The library media center supports Hornung Elementary by:
  • Providing instruction in the acquisition, evaluation, and ethical use of information resources.
  • Developing and encouraging a love of reading.
  • Creating an environment that nurtures the natural curiosity of students.
  • Providing enthusiastic, qualified staff, and relevant materials.
  • Fostering collaborative relationships and shared learning amongst faculty.

January choice Boards

December Choice Boards

November Virtual Library Lessons

NOVEMBER 22nd - 29TH

This week we will be celebrating all things Thanksgiving! Our read alouds and nonfiction November selections are all Thanksgiving themed, as are the coloring and activity printables. For added fun I have given you some engineering challenges to do at home with any engineering toys you may have on hand. This may include K'NEX, Lincoln Logs, Lego's, Tinker Toys, blocks, or any other building toys you may have. Be creative in what you build with and how you meet the challenges you choose. Again, these are choice boards with lots of options for you to choose from. You do not have to complete every activity, but you can do as many as you would like to do. I hope you have fun and that you and your families all have a very Happy Thanksgiving! I'm looking forward to seeing each of you back in school next week!  

NOVEMBER 15TH - 19TH

This week we will continue to focus on one of my favorite seasons, Fall. Our read alouds include Pete the Cat Falling for Autumn, Leaf Trouble, and Fletcher and the Falling Leaves. You'll also have the chance, with your parents help, to print coloring and activity pages, learn to create fall drawings using your own art supplies and paper, and learn more about the science behind the changing color of the leaves and other autumn changes that we observe. Click on the image below to get to the links. Choice boards are designed to give students options to do what they would like to do. They are not expected to complete every activity or watch every video. I hope you enjoy! Happy Reading!

November 8th - 12th

Welcome to NONFICTION NOVEMBER! Our checkout activities this month will focus on nonfiction books and resources. Watch this short video to learn about the difference between fiction & nonfiction books.  www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=5CW2BMlZO4w  Then click on the image below to enjoy exploring Animals from our November Choice Board and listening to this weeks read alouds The Scarecrow and Our Table. Happy Reading!

When is my library day?

Mr. Turner, our Teacher Librarian (aka Media Specialist) is in the building full time.  He sees all JK-4th grade classes.  Each week we will concentrate on a different curriculum goal for Library enrichment and STEAM.   
 
OUR SCHOOL LIBRARY SCHEDULE:

Mondays:  Blackie, Garner, Lewis, Reicks.          

Tuesdays:  Belanger, Doherty, Monette, Rochford, Schaibley, Straight   

Wednesdays:   Giannandrea, Kastamo, McCullough, O'Connor, Ross.

Thursdays:  Brenneman/Ramage,​ Gehres, Geise, Hatherley/Dakhlian, Mitter, Troher 

Click on the Elementary Library STEAM Resources picture above to view a collaborative collection of free resources for our students from your BAS Elementary Librarians and Media Specialists.  We hope that you will find this useful in your continued learning, reading, exploring and growing!

Get more out of your library!

  Below are some quick Library/Media Center Links.  Click on the Title/Button and you'll be directed to that information.
(1) Library Catalog:  Want to know if we have the book you are interested in?  Click on the link below, then click on "Hornung Elementary School", and search for your book.  Do you need to look up books within your Guided Reading Level?  If so, click on the reference sheet below for directions on how to do that in our Library Catalog System!
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(2) Book Level:  What is the level of my book?  Click on the link below to find out!
(3) Book Checkout Process:  What is our book check out procedure and circulation policy?  Click on the link below to find out!

(4) Book Requests:  Don't see a book that you want in our library?  Click on the link below to fill out a special request form, and we'll add it to our Library Wish List!  We can't guarantee it will be purchased for our collection, but we'll do our best.

RESOURCES FROM YOUR COUNSELORS

Every Monday, the Elementary Counselors will establish a target for the week. This could be: fulfill an act of kindness, healthy eating, daily exercise, trying something out of your comfort zone, practicing mindfulness, etc. Be sure to take a picture of you fulfilling the challenge and upload it with the link on our Weekly Challenge page by Sunday afternoon. On Monday, along with the release of our new challenge, we will feature your picture of you accomplishing the weekly challenge! Click on the link below to access their website.
In addition, BAS offers Social Emotional Support through a dedicated website of resources linked above.

HORNUNG TEACHERS & STAFF CONNECTIONS

Hornung Families - We worked on a special project, and we hope you all enjoy it!  We came together to spread love to our students through a read-aloud of “Love, Z” by Jessie Sima.  We received permission by the Author and Publishers, Simon and Schuster to video this for our students.  Please let them know that we love them and miss them, and we hope they keep reading, wondering and exploring like our new friend, Z!  ️
In our second connection video, the Hornung Staff came together to share this message to our Hornung Families. We want you to know how much you are loved and missed!
Hornung Elementary School - Media Center
Scott Turner, Media Specialist:  (810) 299-4450 ext 94491, turners@brightonk12.com