Welcome to MES Library

"A safe place for young learners to find good information." 

6/11/20

MES Summer Reading List: https://ny24000063.schoolwires.net/Page/8401

MES Database Access (login: maes password: orange): https://auth.orc.scoolaid.net/bin/listdb?sysCode=ou&schoolId=2494

Sora App: https://soraapp.com/library/orangeulsterny (Login with your school Google Account)

American Library Association Summer Reading Lists K-5: http://www.ala.org/alsc/publications-resources/book-lists/2020-summer-reading-list

More Summer Reading Resources with Read Across America: https://www.readacrossamerica.org/kids-summer-reading-list/

6/8/20

Please see my Summer Reading List for grades K-5 here.

5/28/20

MES Family, Join me tonight for a bedtime story of

Rock, Paper & Scissors by Drew Daywalt.

Please contact your teacher for the Google Meet link.

5/26/20

Happy Tuesday MES!

Students, please see your Library Skills Google Classroom assignment.

This week we're collaborating w/ the Fifth Grade Team

& working on biography research!

5/21/20

Please join me this evening for a bedtime story of:

Mighty Jackie The Strike-Out Queen by Marissa Moss

Please contact your classroom teacher for Google Meet Link

5/20/20 

Check out some of our Scratch.com Cross Stitch creations from this weeks google Assignment (see below).

I'm beyond impressed by our MES Library classes. Keep Shining!

5/18/20

Happy Monday MES!

Students please see your Library Skills Google Classroom Assignment

This week we're taking a digital brain break w/ Scratch.com

Enjoy cross stitching and drawing w/ Sprite Art Studio

Teachers please feel free to join us: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/394706558/

5/15/20

Happy Friday! 

Please take a relaxing brain break using Scratch Magic Pen:

 https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/394995374/

 5/14/20

Please join me toight @ 7pm for a reading of

The Donkey Egg by Janet Stevens

(Contact your classroom teacher for the meeting link)

5/11/20

Attention Fourth & Fifth Library Skills:
Mrs. Weckeman and I will host a review today on our current assignent-
Lets Keep reading w/ myon.com Fourth @ 11, Fifth @ 12
Please check our class stream board for the meeting link.

5/7/20

Please join me for a Bedtime Story of:

Oh, The Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss Tonight @ 7PM

All teachers will provide access to the live streaming link

We can't wait to see you there!

5/5/20

Celebrate the publication of the One and Only Bob with a talk, reading

and Q&A with Katherine Applegate today @ 4pm

Register Here

5/4/20

Happy Monday!

Attention Fourth & Fifth Library Skills: 

Mrs. Weckeman and I will host a review today on our current assignent-

What are you reading? Fourth @ 11, Fifth @ 12

Please check our class stream board for the meeting link.

5/1/20

Fourth & Fifth Grade Students go above and beyond to explore the local history of Marlboro using the NY Digital Collection.

Students interviewed family members and teachers to research the past of many businesses.

Then took road trips to comprae the past to the present of their community.

4/30/20

RCLS Dia! Children's Book Day

Today, April 30th, is the RCLS Dia Celebration.

There will be readings all day long from our public libraries. 

Please see your public library websites and Facebook pages! 

4/29/20

35 Picture Books That'ss Take your Family on Adventures

When You're Stuck at Home Click here

4/28/20

To all of my friends at Marlboro Elementary School,

I just wanted you to know that I have been thinking about you during this difficult time.  I miss seeing all of you and listening to you read! You have been doing such a wonderful job improving your reading skills and I am one proud pup!

Love and puppy smooches,

Your Therapy Dog—Tillie

4/27/20

Attention 4th & 5th Grade Library Skill students

Mrs. Weckeman and I will host a review today on your current project:

Exploring the Local Heritae of Marlboro

Grade 4@ 11 & Grade 5@12

*Please check our Google class stream board for the meeting link*

4/24/20

Attention ALL Library Skills Classes

Mrs. Weckeman and I will be hosting a Google meet to review our current assignment:

Exploring the Local Heritage of Marlboro: Monday April 27th Grade 4 @ 11am, Grade 5 @ 12pm

Please check your Google Classroom for the meeting links.

4/23/20

I just finished Restart written by Gordon Korman.

Please add this book to your must read list!

Watch the book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rf56kldZo78

Chreck out the book on our Sora App: https://soraapp.com/library/orangeulsterny

4/22/20

Happy Earth Day MES 

We"ve got the Whole World in our Hands

*Today I look forward to joining Ms. Verdi and Ms. Topha's classes!

 4/21/20

How are you using your library right now?

Today, I'm looking up database artciles on Sharks for Ms. Perry's class.

In honof of National Library Week,

please visit your school and public libraries for eBooks, audiobooks and datbase articles.

*Today I look forward to joining Ms. Perry's Class!

4/20/20

Attention fourth & fifth Grade MES Library Skills students: a new Google Classroom two week project has been posted.

*TOPIC: Exploring the Local Heritage of Marlboro*

4/17/20

Happy Friday! Please find a good read over the weekend in

one of the many free eBook platforms mentioned in this NY Times article

4/16/20

Happy Virtual Sports Day!

