Author Lecture

Mr. Mathabane will speak to area teens at:

Date: Friday, June 3
Where: Montgomery Blair High School, 51 University Blvd.
Time: 7PM.

The W.E.B. Dubois Honor Societies of Montgomery Blair and Albert Einstein High Schools will host him. Mark Mathabane grew up in one of South Africa's toughest ghettos, Alexandra Township. Through sheer determination, hard work and education, he has risen to become of Americas most dynamic motivational speakers. Many will remember the publication of his first book, Kaffir Boy, in 1986, which made the New York Times and Washington Post best seller lists and was translated into several languages. For more information about Mark Mathabane, visit www.mathabane.com

Executive Meeting

Executive Meeting: CLADC

A meeting of the Executive Staff of the Elementary Division from 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 will be held on Thursday morning, June 16, 2005, at 9:30 a.m. at the home of Lorraine Bentley, 13106 Jingle Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20906, to discuss the plans for the coming year.

Directions: Exit the Beltway at Georgia Avenue North to Wheaton/Olney. Travel north on Georgia through the intersection of Randolph Road (Glenmont) to Hathaway Drive. Hathaway is the third traffic light after Randolph Road. Turn right onto Hathaway. Take the second right off Hathaway onto Briggs Road. Travel two blocks on Briggs, and turn left onto Jingle. Jingle is a court, and Lorraine's house is at the back of the court.

Officers 2005-2006

Newly Elected for 2005-2006

• Lorraine Bentley, President Emeritus

St. Andrew the Apostle, Silver Spring, Maryland

• Bobbi Thomas, President,

St. Mark, Hyattsville, Maryland

• Ann O'Hare, President's Advisor,

St. Matthais, Lanham, Maryland

• Barbara Ochmanek, Vice-President,

St. Peter's Interparish, Washington, DC

• Joan Nolte, Co-Treasurer,

St. Anthony, Washington, DC

• Cristina Dal Molin, Co-Treasurer,

St. John the Baptist, Silver Spring, Maryland

• Cynthia Cobleigh, Secretary,

St. Columba School, Oxon Hill, Maryland

Draft: Curriculum

Committee Members: Jean Nagle, Blessed Sacrament Joan Bauk, Fr. Andrew White Karen Bentall, St. Francis de Sales Pam Cosgrove, St. Peter's Waldorf Dawne O'Dell, Mt. Calvary Maryrita Dunlavey, St. Catherine Laboure Ruth Enkiri, St. Joseph's Beltsville Judy Higgins, Woods Academy Carolyn Johnson, St. Bernard's Sue-Ann Norian, St. Ann's Academy Traci Renner, Archbishop Neale Gail Roddy, Chairperson, Our Lady of Mercy Katie Sague, Our Lady of Victory Anne Sprout, St. Bernadette Bobbi Thomas, St. Mark's Nancy Woodward, St. Elizabeth Vicky Zavilinsky, Holy Cross

Kindergarten: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner develops an awareness of the book. Student who contributes positively to the learner community recognizes the appropriate listening and viewing skills. Grade 1: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner identifies reading materials of personal interest. Student who contributes positively to the learner community understands the library behavior, rules and vocabulary. Grade 2: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner comprehends the organizational structure of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community practices the appropriate behavior. Grade 3: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner demonstrates an understanding of the organizational structure of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community shares information in a constructive manner. Grade 4: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner will differentiate between materials for personal interest and classroom study. Student who contributes positively to the learning community will select a work behavior to foster sharing and knowledge. Grade 5: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner selects information using print and non-print resources. Student who contributes positively to the learning community initiates behavior that fosters cooperation. Grade 6: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner evaluates information using print and non-print resources. Student who contributes positively to the learning community modifies behavior to create an appropriate learning environment. Grade 7: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner reconstructs information effectively. Student who contributes positively to the learning community adheres to the ethical use of information. Grade 8: Learner Outcomes Student who is an independent learner appraises the use of information. Student who contributes positively to the learning community displays and practices the appropriate behavior to foster the ethical use of information. This K-8 Curriculum outline supports AASL: The Nine Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning http://www.ala.org/ala/aasl/aaslproftools/informationpower/informationpower.htm, see pdf.file.

