Every Other Thursday - April 24

April 24, 2014

Every Other Thursday, you’ll get this short, fun, relevant newsletter.  It will contain a quote or smile about the library and those who love it, an idea you can use to promote your library or reading in general, a Common Core implementation idea and a shameless plug for the programs I offer.  Enjoy! 

In this issue:

Library Quotes

Promote Reading – Rewarding Readers at the end of the year

Common Core - preparing for next year

Shameless Plug  

Library Quote/Smile

“We read to know that we are not alone.” — C.S. Lewis

“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” — Oscar Wilde

“Good books, like good friends, are few and chosen; the more select, the more enjoyable.” — Louisa May Alcott

Promote Reading – from 45 Ideas in 45 Minutes

9. Design and print READ posters for top readers, classes, administration, and staff with favorite books. I have designed a series of READ type posters you can use for your top readers and others in the school. I usually print these 11X17 so they are big enough to see, but affordable. Most big office supply stores run specials so that an 11X17 color copy of one of these posters is less than $2.00. This is an excellent way to reward your top readers and will be kept MUCH longer than a certificate. You could even make them up and put them in the halls until the end of school and give them to the students after they have become Reading Rock Stars! For templates and instructions, go to http://www.tommyjohnspresents.com/posters.htm, and have fun!

Common Core Tip

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s time to start laying the ground work for your contribution to your school’s success for 2014-2015. Go ahead and ask your principal for some time in pre-planning to address the faculty and let them know about the resources that your media center has to offer. Go ahead and begin talking to grade level leaders or department leaders about collaborating with them next year and start finding out what type of support they need from you. Be proactive about what the media center and the media specialist can do to help your school and your students succeed.

You and I know that you manage an absolute treasure chest of resources and possibilities. It’s time to make sure your colleagues at your school know just how valuable you are. Don’t wait to be asked – get in there and OFFER to help! Being proactive is one way to make sure that you will be SEEN to be as valuable as you are!

Shameless Plug

There are still a few dates open for end of the year reading programs. I would LOVE to come to your school and help you celebrate your students’ success! Give me a call and let’s see what we can work out!

Here’s what your colleagues have to say about the programs I offer:

"Go Wild makes learning FUN - the students recall words from the presentation for weeks following.  This is the BEST educational show I have ever seen thus far.  The students were learning plus entertained.  Well worth the cost!"

Sue Ensley, Media Specialist, Morris ES, Lake Worth

“WOW!  Tommy Johns is fantastic!  Through magic, puppets, games, music and lots of volunteers from the audience, his enthusiastic personality encourages students to be READERS.” 

Janie B. Vaden, Ed.S, Media Specialist, Varnell Elementary, Dalton, GA

Let me know how I can help! See you in two weeks!

Encouraging kids to read, I am
Tommy Johns
Educational Entertainment Specialist

PS – Don’t forget to share this newsletter and blog with your colleagues!

www.TommyJohnsPresents.com 
tommy@tommyjohnspresents.com
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