Learning Resource Center / Library
Thank You Volunteers.
Working in the Learning Resource Center is one of the most enriching volunteer opportunities you can have with your child at school. Email Librarian Sue Michalowski at michalowski@sjc.pvt.k12.il.us if you’d like to spend a couple hours per month with us!
♦ If you are an LRC VOLUNTEER (working with Mrs. Grecco or Mrs. Adducci),
Please check your volunteer times for 2013 here:
APRIL 2013 LRC VOLS
MAY 2013 LRC VOLS
♦ If you are a LIBRARY VOLUNTEER (working with Mrs. Michalowski), click here:
2012-13 Library Volunteer Schedule, SEPT-JUNE
Amazing websites for students:
***AR Bookfinder Alert*** For students in 2nd-5th grades who are using Accelerated Reader in the library, use www.arbookfind.com to search for books that have AR quizzes. You can search by book level, topic, interest level, title, author, award winners, and much more! Check out this fantastic resource to find books that will specifically ignite your child’s interest in reading!
Ready for some of the best Math lessons on the planet? Visit www.khanacademy.org and you’ll get an extra boost in math from 1st grade – college level calculus! Don’t forget to get the FREE Khan Academy App.
Check out www.quizlet.com today. Your child can get an A on their next test when they study using this robust, 100% free online tool. It will sharpen their memories and dramatically improve their study habits for almost any subject. Developed by MIT students, tested and approved by parents and teachers worldwide, this is a must-bookmark website! A great app called FlashCards Sync goes with Quizlet and is only $.99.
Librarian’s must-have Apps for the school year:
- Stack the States – US Geography, 3rd-5th Grade ($.99)
- US States and Capitals Puzzle Match, 3rd-5th Grade ($.99)
- My Congress, FREE
- Maps of the World, FREE
SCIENCE
- Frog Dissection – Emantras – Jr High Science ($3.99)
- Planets, FREE
LANGUAGE ARTS
- Grammar Games, 3rd – 6th Grade ($.99)
- Grammar Up, Jr. High ($4.99)
- Classicly, Jr. High books, sonnets, poetry ($.99)
MATH
- Math Bingo, 1st – 5th Grade ($.99)
- Math Board, 1st – 8th Grade, all operations (($4.99)
- Math Quizzer – FREE
