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----- Original Message ----- From: "LM_NET automatic digest system" <LISTSERV@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> To: <LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU> Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:11 AM Subject: LM_NET Digest - 18 Jan 2008 - Special issue (#2008-115) > There are 6 messages totalling 581 lines in this issue. > > Topics in this special issue: > > 1. Target: Shelving/Shelf Marker lessons > 2. Request for copy of Washington Post article > 3. Target: Searchandgive.com > 4. TV setups > 5. Target: jobs in Houston Texas > 6. Hit: Circular Stories--Long and extremely late! > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:43:39 -0500 > From: Melissa Small <msmall@LENOIR.K12.NC.US> > Subject: Target: Shelving/Shelf Marker lessons > > Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has any really good lessons to te= > ach elementary students how to shelves books and use shelf markers. I ha= > ve tried letting the students line up in ABC order and various other game= > s to illustrate shelving books and putting them in order on the shelves, = > but the students still do not seem to understand. My shelves are in a te= > rrible mess. Does anyone have any suggestions? > > Thank you!!! > > Missy Small, Media Coordinator > Moss Hill School > Kinston, NC > msmall@lenoir.k12.nc.us > > "This email message may contain confidential information. If the reader = > of this message is not the intended recipient, please note that reading, = > copying or distributing this message is prohibited. If you have received= > this message in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete t= > his message." > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:40:41 -0600 > From: "Daisy, Pati" <pati_daisy@SOUTHERN-CAL.K12.IA.US> > Subject: Request for copy of Washington Post article > > Hello all, I have a visually handicapped student who recently helped = > with the Obama campaign going door to door in Carroll, Iowa. He and a = > friend were interviewed by the Washington Post and told the article was = > in the January 3rd paper on page A 08. This student would greatly = > appreciate having an actual copy of the paper. If anyone could send it = > to me I would gladly send postage. Thanks for your help. > =20 > *************************************************************************= > ******** > "Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that > of an ignorant nation." Walter Cronkite > *************************************************************************= > ****** > Pati Daisy, Teacher-Librarian > Southern Cal CSD > 709 W. Main St.=20 > Lake City, IA 51449 > Work Phone: 712-464-7210 > Work email: pati_daisy@southern-cal.k12.ia.us > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:43:48 -0500 > From: Carol A Demasi <Carol_Demasi@CCPSNET.NET> > Subject: Target: Searchandgive.com > > Okay oh wise ones - any truth to this seachandgive.com via Scholastic. = > Use their search tool and earn money for your school. Anyone try it? > =20 > Carol DeMasi > Library Media Specialist,=20 > Chesterfield Community High School > Chesterfield County, Virginia > Carol_DeMasi@ccpsnet.net > 804-768-6156 > <mailto:Carol_DeMasi@ccpsnet.net> =20 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:56:26 -0500 > From: "DiGregorio, David" <ddigregorio@TENAFLY.K12.NJ.US> > Subject: Re: TV setups > > Some of you requested more details as included below - I would recommend > using local vendors to save on shipping -=20 > > > NEW PRESENTATION SYSTEM MODEL FOR THE CLASSROOM > A PRACTICAL SOLUTION > By David Di Gregorio, Supervisor of Library Media Services, Tenafly High > School > > Teachers need a presentation system in their classroom that is easy to > use and that can enable them to seamlessly integrate media into their > lessons. Even better, they need a system that students might be able to > interact with. Popular solutions in the past have been video > projectors and Smart Boards or scan converting computer screen to > televisions. These solutions fall short in various ways. They require > shutting off harsh florescent lights and drawing the shades, fumbling > with inputs and remotes and making sure there is enough audio > amplification coming from the tiny speakers on the video projector. > Wires need to be run all over the room for power and Internet and in > many cases a tremendous amount of teaching time goes to waste. > Projector bulbs dim over time and are expensive to replace. All this > make the 16mm projector era look better than ever! Most of us know that > teachers generally shy away from anything that is unreliable and > requires cumbersome setup. > > There is good news because there is now a viable and cost effective > solution. This solution leverages several things; the resolution > convergence between computers and television has matured (the cost of > larger flat panel televisions has come down) and wireless technology is > reliable and inexpensive, =20 > > Permanent installation of a 46 inch (minimum) LCD television equipped > with VGA input mounted with an articulating bracket in front of the > classroom is the first step toward the solution.=20 > > VENDOR: SAGA ELECTRONICS - TENAFLY, NJ =20 > CONTACT: DAVID BELFIELD 201-503-0700=20 > 46" FLAT PANEL: SONY BRAVIA KDLS463000 - $1,600.00 > ARTICULATING WALL MOUNT: SANUS - 275.00 > > The second step is the mounting of a 19 " rack enclosure to the wall a > couple of feet off the floor more or less under the LCD panel. This > enclosure accommodates a networked computer and a VCR/DVD combo unit. =20 > > VENDOR: WWW.RACKMOUNTMART.COM=20 > CONTACT: EDDIE WANG T:510-226-8268 > 19" RACK MOUNT ENCLOSURE - WB2402 378.00=20 > (PLUS SHIPPING) > 75.00 > VENDOR: ADI > CONTACT: GUY EDWARDS T: (201) 462-9570 > RACK SHELF (MIDDLE ATLANTIC U-317) (2@ 39.95) 89.80 > > Raceway up the wall will accommodate the wiring between the computer and > the flat panel television. =20 > > VENDOR: COOPER ELECTRIC=20 > 4000 SIZED RACEWAY 100.00 > > VENDOR: L-COM TEL: 1-800-343-1455=20 > CABLES: 1- SVGA HD15 M/HD15 M 25' BLK 54.00 > 3 - CA YCbCr VIDEO 3 RCA M/M 25' 29.44 > 1 - CA AUDIO 3.5mm M/3.5mm M 25' 15.36 > =20 > APPROX. TOTAL PER INSTALLATION 2516.60 > This does not include VCR/DVD at about $100,=20 > computer at about $500 and tablet laptop: $1300 > > > The flat panel television acts as the monitor for the computer as well > as the VCR/DVD. This setup has many advantages as follows: LCD > televisions usually have excellent integrated audio amplification, they > are bright enough to use without adjusting the lights, they require no > expensive bulb replacement and they switch easily from one source to > another. The enclosure mounted to the wall keeps all the wiring out of > sight, keeps the equipment secure and "custodial friendly" which means > it never has to be removed from the room in the summer and easy cleaning > underneath can take place. All those wires have been eliminated. =20 > > There is more. One of the biggest problems in classrooms is the > teacher's computer. Place it on their desk and wires go across the > floor. Place it against a wall and teachers have lost eye contact with > their students. The solution here is a wireless laptop. With the > wireless laptop (or even better a tablet PC) teachers can remote into > the computer connected to the LCD television and present everything from > PowerPoint to full screened streaming video from the Internet. With a > wireless tablet PC, teachers can walk around the classroom and allow > students to interact with the information on the LCD television letting > the entire class look on. =20 > > This clean, teacher friendly solution enables teachers to more > effectively than ever integrate media into their lessons. And this will > allow students to have the benefits of a full class period of > instruction enhanced with media that they can interact with need be. > And it is an excellent solution that keeps equipment secure and in place > without breaking the budget. =20 > > For more information, feel free to contact David Di Gregorio - > ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us > > David Di Gregorio=20 > ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us =20 > Supervisor Library Media Services > Tenafly High School > www.librarymedia.net=20 > 19 Columbus Drive > Tenafly, NJ 07670 > CELL: 