Westgate LMC @WestgateLMC
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We were so lucky to welcome David Shannon to @ahsd25Westgate today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of No, David! Thank you @AndersonsBkshp for sponsoring this amazing visit! @WestgateLMC @ahsd25
Getting ready to host the amazing David Shannon next week!! We were inspired to hide our own Fergus drawings around the school just like he does in his books. Thank you @AndersonsBkshp! We can't wait!! #wgleads
Virtual author visits with @AndreaYWang day 1 of 4 complete! Can't wait for the rest of the week. @ahml @IvyHill_LMC @WestgateLMC @D59JulietteLow
Look at our focused 5th graders generate research questions for personalized learning! ❓❓❓🧐📚🌎@WestgateLMC #inquiry #wgleads @AHSD25Westgate
Another 3rd grade engineer at work with simple machines! Got the duck to the pond🦆😁 #wgleads @AHSD25Westgate @WestgateLMC
We really have wonderful families in our district. Thank you so much!
We couldn’t be more excited @DrBiden to have YOU fighting for education & all young people. Please require that every child has a certified teacher librarian within their school. Librarians make a huge difference for teachers, families & most of all kids. ❤️ #futurereadylibs
We couldn’t be more excited @DrBiden to have YOU fighting for education & all young people. Please require that every child has a certified teacher librarian within their school. Librarians make a huge difference for teachers, families & most of all kids. ❤️ #futurereadylibs
The library's all-NEW StoryWalk® @AHParkDistrict Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor, is underway! Go for a walk+ read Click, Clack, Boo! This latest story will be at the lake through October 31, (fingers crossed, weather permitting). Stop by & enjoy!
Thank you @PtaWestgate for the wonderful treats! The staff could not appreciate the love and support more! #wgleads
She’s awesome @AHSD25Westgate and an example of the 800+ awesome staff members in D25! #D25itspersonal
She’s awesome @AHSD25Westgate and an example of the 800+ awesome staff members in D25! #D25itspersonal
We asked Jarrett Krosoczka and Jerry Craft to illustrate our October 2020 issue. Here's how it came together. @JerryCraft @StudioJJK ow.ly/equO50BFVfa
Thank you, Arlington Heights, for naming us the best library in the Daily Herald's Best of the Best 2020 Reader's Choice Awards! events.dailyherald.com/wp-content/upl… Congratulations to all the top picks. events.dailyherald.com/bob2020/
Looking for tween books with strong female protagonists? Here's a list with 50 clever, brave, sweet, and fierce girls buff.ly/3g8GdKF
Showing kids in virtual school visits how to draw various Halloween themed characters using letters from the alphabet #TheAlphabetsAlphabet by @justchrisharris with art by me
"@PamMunozRyan: Hooking Readers One Page at a Time" sandiegouniontribune.com/phenomenal-wom…
We’re super excited to get copies here!!@AHSD25Westgate
Can Pre-COVID Books Still Speak To Kids? ow.ly/fDG350BFV3k Our October cover story by Betsy Bird @FuseEight
"We need school librarians now, perhaps more than ever in the history of education. The current shifts...in education as we navigate through a pandemic underscore the need for librarians to fulfill the five roles highlighted by their national standards." bit.ly/33xVWOq
Tomorrow the @ahml will host a virtual parent night workshop to provide a wealth of information and ideas for at-home learners. Learn about the resources the library has available, to support at home learning. For more info, click here: ahml.info/scheduling/res… #d25ItsPersonal
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6K Followers 4K Following Children’s author | DANCING WITH DADDY | WILLOW AND BUNNY | STARLIN chapter book series (2026/2027) | @TheNoraProject team | Rep: @hansenwriter | she/herSarah Lerch-Halliday @HallidayLerch
0 Followers 59 FollowingCara Giacomin-Ferris @Cara_G_Ferris
196 Followers 295 Following Assistant-Principal at Westgate School, #AH25. Lover of learning, child-centered educational leader, culture builder. Mom/stepmom of 6 precious people!Liz MacNamara @LizTVICOMS
64 Followers 101 Following Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Certified Orientation & Mobility Specialist at NSSEOWestgate Facilities M.. @WestgateFOM
63 Followers 77 Following Westgate Elementary School @AHSD25Westgate Service Requests: https://t.co/fdr0PeaxdU…Greg Scapillato @GregScapillato
404 Followers 750 Following Teacher, Learner, Advocate. Proud parent, grateful husband. Band director, Northbrook (IL) District 28. Board member, Arlington Heights (IL) District 25.Angie Ryg, M. Ed @angieryg
2K Followers 2K Following Mama to 4 awesome kids 🤟🏻 | author | instructional coach @kcsd96 | doctoral student | I believe a sense of belonging leads to lifelong learning | Col. 3:23John Schu @MrSchuReads
