Parent & Student Involvement in School Libraries Christine Nicholson, Presenter Barbe Elementary School Librarian August 2014 In-Service

"When parents are involved in their children's education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.“ Anne Henderson and Nancy Berla A New Generation of Evidence: The Family Is Critical to Student Achievement Why Be Involved?

Research shows that when parents are involved in their children's education, the children are more likely to: earn better grades. score higher on tests. pass their classes. attend school regularly. have better social skills. show improved behavior. be more positive in their attitude toward school. complete homework assignments. graduate and continue their education. matters-what-to-tell-parents

Library Lagniappe A little something extra from your library

Student Library Lagniappe Morning Readers – Selected students who are reliable and need reinforcement come to the library after breakfast for extra time on computer-based programs such as Success Maker.

Student Library Lagniappe Rowdy’s Readers – McNeese State University Program to encourage reading.

Student Library Lagniappe Book Fair- Observe students, assist with locating books on reading and interest levels within their budget.

Student Library Lagniappe Library Club –Intra-class Activities Ornaments with Pre-K

Student Library Lagniappe Library Club –Helpers (See Handout) Come in after breakfast until the day begins. Assist during class where needed.

Student Library Lagniappe Library Club –Meetings (See Handout) Helper Activities Wrote 7 Habits Book Book Circle, Activities, and Discussion –Box Car Children –Dracula –Junkyard Wonders Wrote and Performed Original Puppet Shows

Student Library Lagniappe Library/Book Club –Field Trips OPM to Genealogy Library BES to McNeese Library and Central Library - planned

Student Library Lagniappe Library/Book Club –Recognition End of Year Reception

Parent Library Lagniappe Getting Students To and From Activities Decorating for Book Fair Invite to Class with Students - planned

Adult Library Lagniappe Help Open Library Shelving Materials Assistance with Book Fair Read with Students Help with Check-in and Check-out Make Copies Organize Storage Clean and Mend Books

Adult Library Lagniappe Search = Parent Involvement Find three things you would like to do in your school library to involve parents and students. - Fundraiser - Shelving

Value of Student & Parent Involvement Preparation Time 3 hours Meeting Time 1.5 hours Benefits to Students, Parents, & LibrarianPRICELESS

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