Announcements

2013 Middle School BOB 
State Champions

Congratulations to Pilot Mountain Middle School, winner of the 2013 NCSLMA Middle School Battle of the Books held on May 9th at UNC-Greensboro.  Congratulations also to second place winner, John Griffin Middle School, and third place winner, Norwayne Middle School.  This was the 12th annual state competition sponsored by NCSLMA.  The state committee would like to thank all participants, parents, media coordinators, sponsors and officials who make this event possible each year.  Our goal is to promote a love of reading in middle school students, and we feel that every student who participates at any level is a winner.  We're looking forward to next year's competition. Happy Reading!!
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Pilot Mountain Middle School, 1st place winners
2nd Place Winners
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John Griffin Middle School
3rd Place Winners
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Norwayne Middle School

Read 2 Succeed 
Grant Applications Available

Don't forget that the Read 2 Succeed Grant Applications are available on the Awards & Grants page of NCSLMA's website.  There will be 5 grants awarded this year for up to $1000.00.  If you are a past recipient, you may reapply after 3 school years from the award year.  The deadline for applications is June 30, 2013, so don't let it slip up on you.  If you have any questions, please email Brene Duggins at busybeebre@gmail.com.

NCSLMA's 2012 Conference Program

Click on the links below to check out some of the great sessions available at NCSLMA's annual conference! 

Pre-Conference Session Descriptions

2012 Annual Conference Program

Conference Wiki 2012
(Click here to access session handouts and more!)
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Click on the picture above for additional information about NCSLMA's 2012 Conference.

2012-13 TL Virtual Cafe
webinar series 

TL Virtual Cafe will be kicking off its monthly Webinar series on Tuesday, September 10, 2012 with a back to school special featuring our own Library Girl, Jennifer LaGarde; last year's keynote, Gwyneth Jones - the Daring Librarian; and the Mighty Little Librarian Tiffany Whitehead.  It all starts at 8 pm. The link is http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/.  When you login, put your name as "NCSLMA - your name" so they know NC is in the house!

Check It Out!

Our first print newsletter in several years is being delivered to schools in September.  A copy was sent to every school listed in NCDPI’s education directory, but just in case your print copy goes astray, here is a digital copy of the 2012 Conference issue of Media Connections for your reading pleasure.  Enjoy!
 
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Click on the picture above to access NCSLMA's Media Connections archive..

Save the Date!

The 8th Annual Librarian to Librarian Networking
 Summit will be held on February 2, 2012 at
East Carolina Univerity's Joyner Library. 

Please contact Hazel Walker at 252-328-4994
or walkerh@ecu.edu for more information.


Click here for information about the previous
 Networking Summits held in 2006-2012. 

Scholarship Application:
2012 AASL Fall Forum

NCSLMA is sponsoring a $500 scholarship for one NCSLMA member to experience school librarianship's national staff development experience. The 2012 AASL Fall Forum titled "Transliteracy and the School Library Program" will be held in Greenville, SC on October 12-13, 2012.  To apply for the scholarship, please click on the link below.  The application deadline is September 1st.  The winner will be notified by September 6th.     

        Click here for additional information.
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2012 Middle School BOB
State Champions

Congratulations to the 2012 Middle School Battle of the Books State Champions: Mill Creek Middle School from Region 7!  They were victorious in a very close competition that took place at University of North Carolina at Greensboro on May 9, 2012.  The lead changed hands several times throughout the day -concluding with a tie break round to determine second and third place, with only 6 total points separating second place from fifth place.  Congratulations also go to second place, Pembroke  Middle School from Region 4 and third place, Cane Creek Middle School from Region 8.  All nine teams demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork and deserve praise for the efforts.  Mills Creek Middle School team members include Callie C., Tahnee F., Austin H., Anna L., Ayanna N., and Katelyn S. and are coached by Yvonne Hilderbran and Beth Hine. Congratulations!

NCSLMA Partners With
Earth Day Network

Earth Day Network is a global leader in promoting environmental education and green schools. Their award-winning Educators’ Network provides resources to more than 30,000 teachers educating for a sustainable future.  

This year, in honor of the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, NCSLMA will partner with the Earth Day Network to promote their Reading for the Earth™ program.  The initiative works with kids across the country, grades K through 8, to promote environmental awareness and to develop a greater appreciation for nature throughout the month of April. 

In honor of Earth Day, Reading for the Earth™ asks kids to borrow and read environmentally themed books from their school libraries.  The purpose of the campaign is twofold: to educate youth about the environment, and to inspire them to read books more often.  All of the necessary program materials to run the campaign have been developed and are completely free to use.

Download the Reading for the Earth toolkit to get involved.

Conference 2012 Information Released!

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Join NCSLMA Member, Jennifer LaGarde, in the TL Virtual Cafe for a webinar on library advocacy on Monday, November 11, 2011 - starting at 8:00pm EST.  

Click here for more info!
NC school librarian wins
3rd place in the
$100K Follett Challenge
 
Click here for more information!

Dr. Sandra Hughes-Hassell
Receives Grant for
African-American Youth
Literacy Summit

Click here to access NCSLMA's blog and learn more!



Save the Date!

for NCSLMA's
12th Annual Conference


2011 Conference Handouts Now Available Online 


Click here to download Sessions at a Glance (with Handouts)

NCSLMA unveils
NC Authors, NC Advocates Program!

Click here for more information
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NC school librarian wins national Gale/Library Media Connection
2011 TEAMS Award

Click here for more information!
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