needles all week to find out the results of our Caldecott Challenge, then have no fear! The results are in. The winner of the Johnson Elementary School 2014 Caldecott Challenge is…. Journey, by Aaron Becker! Congratulations, Journey! Stop by the Learning Leopard Library to check out the special […]
Read MoreWelcome to Everyone is Talking About, a new feature on the Johnson Elementary School Learning Leopard Library blog that features books and series that students just can’t stop talking about! Check out our Everyone is Talking About posts to learn more about some of the most commonly checked-out, requested, and reviewed books in the Learning […]
Read MoreThe Learning Leopard Library Birthday Book Club is officially open! Birthday Book Club is a unique way for students to celebrate their special day while supporting the Johnson Elementary School Library. This week, flyers were sent home with all of the details. Looking to find out more? Check out the Birthday Book Club guidelines, posted […]
Read MoreThe Jewel Kingdom: The Ruby Princess by Johanna N. Malcolm Roxanne invited her sisters over to eat a big lunch at her palace. But apparently, they are afraid of her palace and say it is “haunted.” When her sisters arrive, they see a ghost, They’re too afraid to stay there, so they ride back home. […]
Read MoreFirst things first – have you noticed our new look? The Learning Leopard Library blog got a makeover this week. In order to meet the needs of our growing group of readers, comprised mostly of parents, teachers, and adult community members, the blog has evolved to a more streamlined and clear theme. All of our […]
Read MoreA Terrifying Taste of Short & Shivery by Robert D. San Souci If you like scary books, well Short and Shivery is a great book for you. If you like witches, it has witches! If you like ghosts, it has ghosts too. You can scare your friend, you can scare your family… it’s a great […]
Read MoreIt looks like our snowy thoughts from a few weeks ago finally took effect – what a cold and wintery week it has been. Maybe next week, we’ll read a spring story and start thinking sunny thoughts, just for good measure! With the holiday, snow cancellations, and two-hour delays this week, there’s not much to […]
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