I am Pam Coomer and I am the Library Media Specialist at JCPS Newcomer Academy.
Joined March 2014
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Celebrating the magic of #NationalLibraryWeek! 🌟A huge shoutout to the incredible librarians in #JCPSLibraries, whose dedication brings enchantment & wonder to our schools. You continue to spark curiosity & inspire! #MakingLibrariesMagical @JCPSLMSDrLynn mosaically.com/photomosaic/J…
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Kate Barrows @MsB_DuBoisLMS was awarded the Gretchen Niva Service Award for outstanding support of ELA & literacy from @KCTE_LA. Her dedication to the Ss @DuBoisAcademy is top notch and #JCPSlibraries @JCPSKY are lucky to call her our own! @MonicaHunter15 @JCPSLMSDrLynn
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Our own #JCPSlibraries Kristen Heckel was awarded the SLATE Intellectual Freedom award from @KCTE_LA for advancing this worthy cause! She is a proven defender of this for @WaggenerLibrary Ss. We are glad she is recognized for her hard work! @PrincipalHitch @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Library media specialist builds curriculum with Legos. spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvi… @GutermuthES @JCPS_LMS @JCPSLMSDrLynn #JCPSLibraries @AlyshaRomain @LEGO_Group
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Don’t delay! The deadline to apply for summer 2023 professional development at the Library of Congress is fast approaching: February 10, 2023 blogs.loc.gov/teachers/2023/…
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Local educators, librarians, admins!
I’ll be doing visits in May once A Work in Progress releases. Instead of a fee, I’ll help direct those funds to get discounted copies of the book for all kids/teachers at a school.
Interested? DM me or send a note at: jarrettlerner.com/contact
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Is this what Librarians do for a fun night out?!? Had a blast listening to Jeff Kinney speak on his career and introducing us to Diper Overlode!! #wimpykid @RamseyMS_JCPS @BarretReads
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Our LIT Lion author visit was absolutely amazing. Just check out that autograph line! Thank you @FemiFadugba and @LouBookFest for an unforgettable experience! #armmewithbooks #jcpslibraries – at Newburg, KY
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Hey JCPS Librarians: Tell me how you are celebrating Digital Citizenship Week at your school. Leave a picture or comment to be entered to win @Starbucks on me.
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Digital Citizenship Week is underway! Check out this calendar of lessons for each grade level from @CommonSenseEd
@JCPSKY @JCPSLMSDrLynn @JCPSDigIn @JCPSAsstSuptTL @ohairreadsbooks @Librarian_Beck @CoomerPam @ewematter2 @LMSCHSpecialist @DebraUnger4
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Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Author + Illustrator Jeff Kinney @wimpykid is coming to Louisville! Check out the event presented by @carmichaelsbook Kids: bit.ly/3CI6NIj @Eventbrite #JCPSLibraries @JCPS_LMS
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
The Curriculum Resource Center will be open during Fall Break. #jcpslibraries @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
"Books encourage boundless exploration and allow readers to spread their wings. Reading expands our worldview. Censorship, on the other hand, locks away our freedom and divides us from humanity in our own cages."-@ALALibrary #JCPSLibraries #BannedBooksWeek #fREADom @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
"By allowing kids some free rein in book choice, and by eliminating barriers to access, diversity, and privacy, we make it more likely that young readers will learn to love reading and libraries." - Dr. Loretta Gaffney #BannedBooksWeek #BooksUniteUs #JCPSLibraries @JCPSLMSDrLynn
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"Diversity is the one true thing we all have in common. Celebrate it every day."–Anonymous Find out more about the impact of diverse books: diversebooks.org/ #BannedBooksWeek #FreedomToRead #JCPSLibraries #BooksUniteUs #WeAreJCPS @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Did you know 2x as many schools with above average scores have full-time media specialists? Download this amazing infographic from @CapstonePub here: ow.ly/JATv50FdPqH #KyLChat #TLChat
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The #LibraryBillofRights provide basic policies to guide #library service. #JCPSLibraries believe reading is among our greatest freedoms. Find out more
at bit.ly/LibBillRights #BannedBooksWeek #WeAreJCPS @JCPSLMSDrLynn
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
Kicking off the school week learning about Hispanic Heritage Month! @ChanceyChat #jcpslibraries #HispanicHeritageMonth #jcpslibrarian
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2022 marks the 40th anniversary of #BannedBooksWeek, an annual spotlight on book #censorship and #IntellectualFreedom. Find out more @BannedBooksWeek & by clicking: bit.ly/BBWinfo & bit.ly/BBWresources @JCPSLMSDrLynn @ALALibrary #JCPSLibraries #BooksUniteUs #fREADom
Newcomer Academy Library retweeted
So inspired @omekongo , keynote speaker at #LSA2022 bringing it all to the table! #growingreaders #growingleaders
