Cultivates Community Partnerships

Cultivates Community Partnerships Cultivates partnerships within the school and local. community (families and caregivers, non-profit organizations, government agencies, public and higher education libraries, businesses, etc) to promote engagement and a lifelong learning process.

Here is what I am currently doing in this focus area: Work with PTA on any hosted BookFairs. Work with Liz Bechard, title I specialist, on any family literacy events. Promote MS BOB , 78 Reading Challenge, and HS BOB within the TC Buidling.

Here is what I want to do in this focus area: Incorporate reading for pleasure in both the Primary and the 5-12 Libraries. Showcase student achievement and learning. Collaborate with Plainfield Public Library with all BOB events. Share BOB title lists with Plainfield Public Library and share photos (if appropriate) with the Public Library.

Here are my goals for this year in this focus area: Continue the HS BOB team and 78 Reading Challenge team that competes with other teams across the state. Work with the PTA to promote and run any bookfairs. Begin relationship with public librarians in Plainfield, to promote all BOB competitions by sharing Title Lists and when appropriate photos. Contribute monthly to the Tri-County Area Schools newsletter with updates and announcements about library progamming.

Here are my goals for next year and beyond in this focus area: Build relationships with public librarians in Plainfield and Hancock. Help fill needs for summer programming at those libraries. Involve students in Statewide Battle of the Books Competition to promote reading for pleasure. Showcase student learning and achievement in the Tri-County Area Schools newsletter.