Entry #20--Riley Grant

April 4, 2017

My last day at Mauldin Middle...a little bittersweet. I have enjoyed my time at Mauldin Middle so very much and have learned so much, but, I really need to get back to my classroom and my little ones. 

Today Mrs. Batson and I went over adding books to the software one more time and she answered some random questions I had. I looked over the budgets and asked about how she builds her budget. 

I also looked over printed copies of past the School Library Media Survey.  It gave me a good idea of what to expect in the future and information I need to keep in the forefront so that I can accurately answer the questions.

Overall, I had very nice experience at Mauldin Middle. I will visit three other libraries in the district on Thursday and am looking forward to that as well.

It is time to wrap up my loose ends and hope a position comes up in Greenville County!

A few last pictures from Mauldin Middle School:

entry #19--Riley Grant

March 30, 2017

Book Fair

The Book Fair started today at Mauldin Middle school. I am thrilled to be at Mauldin as the Book Fair runs as it, along with the morning news, are areas that make me nervous. I can teach all day, but there are these little things out there that, until I do them, are hanging out there and make me nervous.

But, I got a few tips to help me through my first Book Fair when it arrives:

• Have plenty of change
• Make use of SignUpGenius
• Have thematic snacks for teachers and fun music for Preview or teacher room
• Have display easels
• Do a trivia contest each day w/ movie candy or Book Fair money as prizes
• Tape all the fun stuff to a display board to avoid sticky fingers
• Don't forget the Teacher Sign Up and a reminder might be helpful for busy teachers.

I'll be curious to see who organizes the Book Fair at my future library. Is a PTA event, or strictly run by the librarian? 

I secretly LOVE the Book Fair...it is so much fun the the kiddos and seeing all the new books is exciting! I'm sure I'll learn how hard it really is, but for now...I'm holding on to my secret Book Fair crush!

Entry #18-- Riley Grant

March 28, 2017

Monkey Wrench for the Day= No Internet all day!

That was a special gift for the day! Apparently, lightning struck a fiber optic line somewhere between Greenville and Atlanta and took down school internet around the upstate. Fortunatly, the intranet was working and we were able to do check outs.

But it did have its frustrating moments....not being able to search--Wow! It is amazing how often we search these days! A lot of communication had to take place after I got home.


This made me realize one always needs a backup plan should technology take a nose dive. It should be easy to just jot down a back up plan in lesson plans in case technology does not work or a substitute can't use the technology.