WELCOME to the UNDERWOOD LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER!
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.
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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