After much anticipation and lots of preparation, the book fair has arrived! It will be open all week during the school day, as well as the following after school hours:
Tuesday 1-3pm, 5-6:30pm
Wed 3-4pm
Fri 3-4pm
Hope to see you at the Fair!!
Monday, December 5, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
December!
Vocabulary words of the week:
From Ms. Melanson’s Class
Gratitude: The state of being thankful or grateful.
Fitzgerald students and staff showed gratitude on Thanksgiving when they enjoyed delicious food with loved ones.
From Ms. Moloney’s class
Reluctant: you do not want to do something
I was reluctant to lend him my book because I was afraid he might lose it.
Book Fair next week!
Looking forward to seeing many students and families enjoying the fair!
Fair schedule update:
Mrs. Coyne's class will be visiting the fair on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 8:55-9:25 am. Please note this change in time!
From Ms. Melanson’s Class
Gratitude: The state of being thankful or grateful.
Fitzgerald students and staff showed gratitude on Thanksgiving when they enjoyed delicious food with loved ones.
From Ms. Moloney’s class
Reluctant: you do not want to do something
I was reluctant to lend him my book because I was afraid he might lose it.
Book Fair next week!
Looking forward to seeing many students and families enjoying the fair!
Fair schedule update:
Mrs. Coyne's class will be visiting the fair on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 8:55-9:25 am. Please note this change in time!
Monday, November 21, 2011
Book Fair volunteers needed!
I will be sending home flyers requesting volunteers next week. Please return the flyer or email me directly if you can volunteer. Here's the schedule for the book fair:
Monday, Dec. 5
9:50-10:45 Church K
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess Duty – Book Fair CLOSED
1:45-2:15 Melanson 1
2:20-2:50 Jewart 1
Tuesday, Dec. 6 (early release day)
9:30-10:10 Giangregorio 2
10:10-10:40 Ebert 2
10:50-11:20 Carney 2
11:30-12:00 Coyne 2
12:10-12:40 Klie 2
Early release 1pm
Book Fair open during parent conferences 1-3pm
PTO Meeting @6:30 pm
Book Fair open 5-6:30 pm for parents!
Wednesday, Dec. 7
9-9:30 O’Brien 3
9:40-10:10 McDermott 1
11-11:30 Clifford 3
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess Duty – Book Fair CLOSED
1:35-2:05 Najarian 3
2:10-2:40 Creonte 5
Thursday, Dec. 8
8:55-9:25 Moloney 5
9:30-10:00 Bertoldi 5
10:15-10:45 Morgan 5
11-11:30 Tenaglia 4
11:45-12:15 Lunch – Book Fair closed
1:05-1:35 Sarkissian 4
1:45-2:15 Bigham 1
Friday, Dec. 9
8:50-9:45 Nunes K
9:50-10:45 Scruggs K
11:45-12:15 Lunch – Book Fair closed
1:50-2:45 Kindred K
3-4 pm book fair packed up
Every class can use help…but the younger grades definitely need more help than the older students.
Monday, Dec. 5
9:50-10:45 Church K
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess Duty – Book Fair CLOSED
1:45-2:15 Melanson 1
2:20-2:50 Jewart 1
Tuesday, Dec. 6 (early release day)
9:30-10:10 Giangregorio 2
10:10-10:40 Ebert 2
10:50-11:20 Carney 2
11:30-12:00 Coyne 2
12:10-12:40 Klie 2
Early release 1pm
Book Fair open during parent conferences 1-3pm
PTO Meeting @6:30 pm
Book Fair open 5-6:30 pm for parents!
Wednesday, Dec. 7
9-9:30 O’Brien 3
9:40-10:10 McDermott 1
11-11:30 Clifford 3
11:45-12:45 Lunch/Recess Duty – Book Fair CLOSED
1:35-2:05 Najarian 3
2:10-2:40 Creonte 5
Thursday, Dec. 8
8:55-9:25 Moloney 5
9:30-10:00 Bertoldi 5
10:15-10:45 Morgan 5
11-11:30 Tenaglia 4
11:45-12:15 Lunch – Book Fair closed
1:05-1:35 Sarkissian 4
1:45-2:15 Bigham 1
Friday, Dec. 9
8:50-9:45 Nunes K
9:50-10:45 Scruggs K
11:45-12:15 Lunch – Book Fair closed
1:50-2:45 Kindred K
3-4 pm book fair packed up
Every class can use help…but the younger grades definitely need more help than the older students.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Thanksgiving is next week!!
