Westfield Intermediate School
Joseph J. O'Connor Library Librarian: Mrs. H.Preye
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Library Mission:
The Westfield Intermediate School Library will be a center of learning. It will offer the opportunity to celebrate literature and provide access to quality resources and technologies. The library will collaborate with the school community to improve literacy and 21st century skills.
Library Procedures and Programs
Classes will be scheduled by teachers to use the library for book selection, lessons, and research.
The library will provide digital resources including databases, online encyclopedias, news sources, and ebooks.
The Makerspace program will be available for staff to sign up for classes to use. They may also check out items to use in their classrooms.
Digital Badges! Students will be able to earn digital badges throughout the year. Badges can be kept in a digital portfolio or displayed in their email signature. Badges can also earn prizes from the library throughout the year.
Chromebooks will be managed through the library. Please contact the library if you need a Chromebook or need Chromebook repair.
About me
Hi! My name is Mrs. Preye and I am your school librarian. I have a B.A. in History and Social Sciences from Eastern Connecticut State University and a Masters from Cambridge College in Education for Library Teacher. I taught history for seven years before becoming a school librarian. I love being in the library because I enjoy reading and research. I am happy to help our school community find books, complete research, find learning resources, and assist with technology.
Book Mark Bingo!
Book Mark Bingo!
This year students will be challenged to complete reading challenges with Book Mark Bingo. Each bookmark will have 5 challenges on it for students to complete. When the bookmark is complete, students can turn it in for a prize.
One of the book marks will be for the MCBA award. There are 25 books to choose from, but students only have to read 5 of them. Students can then vote on which book they think should win the award.
Resources
Please find resources and lessons on the below services:
Makerspace!
We love our Makerspace in the Library! This space is available to staff and students as a place to create, design, make, and share.
The makerspace includes 3d printers, snap circuits, robots, legos, keva blocks, k'nex, green screen, and more!
We also have a new lego wall!
2022 WIS Makerspace MenuDigital Badges!
Students will have the opportunity to earn digital badges this year. These badges will show their mastery on various topics having to do with technology and the library.
Digital Badges can be kept in a digital portfolio (in a doc or slideshow) and/or displayed in your email signature.
Click Here to Proceed to Badges
Earn Badges= Win Prizes!
Three badges will earn you a mystery prize pack from the Library. Anyone who earns badges will be entered in a raffle at the end of the year.
Chromebooks!
The Library will manage chromebooks for students and staff. If you are in need of a chromebook or need a chromebook repaired please contact me at h.preye@schoolsofwestfield.org or visit the library with a pass from a teacher.
