Ralph Chandler Middle School

Ralph Chandler Middle School October Library Report - 2017

Mission and Goals

At Ralph Chandler Middle School Library, our goal is to ensure that learners leave here as competent, critical, and ethical users and producers of ideas and information. It is our mission to prepare lifelong learners; information literate young people able to determine their information needs, recognize and utilize relevant and credible resources, while evolving into impassioned readers. We seek to underscore the profile of a South Carolina graduate by encouraging students to be creative, innovative, collaborative, self-directed critical thinkers, who become adept at problem solving and who attain a global perspective.

Circulation Statistics

October Collection Statistics (Largest Category - Equipment - Mostly Loaner Chromebooks) Aug/Sept. - 2826

Compared to Other Schools in Greenville County School District (We rank in the top ten middle school stats.) Aug. (39)/Sept. (215) - Totals (254)

Flipster Electronic Magazine Checkouts for October, 2017

Individual and Class Visits

10/2 - Randall - (1,2) - Book Checkouts
10/3 - Ballinger - (1,2,5,6) - NoodleTools Citation Creator
10/5 - Penninger (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project Expectations - Flipster/LibGuide
10/6 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project Expectations - Flipster/LibGuide
10/17 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project Expectations - Flipster/LibGuide
10/18 - Ritchie (3,4,5,6) - 8th Grade Book Clubs
10/30 - Randall (1,2) - NoodleTools Citation Creator
10/31 - Bradley (1,2,3,4) - NoodleTools Citation
Total = 28 Classes (171 class periods met, 28 of 117 = 19%)
872 walk-ins = average of 59.21 people a day (This is actually vastly under-reported as our electronic sign-in system is very glitchy, and many individuals do not sign in, nor do teachers sign in.)17 Open days.

RCMS Library Google Calendar for October, 2017

Collaboration

10/5 - Penninger (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/LibGuide)
10/6 - Digital Citizenship (6th, 7th, 8th Grades) via Google Classroom - Scams and Schemes, Safe Online Talk, The Reality of Digital Drama
10/6 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/LibGuide)
10/12 - Penninger (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/Class Support)
10/13 - Digital Citizenship (6th, 7th, 8th Grades) via Google Classroom - Scams and Schemes, Safe Online Talk, The Reality of Digital Drama)
10/13 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/Class Support)
10/17 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/Class Support)
10/21 - Steed (3,4,5,6) - Electromagnetic Field LibGuide
10/21 - Giblin (3,4,5,6) - Electromagnetic Field LibGuide
10/23 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/Class Support)
10/24 - Stills (1,2,5,6) - Egypt Project (Flipster/NoodleTools/Class Support)
10/27 - Digital Citizenship (6th, 7th, 8th Grades) via Google Classroom - Scams and Schemes, Safe Online Talk, The Reality of Digital Drama
10/30 - Randall (1,2,) - Egypt Project (NoodleTools)
10/31 - Bradley (1,2,3,4) - Noodletools (Research Prep)
Total = 51 classes and 28 teachers [includes advisory teachers] - (out of 39 instructors = 71.79%)

Database/Subscription Usage Statistics

Ancient Egypt Project - LibGuide Statistics - Month of October - Page 1 - Note # Views/DISCUS Article Retrievals

Ancient Egypt Project - LibGuide Statistics - Month of October - Page 2

Electromagnetic Waves - LibGuide Statistics - Month of October - Note # Views/DISCUS Article Retrievals

Flipgrid Statistics - Ancient Egypt Project - 2 days and 6 hours of Engagement/Total Amount of Time Creating and Viewing

Events and Activities/Programming

10/3 - Bagels and Books
10/10 - (4,5,6) - PSAT Set Up
10/11 - PSAT Testing
10/12 - DLC Workshop
10/16 - Guest Lecture - Egypt Project - Funeral Customs - Lance Wimberly from McAfee Funeral Home
10/17 - Makerspace Lunch for SCJBA Incentives - Halloween Paper Circuits
10/18 - 8th Grade Lunchtime Book Club
10/18 - SAMR Professional Development - Faculty Meeting
10/25 - 7th Grade Lunchtime Book Club
10/26 - Delta Gamma Kappa - Education Sorority - YALE/Gilder-Lehrman Overview

Professional Development

10/2 - Ms. Cornish - Fixed Asset Training - MT Anderson
10/11 - Mrs. Walton/Ms. Cornish - Follett Training with Robert Mackey from Follett - On Site (2 hours)
10/18 - Mrs. Walton - SAMR
10/19 - Ms. Cornish - Webmaster Online Training
10/19 - Mrs. Walton - Data Dig/DLC Connections - On Site
10/27 - Mrs. Walton - Autism - On Site

Digital Citizenship

Common Sense Media - Digital Citizenship - Scope and Sequence

10/6 (Part 1) - 6th Grade - Scams and Schemes/ 7th Grade - Safe Online Talk/ 8th Grade - The Reality of Digital Drama
10/13 (Part 2) - 6th Grade - Scams and Schemes/ 7th Grade - Safe Online Talk/ 8th Grade - The Reality of Digital Drama
10/27 (Part 3) - 6th Grade - Scams and Schemes/ 7th Grade - Safe Online Talk/ 8th Grade - The Reality of Digital Drama

Candid Camera

Teen Read Week/1st Print from UltiMaker 3D Printer/Silhouette Cameo

Makerspace

Silhouette Cameo

Silhouette Cameo/littleBits/MagnaTiles

10/26 - Makerspace Lunch - 1st Quarter SCJBA Incentive - Halloween Paper Circuits

Miscellaneous

Chromebook Repair/Maintenance/Tracking/Statistics/Reports
Fixed Assets
TAC (Technical Assistance Coordinator)
RCMS School Homepage
RCMS Facebook
RCMS Twitter
Digital Citizenship
Community Partners (6 $25 gift cards from Arizona Grill for PTSA Family Fun Day)
Subbing 4 classes

Come see Mrs Walton and Ms. Cornish in the RCMS Library!!!

Summary Page

Circulation Total 1,148
OverDrive Checkouts 171 - always in the top ten of all middle schools in Greenville County
28 Classes Visited = 19% of open class spaces
Collaborated with 51 Classes and 28 Teachers = 80%
1452 Views/Times Accessed - of Egypt Project LibGuide, includes 395 DISCUS article retrievals - emphasizes standard - Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
994 Views/Times Accessed - of Electromagnetic Wave LibGuide, includes 111 DISCUS article retrievals - emphasizes standard -Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
2 days and 6 hours of engagement with Flipgrid on The Ancient Egypt Project - either creating or viewing (Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation/Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
Highlights were: Makerspace successes with Silhouette machine, 3D printer, paper circuits, 7th and 8th grade lunchtime book clubs, introducing all of 7th grade to NoodleTools citation creator (Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources/Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation), Halloween Makerspace Lunch, Delta Gamma Kappa sorority presentation on YALE/Gilder Lehrman Seminar, Lance Wimberly guest lecturer from community, SAMR, DLC Workshop, and always, Bagels and Books (Where the Red Fern Grows, The Outsiders, Wolf by Wolf)
10 hours of combined PD
Coming Up: Rob Young Borderlands Comic Visit, Bagels and Books, Erin's Law Presentation, Library Aware Webex, Creating Accessible Content for Web tutorial, Principals' Meeting, Assistive Technology for Struggling Readers webinar, Educator Certification for Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship

Appreciate

Credits:

Candace Walton, Suzette Cornish