Ss in Grigolo and @collinsylvano took “shelfies” on Seesaw to review the sections of the library and find books efficiently! @WestmoorD28 #28empowers

Ss in Laura Rzewnicki’s class had so much fun reading Patrick McDonnell “A Perfectly Messed Up Story” and deciding which objects were “no, no never” allowed near books and which ones were “yes, yes always!” #28empowers #bookcare

When the @WestmoorD28 library advisory committee isn’t promoting books - they’re promoting math! Ss brainstormed ways to leverage, promote, and publicize math games to our student and parent community with our very own Rebecca Stowell (she/her/mom). #empower28

You know it's going to be a good day when K.A. Holt 🏳️‍🌈 visits @WestmoorD28. From teaching us the "messy" revising process to the power of free verse in telling a story, our 4th & 5th grade writers are forever changed! Shout out to our #lac for helping plan such a special day!

Ss in Michele Anderson blew me away as we read @ashleyspires "The Most Magnificent Thing," and made inferences about the main character based on her actions. Stay tuned for more great thinking when we infer about characters based on their thoughts/dialogue! #empower28

Whoever said math and literacy don’t go together? We loved partnering, collaborating, and constructing our first annual math week with Rebecca Stowell (she/her/mom) and Danielle Rubel! #empower28

Ss in Michele Anderson were inspired by “Cornbread Poppy at the Carnival” as they worked hard to engineer their own roller coaster. The collaboration, problem solving and perseverance was unparalleled! We can’t wait to meet @cordellmatthew on Thursday! #28empowers #stem

Ss in 1st and 2nd grade had the honor of listening to, drawing alongside and talking with the amazing @cordellmatthew thanks to a visit organized by @thebookstall. Our biggest takeaway? “Ideas are everywhere - you just have to pay attention.” @WestmoorD28 #28empowers

Today our #libraryadvisorycommittee hosted our @WestmoorD28 Breakfast with Books! T's got a chance to peruse our newest purchases, request titles, and, hear some of the Ss recommendations. #28empowers

Ss are preparing for @tlichtenheld & @BethFerry1's author visit tomorrow with a little stop motion animation inspired by their book "Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish." When you can't eat the real thing - you imagine it! #Apple #28empowers @WestmoorD28

Wow wow wow. There are few words to describe the author visit we just experienced with @tlichtenheld & @BethFerry1. They were truly inspirational, entertaining, & energetic. From the stories to the drawings to the snowball umbrella game - today was a gift to all @WestmoorD28!

Our annual Book Bin Northbrook library advisory field trip was one for the books! (see what I did there?) Ss analyzed community needs, considered budgetary restrictions, and worked collaboratively to bring @WestmoorD28 the newest and best books for our readers! #28empowers

The top 5 Ss in 4th & 5th grade who read the most Caudill Award books Zoomed with Rob Harrell and it was MAGICAL! From the process of writing "Wink" to creating characters who will soon be on screen, we are forever changed by this author visit - as readers and writers. #28empowers

Today, @WestmoorD28 Ss in 3, 4, & 5th grade who read the most Bluestem Award books this year Zoomed with THE Jennifer Holm! Our biggest takeaways? Being rejected 14 times doesn't mean you give up and writing a genre you never thought you'd like can change your career! #empower28

This week @WestmoorD28 celebrated #NationalLibraryWeek w/ a school created story, S created bookmarks, a little library trivia, Ss bringing in their Northbrook Library library cards to receive a Kelly Yang bookmark, and a book wishlist raffle! I think we had fun. :) #empower28

Ss in Grigolo work together to analyze primary sources from Illinois using the see/think/wonder strategy.

Ss in Ms. Rubenstein and Michele Anderson used the new frames feature in Seesaw to complete a scavenger hunt in @WAforKids in an effort to understand its features and functions while researching! #28empowers @WestmoorD28

Loved book talking the Monarch Award IL to 2nd graders this week - they couldn’t wait to get their hands on the 2024 nominees! #summerreading #28empowers

This group of 5th grade @WestmoorD28 library advisory committee members came into their role during the pandemic & were some of the most dedicated, creative, & collaborative Ss as we navigated how to bring literacy to our school community. Saying goodbye was not easy! #28empowers