Libraries and librarians have evolved, and these days what they offer may surprise you. This video explains why libraries are more important than ever. It teaches: • Why information is the real focus of every library • How the Internet has impacted libraries • Why more information isn’t always better • How libraries and librarians… Read More Libraries Matter, Get a Library Card
Welcome to the William O. Schaefer Library! Your child will visit the library every 6 days and will have independent book choice. Be sure to check your child’s class schedule for designated day and time. Many teachers send home reminders about the scheduled class time. Please find a special place to keep the library book so… Read More Welcome to the William O. Schaefer Elementary School Library
It is time to get back to school! The books and online activities on this page can help make the transition from summer vacation to school easier…and fun! Don’t forget to visit your public library for other titles! Mr. Rogers Talks About Starting Kindergarten PBS Kids: Starting School Online Game: Dora’s First Day at School Online Game: Bubble Guppies… Read More Get Ready For School
Lego Poetry is a type of poetry students will actually build with Legos! Lego poetry is supposed to be fun and engaging. I think will get some pretty silly poems! If students prefer to use the legos as inspiration and not actually build with them…that’s okay too! I think we will be amazed at how… Read More Lego Poetry
National Poetry Month was inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world with schools, publishers, libraries, booksellers, and poets celebrating poetry’s vital place in our culture.This year, William O. Schaefer will celebrate National Poetry Month by creating “Book Spine Poetry“! Poetry does not… Read More National Poetry Month
National Crayon Day is March 31st! What a better way to take part in National Crayon Day than to open up a box of crayons and enjoy coloring? Did you know, wax and chalk based crayons have been used by artists around the world for centuries? Edwin Binney created the brightly colored crayons we are… Read More National Crayon Day
Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate reading. All this week, children at William O. Schaefer will celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss! Theodor Seuss Geisel wrote 46 children’s books, among them, The Cat in the Hat and Green… Read More Read Across America