Click on the picture below, to submit a 3D print job (this link is also on the makerspace page):
Monday, November 28, 2016
Friday, November 18, 2016
Nicola Yoon
On Thursday, I had the opportunity to hear Nicola Yoon, National Book Award Finalist, speak about her to Young Adult books Everything, Everything and The Sun is Also A Star. One of the things she talked about that stuck with me the most is when she talked about her involvement with #WeNeedDiverseBooks. When asked about why we need diverse books, she said, "Everyone wants to see themselves as the hero of the story, otherwise you feel erased." LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that!
Do you like it when you can relate the characters in a book?
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| Mrs. Leffel & Nicola Yoon |
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| Nicola Yoon's 2 books |
If you'd like to check one of her books out, I feel they are best suited for mature 7th graders and 8th graders who like realistic fiction with romance. Click on the pictures below to read descriptions of the books and see if they are available in the library.
Happy reading! ~Mrs. Leffel
Introducing Cubelets
Here's another one of our fun new maker activities that will be ready for checkout after break!
Check out our 3D Printer
The Griffin Library recently received a Frisco Education Foundation Grant for Great Ideas to purchase STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) materials for the library. The new materials will be used to teach students 21st Century skills such as coding, robotics, design, and 3D printing.
Introducing Dash
Here's a sneak peek at one of our new maker kits that will be available for checkout after Thanksgiving break!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
November Lunch Bunch
Monday, November 7, 2016
Gator Read-Book Review
100 Days by Nicole McInnes
"Agnes doesn't know it, but she has only one hundred days left to live. When she was just a baby, she was diagnosed with progeria, a rare disease that causes her body to age at roughly ten times the normal rate.
Moira has been Agnes's best friend and protector since they were in elementary school. Because of her disorder Agnes is still physically small, but Moira is big. Too big for her own liking.
Boone was friends with both girls, but that was a long time ago-before he did the thing that turned Agnes and Moira against him, before his dad died, before his mom got too sad to leave the house.
An unexpected event brings Agnes and Moira back together with Boone, but when romantic feelings develop, the trio's friendship is put to the test."-From the book jacket
My Thoughts: My friends who love realistic fiction, this is the book for you. Mrs. Powell describes this book as "the next Wonder". That's some high praise folks! Each chapter is told from the point of view of Agnes, Moira, or Boone starting from day 100 and counting down. The short chapters keep you interested and the countdown adds a sense of urgency to the story. If you are looking for a book that will give you the feels, give this a try! I highly recommend it!
Keeping Reading! ~Mrs. Leffel
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Contest Time!!
Going someplace fun for Spring Break?
Hanging out around town?
Take a picture of yourself reading and you could win a $10 gift card to the Spring Book Fair!!
Step 1: Take a picture of yourself reading somewhere. The more creative the better!
Step 2: Email the pic to Mrs. Leffel at leffela@friscoisd.org OR post to Instagram or Twitter using: #gatorreads #griffinlibrary #gmsspringread
**Be sure and tell me where you're reading!!**
Step 3: Wait to see if you've won a $10 gift card to book fair!!!!!!!!!
**2 Winners will be announced March 18th**
Good luck and happy reading!
Mrs. L
**Be sure and tell me where you're reading!!**
Step 3: Wait to see if you've won a $10 gift card to book fair!!!!!!!!!
**2 Winners will be announced March 18th**
Good luck and happy reading!
Mrs. L
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Dream it. Think it. Make it!
Check out all the fun we're having with our new Makerspace activities!!
Mrs. Leffel testing out the new Little Bit Synth Kit
The 3-D printer at work when Frisco Public Library Visited
Dash visited us for two weeks from the Frisco Public Library
Little Bits Synth Kit and Lego Contraptions
The big book of coloring pages
Thursday, February 18, 2016
North Texas Teen Book Festival Authors Have Been Revealed!
How would you like to meet some of your favorite authors all in one place?!? Well look no further than the North Texas Teen Book Festival! James Dashner (The Maze Runner), Sarah Dessen (Just Listen), Ally Condie (Matched), and Julie Murphy (Dumplin') are just a few of the authors who will be talking and signing books at the festival! Click on the picture below to find out more about the festival. Mrs. Leffel will also share additional info about a Griffin group going together as we get closer to the event.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Frisco Public Library Lunch Bunch Visit
On Tuesday we had special guests from the Frisco Public Library come and talk about all their new maker kits. Below are a link to the Frisco Public Library Website and a slideshow from their visit. You can see more picture of library happenings on Twitter (#gatorreads) and Instagram (@GriffinMSLibrary).
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