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The library curriculum is strongly literature-based, and skill-building is usually embedded within our discussions and activities. The librarian has referred to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s “Model Curriculum for Pennsylvania School Library Programs” and the American Association of School Librarians’ “Standards for the 21st Century Learner” for guidance when developing The Library Curriculum Scope and Sequence.

The Clisby Library resides in the heart of the campus, and is a central meeting place for students, staff and the larger community. The collection is approximately 13,000 volumes of books that support the individual learning needs and curiosities of the students, as well as the teaching needs of classroom teachers and specialists. It is typical to see the library filled with students during lunch choice: looking for books, reading, playing games, and drawing. Staff and community members hold meetings, open houses, and other special events in the library. The library serves as a homework center during after-school program hours.

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Today begins week 5 of Miquon’s 8 Weeks of Action. This week we ask families to work together to ...

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Today begins week 5 of Miquon’s 8 Weeks of Actio Today begins week 5 of Miquon’s 8 Weeks of Action. This week we ask families to work together to create a poster, picture, banner, or sign for your window using one of the prompts from The Philly Children’s Movement Family Day of Action: —How do you feel about things in our country —What do you want people to think about and do? —How can/will/do you support black lives? #themiquonschool #diversityequityaction

Since the very beginning, We have believed that the natural world is a place to learn, and that ...

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Since the very beginning, We have believed that th Since the very beginning, We have believed that the natural world is a place to learn, and that children learn by doing (Photo circa 1945) . . . #themiquonschool #learningoutside #foreveramiquonkid

On to Week 4 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week, we’re all going to listen to a podcast that ...

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On to Week 4 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week, On to Week 4 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week, we’re all going to listen to a podcast that discusses race. There are so options from which to choose, so don’t limit your search. For those of you that may like to have a little guidance, perhaps you might begin with NPR’s “Code Switch.” A video of the children’s literature discussion from Week 2 has been posted in the above link. There is a link on that page to details about each of the eight weeks: week four offers several podcast resources . . . #diversityequityaction #themiquonschool #progressiveeducation

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Since the very beginning, We have believed that th Since the very beginning, We have believed that the natural world is a place to learn (photo circa 1936-37) . . . #themiquonschool #learningoutside #foreveramiquonkid

It’s Week 3 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week we’re going to focus our energy toward reading ...

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It’s Week 3 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week It’s Week 3 of our 8 Weeks of Action. This week we’re going to focus our energy toward reading more children’s literature by and about people of color. For more information about our 8 Weeks of Action, and for reading resources, click the bio link! . . . #8weeksofaction #themiquonschool #progressiveeducation

Week 2! Join other Miquon parents, 1/2 teacher Celia Cruz, and librarian Sarah Stippich on Zoom to ...

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Week 2! Join other Miquon parents, 1/2 teacher Cel Week 2! Join other Miquon parents, 1/2 teacher Celia Cruz, and librarian Sarah Stippich on Zoom to examine how we can use children’s books to inspire conversations about race, racism, and inequity. Tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 14, at 7:00 pm. Link in profile. All are welcome!

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Thanks to @birdstudioinc, our beautiful new sign i Thanks to @birdstudioinc, our beautiful new sign is showing our community just exactly where we are. There is still more work to do before the sign is “finished,” but it is looking SO good! . . . #themiquonschool
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Approach

The mission of the library program to support students in their growth by developing an appreciation of literature and the skills to seek information. The goals that support the mission include:

  • Promoting and encouraging students to be critical thinkers and effective users of information
  • Supporting students as they become lifelong readers and learners
  • Providing a supportive environment that is rich with learning materials — print, digital, and visual/tactile
  • Collaborating across classrooms and disciplines in efforts to build connections and to enrich the student’s learning experience
  • Reflecting the mission of the Miquon School
  • Connecting with the physical environment and the community

Metis

The Miquon Library uses the Metis classification system instead of the Dewey Decimal System. Metis is a flexible, intuitive, and child-friendly system of library categorization. It uses whole language, visual cues, and logic that reflects children’s own experiences. It puts the child in the center of their own search.

The first versions of Metis were created by school librarians at The Ethical Culture School in 2011. Miquon’s version of Metis is based on these classifications but varies somewhat.

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Media and Technology in the Library

At present, the library provides laptops to students for research, writing, and the creation of digital content (using the online programming tool Scratch, for example). The library also loans out these laptops and other media (projector, digital cameras) to classrooms as needed.

Other Library Programs

DSC06087There are many extracurricular activities associated with the library as well, including a large annual book fair fundraiser, a monthly book club for fifth and sixth grade students, and supporting the sixth graders in the creation of a yearbook.

Curriculum Report

The curriculum report is the teachers’ review of the entire year, looking back and making observations after their plans, projects, problems, and revelations are long over. One of the distinguishing features of this report is the great extent to which each teacher’s style, focus, and personality come through in this retrospective narrative. Check out the Library Curriculum Report.

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