Back to school starts with us
It’s that time of year again. The summer is coming to an end. No more pool parties or lazy days out in the sun. Now is the time to get ready for school. Head to the store to buy supplies and make sure you and the kids are ready for the upcoming year.
Make sure to put the library on your list of places to stop in before school starts. We offer lots of resources that will make sure the whole family is ready for the new school year. From books, to databases the library has what you are looking for. Get this school year started off right.
Is it your kids very first day of school? Are they nervous about what school will be like? Check out First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. This story takes you with Sarah Jane on her first day at a new school. She know it is just going to be awful. Her teacher helps smooth her jittery transition. This story will help anyone with the first day jitters and delight them with its surprise ending.
Not the first day, but a new school? That can also be difficult. New Kid by Jerry Craft, follows Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade. As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds--and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?
School around the world. Have you ever wondered what school in different countries might look like? If you answered yes pick up It’s Back to school we go: first day stories from around the world by Ellen Jackson. This book describes what the first day of school might be like for a child in Kenya, Kazakhstan, Canada, Australia, Japan, China, Peru, Germany, India, Russia, and the United States.
Are you a parent looking to find out more information? We have several ways to help you. The Educated Child by William Bennett is a guide for parents it takes you from preschool through eighth grade. The book has three things it wants to accomplish. One give a few secrets to raising a good student. Two help you determine whether your school is doing a good job. Three is give the parent a fairly detailed picture of what a well-educated child knows and can do.
Are you an adult going back to school or are you thinking about a career change? We have many test prep books and online databases that can get you ready for a new school or career. Online test prep can be used from home, so you may not even need to stop in to use this great resource. Just visit our website at https://cityofcarlsbadnm.com/departments/carlsbad-public-library/carlsbad-public-library-elibrary/ and click on Learning Express. We can help find resources for scholarships. Once you are in school the adult reference desk even offers test proctoring.
We also have a one on one tutoring program. Are you great in most subjects, but there is just that one subject that has you scratching your head? Then this program might be perfect for you. We are always looking for more tutors and students. Also, make sure to take a look at our academic databases if you have to write a paper for school this year.
The library has all of your school needs covered. We can help make sure that this school year starts out right. But why stop there. Visit us all year long for homework help and resources that will help you and your child.
This article originally appeared on Carlsbad Current-Argus: Back to school starts with us
