2013-18Strategic Plan & Progress
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2013-14 • PROBLEMS: books, space & perception
• One of the oldest collections in WCPSS• Need a reinvigorated reading and library
program, with widespread use.•Perception that we no longer need libraries!
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2013-14 • SOLUTIONS: first steps . . .
•New Magnet themes and•Magnet Grant (MSAP) application to support an upgrade of library (Sadly NOT Received in first round 2013-14)
• A Dynamic Library that supports reading, teaching and learning translates into achievement!
2013-14 • IMPROVED:
• DISPLAY ART and design (such as the hanging mobiles and rigging, numerous large objects…all from Ms. Deaton’s Art Collection)
• BOOK ORGANIZATION. Shifting books to create new spaces, interfiling reference, highlighting genres so it is easier to find for browsers, lots of home-made bookmarks, marketing materials etc.
• BOOK CIRCULATION and Class Use• Nearly DOUBLED circulation in 2013-14
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2013-15 • IMPROVED:
• READING PROGRAM & Special Events to celebrate Readers
•Spooky Reader’s Theater•Author Visit: Jacqualine Woodson•Holiday Gift books•Build a Heart Station at Valentines•Dr. Seuss Birthday hosting pre-school March•Poet’s Coffeehouse and Story Slam•Creativity Coffeehouse (collaboration with Mr. Verdin, the art teacher)•Book Bracketology for March Madness
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•2014-15 MSAP GRANT Spring ‘15• NEW Furniture [comfy chairs, café tables, whiteboard ottoman]
•BOOKS [$25K]
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•2014-15 WCPSS Spring ‘15• NEW Carpet
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What is next?•2015-16 MSAP GRANT
• NEW Furniture [more chairs, mobile white boards, white board ottoman]
•BOOKS [$75K]
•MAKER SPACE [space to create projects with traditional as well as new technology]
•TECHNOLOGY [mobile computing – laptops]
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GRATITUDE
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GRATITUDE….. to WCPSS District for support with …
•MAGNET themes•MSAP Grant that paid attention to the value of
the library
….. to Carroll Admin and Teachers for support with …
•READING PROGRAM
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GRATITUDE….. to Carroll PTSA and families for support with …
• FUNDRAISING support• (Bookfair, special programs)
• VOLUNTEERS • who help shelve and process books
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GRATITUDE….. to Community Business with donations …
•Bruerggers Bagels: the official sponsor of our After School Book Club
•Cost-co, Papa Johns, Dunkin Doughnuts,
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