[CASL-L] Book Break Program

[Loretta Sullivan]

Thank you Andrew and Jenny for responding to the cost question. I
appreciate it.

Respectfully,

Loretta Sullivan
Library Media Specialist
Bennet Academy
Manchester, CT

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On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM SanAngelo, Andrew <
sanangeloa at newtown.k12.ct.us> wrote:

> There is a fee schedule depending on the size of your school and when you
> might purchase.
>
> The representative that I met with today is Becky Brent.  Here is her
> email becky at libraryc.org if you want more information on the program.
>
> Have a good day,
> Andrew
>
> On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 1:48 PM Loretta Sullivan <b59lgian at mpspride.org>
> wrote:
>
>> I am also curious about the cost of this.  Does anyone know roughly how
>> much it is?
>>
>> Respectfully,
>>
>> Loretta Sullivan
>> Library Media Specialist
>> Bennet Academy
>> Manchester, CT
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
>> For all other technology assistance (including laptops and iPads), go to
>> the IT Helpdesk <http://bit.ly/mps_helpdesk>  or call / text
>> 860-682-0607,  Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
>>
>> "Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most
>> accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers."
>> -Charles W. Eliot
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 11:17 AM Jenny Lussier <jlussier at rsd13.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi! Yes, we are using it in Region 13 too - K-5.
>>>
>>> Ditto to everything Christina said. We have worked hard to keep our
>>> teachers informed, but having the recordings is amazing, because the
>>> sessions are all during our lunch recess block at one of my schools.
>>>
>>> Feel free to reach out with questions.
>>> Jenny
>>>
>>> On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 11:11 AM Christina O'Neill <coneill at region15.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Our district signed up and it is great.  Our kids are hearing from
>>>> amazing authors that we could not possibly afford to bring in.  The program
>>>> includes pre and post activities/discussion questions and every talk is
>>>> recorded and available to watch on the teachers' timeline (if the live talk
>>>> does not fit in the daily schedule).
>>>>
>>>> I think one important key to successful implementation is keeping the
>>>> teachers notified of the upcoming author talks. A week before one is coming
>>>> up, I try to send an email to all teachers to remind them and send links to
>>>> the read aloud or pre/post activities included on our school portal (set up
>>>> by Book Break).  There is always room for improvement and I think having
>>>> instructional coaches in the loop to link the stories/author focus to
>>>> reading and writing units would be helpful.
>>>>
>>>> Please feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.
>>>> Christina
>>>> Christina O'Neill
>>>> coneill at region15.org
>>>> LMES Library/Media Specialist
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 10:08 AM SanAngelo, Andrew <
>>>> sanangeloa at newtown.k12.ct.us> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Good Morning Everyone,
>>>>>
>>>>> Has any elementary schools signed up to use the Book Break Program
>>>>> this year?
>>>>>
>>>>> I would love some feedback if you have used it.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thank you for your time,
>>>>> Andrew
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> *Andrew San Angelo*
> Library Media Specialist
> Newtown Middle School
> sanangeloa at newtown.k12.ct.us
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