Congratulations on your new position Peter!!  

A couple pieces of advice I have off the top of my head include:
**Join CASL if you are not already a member! 
**Stay active on the Listserv and share questions as they come up for you:)
**Don't jump right in trying to implement new ideas and programs at your school--be an active observer and get a feel for the culture and flow of the students, staff, and building.  Focus on building relationships with the people in your building!!!

And most importantly, trust that you will be amazing and your school is very lucky to have you.

Stay in touch:)
Melissa

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On Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 7:15 PM, Peter Diette <peter@peterdiette.com> wrote:
Hello all!

I am a new LMS, and getting ready to take over my first library at Mary Morrisson Elementary in Groton after 5 years in the classroom.  Do you have any suggestions, ideas, or cautionary tales to share with a newbie?  I would love your take on important things to focus as the new year begins.  Thank you for any advice and insights!  


Peter Diette


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