OOPS!

Ok, I have been slacking on the blog front. As the end of the year approaches, I am learning how much I don't know! In other words, there is a lot more to the end of the year procedures than I realized. Toni and I have been explaining to the kids that we have to "count all of the books in the library". Although this simplifies the library inventory, I am finding that it is a pretty accurate description of what has to be done. I am trying to take deep breaths.

I am sure that all of you are on the same page as me. Perhaps you are a bit overwhelmed? Perhaps you are just freaking excited for summertime? Perhaps you are counting down the days (hours, minutes, seconds?) until the end of the year? Well, if this is the case, here is something to put some pep in your step....

Ok, let me explain. This is Tito Puente. This is one of his famous songs, "Oye Como Va". This is what has been playing almost constantly in the library over the last few days. The K-2 grades have been learning about biographies, and there is an excellent biography for kids about Tito Puente called "Tito Puente, Mambo King" by Monica Brown. The pictures are vibrant and entertaining, and the story is simple. Most importantly, Mr. Puente wrote some awesome songs that get kids and adults (admit it, Mrs. Keeney, you've had your dancing shoes on in the library lately) dancing. 

Although I'm not sure that all of the kids fully grasped the concept of biographies, I do think that they learned some facts about Tito Puente and had a good time in the process. The library has been filled with music lately, and this fun lesson has kept me going over the last couple school days. I can't believe it, but this is our second-to-last Resource rotation of the year. One more rotation to go. I will keep you all posted about what the last rotation will entail. 13 more school days, Sycamore Park friends!