201-696-8062 > 201.816.6617 > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: School Library Media & Network Communications > [mailto:LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Gail Smith > Sent: Friday, January 18, 2008 10:11 AM > To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU > Subject: TV setups > > Recently there was a posting that discussed, or linked to a discussion > of > the "wish list" setup for classroom TV setups. I read it but did not > save > it since it did not apply at the time. Our school will now most likely > be > moving, and I am in need of the article for our planning. I checked the > archives on my computer and on the web but didn't have the right terms > to > find anything. If you could direct me to the post or the link, I would > appreciate it. > > Thanks > > --=20 > Gail Smith, NBCT > Librarian & Technology Facilitator > Edison Regional Gifted Center, Chicago > gssmith. ergc at gmail. com > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > David Di Gregorio=20 > ddigregorio@tenafly.k12.nj.us =20 > Supervisor Library Media Services > Tenafly High School > www.librarymedia.net > 19 Columbus Drive > Tenafly, NJ 07670 > CELL: 201-696-8062 > 201.816.6617 > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:08:59 +0000 > From: Elizabeth Holloway <eliholloway@HOTMAIL.COM> > Subject: Target: jobs in Houston Texas > > Dear Wonderful LM_NETters, > =20 > I am posting an inquiry I never thought I would post.......... I need your > = > collective assistance. Does anyone know of any job opportunities in > Houston= > , Texas?=20 > =20 > I am very very VERY happy in my present job and am loathe to ever consider > = > leaving however, I have just found out that my father has been diagnosed > wi= > th a terminal illness. I would like to consider re-locating to Houston, > Te= > xas to be close to him. I am unsure of a time-line on my end (sorry so > vag= > ue) but I need to explore ANY possibilities available in Houston. > =20 > I have been an Elementary School "Librarian" (Media Specialist) for the > pas= > t 8 years and I have 3 years classroom experience. I have permanent NY > ce= > rtification and provisional certification for Puerto Rico. > =20 > Are there any fellow Houstonian librarians who can give me a read on > school= > library positions? > =20 > Please respond off list. =20 > =20 > Thank you all in advance. > =20 > Elizabeth Holloway > Elementary Librarian > Saint John's School=20 > San Juan, Puerto Rico=20 > eliholloway@hotmail.com "[Librarians] are subversive. You think they're > jus= > t sitting there at the desk, all quiet and everything. They're like > plottin= > g the revolution, man. I wouldn't mess with them." =97 Michael Moore=20 > _________________________________________________________________ > Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. > http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=3DTXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_0120= > 08= > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:11:36 -0400 > From: Deana Adams <pei5@MSN.COM> > Subject: Hit: Circular Stories--Long and extremely late! > > =0A= > =0A= > Good morning, Everyone,Here is a hit for the circular stories that is > extre= > mely late. Thanks for all your wonderful ideas. Hope you find this useful. > Deana > =0A= > =0A= > If You Give a Mouse a Cookie=0A= > =0A= > If You Give a Moose a Muffin=0A= > =0A= > If You Give a Pig a Pancake=0A= > =0A= > The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle=0A= > =0A= > Jumanji by Chris Van=0A= > Allsburg=0A= > =0A= > Flotsam by David Wiesner=0A= > =0A= > The Napping House by Wood=0A= > =0A= > 50 Below Zero by Robert=0A= > Munsch=0A= > =0A= > Love You Forever by Robert=0A= > Munsch=0A= > =0A= > Miss Birdie Chose a Shovel=0A= > by Leslie Connor=0A= > =0A= > Bubble Gum, Bubble Gum by=0A= > Lisa Wheeler=0A= > =0A= > Black and White by David=0A= > Macaulay=0A= > =0A= > A Circle of Friends by Giori Carmi=0A= > =0A= > House Is a House for Me by=0A= > Mary Ann Hoberman=0A= > =0A= > Miss Rumphius by Barbara=0A= > Cooney=0A= > =0A= > The Seed and the Giant=0A= > Saguaro by Jennifer Ward=0A= > =0A= > The frog and the princess=0A= > and the prince and the mole and the=0A= > =0A= > frog and the mole and the=0A= > princess and the prince ... by Bear, John B.