Form: Request for Reconsideration of Questioned Materials

SCHOOL INFORMATION School Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Principal: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ School Media Specialist: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ School contact number: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

complainant INFORMATION Request initiated by: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date of compalint filed: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact number: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ complainant represents: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

BOOK INFORMATION Author: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Publisher info: __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hardcover:__________________ Paperback:______________ (check one) Please attach your typed responses to the questions below and return with this form: To what in the book or instructional material do you object? Please be specific. What do you feel might be the effect on the student of reading this book, or using this instruction. 2005

Form: Procedures of Handling Questioned Materials

SELECTION POLICY

In the event that the suitability of a particular book (or books) or other instructional materials may be questioned, the school/librarian should proceed according to the following instructions:

1. When a question arises about the suitability of a book or any other instructional material in the Library Media Center, the Library Media Specialist gives the complainant the "Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Material Form" to complete and return.
2. If the complainant fails to complete and turn in the form, the complaint ends. If the complainant does complete the form and return it to the librarian, the material in question must then be reviewed and reevaluated by the librarian.
3. After careful rereading of the material itself and the review media, the librarian should prepare a written response to the complainant.
4. It is the responsibility of the Library Media Specialist to keep the school administration informed of the complaint and its progress.
5. The Library Media Specialist may choose to chair a committee, composed of a school administrator and one or more teachers, to consider the objections to the book and to prepare a response to the complainant.

2005

Draft: Selection of Resources Policy

DRAFT: Selection of Library Resources See, PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING QUESTIONED MATERIALS: Instructions and Form. Committee Members: Beverly Bland, Holy Trinity Cristina DeMolina, St. John the Baptist Susan Farina, Annunciation Ann Fitzgerald, St. Peter's Tina Hudak, Chairperson, St. Bernadette Ann Mehlbaum, Little Flower Barbara Ochmanek, St. Peter's Interparish Maureen Richter, St. Jude Juliet Smith,St. John the Evangelist

Philosphy: Selection of materials reflects the library's intrinsic relationship in supporting the broader educational objectives of the school and church community. Library materials and services will support a life-long love of learning; help students to effectively identify, locate, organize and present information using all media; provide students opportunities to understand the world around them, and encourage integration of the Catholic faith into their lives. Policies: Library materials are selected to provide students and faculty with materials supporting the curriculum and to provide books that will encourage reading for enjoyment. Selection and purchase of all print and non-print materials is the responsibility of the librarian. Collection development is an ongoing process of addition and discard. Selection criteria should also be followed when weeding. Materials will be selected to meet the following objectives for the collection: To provide a broad range of materials that will support the curriculum and educational goals of the school. To provide learning resources appropriate for the subject area and for the age, emotional development, ability level, learning styles, and social development of the students for whom the materials are selected. To provide materials for students and faculty that will encourage growth in knowledge, and that will develop literary, cultural, and aesthetic appreciation and ethical standards. To provide materials which reflect the ideas and beliefs of religious, social, political, historical, and ethnic groups and their contributions to world heritage and culture. To provide materials reflecting our Catholic heritage and the mission of Catholic education. To provide materials relating to the profession of teaching and the field of education. To meet the above objectives librarians will search for materials that are recognized as accurate, authoritative, and of high quality both in content and in format, and which are of use and value in relation to one or more of the objectives. Recommendations of the following should be used: Suggestions from faculty members in their field of competence. Special selection aids and lists prepared in relation to the needs of school libraries with high standards. These may include, among others, Booklist, Horn Book, Library Journal, School Library Journal, Books for Elementary School Libraries, Books for Secondary School Libraries and the H. W. Wilson Elementary, Middle and Junior High School Catalogs. Reviews in specialized periodicals relating to the curriculum. The American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights should be a guiding principle of selection. 2005

