Did you know that there are amazing online resources for Alaskans to use, for free?  You can find them at the SLED database site, at sled.alaska.edu .  This website has been around for almost 20 years and has been generously funded by a variety of organizations: the federal government, the Institute of Museums and Library..

School Library Story: When libraries thrive and when they crumble by Joyce Valenza on School Library Journal The potential of the school library… 24/7 Access Argument Bridging the Digital Divide Caring Information Professional Connection Creating / Communicating Creative Commons / Fair Use Digital Citizenship Digital Curation / Instruction Evaluation Skills Information Inquiry Instruction Makerspace Perspective Reading..

Snow steam train, Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival by Rincewind42 http://www.flickr.com/photos/derekharkness/3238491084/ Aren’t you excited that we are finally getting snow!  Here are a few short videos about snow for your enjoyment: Close-Up of Snowflakes Macro Snow Flakes Forming (silent images of snowflakes forming by Stephen Best) Close Up Photos Of Snowflakes (instrumental plus images..

Did you know that the state of Alaska pays for an online  program that offers homework help?  The hours have recently been expanded.  Here’s what you need to know: Live Homework Help Noon – 2 AM Daily (closed major holidays) Need a PC or a Mac Requires Flash Turn off pop-up blockers It may take..

Wonderful animated tribute to teachers by Peter and Paul Reynolds of Fablevision.  Be sure to thank our dedicated and hardworking teachers, today!

You may search the Seward Elementary Library book collection online using  an OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) at school or at home:  library.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/7062162 This link provides three versions: ~ Scout:  A simple version that displays the title and cover in the results, but many records do not include an image.    ~ Researcher:  The full..