=0A= > =0A= > Once A Mouse by Marcia Brown=0A= > =0A= > The Umbrella by Jan Brett=0A= > =0A= > Chicka Chicka Boom Boom=0A= > =0A= > Buz by Richard Egielski=0A= > =0A= > A Day in the Life of Murphy=0A= > by Alice Provensen=0A= > =0A= > It Wasn't My Fault by Helen=0A= > Lester=0A= > =0A= > Round Trip by Ann Jonas=0A= > =0A= > Time to Sleep by Denise=0A= > Fleming=0A= > =0A= > Welcome Comfort by Patricia=0A= > Polacco=0A= > =0A= > My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza=0A= > =0A= > The Ox-Cart Man by Donald=0A= > Hall=0A= > =0A= > How to Make an Apple Pie =0A= > =0A= > See the World=0A= > =0A= > No Jumping on the Bed by=0A= > Tedd Arnold=0A= > =0A= > Tuesday by David Wiesner=0A= > =0A= > The Giant Hug by Sandra=0A= > Horning=0A= > =0A= > One-Dog Canoe by Mary=0A= > Casanova=0A= > =0A= > Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the=0A= > Bus by Mo Willems=0A= > =0A= > Big Pumpkin by Erica Silverman (perfect for Halloween) > > Nothing much Happened Today by Mary Blount Christian > > One Fine Day by Hogrogian > > The End by Rochelle - A new book that reads backwards!My Little Sister Ate > = > One Hare by Bill GrossmanMr. Willowby's Christmas Tree by Robert Barry=0A= > =0A= > Village of Round and Square Houses=0A= > =0A= > A day in the life of murphy by Alice Provensen=0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > Anansi and the Talking Melon=0A= > =0A= > Beautiful Bananas by Elizabeth Laird=0A= > =0A= > Honey Trouble by Diane Young=0A= > =0A= > If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Laura Numeroff=0A= > =0A= > It wasn't my fault by Helen Lester=0A= > =0A= > Little Loon and Papa=0A= > =0A= > Meanwhile by Marcus Pfister=0A= > =0A= > My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann=0A= > =0A= > My Mama Had a Dancing Heart by Libba Moore Gray=0A= > =0A= > Re-Zoom (2 different books)=0A= > =0A= > Stone Soup=0A= > =0A= > The Big Fat Worm by Nancy Van Laan=0A= > =0A= > The Gold Coin=0A= > =0A= > The Three Wishes=0A= > =0A= > The magic goldfish (Demi)=0A= > =0A= > The stonecutter (versions by McDermott and Newton)=0A= > =0A= > The two stonecutters (Titus)=0A= > =0A= > Want by Richard Egielski=0A= > =0A= > Welcome, Comfort by Patricia Polacco=0A= > =0A= > When the Elephant Walks by Keiko Kasza=0A= > =0A= > All In One Hour - Susan=0A= > Stevens Crummel=0A= > =0A= > The Great Fuzz Frenzy -=0A= > Susan Stevens Crummel=0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > "Away Went the Farmer's=0A= > Hat" which is more of the K-1 variety. The farmer's hat blows off=0A= > his head and goes from animal to animal before finally returning to him by > = > way=0A= > of some tree branches. The hat flies "up and around and down"=0A= > each time and I have the children get up, turn around, and sit down > each=0A= > time. They love it.=0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > Pennina Schramm has=0A= > =0A= > a book of Jewish stories=0A= > that are circular.=0A= > =0A= > =0A= > =0A= > Runaway Book - Stella=0A= > Louella=0A= > =0A= > > Deana Adams, Teacher Librarian=0A= > > Webber Academy, Calgary, AB, Canada=0A= > > pei5@msn.com > > _________________________________________________________________ > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. > You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings > by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. > To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu > In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL > 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. > * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ > * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ > * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ > * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html > * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > > ------------------------------ > > End of LM_NET Digest - 18 Jan 2008 - Special issue (#2008-115) > ************************************************************** > -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. 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