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1. Re: opening HS libraries (Jodie D'Alexander)
2. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Rocca, Jen)
3. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Dawn M. Zillich)
4. Re: Authors who live in CT now (Leslie Redmond)
5. Re: opening HS libraries (Gina West)
6. Re: [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries (Finnegan, Kristen)
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From: "Jodie D'Alexander" <jdalexander@region16ct.org>
To: Willetta Payton <paytonwlib@gmail.com>
Cc: Jen <jlarkin24@gmail.com>, Cas-l Listserv <casl-l@mylist.net>, "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral@newmilfordps.org>
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:34:37 -0400
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] opening HS librariesWe have had 2 cohorts of students this school year, and we have been open for study hall all year. We did have to remove half of our chairs to adequately space out students at tables throughout the Media Center in August, reducing our capacity to 42 patrons. We have students scan a QR code that is linked to a Google Form for signing-in, as well as for contact tracing. We have sanitizing spray and paper towels available for students/classes to use before they leave. We also have a number of hand sanitizer dispensers throughout the LMC. Our circulation desk area does have plexiglass installed.On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 1:01 PM Willetta Payton <paytonwlib@gmail.com> wrote:Lori,Norwalk High School was quite the opposite. The library is not opened to study hall students or to classes. My principal wanted to limit movement and gathering of students which would impact “effective” contact tracing. The library space is being used as a classroom in tbe upper library as we made every effort to space students/classes out according to the guidelines. The lower library is used for students who might have come to school on the wrong day and lunchtime during inclement weather. A member of our maintenance staff is present and sits through all three lunch waves to clean. Students can individually come to the library to check out books. We have been like this since the start of school. About half of our students returned to school at the start of the year but progressively went remote. We may get 250 kids out of about 1600 a day. We are trying to entice students to return to school but I do not think it will happen until it is mandated.I hope this helps.(Im Interested in learning more about Library track libtrack)_______________________________________________On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:38 PM Jen <jlarkin24@gmail.com> wrote:We have been open since the start of our school year back in September! No issues at all. We had to reconfigure seating - but other than that, no changes. Obviously we are seeing far fewer kids due to a large group choosing to stay 100% virtual. Normally I would have 60-80 kids each period. Now I'm lucky if I have 60 per day. We are open for study halls, classes, and book browsing and check outs. I even do curbside pickup and delivery if necessary for our virtual kids.Jen LarkinEO Smith High School_______________________________________________On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <cerral@newmilfordps.org> wrote:Hi All,_______________________________________________
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From: "Rocca, Jen" <Roccaj@brookfieldps.org>
To: "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral@newmilfordps.org>
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:56:09 -0400
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS librariesWe have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students can reserve books and pick them up.Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things will change when/if the school opens 100%.On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <cerral@newmilfordps.org> wrote:Hi All,_______________________________________________I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting during study halls? If so, how's it going?--Lori CerraLibrary Media SpecialistTechnology Integration SpecialistNew Milford High School388 Danbury RoadNew Milford, CT 06776860-350-6647 ext. 1211
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 14:03:02 -0400
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS librariesHi everyone,Library is a classroom, no loans, no student printer, I am a study hall proctor except for three periods that rotate over a three day cycle.As Jen said, the school has strict contact prevention protocols in place.Dawn M. ZillichSt. Paul Catholic High School, BristolWe have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students can reserve books and pick them up.Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things will change when/if the school opens 100%.On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <cerral@newmilfordps.org> wrote:Hi All,_______________________________________________I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting during study halls? If so, how's it going?--Lori CerraLibrary Media SpecialistTechnology Integration SpecialistNew Milford High School388 Danbury RoadNew Milford, CT 06776860-350-6647 ext. 1211
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To: Kelly Conway <kconway@cantonschools.org>
Cc: MARY LEE QUINN <maryquinn@snet.net>, "Egan, Danelle" <egand@bethel.k12.ct.us>, CASL_L <CASL-L@mylist.net>
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:04:10 -0400
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] Authors who live in CT nowWe just did a virtual visit with Debbi Michiko Florence who lives in Mystic. It was for grades k-3. The kids loved her. She also has a new middle grade series outSent from my iPhoneOn Mar 18, 2021, at 10:23 AM, Kelly Conway <kconway@cantonschools.org> wrote:We have personally hosted Beth Vrabel, Lauren Tarshis and Tommy Greenwald in our Grades 4-6 school. They were all wonderful! Highly recommend all three.KellyOn Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 9:25 AM MARY LEE QUINN <maryquinn@snet.net> wrote:_______________________________________________Good morning,
Here’s a website that lists CT authors –
https://ctcenterforthebook.org/ct-authors/
Good luck!
Mary Lee Quinn
Library Media Specialist
Vogel-Wetmore School
Torrington, CT
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From: Egan, Danelle
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 7:52 AM
To: CASL_L
Subject: [CASL-L] Authors who live in CT now
Good morning,
I am looking for a list of authors who currently live in CT. I am looking to book an author visit for next school year. Thank you! Have a wonderful day!
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Danelle Egan
Library Media Specialist
Bethel Middle School
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--_______________________________________________Kelly ConwayLibrary Media SpecialistCanton Intermediate SchoolCanton, CT(860) 693-7717
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From: Gina West <sladetchr6@gmail.com>
To: "Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist" <cerral@newmilfordps.org>
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Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:11:17 -0400
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] opening HS librariesI am open for about 20 students max to come in. Seating is arranged appropriately. I have held classes too, with all covid regs in place. I used to have about 60 per period....now average about 11 :( Can't wait to get back to normal!!!GinaLewis MillsRegion 10On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <cerral@newmilfordps.org> wrote:Hi All,_______________________________________________I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting during study halls? If so, how's it going?--Lori CerraLibrary Media SpecialistTechnology Integration SpecialistNew Milford High School388 Danbury RoadNew Milford, CT 06776860-350-6647 ext. 1211
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Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:31:41 +0000
Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
_______________________________________________I am 100% open, all day from 7:30-3:00 for students to come in and work conduct research, or check out books.
Our school has been in-person since September 4, with the exception of the period between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Other than eliminating printing and limiting capacity to 24 (about half of what I normally would get) it’s been like a normal school year.
From: CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Dawn M. Zillich
Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2021 2:03 PM
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Subject: Re: [CASL-L] [EXTERNAL] opening HS libraries
Hi everyone,
Library is a classroom, no loans, no student printer, I am a study hall proctor except for three periods that rotate over a three day cycle.
As Jen said, the school has strict contact prevention protocols in place.
Dawn M. Zillich
St. Paul Catholic High School, Bristol
On Mar 18, 2021, at 1:56 PM, Rocca, Jen <Roccaj@brookfieldps.org> wrote:We have not been open to study halls or classes all year. We visit classes via Zoom for instruction. I teach two classes that meet in the library. Our other librarian teaches two classes that meet in the library. Very occasionally a SpEd teacher will bring a student in to sit at a table for testing or 1:1 work. No study halls, no lunchtime, no browsing. Students can reserve books and pick them up.
Our school has taken contact tracing very seriously so students are almost never in a location that they are not specifically assigned.
I'm following this thread closely and as we try to determine how things will change when/if the school opens 100%.
On Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 12:24 PM Cerra, Lori HS Library Media Specialist <cerral@newmilfordps.org> wrote:
Hi All,
I was wondering if your high school library is open to students visiting during study halls? If so, how's it going?
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Lori Cerra
Library Media Specialist
Technology Integration Specialist
New Milford High School
388 Danbury Road
New Milford, CT 06776
860-350-6647 ext. 1211
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