I am thankful for the many parent volunteers who donate their time in the library each week.
This week's Vocabulary Word of the Week is VETERAN:
From Mrs. Coyne’s Class
Veteran: a former member of the armed forces especially during wartime
We were honoring several veterans at our Veterans Day celebration.
AND Mrs. Creonte’s Class…
Veteran: one who has served in the armed forces.
We respect all veterans that once served in the armed forces, not only on Veteran’s Day, but every day of the year because they keep us safe and free.
Stay tuned for more information about our Scholastic Book Fair, coming soon! (Dec 5-9)
This week's Vocabulary Word of the Week is VETERAN:
From Mrs. Coyne’s Class
Veteran: a former member of the armed forces especially during wartime
We were honoring several veterans at our Veterans Day celebration.
AND Mrs. Creonte’s Class…
Veteran: one who has served in the armed forces.
We respect all veterans that once served in the armed forces, not only on Veteran’s Day, but every day of the year because they keep us safe and free.
Stay tuned for more information about our Scholastic Book Fair, coming soon! (Dec 5-9)
Thursday, November 3, 2011
November.... Historical Fiction
This week all classes are learning about historical fiction when they visit the library. Ask your child about it!
Our vocabulary words of the week are:
From Mrs. O’Brien’s class:
Mystery: anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown
When my dog’s bone went missing, it was a big mystery.
From Ms. Sarkissian’s Class
Region: an area that shares one or more features.
The state of Massachusetts is in the Northeast region.
What is Destiny?
I've been teaching students in grades 3 and 4 the Destiny Library program. This can be easily accessed from any internet connection. Simply go to the Waltham Public Schools website, click on "Students", then "@ your library" and then "Library Catalog". Students in grades 3 and up are able to log into Destiny, create lists, add friends, and more! I encourage families to try this at home. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Our vocabulary words of the week are:
From Mrs. O’Brien’s class:
Mystery: anything that is kept secret or remains unexplained or unknown
When my dog’s bone went missing, it was a big mystery.
From Ms. Sarkissian’s Class
Region: an area that shares one or more features.
The state of Massachusetts is in the Northeast region.
What is Destiny?
I've been teaching students in grades 3 and 4 the Destiny Library program. This can be easily accessed from any internet connection. Simply go to the Waltham Public Schools website, click on "Students", then "@ your library" and then "Library Catalog". Students in grades 3 and up are able to log into Destiny, create lists, add friends, and more! I encourage families to try this at home. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
new vocab words
Vocabulary words of the week:
Geography: The study of the earth, including its people, resources, climate, and physical features.
In fourth grade, we are learning about the geography of the United States.
Habitat: a place where a living thing is naturally found
A habitat is a home for anything that is living, for example, a monkey’s habitat is in the jungle.
Geography: The study of the earth, including its people, resources, climate, and physical features.
In fourth grade, we are learning about the geography of the United States.
Habitat: a place where a living thing is naturally found
A habitat is a home for anything that is living, for example, a monkey’s habitat is in the jungle.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Notices sent home
Last week I sent home the following notice. I hope students and parents will continue to check this blog to see the latest news from the library!
Fitzgerald School Library News
News from your School Library Teacher…With the help of a parent volunteer this year we are sending out overdue notices each week. Sometimes overdue books and notices cross paths and you may receive a notice for a book that has since been returned. These are just gentle reminders for you and your child. I do not charge fines for late items. If your child is still reading a book, please tell him/her to renew it. If your child thinks he/she returned the book, have them please ask me to check the shelves for it (mistakes happen!) If an item is over a month overdue, you will receive a bill asking you to return the book or pay to replace it. The replacement fee for hardcover books is $15.00 and paperbacks are $5.00.
Save the dates: Our holiday book fair, by Scholastic, will take place in the library on Dec. 5-9. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done and support the library at the same time! More information about the book fair will be sent home in November.
Check out my blog!
Please take time to check out my library blog at : http://fitzgeraldlibrary.blogspot.com/ I try to frequently update it with library happenings. You can also access this through the Fitzgerald School website, just look for the @your library link on the left-hand side of the page.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 781-314-5687 or kathleenfinnerty@k12.waltham.ma.us.
