Welcome to LMS Happenings!

Welcome to LMS Happenings, a new monthly newsletter to support Library Media Services (LMS) administrators and school library personnel! My name is Tina Nelson and I am the Coordinator of Library Media Services in both San Mateo and Santa Clara counties this school year.

This newsletter will share the latest resources, events, and professional development opportunities to help you deliver services to students, families, and other staff. This includes our monthly Zoom meeting for all LMS administrators and school library personnel, which will be held next on Monday, November 30th, from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Our two guest speakers will be Renee Ousley-Swank, School Library Technology Consultant, and Jennifer Howerter, Education Programs Consultant, both from the California Department of Education (CDE) who will discuss grants, the school library survey, and the CDE's media literacy page.

Ellen Arenas, the LMS administrative assistant, will record the meeting if you and/or your school library personnel would like a copy of it. Hope to see you there!

Distance Learning Newsletter

The San Mateo County Office of Education's (SMCOE) Distance Learning Support newsletter shares resources for parents, teachers, and administrators that support distance learning, including upcoming professional development opportunities, online resources, and ideas.

Read the latest issue and subscribe to receive the newsletter every other week!

Request Library Services Support

Would you like a virtual program and/or service in your school or district's classrooms?

If so, please have your teachers fill out this form this November or December. A children's/young adult librarian will reach out to them within a week to discuss the details. Services include (but are not limited to) teaching your students how to do research using online resources, running an after-school book club to support their required reading, providing books for students to keep through our curbside pickup to support assigned reading and/or school projects, and much, much more!

UPCOMING EVENTS: For School Administrators

Monday, November 30th

Library Happenings Meeting - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m., Renee Ousley-Swank & Jennifer Howerter, educational consultants at the CDE, will discuss current school library legislation, the CDE's literacy media page, technology, and potential grants. A recording can be requested from Ellen Arenas if you are unable to attend this event.

UPCOMING EVENTS: For the Community

Share these dates with your local community!

December 13th - 20th (Redwood City Public Library)

Holiday Celebrations Around You - Come explore the many holiday celebrations around you! There will be crafts, stories, a history, and a recipe for the family to try at home for each celebration. Pick-up your materials kits on Sunday, December 13th starting at 2 p.m. Kits will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Then join the library staff online on their Kids Page each day at 4:00 p.m. from December 13th to December 20th as they explore different celebrations.

December 2020 - January 2021 (San Mateo County Public Libraries)

Winter Learning Challenge - San Mateo County Libraries is continuing its annual Winter Learning Challenge where children read or listen to books, comic books, or magazines to earn fun prizes. Be sure to bookmark your local public library's website for this great program for students and their families! Details coming soon!

RESOURCES

SMCOE Library Media Services Page - Find information and resources from the San Mateo County Office of Education's Library Media Services team.

SMCOE COVID-19 Response for Librarians - Learn about the latest guidance for libraries and librarians during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

SMCOE COVID-19 Distance Learning Guidance for Administrators - Access resources to support administrators in providing high-quality distance instruction.

SMEdCenter Web Portal - Find a repository of digital content selected to enhance student learning, improve instruction, and support student achievement.

San Mateo County Public Library Teacher and Student Resources - Explore a multitude of resources for supporting at-home learning.

T eachingBooks - Search through an engaging collection of resources about children's and young adult books.

San Mateo County Office of Education Library Media Services
Tina Nelson, Coordinator
tnelson@smcoe.org • (650) 802-5653

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