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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday through Friday 8:50 AM - 3:30 PM

STAFF HOURS

Librarian hours:
Tuesday and Wednesday 8:15 AM - 3:30 PM

parent volunteers

Mrs. Hartnett Tuesdays
Mrs. Kohut Monday
Mrs. Spaulding  Monday
Mrs. Martin Monday

Mrs. Cowe

ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:

The focus of Shawsheen School is on the primary developmental needs of 3-8 year olds.  We focus on emerging literacy programming where all teachers use an interdisciplinary, thematic approach with an emphasis on literature-based materials. Our library gives students the opportunity to practice, explore and deepen their understanding of interesting topics.

The foundation of our library classroom curriculum is designed around the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks from all disciplines.  We know that learning and applying knowledge happens when we can integrate our skills.  We give students the opportunity to apply what they have learned in science, math, English, art and social studies in an environment with a variety of books and materials.  You may ask yourself how can we do this.  For example, in grade 2 we read,  study and discuss Native American

tales.  As we read these non-fiction selections we discuss why this genre is in the non-fiction section.  We analyze illustrations which are geometric in formation.  We take time to discuss geometry using appropriate vocabulary then create our own geometric illustrations.

The Shawsheen Library has a variety of books giving students choices in what they read.   Differentiated instruction thrives in this environment and gives us the ability to collaborate with teachers on projects.  We are a resource for students, teachers and parents.  As we continue to increase our depth and breadth of materials for students we are also developing our print and electronic materials for teachers and parents.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

• All children are talented.
• Learning happens when children feel comfortable.
• All children should be given the opportunity to sharpen their skills and apply knowledge in a way that has meaning to them.
• Learning IS fun!
• The Shawsheen Library classroom is a  place where students want to come. Our smile index is high. When visiting our library you will notice students actively engaged in activities such as:  teacher guided projects,  building, crafts, singing, choral reading, acting, computing, creating word problems, solving puzzles, communicating ideas and so much more!

MEET YOUR LIBRARIAN
Mrs. Lamoreaux has her Masters in teaching from UMass, Lowell and is persuing a Masters in Library and Information Sciences from Simmons College.  She is currently certified in Elementary and Middle Education.  She taught grade 6 for four years in Nashua, NH and has been with Andover Public Schools for four years.  Mrs. Lamoreaux loves children and loves being the Librarian here at Shawsheen.