81K Followers 13K Following Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: @Molly_ONeill. Opinions mine.Kathryn Smith @Kathryn50898349
6 Followers 22 FollowingIvy Hill LMC @IvyHill_LMC
690 Followers 107 Following K-5 Elementary Library Media Center in School District 25 located in Arlington Heights, IllinoisIvy Hill PTA @ivyhillpta
208 Followers 87 Following Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, supporting the wonderful students, teachers, and staff at Ivy Hill Elementary SchoolRuthie McAllister @RuthieKit
119 Followers 209 FollowingAllison Yoder @honest2educate
106 Followers 260 Following Assistant Principal - Student Services Coordinator #AHSD25WestgateKristin Samuels @MrsKSamuels
171 Followers 396 Following 3rd Grade Teacher at Dryden Elementary School. Striving to inspire, impact and serve the Arlington Heights community while also being a mom of 4! 💙🐬🐬🐬🐬💙Christine Gries @cmgries16
33 Followers 214 FollowingS'mores 2-6 @smoresfirsties
19 Followers 53 FollowingKaitlyn Gries @MissGries3
218 Followers 306 Following 🍏 Kindergarten teacher 🧡Westgate Elementary School 🤍Julie Patton @jjbpatton
141 Followers 246 Following Working mom, wife, librarian, badass mother runner (ok, I'm trying)Mary_degs @Mary_degs
0 Followers 21 FollowingMiss Lynch @deTECHtive25
98 Followers 180 Following Technology Integration Specialist Solving tech mysteries 🔍🕵️♂️ at @ccsd21 #21LearnsRyan Allen @Spotter_RyanA
185 Followers 1K Following Husband that outkicked his coverage, proud Dad of 3 monsters, Co-Founder of Spotter and currently trying to understand Minecraft.Brett Hackmann @bretthackmann
193 Followers 493 Following Proud mom of two daughters • 3rd Grade Teacher @AHSD25Westgate • Go Illini!🧡💙Emily Loeffler Koch @EmKochLibrarian
34 Followers 171 Following She/her. Bookworm. Fan of fandoms. Youth Outreach Librarian. All opinions expressed are my own.Joy Kirr (she/her) @JoyKirr
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158 Followers 371 Following 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk Event to benefit the Grants and Scholarship Fund for Arlington Heights School District 25 Students and Schools.MICHELLE @mceleste1111
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83 Followers 580 Following mama to 3 growing boys. registered dietitian. certified intuitive eating counselor. house full of love, good food and films.Tara Houx @TaraHoux
57 Followers 29 FollowingOlivia Weismann @MissWeismann
158 Followers 129 Following lover of all things music, teaching, singing, and @Augustana_IL. I teach music in D25! #d25itsPersonalCourtney Dirksen @CourtneyDirksen
7 Followers 48 FollowingAndrea Trudeau, M.S.E.. @Andrea_Trudeau
7K Followers 6K Following No-"Shh" Librarian. NBCT. 2022 Fulbrighter. 2020 AASL Frances Henne Award Winner. Ph.D. candidate researching VR and empathy. International speaker. (she/her)Mary Ann McGinn @Maryannmcginn
526 Followers 980 Following M.Ed Special Educator, Retired Technology Coordinator- Passionate about Assistive Technology, STEM, Makerspaces, 21st Century Learning EnvironmentsTom Bober @CaptainLibrary
7K Followers 6K Following Librarian Speaker Writer. LJ Mover&Shaker. Fmr @librarycongress Teacher in Residence. ALA Emerg Ldr. '19 Caldecott Comm. Podcaster. @Maslonline President.Michael Matera @mrmatera
22K Followers 9K Following Finding Joy in the Journey as Co-founder of #EMC2Learning, Creator of #HiveSummit & Author #XPlap, @ASCD Emerging Leader. He/Him - Ally to 🏳️🌈& BLM ✊🏾Brian Peterson @petersonfifth
384 Followers 560 Following 5th grade teacher-Windsor Elementary School-Arlington Heights District 25Greg Scapillato @GregScapillato
404 Followers 750 Following Teacher, Learner, Advocate. Proud parent, grateful husband. Band director, Northbrook (IL) District 28. Board member, Arlington Heights (IL) District 25.Ms. Kasanders @d61kasanders
234 Followers 158 Following Third Grade Teacher, Lace Elementary School Life Long Learner. Passionate Reader. Teacher Nerd.Mrs. Duffer @MrsDuffer3
194 Followers 196 FollowingLisa Smorczewski @lisa_smor
35 Followers 78 FollowingAnderson's Bookshops @AndersonsBkshp
14K Followers 2K Following Selling books independently since 1875Westgate Facilities M.. @WestgateFOM
63 Followers 77 Following Westgate Elementary School @AHSD25Westgate Service Requests: https://t.co/fdr0PeaxdU…Cara Giacomin-Ferris @Cara_G_Ferris
196 Followers 295 Following Assistant-Principal at Westgate School, #AH25. Lover of learning, child-centered educational leader, culture builder. Mom/stepmom of 6 precious people!Olivia Weismann @MissWeismann
158 Followers 129 Following lover of all things music, teaching, singing, and @Augustana_IL. I teach music in D25! #d25itsPersonalMiss Lynch @deTECHtive25
98 Followers 180 Following Technology Integration Specialist Solving tech mysteries 🔍🕵️♂️ at @ccsd21 #21LearnsJulie Patton @jjbpatton
