[LM_NET] Reading Rooms =?UTF-8?Q?=E2=80=94>?= Suggestions?

[Lindsay Cesari <LCesari@BVILLE.ORG>]

Hi All,
 
This year, for the first time ever, we created Literary Lunchrooms in our junior 
high building. We'd like to improve on the program next year, and would love to 
hear feedback from schools who have created a similar program. I'm including info 
on our program below, so you can see how that compares to things you've done.
 
Here's how our program worked: Students are allowed to leave the cafeteria to eat 
their lunch in a classroom. The classrooms are supervised by teachers, and students 
are required to read something of their choice while they eat their lunch. Students 
are encouraged to bring their own reading materials, but books, newspapers, and 
magazines were also provided. We received grant funding from our local Teacher's 
Center to purchase the newspaper subscriptions. 
 
The nature of the program required building-wide participation, as we needed 
approval from the principal, and their cooperation in assigning teachers to a 
reading room as a duty. Because our reading rooms meet in a different location each 
period, we created a cart that is pushed from room to room. Our cart holds a 
variety of materials, including newspapers, books, a sign in sheet, and supplies to 
clean up any messes that students make while eating their lunches.
 
We did a lot of advertising, including posters and huge display, and English 
teachers talked it up in their classrooms. The goal, or whole purpose of the 
program, was to relieve overcrowding in the cafeteria and encourage the development 
of ELA skills. We had okay student participation, but we'd love to up that for next 
year, and develop a steadier supply of "customers." 
 
Looking forward to your suggestions!
 
Lindsay Cesari, LMS
Durgee Junior High School
Baldwinsville, NY 
LCesari@bville.org 
 
Lindsay Cesari

Library Media Specialist 
Durgee Junior High, Grades 8 & 9

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