Fitzgerald School Library News
News from your School Library Teacher…With the help of a parent volunteer this year we are sending out overdue notices each week. Sometimes overdue books and notices cross paths and you may receive a notice for a book that has since been returned. These are just gentle reminders for you and your child. I do not charge fines for late items. If your child is still reading a book, please tell him/her to renew it. If your child thinks he/she returned the book, have them please ask me to check the shelves for it (mistakes happen!) If an item is over a month overdue, you will receive a bill asking you to return the book or pay to replace it. The replacement fee for hardcover books is $15.00 and paperbacks are $5.00.
Save the dates: Our holiday book fair, by Scholastic, will take place in the library on Dec. 5-9. This is a great opportunity to get some holiday shopping done and support the library at the same time! More information about the book fair will be sent home in November.
Check out my blog!
Please take time to check out my library blog at : http://fitzgeraldlibrary.blogspot.com/ I try to frequently update it with library happenings. You can also access this through the Fitzgerald School website, just look for the @your library link on the left-hand side of the page.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 781-314-5687 or kathleenfinnerty@k12.waltham.ma.us.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
new month, new genre
Mystery is our genre for October! Ask your child what elements make a book a mystery!
We have 2 new vocabulary words of the week, courtesy of Mrs. Ebert and Mrs. O'Brien's classes!
Mrs. Ebert’s class
community: a group of people who live in the same area, or the area in which they live.
We work together to make the community a better place to live.
The Fitzgerald community works together every day.
Mrs. O’Brien’s class
Participate: to join with others; take part.
Everyone should participate in school by raising his/her hand to answer a question.
We have 2 new vocabulary words of the week, courtesy of Mrs. Ebert and Mrs. O'Brien's classes!
Mrs. Ebert’s class
community: a group of people who live in the same area, or the area in which they live.
We work together to make the community a better place to live.
The Fitzgerald community works together every day.
Mrs. O’Brien’s class
Participate: to join with others; take part.
Everyone should participate in school by raising his/her hand to answer a question.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Vocabulary Words of the Week!
I have started a new initiative at Fitzgerald this year. Each Monday we will announce the two vocabulary words of the week, give a definition, and use the word in a sentence. We will post the words and information on the windows looking into the library. By the end of the year we will have many new words added to our vocabularies! Last week's words were "vocabulary" and "dictionary". This week's words?
Thesaurus: a book of words and their synonyms
When I am looking for another word with the same meaning, I go to the library and check the thesaurus.
Genre: a particular type or category of literature
Each month I am interested in learning about the elements of a new genre when I visit the library.
Thesaurus: a book of words and their synonyms
When I am looking for another word with the same meaning, I go to the library and check the thesaurus.
Genre: a particular type or category of literature
Each month I am interested in learning about the elements of a new genre when I visit the library.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Routines
The library is starting a regular circulation schedule this week. Please help remind your child to return his/her library books on the day he/she visits the library with his/her class. Of course, if your child has finished reading his/her book, he/she may always come to the library to exchange it for a new book, regardless of the day!!
Classes visit on the following days:
Monday
Church K
Melanson 1
Jewart 1
Tuesday
Resendes 2
Giangregorio 2
Ebert 2
Carney 2
Klie 2
Coyne 1
Wednesday
McDermott 1
O'Brien 3
Najarian 3
Creonte 5
Thursday
Moloney 5
Bertoldi 5
Morgan 4
Tenaglia 4
Sarkissian 4
Bigham 1
Friday
Nunes K
Scruggs K
Clifford 3
Kindred K
Classes visit on the following days:
Monday
Church K
Melanson 1
Jewart 1
Tuesday
Resendes 2
Giangregorio 2
Ebert 2
Carney 2
Klie 2
Coyne 1
Wednesday
McDermott 1
O'Brien 3
Najarian 3
Creonte 5
Thursday
Moloney 5
Bertoldi 5
Morgan 4
Tenaglia 4
Sarkissian 4
Bigham 1
Friday
Nunes K
Scruggs K
Clifford 3
Kindred K
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Welcome Back!
It's great to be back!
I am hosting a Volunteer Coffee in the Cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 7: 8:50 -9:45 am.
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please try to attend. It's an opportunity for me to explain how the library is run, and how much I am dependent on volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to get to know the school, especially for families new to Fitzgerald. I always need volunteers for my kindergarten classes in particular.
I hope to see you on Sept. 7. Feel free to email me or call me @ 781-314-5687 if you have any questions!
