Last week, we circulated more than 1,200 books! 📚 6th graders checked out 476 books in the percentages shown in the pie chart. #GraphicNovels were almost as popular as #Fiction titles. #Audiobooks were the next most popular. Dutchman Creek Middle School #TheCreekIsReading #ReadingRocks

Today was the 1st day for students to have the opportunity to participate in fun activities in the Media Center. We kicked off #MorningEvents with #SilentSwamp. Free time during lunches is like a mini #GatorGameDay for individual teams. Dutchman Creek Middle School #MoreThanBooks #GoGators

We combined National Lemonade Day with #ArtInTheLibrary for today’s Drink & Draw event. Students were able to choose from a selection of how-to-draw books. We love celebrating a wide variety of holidays! Dutchman Creek Middle School #MorningEvents #MoreThanBooks #GoGators

We enjoy providing students with a variety of activities as they have the opportunity to socialize & take brain breaks. Team 6-2 was excited for their 1st chance to join us for free time during lunch. 🐊 Dutchman Creek Middle School #GamingInTheLibrary #CaughtReading #BuildingRelationships

#BattleOfTheBooks applications are due on Friday! bit.ly/DCMSBOB24 It is a year-long specialty enrichment for advanced readers in 6th-8th grade who like to get competitive. You must read 6 of 10 pictured #SCJBA titles. Reach out with questions! Dutchman Creek Middle School #GoGators

Favorite quotes from today…After #YogaInTheLibrary: “What a great way to start the day!” During free time at lunch: “This is my happy place!” So many options - books, Uno, old-school arcade, Wii, air hockey, basketball, chess, etc. Dutchman Creek Middle School #MorningEvents #MoreThanBooks

Our book clubs will operate a little differently this year to encourage more student participation. Instead of reading the same book together, students will be able to choose any book from the month’s featured genre. August is read a romance month. Dutchman Creek Middle School #GatorsRead

Students were eager to start a new #StickTogether collaborative mosaic. It is one of the passive programming options available in the Media Center. I’m excited to be a part of the Demco Ambassador program this year. Dutchman Creek Middle School Demco Demco StickTogether #GatorsStickTogether

We have incorporated different types of discussion strategies with #LeaderInMe concepts during #OneBookOneSchool, such as think-pair-share, jigsaw, paper pass, & pyramid. Portions of the story are resonating with students & inspiring insightful conversations. Dutchman Creek Middle School

Instead of going outside for free time, students have the opportunity for #GamingInTheLibrary when it does not conflict with scheduled classes. We rotate which teams can attend to give all students a chance to participate. Dutchman Creek Middle School #BuildingRelationships #MoreThanBooks

On Tuesday, we celebrated World Rock, Paper, Scissors Day with a tournament. 🪨📄✂️ Winners from all 3 rounds received prizes. Shout-out to the teachers who joined in the fun - Ms. Galvis, Mr. Gayosso, & Dr. Bacote! Dutchman Creek Middle School #MorningEvents #GoGators #CelebrateEveryDay

Love the dynamic discussions in Ms. Tinch’s science classroom related to our #OneBookOneSchool title & #LeaderInMe principles. 🙌 Some teachers are using split screens to show staff read-alouds side by side with the text in Sora, by OverDrive Education. Dutchman Creek Middle School #RockSolid #Literacy

My DonorsChoose Project will expire on Tuesday. My students with special needs lack access to books that are on their reading levels. Please help them improve their reading skills & provide them with equitable opportunities! 🙏 donorschoose.org/amy-mcmichael #UniquePathways #ThankYou

#YogaInTheLibrary has been a popular program so far this school year. Mats are provided & no experience is necessary. I enjoy taking time with our students to improve strength, balance, & flexibility, as we try to quiet our minds. Dutchman Creek Middle School #MorningEvents #MoreThanBooks

Circulation has been increasing despite enrollment decreasing! We circulated 1,273 more books than this time frame in 2021 despite having 87 less students! Over the last 3 days, we circulated 100+ books each day! 📚📚📚 Dutchman Creek Middle School SCASL #TheCreekIsReading #ReadingRocks

I am thrilled that my DonorsChoose project was funded to provide resources for our students with learning challenges! My professional goal this year will focus on helping these students improve their reading levels. Dutchman Creek Middle School #ThankYou #UniquePathways #Equity #RockSolid

September is National Yoga Awareness Month & Self-Improvement Month. 🧘‍♀️ #YogaInTheLibrary is one of our well-attended #MorningEvents. We also have a featured display of books from our self-help & wellness section. Dutchman Creek Middle School #LibrariesTransform #GatorFamily #GrowingLeaders

Mr. Tyson’s 6th graders previewed #NewBooks that were organized by genres. After a couple minutes with one title, they would transition to another table with different types of books. They were then able to check out titles & spend time reading. Dutchman Creek Middle School #StudentChoice

We need your help with our Beanstack Read-A-Thon fundraiser! Starting Monday, you can donate funds online to help pay for an in-person visit with author K.A. Holt. The Media Center will receive 85% of all donations! 💚 Dutchman Creek Middle School Beanstack K.A. Holt 🏳️‍🌈 #DCMSReadToRaise

Today’s #GatorsUnglued program featured a skyscraper challenge. Students were given spaghetti noodles & mini marshmallows as building materials. I loved hearing discussions related to creative problem solving & productive failure. Dutchman Creek Middle School #MorningEvents #STEAMChallenge