Kami A. Spatzek
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LRC Updates
​and Library Dreams

2021-2022

$1,500 AISLE grant recipient for new graphic novels
Summer nonfiction weeding project (regular and JN)
Fully funded third Donor's Choose Project for gamification efforts

2020-2021

selected as a recipient of a free monitor to help teach via Zoom
Fully funded third Donor's Choose Project for replacement Battle of the Books titles
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2019-2020

Reflection/goals
New Kindergarten Fountas & Pinnell Guided Reading Collection
New Literature Circle books added based on teacher (grade 4/5) input
Taught first district class
Fully funded third Donor's Choose Project for additional Breakout EDU boxes

2018-2019

Reflection/goals
Worked with Chris Finch to advocated the need to update our Guided Reading Collection.  New Fountas and Pinnell levels were added with Grade Level Collections for grades 1, 2, and 3.
Worked with all grade level team in Spring to identify curriculum needs and wants to extend current curriculum as I filled out district inventory spreadsheet.
Proposed and received funding for TWO Donor's Choose Projects!  

Makerspace
​Breakout EDU
Found new circulation desk online for FREE!

2017-2018

Reflection/goals
Partnership with Discover Books that sells/donates weeded books and materials
Integrated indoor recess items with makerspace to clear up floor space

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Literature Circle
organized by Fountas & Pinnell
Found an unused TV in building and had it installed to display books, important information, and showcase learning in the LRC
NEW Schoolwide Reference Collection and classroom Schoolwide Writing
Reorganized graphic novels, American Girl, and special collections (summer 2018)

2016-2017

Reflection/goals
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moved makerspace items to free up more shelf space
New Makerspace Area
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moved series fiction books from low shelfs to a higher, more accessible area
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New Series Fiction Area (with spine labels to match!)
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Added more baskets to remove carts and removed old, dated furniture
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New Juvenile Fiction Collection (with spine labels to match!)
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​Processed Classroom Leveled Libraries (approx. 250 books per classroom)
Purchased clear, front facing magazine cases to increase circulation
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The District painted!  Huge difference in the space!
Old Professional Collection 
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New Professional Collection
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