Featured Author – Beatrice Alemagna
What do you think the “big little thing” might be?
Other books by Beatrice Alemagna that are available in our library.
Remembering 9/11
Must Reads…Sakura 2022
These Sakura 2022 nominees are page-turners you won’t be able to put down.
Watch the book trailers below to help you decide which of these fantastic books you should read first.
2021 BookMark Challenge
Be sure to:
Color in your bookmark using colored pencils or pen. Do not use crayons.
Outline your images using a black fine line marker or Sharpie.
Shade in your background using a colored pencil.
Don’t forget to write your name and class on the back of your bookmark before turning it in to Ms. Pretz or Mrs. Notter during library class or recess.
Welcome Back
LIBRARY FAQ’s
Are we still practicing the 4W’s when we are in the library?
Yes, Yes and Yes!
Where do I go for library news and information?
Go to The Noisy Librarian Blog
Where do I go to look up titles, check my account, and hold information?
Go to Destiny Discover and Sign in with Google.
What do I need before checking out a book?
Helping Hand
How many students can safely browse for a book in an aisle?
4
What is the maximum number of books I may check out?
2
How many days until my books are overdue?
2 weeks
When can I check out books?
Library class
Recess ( Grades 1-2 beginning September 23rd and Grades 3-5 beginning September 9th)
How many students are allowed to sign in during recess times?
30 students
Where do I return my library books?
Book Drop Box located outside of…the library, office, or second floor of the cafeteria building.
DO NOT put books in a Book Drop Box on library days. Bring your books with you for Mrs. Notter to check-in.
What is the maximum number of books I can put on hold?
2
When may I pick up books that I placed on hold?
After you receive a Google chat message from Ms. Pretz or Mrs. Notter, please come to the library to pick up your book.
FIRST DAY CRITTER JITTERS
Check out this new book, First Day Critter Jitters by one of our favorite authors, Jory John.
Which character reminds you, of you?
Librarian Picks: Week of August 23
These are books I have read this week that support ASIJ’s Portrait of a Learner, DEI and SEL.
As I read books this year, I will modify the catalog to make it easier for you to search for books to support ASIJ’s Portrait of a Learner. Catalog Search by Subject Example below:
Rain Boy by Dylan Glynn
Prompt to promote a class discussion: “Play was better together.”
The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
Prompt to promote a class discussion: “Some people worry that there won’t be enough room under the big umbrella,” the narrator warns. “But the amazing thing is…there is.”
Pair Rain Boy and The Big Umbrella with Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller or One by Kathryn Otoshi
The Circle of Caring and Sharing by Theresa Larsen-Jonasson
Prompt to promote a class discussion: “The animals took turns passing the stick to speak. Some gave a loud roar, and others a squeak.
The Whatifs by Emily Kilgore
Prompt to promote a class discussion: “Do you ever have good Whatifs?”
Speak Up, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell
Prompt to promote a class discussion: “Speak up for anyone who might need help.”
A FEW MORE FANTASTIC NEW PICTURE BOOK READ ALOUDS!
Summer Reading 2021
Ms. Pretz’ Recommended Reading Lists
(Click on the hyperlink above to access recommended reading lists.)
Summer Reading – 2021
All it takes is a stack of great books and a commitment to read every day!
To support our students with their summer reading goals, the ASIJ Elementary Library allows returning students to check out books during summer vacation. If your child is interested in participating in summer check out, please complete the summer checkout parent permission form below.
Click on link: Summer Checkout Parent Permission Form
- This form is required for returning students to check out books.
- This year, homerooms will have a specified time for students to check out their summer reading books.
- Students will be limited to 10 print books.
- All books are due on student orientation day in August.
Ms. Pretz’ Recommended Reading Lists
(Click on the hyperlink above to access Ms. Pretz’ recommended reading lists.)
(collated by Ms. Pretz – ASIJ ES Teacher-Librarian)
SORA App How To Access Tutorial and How to Navigate SORA Tutorial
Step 1: On your iPad install the SORA app from the Apple Store or Google Play Store. On your laptop point your browser to soraapp.com.
Step 2: On SORA find The American School in Japan (tap).
Step 3: Then sign-in using your ASIJ Student Gmail login.
All ASIJ Student Gmail logins start with the students’ graduation year followed by last name and first initial. Example: 27jonesm@asijac.jp
All ASIJ Parents should log in using “The Gate” username and password is the number on the back of your ASIJ ID card.
Step 3: Tap the Explore tab (binoculars icon).
Step 4: Tap Open Book or Open Audiobook to read or listen to the book. Tap Options to renew or return the book.
Step 5: Go to the SORA bookshelf icon and click on OPTIONS to return a book early or to renew a book.
Please email tpretz@asij.ac.jp or help@asij.ac.jp for assistance using this app.
