2nd AR Goal Period WIll End Soon.....

The 2nd AR goal period will end this Friday, Decmeber 16th. Remember to work hard towards meeting your goal, so you will be able to participate in the AR celebration in January. If you have any questions about your AR goal see Ms. Nathalie in the Library. Happy Reading!!!

December Drawing Deadline

Students wishing to qualify for the December library drawing must have completed their book and AR test by Thursday December 15th. The theme for this month is Careers. See Ms. Nathalie in the library to get your name in the drawing once you have completed the AR test with 80% or better. The drawing will take place on the morning of Friday December 16h. Any entries after Thursday afternoon will not qualify for this months drawing. Happy Reading!

December Library Theme

The library theme for the month of December is careers. There are several new books about careers in the Library Media Center. The new series "On The Job" highlights 25 different careers. Careers such as RN, firefighter, personal trainer, lawyer, artist, mechanical engineer, competitive skateboarder, mechanic, and carpenter are just a few of the careers that are highlighted in this new series. This series does an excellent job of explaning how these jobs have changed to meet the new demands of the 21st century.

The December contest will end on December 16th, the day that we get out for Christmas Break. So.... don't delay getting your book read and your AR quiz completed. Happy Reading!!!

November Theme Winner

The winner of the November Library drawing was Dustin Elmore. Dustin received 2 personal pan pizzas, and a gift certificate to Tastee Freeze. Congratulations Dustin and keep up the good work!

November Reminder

The monthly theme for Novemeber is biographies. Students may read about any individual that they choose to qualify for the monthly drawing. Due to the Thanksgiving holiday there will be less time to check out books so don't wait until the last minute. Hurry into the library and pick up your favorite biography and enter to win a gift certificate to Tastee Freeze and a free personal pan pizza. Have a Great Thanksgiving and don't eat to much turkey. :0) Happy Reading!!!

THANK YOU MS. COFFEE

CCMS students and teachers want to send a big "THANK YOU" to Mr. and Mrs. JD Coffee for the recent book donation to the CCMS libary. The Coffee's donated approximately 50 books on topics such as politics, history, religion, and much much more. There were also several biographies about individuals from the modern era. Many of these donated books will meet the reuqirement for the monthly library theme; Biographies. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Coffee for supporting the reading program at CCMS.

New Books Have Arrived

The books that were purchased with the Kentucky Reading Association Grant have arrived. There is a wide variety of books that adress careers, technology and the arts. Some of the books include:

* On the Job Series: A 23 book series on varoius careers addressing everything from a trauma nurse, to a doctor, to a lawyer, to a fashion designer.

* The biography of Beyonce

* Illusion Art

* Medical Technology

* Ballroom Dancing

* How to be a video game designer

* Digital Recording; How to Make a Recording

* Expressionists Artist

* Computer Games and Film Graphics.

And MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!

Come check out the newest books and help meet your AR Goal for the 2nd goal period. And remember, the theme for October is Biographies. Read a biography of your choice and complete the AR test and you will recieve a free personal pan pizza. You will also qualify for the monthly drawing for a gift certificate to the Tastee Freeze. Happy Reading!

OCTOBER WINNERS and NOVEMBER THEMES

The library theme for the month of October was Spooky Stories and Strange Science. There were 5 students that participated in the contest. Each of these five students recieved a free personal pan pizza.

The Winner of the montly drawing was Bethany Sears. She also recieved a free personal pan pizza and a gift card to Subway. Thank you Pizza Hut and Subway for supporting our reading programs. Great job students contintue to work hard!

The theme for November is Biographies. Read any biography and complete the AR test and you will recieve a free personal pan pizza and qualify for the monthly drawing! Happy Reading students!

1st AR Goal Period

There were 25 students that met their AR Goal for the first goal period. Each of those students were recognized at the first 9 week Awards Assembly. Each of those students also recieved a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Students were also rewarded with a movie and popcorn party on Friday. Most of these students more than doubled the points they were required to meet their AR Goal. Way to go students, keep up the hard work!

Remember the 2nd AR Goal Period has begun, and it will end on December 15. Another great reward is in the works for the students that meet their goal. Happy Reading!

NEW BOOKS!!!

The CCMS Library has been awarded $900 dollars from the Kentucky Reading Association to purchase new books in the areas of careers, technology, and arts and humanities. Those books have been orderd and should arrive in the next month. The December theme is going to be Careers, and these new career books should arrive just in time for you to read them and qualify for the December drawing. Total there are 64 new books that will be added to the Library because of this grant. A big thanks to the Kentucky Reading Association for purchasing these books. Be looking for these books in the near future in the library. Happy Reading!

September Winner and October Theme

Brooklyn Wright was the winner of the September library drawing. To qualify for this drawing Brooklyn read one of the Bluegrass Award Winning books and completed the AR test. Brooklyn recieved a gift certificate to the Tastee Freeze and a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Way to go Brooklyn!

