Renner MS Library

8th graders playing the game in the library: Go to this website and rank what you think are the 5 most important. Be prepared to explain your choices. Write it down on a sheet of paper and bring it to Mrs. Aycock for your next Clue Card. undp.org/content/undp/e…

One of the most moving experiences I've had @LibraryCongress was exploring the Rosa Parks Papers. In this note Mrs. Parks described how she felt at the moment of her protest. Her words are simple and powerful. I encourage you to read it now loc.gov/resource/mss85… #SerendipityRun

I have been beaten, my skull fractured, and arrested more than forty times so that each and every person has the right to register and vote. Friends of my gave their lives. Do your part. Get out there and vote like you’ve never voted before. #vote #goodtrouble

Congrats to these Spirit of Renner students who were nominated by teachers as being all around great kids. Out of over 1,200 students these were recognized as standout students. And shout out to @pittcrewx5 for using her creativity to make the water into a R #RennerStrong

Book Club is kind bombing the library today. Imagine opening up a book to find these encouraging notes #RennerStrong #MentalHealthWeek #ChooseKindness

Moms really are the best!

Quotation of the night in the hotel bar where I’m staying: “I cannot believe any school would cut a school librarian position.” -Construction worker from Florida

30-60 students come EVERY morning for a quiet place to start their day 12 Mustang Math tutorials took place 9 items given away in the Library raffle

5 weeks into the school year 3,082 books circulated 141 classes have visited the library 27 students attended Book Club (more told me they want to come next time) 8 school club/PTA meetings took place The @RennerMustangs Library is thriving #ineedmorecharacters #RennerStrong

Who will win this week's Library Raffle? Listen to the announcements Monday to find out! Both books will also be available to check out from the library next week.

A “Librarian Happy Hour” is getting to sit in a quiet room for an hour all by your lonesome doing whatever the heck you want

@LaurenWellArt Aaaaand you've taught me something new which is why I love the opportunity to talk with other teachers. Let's talk more this week before or after school or during your off period on Friday

@RennerLibrary I’m all for it. There are severa apps that allow you to create and then just transfer your creations to the computer.

New equipment in the art room!! Super excited to use this. What should we make?! #pisdcreatesart #rennerstrong

@LaurenWellArt Also, the alpaca with moving legs is a fav of mine thingiverse.com/thing:2542369 And overall, dragons are the most popular student request followed by Harry Potter items (golden snitches, elder wands, house badges, etc)

@LaurenWellArt But Baby Groot is one of my favs thingiverse.com/thing:2014307

Your daily reminder that not all heroes wear capes: 2 student library aides bravely cornered, battled, and killed a cockroach in my office. There are no words to express my gratitude. #RennerStrong

I always love collaborating w/ @rennerpace7 These Ss are coding, building websites, & more to create dynamic presentations. The assignment: convince a large company to relocate to your assigned region. #RennerStrong

A teacher asked me today, “Do students read anymore?” I’m so tired of that question. They’re reading more than ever. We all are. Really, this one generation just up and abandoned reading? They’re not reading your textbook? Right, because we all are dying to read a textbook.

@wilderteaches @NancyWTech In fact, look at what the librarians are talking about today

I’m looking forward to working with my students on digital citizenship. With ESL students, there may be nuances in online communication that don’t translate! #digcitcommitt @NancyWTech #PISDlearns

To all the educators out there just beginning their journey in the coming weeks - I wish you well, go be amazing and disrupt the norm! Always remeber to tell your kids you love them - you may be the only one who does!