MITCHELL ELEMENTARY LIBRARY
The Mitchell Elementary Library seeks to create a 21st century environment that promotes learning for all students by providing equitable access to information, teaching information literacy skills, and encouraging lifelong learning. The library strives to be a center of collaborative learning that produces creative students who have an appreciation of literature, critical thinking skills, and a respect for others and self.
ABOUT MS. HARDER
Hey guys! I'm Ms. Harder. This is my second year as the librarian at Mitchell Elementary & High School. I absolutely love it!
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I was born & raised in Gering, Nebraska. I graduated in 2016 from Chadron State College with my Elementary Education degree and I am currently working towards my Masters in Instructional Technology through UNK.
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GO TI​GERS!
STAY UP TO DATE WITH WHAT’S HAPPENING
WHAT’S COMING UP
January 30th & February 4th
SCHOLASTIC BOGO BOOK FAIR
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Come check out our final book fair of the year. Buy one get one free, you can't beat that!
All sales support the purchase of new books for our library.
FIRST MEETING: January 24th and every Thursday following.
5TH & 6TH GRADE BOOK CLUB
Join us for some fun after school! All 5th & 6th grade students are welcome.
TOP NEWS
TOP BOOKS
January 2019
1. Dinosaurs before dark -- Osborne, Mary Pope
2 .I survived the attack of the grizzlies, 1967 -- Tarshis, Lauren
3. Kangaroos -- Murray, Julie
4 .Ride, Fly Guy, ride! -- Arnold, Tedd
5. Silly Tilly -- Spinelli, Eileen
6. Your hand in my hand -- Sperring, Mark
7. Alabama -- Tieck, Sarah
8. The bad guys in attack of the zittens -- Blabey, Aaron
9. The Bad Guys in do-you-think-he-saurus?! -- Blabey, Aaron
ACCELERATED READER POINT CLUB
January 2019
Most AR Points Earned
#1. Brody Fuss - 163
#2. Micah Dittbenner - 103.5
#3. Malachi Bowlin - 100.2
#4. Logan Markowski - 92.9
#5. Cash Robbins - 66.5
#6 Ruby Hughes - 65.7
#7. Brenen Schanhols - 65.7
#8. Evelyn Morales - 65.5
#9. Hunter Creech - 59.8
#10. Rio Williams - 59.5
#11. Sophia Pitts - 55.4
#12. Rylan Houk - 49.4
#13. Wyatt Sauer - 48.3
#14. Jonah Splichal - 47.6
#15. Mia Bowles - 45.8
#16. Klayen Thomas - 44.7
#17. Cannon Beaver - 44.1
#18. Caitlyn Hoehn - 43.5
#19. Cole Swenson - 42.8
#20 Josie Meyer - 42.6
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Awesome Job, guys! Keep it up.
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LISTENING EXPECTATIONS
REAL OR FAKE NEWS ?! ?!
4th & 5th grade used their fake news detective skills and had to figure out which news articles were real or fake. Out of 4 classes only 3 groups got them all right. It was tricky!
