WMS Library Arlington VA
@wms-wolfden.bsky.social
Official account for Arlington Public Schools, VA. Williamsburg Middle School Library. Posts by Diane Mazziotti Tan, MLS, NBCT
8th gr Life Management studied 80's fashion & created dresses from book pages for Banned Books Week. Love having their amazing work as a part of our library displays this week @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us @vaasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
8th gr Life Management studied 80's fashion & created dresses from book pages for Banned Books Week. Love having their amazing work as a part of our library displays this week @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social @apsva.us @suptduran.apsva.us @vaasl.bsky.social @aaslala.bsky.social
Disciplinary Literacy classes in the library for a convention to showcase their research projects/inventions to "investors." Awesome creativity. Appreciate students referencing the research they did. #wmsresearches @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social @apslibrarians.bsky.social @suptduran.apsva.us
March 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Disciplinary Literacy classes in the library for a convention to showcase their research projects/inventions to "investors." Awesome creativity. Appreciate students referencing the research they did. #wmsresearches @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social @apslibrarians.bsky.social @suptduran.apsva.us
7 of the 16 March Book Madness titles have been checked out as ebooks or e-audiobooks from our Sora collection. Sweet 16 voting wraps up Friday. Excited to see which books make it to the Elite Eight. #wmsreads @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social
March 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
7 of the 16 March Book Madness titles have been checked out as ebooks or e-audiobooks from our Sora collection. Sweet 16 voting wraps up Friday. Excited to see which books make it to the Elite Eight. #wmsreads @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social
The other day, boys scored the majority of passes during 6th grade lunch. They came to read the World Records books, the newspaper, and to investigate the atlases. They sit in groups, pour over the materials together, and debate. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social #wmsreads
March 11, 2025 at 2:22 PM
The other day, boys scored the majority of passes during 6th grade lunch. They came to read the World Records books, the newspaper, and to investigate the atlases. They sit in groups, pour over the materials together, and debate. @apslibrarians.bsky.social @apsvaschoolbd.bsky.social #wmsreads
6th grade lunch. The students love to read in the windows after they've eaten in the cafeteria. Full house almost every day. #wmsreads @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @APSVaSchoolBd
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
6th grade lunch. The students love to read in the windows after they've eaten in the cafeteria. Full house almost every day. #wmsreads @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @APSVaSchoolBd
Developing resiliency when doing research is a hard concept to teach - students must do the work & experience the process. Working with 7th gr science this week at the beginning of their science projects. #wmsresearches @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSscience @APSVaSchoolBd
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Developing resiliency when doing research is a hard concept to teach - students must do the work & experience the process. Working with 7th gr science this week at the beginning of their science projects. #wmsresearches @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSscience @APSVaSchoolBd
Co-teaching w/World Geo will set students up for research success this year and beyond. Emphasis on navigating databases & utilizing multiple sources for information. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @APSVaSchoolBd #wmsresearches
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Co-teaching w/World Geo will set students up for research success this year and beyond. Emphasis on navigating databases & utilizing multiple sources for information. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @APSVaSchoolBd #wmsresearches
8th gr Sci projects begin. Shared a "Why We Do Science Projects" presentation & then some resources to get started. Next week, keyword searches & effective research strategies. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @SuptDuran @APSscience #wmsresearches
November 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
8th gr Sci projects begin. Shared a "Why We Do Science Projects" presentation & then some resources to get started. Next week, keyword searches & effective research strategies. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @SuptDuran @APSscience #wmsresearches
World Geo gallery walk. Last unit's student survey responses led to a mini-lesson on leveraging all resources & identifying keywords before polishing presentations. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia #wmsresearches
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
World Geo gallery walk. Last unit's student survey responses led to a mini-lesson on leveraging all resources & identifying keywords before polishing presentations. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia #wmsresearches
Civics challenge - develop & research your own question about the executive branch. This graphic is in the info hub to guide students in the process of developing a good research question. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA #wmsresearches
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Civics challenge - develop & research your own question about the executive branch. This graphic is in the info hub to guide students in the process of developing a good research question. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA #wmsresearches
March Book Madness kicks off this week! TAs are introduced to the books before the first round of voting next week. @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @MsHanReads #wmsreads #WnEverything @MaryKaderaVA
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
March Book Madness kicks off this week! TAs are introduced to the books before the first round of voting next week. @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @MsHanReads #wmsreads #WnEverything @MaryKaderaVA
So fun exploring library resources w/ Civics @VATeacher32 today. Sharing books related to laws, trials, media, elections, economics - fiction, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels. @BoykinBryan @APSVirginia @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA @APSVaSchoolBd
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