Please ask your teachers for the link to a video read aloud of this wonderful book:

joltin' Joe DiMaggio written by Jonah Winter, Illustrated by James E. Ransome,

Published by Simon & Schuester 2014

4/15/20

Today is the 108th Anniversary of the TITANIC

Please checkout one of the 12 eBooks availabe on our Sora ebook App today!

4/14/20

On April 14th, 1912 the Titanic struck an iceberg.

Two Hours later the ship broke in half and sank into the icy Atlantic.

If you've always been fascinated by this story as I have, READ THIS NEW BOOK by Lauren Tarshis:

I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 

4/13/20

*ATTENTION 4th & 5th Grade Library Skills Students:

Google Classrrom Assignments have been posted for this week:

*Topic: Research your favorite author*

4/10/20

Please enjoy this read aloud of The Donkey Egg by Janet Stevens & Susan Stevens Crummel 

 4/9/20

Support your local bookstore!

Today I had the pleasure speaking with Barking Goose Bookstore of Newburgh.

They're family owned and operated.

Open for books, book orders and food! Child- Adult level reads.

16 North Plank Road, Newburgh, NY 12555 

https://barkinggoosebookbar.com

4/8/20

Please enjoy this read aloud of the book Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton

4/7/20

Today read a children's poem: https://americanliterature.com/poems-for-kids

Next, make a Word Art just select "create now": https://wordart.com

4/6/20

*Attention 4th & 5th Grade MES Library Skills Students: Google Classroom assignments have been posted for this week. * Topic: Letter to my Future Self-How I Survived the COVID 19 Crisis

4/3/20

*MES students & staff. Check out our new eBook platform with thousands of books in 5 easy steps.

1. Find Sora by OverDrive App,

2. Type into search bar “Orange-Ulster BOCES”

3. Select Marlboro CSD

4.Login with your school Google Account.

5. Read read read!!!

SORA Link: https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/360044

4/2/20

* Today read Lesson 4: Earth and Space-The Moon w/ Scholastic- https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html…

Tonight download the Night Sky App and find the constellations w/ your family.

What's your sign? #Virgo #Leo

4/1/20

*Please see my list of favorite K-5 reads here.

Please check back as I will keep adding to the list.

3/31/20

*Read about rabbits w/ Scholastic. Next, go on a bunny discovery in your backyard and leave them some yummy carrots.

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-prek-k.html

3/30/20

*Attention 4th & 5th Grade MES Library Skills Students: Google Classroom assignments have been posted for this week. Please email me if you need your class code.* Topic: Inside the Rise of Graphic Novels

3/27/20

 3/26/2020

* Try some typing practice: https://www.goodtyping.com/introduccion.htm?n=Guest&e=Invitado&t=1&

*Today check out our school eBook shelf, select three eBooks you would be willing to read and share this doc with a parent, teacher or friend:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Os1oVH_PnI4nAwwl1bAZvS4pibTZZKpfEPpQ6vxayOo/edit?usp=sharing

 3/25/20

*Time for Kids Digital Library is free for the rest of the school year!

Click link to access: https://time.com/tfk-free/?fbclid=IwAR3Lp7yJPqiI1LqM7wvoHdq0ECjfa2ZMMM8tfXWzXrM-EXu54gtQERBsgWc

3/24/20

*Free audiobooks from Audible for all ages: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

3/23/20

*Attention ALL 4th & 5th Grade Students: Google Classroom Assignments have been for this week. Please email me if you need your class code.*

*Here is your LIVE Author/Illustrator #DigitalFridgeMagnet #ReadAloud lineup for the 23rd & 24th. Please add-on an hour for EST

 3/20/20

*Rainy Day? Cuddle up with a Book Flix audiobook (maes, orange):

https://auth.orc.scoolaid.net/bin/listdb?sysCode=ou&schoolId=2494

  3/19/20 

 *Free Remote Home Learning Resources for 4th and 5th Grade

  *15 Broadway Plays and Musicals You Can Watch On Stage From Home

 3/18/20

*MES students & staff. Check out our new eBook platform with thousands of books in 5 easy steps. 1. Find Sora by OverDrive App, 2. Type into search bar “Orange-Ulster BOCES”, 3. Select Marlboro CSD, 4.Login with your school Google Account. 5. Read read read!!!

SORA Link: https://soraapp.com/welcome/login/360044

3/17/20

*PLEASE CHECK OUT the link to ALL of our database subscriptions (Tumble Books, Book Flix, World Book, Follett eBook shelf, PebbleGo etc.) Students will only need to login once and they will have access to everything we purchase:

24/7 MES Database Link: https://auth.orc.scoolaid.net/bin/listdb?sysCode=ou&schoolId=2494

 24/7 MES Database Login Access: maes password: orange

3/16/20

*Attention ALL 4th & 5th Grade Students: Google Classroom Assignments have been for this week. Please email me if you need your class code.*

Click picture above to access our eBook shelf

student user i.d.: first name. last name

student password: lunch number

2018 Summer Reading List