African American Read-In Is Here!

February is a month to celebrate African American history. During the month we also celebrate by engaging in the Twenty-First National African American Read-In. The goal of the read-in is to make African American literacy a traditional part of Black History Month activities. It is a time when we celebrate literature by African-Americans, get acquainted with books we haven’t read, and share titles. It’s a once-a-year event that shouldn't be missed. Jefferson students will be participating in the Read-In. Parents are encouraged to participate as well, and to drop by the Jefferson Library for assistance in selecting books. Also, check out The Brown Bookshelf where a month-long series of interviews with creators of children's literature can be found.

Black History Month Celebration

Please join us in celebration of Black History Month on Friday, February 19 at 6:30pm in the Jefferson Cafeteria.

American Conservatory Theater: A Christmas Carol Live on Stage in San Francisco

American Conservatory Theater: A Christmas Carol Live on Stage in San Francisco

Reading with Your Child

Your child may be reading simple text, but s/he can understand more complex stories too. The stories you share will challenge your child with ideas and vocabulary that will build comprehension skills. Also, remember that is is OK to read a favorite book over and over again.

Here are a few tips to remember when reading with your child:

1. Make sure that your child can see the pictures and text in the book that you are sharing.
2. Talk with your child about the title and illustrations. Ask if s/he can guess what the book is going to be about.

3. Stop occasionally and ask questions. You should note that these are questions which require your child to think and give opinions.

4. Encourage critical thinking by asking your child to make predictions about what will happen next.
5. When finished, ask your child which part of the story was his/her favorite.

Jefferson ROCKS!

Hello! I am Adoria Williams, Jefferson's new Librarian. I am excited to share my love for reading with Jefferson students and parents. If you have any questions or would like to comment on a book you have read, I can post that information here. I look forward to seeing you in the library!

Beating the Summer Reading Slump

Here are some great sites to help your child beat the notorious Summer Reading Slump provide by the Friends of BUSD Libraries. Visit their site for more information: http://sites.google.com/site/friendsofbusdlibraries/Home/summer

Aqui haye algunos sitos en el internet para ayudarle y motivar a sus hijos que sigan leyendo
durante el verano!

Reading Summer Challenges
Berkeley Public Library
http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/index.php
Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Challenge http://www.barnesandnoble.com/summerreading/
Scholastic Summer Reading
http://www.scholastic.com/summerreading/

Online Reading Sites
The International Children's Digital Library
http://en.childrenslibrary.org/
Storyline Online
http://www.storylineonline.net/

Informational sites
Reading is Fundamental
http://www.rif.org/summer/
Guys Read
http://www.guysread.com/
PBS Parents
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/quicktips/main.html
Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org/

En Espanol(Spanish)
Colorin Colorado
http://www.colorincolorado.org/familias/aleer/verano
PBS Padres
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/spanish/quicktips/main.html (consejos breves sobre la lectura y el lenguaje

All of these sites and more can be seen on the Friends of BUSD Libraries: http://sites.google.com/site/friendsofbusdlibraries/Home/summer

I Read, You Read, We all Read for Ice Cream?...

Jefferson Elementary Did, and our top reading classes enjoyed some ice cream in the process too! Mrs. Hill's 5th Grade Class, Mrs. Rossi's 2nd Grade Class, and Ms. Thiele's 4th Grade Class. Yay for reading and ice cream is nice too!