The theme for the month of October is "Mysterious Stories and Super Science". Read any mysterious book or a book with science content and qulaify for the monthly library drawing. Remember to complete the AR Quiz, and see Ms. Nathalie in the library to get your name in the drawing. The winner this month will recieve a free personal pan pizza and a Subway giftcard. New this month...anyone who participates will recieve a free personal pan pizza. Happy Reading....

BOOK FAIR

The CCMS library will be taking a new spin on the concept of a book fair. CCMS will be participating in an online book fair that will allow parents, members from the community, or anyone that would like to, to donate money online to purchase books for CCMS. The book fair will officially start on Oct. 10th, but you can donate early by going to:

http://www.librarybookfair.com/Campaign.aspx?ID=39

Once you are on the link simply follow the instructions.

100% of every dollar donated will go towards updating the current non-ficiton library collection. For every $25 donated, a book will be placed in the library in your honor, and your name will be placed on our wall of out-standing supporters. Our current goal is to raise $500. However, it would be great if we could surpass that goal.

So go ahead and be the first to donate and help give the gift of literacy to all students at CCMS!!

Happy Reading...

September Contest

September is quickly coming to an end. That means that time is running out to finish reading one of the fantastic Bluegrass Books and qualify for the monthly pirze drawing. Remember, if you complete at least one Bluegrass book and complete the AR quiz you will qualify. So don't delay check out your copy of the Bluegrass Books today. Happy Reading!!!

AR Goal Celebration

Just a reminder that the 1st AR goal period will end on October 6th. Students who meet, or exceed their goal, will recieve ice cream sundaes and a movie party on Friday October 21st. All students who meet their goals will also recieve a coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Students remember the library is open during break to check out/in books or complete AR quizzes. The library will also be available on Monday's from 3:00-3:30 to complete AR Quizzes. Continue to work hard students and we will celebrate your accomplishment on October 21st. Happy Reading!

September Contest

The library theme for the month of September is "The Bluegrass Books". The Bluegrass Books are award winning books, selected by students across the state. If students read at least 1 of the Bluegrass Books and complete the AR Quiz with 100% accuracy they will be eligible for the drawing. All of the Bluegrass Books have a yellow bluegrass symbol on the spine. This will also go towards the Bluegrass Party at the end of the year. To qualify for this reward students must read 7 of the 10 Bluegrass Books. Remember once you finish the AR quiz, see Ms. Nathalie in the library to fill out the form for the drawing. Happy Reading!

August Winner

The winner of the August library drawing was Holly Catron. Holly recieved a $5 gift certificate to Subway. Congratulations Holly.

August 31st Deadline

I just wanted to remind students and parents that the deadline is fast approaching to be eligible for the August library drawing. If you read at least 1 AR book and complete the quiz you qualify for the drawing. Remember to let me know before next Wednesday so that we can get your name in the pot for the August drawing. The prize selection is getting better each day thanks to businesses in the community. So...don't forget August 31st! Happy Reading!!!

The Bluegrass Books Have Arrived.

The Bluegrass Books are now available at the CCMS library. The Bluegrass Books were awarded to CCMS by the Kentucky Reading Association. These books are picked by students across Kentucky as some of the most outstanding new books. Students at CCMS who choose to read 7 of the 10 Bluegrass Books and complete the AR Test with 85% accuracy will be rewarded with a pizza and movie party at the end of the year. There are only 2 copies of each title in the Library so don't dealy checking yours out. CCMS sends a big thank you to the Kentucky Reading Association for making these books available to our students. Happy Reading!

AR HAS BEGUN....

The first period of AR Goals will begin on August 22 and end on October 6. Students should bring home the results of their STAR Reading test on August 22 as well as their goal for the first AR period. Encourage your student to read daily and work hard to meet their AR goal. Students who meet their AR goal will be rewarded at the end of the 1st AR period. If you have any questions about Accelerated Reader feel free to contact the CCMS Library.

Also encourage your student to complete one book and AR test before August 31st to qualify for this months library drawing. Happy Reading!!!!

CELEBRATE READING

Its time to celebrate the start of a new school year. So.... the Library Media Center's theme for the month of August is "Celebrate Reading". You can celebrate with an old favorite or find a new favorite, but just celebrate with a good book. Remember to complete your book and AR test and get your name in for the August 31st drawing. Students make sure that you see Ms. Nathalie to fill out the appropriate form to qualify for the drawing. Happy Reading and Have a GREAT new year.

The article Going Back to School from Kids Health offers 8 great tips for students to start the school year off right. Check out the article and help your child get the new school year started off right.

A New Year a New Library

Renovation is never an easy process. The process of renovation always makes a bigger mess before the end result is realized. So... students as you return to CCMS for the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year you may find the Library Media Center in a bit of a "mess". Books in the media center may be out of place, computers may not be working exactly right, and there may be just a little dust. :) However, remember the big picture, the final outcome, the end result will be a library media center that will better serve your needs. Stay tuned for before and after pictures!!!!

Welcome back students, have a great 2011-2012 school year!