So fun exploring library resources w/ Civics @VATeacher32 today. Sharing books related to laws, trials, media, elections, economics - fiction, nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels. @BoykinBryan @APSVirginia @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA @APSVaSchoolBd
Students have taken over the SmartPanel and now @NYTGames is a staple lunch time activity for 6th-8th grade. #WnEverything @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @APSGifted @kristie_board
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Students have taken over the SmartPanel and now @NYTGames is a staple lunch time activity for 6th-8th grade. #WnEverything @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @APSGifted @kristie_board
World Geo gallery walk of Latin American country research projects. Polish presentations, reflect on the research process, learn from each other. @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA #WnEverything @SuptDuran @APSVaSchoolBd
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
World Geo gallery walk of Latin American country research projects. Polish presentations, reflect on the research process, learn from each other. @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA #WnEverything @SuptDuran @APSVaSchoolBd
Messaged 7th gr student in @Canvas_by_Inst to come to the library for a book I knew she'd want to read. Happiness IS being the first person to check out the newest book in a series you love. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA #wmsreads
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Messaged 7th gr student in @Canvas_by_Inst to come to the library for a book I knew she'd want to read. Happiness IS being the first person to check out the newest book in a series you love. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA #wmsreads
The TAB meeting yesterday was so fun. Lots of books shared out including a surprising number of classics. And an awesome game devised by @ArlingtonVALib librarian @bkareem_mlis was perfect! They will want to do that again. @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
The TAB meeting yesterday was so fun. Lots of books shared out including a surprising number of classics. And an awesome game devised by @ArlingtonVALib librarian @bkareem_mlis was perfect! They will want to do that again. @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA
World Geo in to kick off Country or Conflict & Cooperation research as they begin regional studies. The library's info hub is full of database, website, & citation links & examples to support their work. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
World Geo in to kick off Country or Conflict & Cooperation research as they begin regional studies. The library's info hub is full of database, website, & citation links & examples to support their work. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA
8th gr World Geo students considered their gut reaction to a variety of images & researched the accuracy of the images' portrayal online. @MediaLiteracyEd #medialitwk @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia @APSsocstudies #wmsresearches
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
8th gr World Geo students considered their gut reaction to a variety of images & researched the accuracy of the images' portrayal online. @MediaLiteracyEd #medialitwk @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia @APSsocstudies #wmsresearches
Every day, I set the Sudoku level to "easy" and these two girls always change the level to "killer." They talk, debate, and annotate through their lunchtime visit. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia #WnEverything
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Every day, I set the Sudoku level to "easy" and these two girls always change the level to "killer." They talk, debate, and annotate through their lunchtime visit. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves @MaryKaderaVA @APSVirginia #WnEverything
Lunchtime visitors in the WMS library. @byStickTogether and reading - enjoying some quiet time before afternoon class. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Lunchtime visitors in the WMS library. @byStickTogether and reading - enjoying some quiet time before afternoon class. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @wmspta_wolves
Civics classes exploring Digital Citizenship not just as online behavior, but as Analyzing & Understanding Info. @nearpod @TED_ED @Checkology @AllSidesNow all in the mix on the choice board. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @wmspta_wolves @VATeacher32 @APSVirginia
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Civics classes exploring Digital Citizenship not just as online behavior, but as Analyzing & Understanding Info. @nearpod @TED_ED @Checkology @AllSidesNow all in the mix on the choice board. @BoykinBryan @APSLibrarians @APSsocstudies @wmspta_wolves @VATeacher32 @APSVirginia
Great turn out for TAB (Talk About Books) yesterday. 6th gr = enthusiasm! 7th & 8th = high energy w/ return students & new friends. @bkareem_mlis is the best @ArlingtonVALib partner & brings ideas that students love! @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSVirginia
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Great turn out for TAB (Talk About Books) yesterday. 6th gr = enthusiasm! 7th & 8th = high energy w/ return students & new friends. @bkareem_mlis is the best @ArlingtonVALib partner & brings ideas that students love! @APSLibrarians @BoykinBryan @wmspta_wolves @APSVirginia
Started the week w/ 7th gr Sci & wrapping up w/ 8th Thurs & Fri. Intro to resources, search strategies & keywords. Focus on resilience & creativity. @BoykinBryan @APSscience @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @wmspta_wolves #wmsresearches #WnEverything @APSVirginia
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Started the week w/ 7th gr Sci & wrapping up w/ 8th Thurs & Fri. Intro to resources, search strategies & keywords. Focus on resilience & creativity. @BoykinBryan @APSscience @APSLibrarians @MaryKaderaVA @wmspta_wolves #wmsresearches #WnEverything @APSVirginia
Civics in the library today for the first media literacy lesson & practice of the year. Learning the need to read beyond the Google blurb or the first paragraph of an article to assess info. @BoykinBryan @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA @APSLibrarians @VATeacher32 @APSVirginia
November 18, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Civics in the library today for the first media literacy lesson & practice of the year. Learning the need to read beyond the Google blurb or the first paragraph of an article to assess info. @BoykinBryan @APSsocstudies @MaryKaderaVA @APSLibrarians @VATeacher32 @APSVirginia