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WELCOME to the UNDERWOOD LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to see a tour of the Library Media Center.

 

Click here to search the Library Media Center collection.

 

~~Underwood Web Site~~Circulation Polices~~Wish List~~Volunteer Opportunities~~ 

 

What's Happening in the Media Center?

 

Underwood is Getting SMART!!

Click here for more information on SMART Boards at Underwood.

 

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See Spot Read Program

In mid-November Underwood will welcome some new reading buddies. And they have four legs!

CNN article on the benefits of reading to a dog.

For more information on this program at Underwood, please contact Anne Cooper at anne.r.cooper@gmail.com.

SCHEDULE

 

 

Destination Book Fair           December 7-11     

December 8 Moonlight Reading

Mark your calendars now and get ready to read around the world when the Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting Underwood!

Volunteers are needed! Click here to volunteer.

Underwood Book Fair Homepage

For more information, contact Diana Callaghan at dianacallaghan@bellsouth.net or 676-4544.

Teacher Wish Lists - Coming Soon

 

KIT (Kids Into Thinking) Program

This K-2 program consists of activities that provide extension opportunities for level 4 students.

Volunteers are needed!

For more information, contact Andrea Trowell at atrowell@wcpss.net or 856-7669.

Underwood KIT Wiki - information for trained KIT volunteers

 

Conscious Discipline Parent Cohort          2 sessions offered 2nd Thursday of each month       4:00-5:15    7:00-8:15 

**Next session is Thursday, December 10 in Mrs. Williams' classroom.

Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive classroom management program and socio-emotional curriculum. It is based on current brain research, child development information, and developmentally appropriate practices. Underwood parents have the opportunity to participate in Dr. Becky Bailey's Conscious Discipline training using the DVD series the PTA  gave the school last year.

For more information on Conscious Discipline, visit Dr. Bailey's website at www.lovingguidance.com.

 

Upcoming Events in the Community

 

Legends of the Black Flag          March 6, 2009 - January 3, 2010          NC Museum of History

Exhibit explores the legacy of pirates, through intriguing artifacts, legends and history that bring their ruthless adventures to life.

Click here for more information.

 

WCPL Book Sale        November 14 -  November 22

1514 Garner Station Blvd.

www.wakegov.com/news/44067

 

Anthony Horowitz     Sunday November 22 @ 2 p.m.        Quail Ridge Books

Author of the tremendously popular Alex Rider adventures will be presenting his eighth book in the series. 

**Tickets required for book signings at this event.

Click here for more information. 

 

Bonnie Christensen      Tuesday December 15 @ 7 p.m.

Award-winning author & illustrator presents her picture book bio of DJANGO: WORLD'S GREATEST JAZZ GUITARIST.   

Click here for more information.

 

Wake County Public Library

Click here to get information on the great events (scheduled almost daily) at WCPL. 

 

 

Recent Events 

 

Susie Wilde, author and book reviewer, visited Underwood as 4th grade Writer-in-Residence.

Students' book reviews will be posted soon.

Click here for more information on Susie Wilde.

 

2008-2009 Events 

 

21st Century Learning Tools 

At Underwood we are excited about learning about new Web 2.0 tools.  Click here to get information on some of the tools we are trying out.

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Holly Collins, Media Assistant

hcollins@wcpss.net

919-856-7669 Media Center

 

Andrea Trowell, Media Specialist

atrowell@wcpss.net

919-856-7669 Media Center 

 

Katie Ware, Literacy and Technology Specialist

kware@wcpss.net

 

 

**Is there information that you'd like to see posted on this page? Please send requests to Andrea Trowell.

 

 

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