A couple of years ago I whined to LM_NET about our new principal. She
had eliminated our sustained silent reading program telling us it was
not supported by data.
We now have yet another new principal, who re-instituted the program.
She thinks that the 20 minutes per block on Fridays encouraging students
to read for pleasure is a good thing!
Our circulation is way up, but more than that, we find that students
are more apt to recommend books to their peers. We are getting many more
requests for specific titles!
Our principal has gone a step further and found funding to support a
"Seen Outside And Reading" (SOAR) reading incentive programs. Teachers
have cards to pass out to students they see pleasure reading. The cards
are then submitted for a drawing. Every week, 4 students will receive a
$10 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble.
The student winners are loving it. We give them the option of having
their photos posted on the LMC website with a recommendation for a book.
Take a look at this week's winners at:
http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/lmc
And remember, when things seem their bleakest...this too shall pass!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Adam Janowski
Library Media Specialist
Naples High School
1100 Golden Eagle Circle
Naples, FL 34102
E-mail: NHSWebmaster@collier.k12.fl.us
Phone: 239-377-2210
Fax: 239-377-2370
Library web site: http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/lmc/
School web site: http://collier.k12.fl.us/nhs/
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