141 Followers 246 Following Working mom, wife, librarian, badass mother runner (ok, I'm trying)Kaitlyn Gries @MissGries3
218 Followers 306 Following 🍏 Kindergarten teacher 🧡Westgate Elementary School 🤍S'mores 2-6 @smoresfirsties
19 Followers 53 FollowingChristine Gries @cmgries16
33 Followers 214 FollowingKristin Samuels @MrsKSamuels
171 Followers 396 Following 3rd Grade Teacher at Dryden Elementary School. Striving to inspire, impact and serve the Arlington Heights community while also being a mom of 4! 💙🐬🐬🐬🐬💙Angie Ryg, M. Ed @angieryg
2K Followers 2K Following Mama to 4 awesome kids 🤟🏻 | author | instructional coach @kcsd96 | doctoral student | I believe a sense of belonging leads to lifelong learning | Col. 3:23Dr. Becky FitzPatrick @beckyfitzSD25
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5K Followers 2K Following 2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. https://t.co/iTFDRTk4W7 Rep: Erin Murphy @agentemurphLindsay Currie @lindsayncurrie
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208 Followers 87 Following Ivy Hill Elementary PTA, supporting the wonderful students, teachers, and staff at Ivy Hill Elementary SchoolErin Johannesen @doherty_erinm
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23K Followers 8K Following I am becoming, learning, and I'm trying to keep up with my students. Gr7 ELA NBCT #StuVoice #AntiRacist #Ally #ShiftThis #GeniusHour #LifelongLearnerYou read Audiobooks. Audiobooks are read. Reading does not occur in the eyeballs. Reading occurs in the brain. People can use their eyeballs to read. People can use their fingers to read. People can use their ears to read. It’s all reading! Any definition otherwise is ableist. 📚
We were so lucky to welcome David Shannon to @ahsd25Westgate today to celebrate the 25th anniversary of No, David! Thank you @AndersonsBkshp for sponsoring this amazing visit! @WestgateLMC @ahsd25
These Kindergarteners are Checking Out The Westgate Book Fair! Stop By During Parent Teacher Conferences!📚🏫 #wgleads #d25itspersonal
@BeckyDufern @WestgateLMC @AHSD25Westgate Awwwww…those are adorable!!!
I'm reading Forbidden City by James Ponti #WhatImReading imreading.link/bpzc6
Loved seeing 4ths in @MrMorkert class working together to solve science clues of weathering, erosion and deposition using @breakoutEDU! They broke out! @AHSD25Patton
What’s more exciting…new books for the library or new reading buddies? @WestgateLMC @AHSD25Westgate
Eagles! Make sure to look up tonight at the #Blue_Moon if you’re lucky you’ll see Saturn too! Come check out a book & learn about it! #itmatters @IvyHillEagles
Here is a creative and fun way to kick off the new school year with your students. ♥️ Have them create their own Pixel Art Portrait and turn It into a class mural. 🤩 buff.ly/47sQ3SB #tlchat #futurereadylibs #edchat #edtech #ISTElib
So grateful to the @DeerfieldPL staff for attending @DPS109’s inservice today to provide teacher cards for the 23-24 school year! This helps us harness so many incredible resources with our students! #bettertogether #109way #communityconnections #tlchat
We had a great first day in the library. Now we can’t wait to watch our “tree of togetherness” grow throughout the school year! Every student & staff will add their name to a leaf & we will add it to the tree & we will be together. 🍃🌳🦅#itmatters @IvyHillEagles @ahsd25
First day ✅So excited for a great year with the new BZ crew! #wgleads #d25itspersonal
The start of year 1️⃣1️⃣ w/ the #𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 is officially in the books‼️ —> Excited for a great year in #𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗲𝘀𝗳𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸🍍 #fabfives #fabulousin5th #wgleads #d25itspersonal @AHSD25Westgate @KCLeaders25 @MrsKDarby
The three amigas are ready for our Wolverines! Here’s to a great school year, Westgate School! @AHSD25Westgate @annbuch43
The newest members of the Wenzel Class Family 🫶 It’s going to be a great year! #wgleads
I finished making The Wild Robot Protects a while ago. Proofs were checked/adjusted/approved + books are being printed. Now I’m just waiting for publication day (Sept 26) + hoping readers enjoy the new Wild Robot installment. Glad I’ve got other projects to keep me busy! #books
#ALAAC23, we’re ready for you in booth 2811! Look who already stopped by! @LibnOfCongress! 🎉🎉🎉 @ALALibrary
Incorrect. Librarians curate collections based on an extensive range of community needs, interests, & more, to develop collections that meets MANY different needs. Removing content that affirms & reflects experiences common to many in our community is censorship, not curation
Summer is almost here and we are dreaming up all kinds of ways to get our kids excited about summer reading! ☺️ Look at our NEW You've Been Book'd With These Summer Reading Books....A special program and list I use within our @FollettLearning Destiny Discover and library for…