Draft: Library/Media Specialist Job Description

DRAFT: Job Description Modified and adapted from Official Position Description for School Librarians, School Library Services, State of Hawaii Department of Education, c 1999. Committee Members: Lorraine Bentley, Chairperson, St. Andrew the Apostle Margaret Cambone, St. Jane de Chantel Cathy DeVaughn, St. Mary's of the Assumption Janice Haltigan, St. Mary's (Landover Hills) Shelia Martin, St. Martin's Anne Murphy, Retired Carol Murray, St. Pius Joan Nolte, St. Anthony Sue O'Brien, St. Hughs Ann O'Hare, St. Matthias Fran Sabine, Mater Dei School Mary Stafford, St. Mary's Nan Venit, St. Jane de Chantel

Job goal: As an information specialist, a program administrator, a teacher, and an instructional partner, to provide students and staff with an enriched library environment containing a wide variety of materials that will invite intellectual growth, to aid all students in acquiring the skills needed to take full advantage of media center resources, and to foster in all students the development of a life-long habit of reading. Summary of duties: Plans, develops, selects, implements, and evaluates the school library instructional media center, program, policies and services. Encourages students to read by sharing quality literature. Selects materials supporting the school and community. Coordinates the planning and implementations of an information skills continuum. Collaborates with teachers in implementing integrated instructional activities. Serves as an information specialist to assist teachers and students Performs other related duties that may be required or directed. Administration, planning, and evaluation Plans, implements and evaluates the library media center's program, policies, and services that support the school's mission and instructional objectives. Prepares and administers the library media center budget. Serves on appropriate school committees, such as departmental, grade level curriculum, textbook selection, etc. Selects, trains, and supervises paid and/or volunteer library media center staff. Maintains the library media center so that it is attractive and efficient to use. Writes reports relating to the library media center as necessary or required. Prepares request for funds and orders for materials from federal and other resources. Promotes the library media center programs and services to students, staff, and parents. Designs a schedule that ensures timely access to the library media. Center resources for all students and staff, as well as time for library management activities. Monitors rights and responsibilities of users relating to the generation and flow of information and ideas (e.g. copyright, intellectual freedom, etc.). Selection and acquisition of resources Develops and updates a school selection policy. Reviews professional journals, bibliographies, selection aids, publishers' catalogs and brochures. Confers with sales representatives as appropriate. Consults with staff, students, other library media professionals in evaluating, selecting, and acquiring library resources and equipment. Provides a variety of print and media/technology related resources. Organization and maintenance of resources: Classifies, catalogs, and organizes the library media center's materials for maximum accessibility and availability. Maintains an inventory of the library media center's materials and equipment. Maintains a system for circulating and retrieving the library media center's resources. Weeds obsolete and worn materials from the collection. Instructional and curriculum support Coordinates and participates in the planning and implementation of an information skills curriculum which includes an appreciation of resources, information retrieval, and utilization and interpretations of resources, integrated throughout the school's instructional program. Collaborates with teachers in implementing integrated instructional activities, applying current instructional strategies. Prepares bibliographies and lists of resources. Coordinates promotional library media center activities (e.g. book fairs, summer book lists, book clubs, etc.). Coordinates a variety of services, including class visits, individual and small group instruction. Serves as an information specialist to assist teachers and students in selection and use of instructional materials. Conducts staff orientation to the library media center's services and programs. Provides library/technology in-services training activities for staff. Maintains professional materials collection, including periodicals and publishers' catalogs. Coordinates selection of materials for reserve collections and/or classroom collections for special units of study. Assists teachers in promoting reading and in providing reading experiences for students, individually as well as in groups. Promotes life-long reading and learning by fostering positive attitudes toward libraries and by working to develop students' viewing, listening, and critical thinking skills. Professional growth Participates in professional development activities relating to librarianship and information technology (e.g. Catholic Library Association workshops) and education. Continues to acquire knowledge through in-service education and academic courses.

Caution: Bogus FAFSA site

This came across another list-serv. Those families applying for Federal financial aid should beware:

"A bogus FAFSA site is charging an $80 fee for processing this essential federal
(college) financial aid application. The bogus site is fafsa.com, which is a scam.

The real site is fafsa.ed.gov. The Department of Education can't do anything about this site, so it is important to warn applicants to be careful which site they use. They have had many students do this. Not only are the students(parents)needlessly spending $80, but they have given away their confidential financial and identity information."

National Association of Catholic School Teachers

Professional development: Check out information regarding news, updates on catholic education nationwide, and membership on NACST website - http://www.nacst.com/.