September 8, 2020: Welcome Back to the Library! Click on an image – it will take you on an adventure or lead you to a place to listen to a read aloud! Find the little yellow speaker and you can hear Ms. Zatarga telling you about all of the fun places to go in this… Read More Welcome Back to the WOS Library!!
What do YOU want to create, make, build, design, or invent?!?! This week is the time for you to record your creation on Ms. Nerkizian’s Flipgrid for WOS’ Virtual Maker Faire! There are a few books and also some videos of possible jobs that involve the STEAM way of thinking! STEAM stands for S =… Read More What do YOU want to create, make, build, design, or invent?!?! Creation Station = Maker Faire is THIS WEEK!
There is no better time than NOW to show kindness towards others! Everybody has a story, so as always – treat everyone the way you want to be treated! Putting a smile on someone else’s face may be something small but that small act can make a big difference in that person’s world! So let’s… Read More Good Vibes Week: Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti!
As we have been noticing more and more, there are so many brave and courageous people to celebrate! We are so beyond grateful for these special first responders and important people in our lives, some are right in William O Schaefer! Friday May 1st was National School Principal’s Day – Thank you Ms. Beglin! Monday… Read More Are You Ready to Learn About Some WOW Factors?
We ALL miss our lives at WOS! I miss all of your faces so so much!! Ya know what I really don’t miss – THE COMPUTER SCREEN! It is easy to spend SO much time on the computer doing “online learning”, reading, face-timing with friends, but we all need a break from the screens sometimes. … Read More Happy School Library Month of 2020!! A Different Kind of School Library Month …
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” – Pablo Picasso This week you get to pick your journey – taking a closer look at Art: from learning about types of art, to famous artists – or getting a glimpse at The History of Sound or making an… Read More Art History Week! Celebrate World Art Day on Wednesday April 15th!
One can find just about anything that interests them on Pinterest! You never know where you will end up once you leap, feet first, down the “rabbit hole”! Well, today I ended up on the page, Teaching Books on video, YouTube, etc, composed by Melisa Michaels, Teacher Treasure Hunter! Here you will find approximately 90 picture books… Read More Throwback from Ms. Eyer’s Library Critical Thinking Challenges: The Power of Reading
Everybody LOVES technology! When using technology, students need to be reminded to “be safe” and to “be a good digital citizen”! As a class we will watch the 4 minute video below before starting any technology projects in the computer lab or the classroom! After viewing the video we will discuss how to stay safe online. Choose one of the following: Read… Read More Throwback from Ms. Eyer’s Library Critical Thinking Challenges: Digital Safety Hero