The new smart board has been installed, and now the new shelves are finally up.

Now, locating and gaining access to an important portion of our library’s informational texts shall be much easier for students and patrons.

All that’s left to do is sand and stain the wood so that books about Holidays and Folklore can start flying off the shelves!

October 8th was Wyoming Library Snapshot Day.

Crest Hill students in 4th and 5th grades participated by working in teams and taking their own photographs to show how they use their library.

View their pictures on the link below, through Wyoming State Library “flickr” page: flickr.com-wyomingsnapshot

You can also check them out on facebook:

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Also, view just a handful of comments written by students about why libraries are important to them.

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Thanks to all students, staff, and community members for making it such a great school year at Crest Hill Elementary.

For some, this was their last year here; for others, their first year here. Next year promises fantastic opportunities for all.

Special appreciation to Mrs. Rapp. Thank you and good luck!

We wish everyone the best.

Have a beautiful summer!

Here’s the story of 5th grade’s Little Free Libraries, as shared by the Wyoming State Library.

https://library.wyo.gov/crest-hill-students-build-little-free-libraries/

Here also are some pictures of students’ libraries from start to finish.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Science Fair.

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Students developed some intriguing projects, and they made excellent presentations.

It was a difficult decision for the judges. Here are the winners:

• Life Science: 1st – Addison B./ 2nd – Adalyn B./ 3rd – Ben F.
• Physical Science: 1st – Anna J./ 2nd – Kristen H./ 3rd – Parker G.
• Earth Science: 1st – Avry Kuhnel
• Consumer Science: 1st – Isaiah G./ 2nd – Haleigh W./ 3rd – Tyler D.
• Computers and Mathematics: 1st – Braden C./ 2nd Isaac S.

Congratulations to all!

First place winners in each category shall be invited to continue on to the District Science Fair to be held at Verda James on Saturday, February 2nd. Public viewing starts a 1:oo p.m. Everyone is welcome to visit and to cheer on Crest Hill’s young scientists!

Thank You!

*Extra special gratitude goes out to:

Mr. Landen, Mrs. Quiett, Mrs. Cruz, Mrs. Rapp, Mrs. Gallegos, Mr. Gilmore, Mr. Black, Mrs. Black, Mrs. White, Shelly Moore, Breanna Moore, and Sarah Noel.

The past few weeks have been busy in the library!

Primary grades have been working to identify all the Parts of a Book. Second graders have been using MakerSpace materials to create Jackdaws for retelling fables.
Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade students have been investigating the Library’s OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue), working toward being able to see what books are available and where they are located with just a few clicks of the keyboard.

Most classes had the chance to help celebrate National Computer Science Education week. Students explored “coding” both on computers and with the library’s new pair of code-a-pillars.

Lastly, MakerSpace Club came to semester’s end with everyone finishing up their final projects, giving presentations, and enjoying a pumpkin muffin or two.

Thanks to everyone fore supporting Crest Hill’s Library!

Name our Dragon!

     1. Think up a name.

     2. Write it down on a slip of paper.

     3. Drop the paper into the pail by the library.

         Or leave a comment on this post!

The most popular names will be tallied, and we will have a final school vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6^th.

Thanks to all students, parents, staff, and community members for making it a wonderful year here at Crest Hill Elementary.

Have a fantastic Summer!

It has been a busy month in the library!

Each Kindergarten group made its own class book based on Dr. Seuss’s ABC. (Kindergartners also presented their humble librarian with a “Thank You Book,” each pupil writing and drawing a page about what they liked about their library.)

First grade spent much of the month engaged in a series of MakerSpace activities.

Second grade practiced finding “Right Fit” books. Students also compared and contrasted various versions of “Hansel & Gretel” from around the world.

Fourth Grade held a successful Poetry Slam in conjunction with the Writing Center. (Thanks Mrs. Lancaster!)

Fifth grade worked to finish their book trailers based on “Chains,” “Wonder,” or “The Veldt.”

Third grade, though, has been busiest of all this month. Students turned the amphitheatre into a living history museum, showcasing aspects of pioneer life for their study of Natrona County History. They also worked in teams to build simple machines, many of which still decorate the library shelves. Also on display are third graders’ “Ingredients of a Mystery” projects. Every student read a mystery and then designed a cereal box–complete with “ingredients” or literary components, graphics, and activities–based on the book!

The end of the year is quickly approaching; still, students are staying busy learning in the library!