I am hosting a Volunteer Coffee in the Cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 7: 8:50 -9:45 am.
If you are interested in volunteering in the library, please try to attend. It's an opportunity for me to explain how the library is run, and how much I am dependent on volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to get to know the school, especially for families new to Fitzgerald. I always need volunteers for my kindergarten classes in particular.
I hope to see you on Sept. 7. Feel free to email me or call me @ 781-314-5687 if you have any questions!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Summer Reading!
It's almost the end of the school year! Please help your child find his/her overdue library books and return today.
With school being out, the Waltham Public Library is a great place to go to get the latest books, videos and music. Looking for a great summer read? Check out the Destiny Resource Lists for titles recommended by the Library Teachers of the Waltham Public Schools. You can access Destiny here. Click on "Search Lists" to see all the Resource Lists available.
Have a wonderful summer and I'll see you in September!
With school being out, the Waltham Public Library is a great place to go to get the latest books, videos and music. Looking for a great summer read? Check out the Destiny Resource Lists for titles recommended by the Library Teachers of the Waltham Public Schools. You can access Destiny here. Click on "Search Lists" to see all the Resource Lists available.
Have a wonderful summer and I'll see you in September!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Thank you!
Our Spring Scholastic Book Fair was a huge success. Many thanks to the families who supported the fair by shopping, and to the many parent volunteers who assisted with the sale. Special thanks to: Maura Moxley, Sherry Ruiz, Lisa Butler, Ashley Boyer, Michelle Bennett, Daniella DiMatteo, Tricia Tierney, Kristen Marriott, Colleen McCretton, Kristen Sopko, Michelle Persico, Aya Sautter, Joyce Boyd, Jenn Farrell, Alicia Robillard, Jen Butler, Maria Matayabas, Carolyn McShane, Cathy McWhinnie, Sarah Curley, Pam Okemo, Kenny Ruiz, Fiona Starr, and the many others who helped. We made over $1500 cash plus several hundred dollars worth of free books for our library!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Scholastic Book Fair May 2-9, 2011
All are welcome to shop and volunteer to help at the fair!
Monday 5/2
1-1:40pm O’Brien 3
2-2:40pm Siroky 5
Tuesday 5/3
9-9:40am Coyne 1
10-10:40 Giangregorio 2
11-11:40 Tenaglia 4
12-12:40 Creonte 5
2-2:40 Ebert 2
Wednesday 5/4 *
9-9:40am Melanson 1
10-10:40 Keough/Klie 2
11-11:40 Najarian 3
2-2:40 Sarkissian 4 *FAIR OPEN AFTER SCHOOL 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday 5/5
9-9:40 Moloney 5
9:50-10:45 Scruggs K
11-11:40 Bigham 1
1-1:40 Carney 2
2-2:40 Clifford 3
OPEN HOUSE NIGHT TONIGHT!!
6:30-8:00 pm
Friday 5/6
9-9:40 Jewart 1
9:50-10:45 Kindred K
10:50-11:45 Church K
2-2:40 Morgan 4
Monday 5/9
9-9:30 All School Gathering
10-10:40 McDermott 1
10:50-11:45 Nunes K
12:15-1:15 Last minute shoppers
Monday 5/2
1-1:40pm O’Brien 3
2-2:40pm Siroky 5
Tuesday 5/3
9-9:40am Coyne 1
10-10:40 Giangregorio 2
11-11:40 Tenaglia 4
12-12:40 Creonte 5
2-2:40 Ebert 2
Wednesday 5/4 *
9-9:40am Melanson 1
10-10:40 Keough/Klie 2
11-11:40 Najarian 3
2-2:40 Sarkissian 4 *FAIR OPEN AFTER SCHOOL 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday 5/5
9-9:40 Moloney 5
9:50-10:45 Scruggs K
11-11:40 Bigham 1
1-1:40 Carney 2
2-2:40 Clifford 3
OPEN HOUSE NIGHT TONIGHT!!
6:30-8:00 pm
Friday 5/6
9-9:40 Jewart 1
9:50-10:45 Kindred K
10:50-11:45 Church K
2-2:40 Morgan 4
Monday 5/9
9-9:30 All School Gathering
10-10:40 McDermott 1
10:50-11:45 Nunes K
12:15-1:15 Last minute shoppers
Friday, April 8, 2011
Our Spring Book Fair is around the corner!
Stay tuned for more information on our Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place May 2-9, 2011!
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