[LM_NET] Literary Cafe Ideas

[JESSICA REINKING <JESSICA_REINKING@CHARLESTON.K12.SC.US>]

I am starting a literary cafe in my middle school library.  I have room for about 
15 students to be in the cafe at one time.  I plan to have snacks available for 
sale and either games to play or have students read while there are here.  I have a 
few questions for anyone that already has a cafe going.  

 - How do students get permission to come to the cafe?  Do you have a schedule?  I 
am thinking of giving passes to ELA teachers for students but how do I ensure only 
15 students come at once.  

- How long do you let students stay?

- What time of the day do you have the students?  Lunch? ELA? 

I think most of these problems will work themselves out once I start but I would 
love some ideas from others who have tried this.  Are there any helpful hints? 
Ideas that worked well in your school?

Thanks!

Jessica


Jessica Reinking
Media Specialist
Alice Birney Middle School
7750 Pinehurst St.
Charleston, SC 29420
jessica_reinking@charleston.k12.sc.us
 

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