[ISLMA-Share] lunchtime in the library

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Our students are allowed to visit during each of the five lunch periods,
which also overlap scheduled visits from our study halls.  I simply ask
that the lunch visitors treat that time as they would if they were visiting
during study hall (reading, computer work, group work).  If we can hear
their conversation easily across the room in either direction--at the circ
desk or our offices--they need to rein in their joy a little bit.  I find
that there's plenty of freedom for group work and conversation within that
one rule.


Ann Marie Jinkins
Librarian
Rochelle Township High School
1401 Flagg Road
Rochelle,  IL 61068

(815)562-4161, ext. 4112
ajinkins at rthsd212.org

On Fri, Apr 8, 2016 at 12:18 PM, Email list for the Illinois School Library
Media Association <islma at list.railslibraries.info> wrote:

> Good Afternoon and Happy Friday!,
>
> Our 7/8 students are allowed to come to the library during lunch (they
> have to eat lunch first). I’m trying to strike a healthy balance between
> not having too many “rules” and having the kids get out of hand and too
> rowdy while here. I feel lately I’ve been baby-sitting a lot.
>
> What are some of your guidelines for students in the library during lunch?
> What tips do you have for creating an atmosphere that’s both welcoming AND
> conducive to working/studying/reading. I don’t need it to be quiet, but I’d
> like to keep it fro being as loud and rowdy as the cafeteria can be.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Patti Fleser
> Library Media Specialist
> Deer Path Middle School
> Lake Forest, IL
> 847-604-7433
> @DPM_Library
>
> President-Elect, Illinois School Library Media Association
>
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> to learn, explore, and grow!” *Escape from Mr. Lemoncello**’s Library*
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