Curriculum Support Center https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us Formerly known as the DMC Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:56:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 CSC Up and Ready https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2019/09/11/csc-up-and-ready/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2019/09/11/csc-up-and-ready/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2019 18:56:27 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=119 Continue reading ]]> The CSC Collection has moved to the district warehouse. The online catalog has been updated and is ready for use.

Please watch the video linked below for instructions on how to place reservations online.

CSC Online Reservations

Make sure to read the Bulletins posted. They include helpful information regarding passwords and signing up for CSC online catalog accounts.

 

 

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CSC Important Information Fall 2019 https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2019/08/12/csc-important-information-fall-2019/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2019/08/12/csc-important-information-fall-2019/#respond Mon, 12 Aug 2019 23:16:25 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=109 Continue reading ]]> Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!

There have been a couple of big changes impacting the Curriculum Support Center.  The CSC collection was housed at SoPrep for the last few years. Since that school was closed last spring, the CSC materials have been moved to the district warehouse. The collection has not been fully unpacked as of this writing. The hope is that items will be in place and fully ready for circulation by September 9.

Another change affecting the CSC is the Alexandria Library Software update that occurred during the summer. The online catalog has a new, updated look. Videos on how to use the updated catalog will be posted soon.

Thank you for your patience. If you have need of a CSC resource before Sept. 9, please contact Karla Barkman ~ kpbarkman@kpbsd.org OR Ext. 2379. Every attempt will be made to make sure you have the materials you need for the start of the school year.

Thank you!

 

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New Art Kits – Fall 2018 https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/09/25/new-art-kits-fall-2018/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/09/25/new-art-kits-fall-2018/#respond Tue, 25 Sep 2018 18:58:53 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=103 Continue reading ]]> The following Art Kits were added to the CSC Collection fall 2018. Special thanks to Debbie Harris, former KPBSD Art Specialist, for designing and creating these kits.

  • Build a Doodle
  • Cave Art
  • Clothing Design Collage
  • Drawing Kit – Basic Drawing Skills
  • Drawing Kit – Perspective
  • Paper Plate Birds
  • Seasonal Stencils with Soft Pastel

Visit the CSC Online Catalog to reserve any of these kits!

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World Book Online eBooks & TumbleBooks Available for KPBSD Students/Staff https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/08/22/world-book-online-ebooks-tumblebooks-available-for-kpbsd-studentsstaff/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/08/22/world-book-online-ebooks-tumblebooks-available-for-kpbsd-studentsstaff/#respond Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:42:47 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=100 Continue reading ]]> KPBSD has two new options for digital content this year.

World Book Online has added eBooks to our suite of database choices. Click on the eBook icon at World Book Online to browse the collection. These eBooks are available to all KPBSD students/staff.

NEW World Book

TumbleBooks – This special subscription is available through June 2020. Includes ebooks, animated ebooks, and videos for kids in kindergarten through middle school, in English, Spanish, and French. Flash is required to access animated and video content. Available as an iOS or Android app. Paid for by the Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development.

This is an amazing resource! Check it out. To create personalized class and student Tumbletracker accounts, contact Tumblebooks support at rino@tumblebook.com.

TB

Both World Book eBooks and TumbleBooks require internet connections to access. Neither have downloadable titles.

Contact Karla Barkman for more information ~ kbarkman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us / Extention 2379.

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Reserving Items from the CSC Online Catalog (Alexandria) https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/08/07/reserving-items-from-the-csc-online-catalog-alexandria/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2018/08/07/reserving-items-from-the-csc-online-catalog-alexandria/#respond Tue, 07 Aug 2018 20:17:48 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=97 Continue reading ]]> If you are reserving items from the CSC Alexandria online catalog, please watch the video linked on the right-hand side of this page. It explains how to log in to your account and how to make a reservation once you have found an item you want to reserve.

The hardest part is getting the correct date range. When the reservation calendar is open, click the date you want your reservation to begin. Click on each Friday until you reach your desired end date.  The word “New” should appear on the start date, end date, and all dates in between if your reservation has been made correctly.

Fridays are the only options for start/end dates due to the fact that the CSC is housed at Soldotna Prep School. Friday is the day the district truck comes to SoPrep, thus anything leaving or returning to the CSC will happen on a Friday. Please plan accordingly when reserving items. Thank You!

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CSC Moves to SoPrep https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2016/08/10/csc-moves-to-soprep/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2016/08/10/csc-moves-to-soprep/#respond Wed, 10 Aug 2016 22:40:40 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/?p=85 Continue reading ]]> The Curriculum Support Center (CSC) which was formerly known as the District Media Center (DMC) has moved to Room 7 at Soldotna Prep School. Karla Barkman is taking over the management of the CSC collection at its new home.

Cindy Nagle, who has managed the collection for years, will be in a new position for the 2016-2017 school year. Thank you Cindy, for all you have done for KPBSD staff working at the CSC.

The reservation/delivery process will change slightly for CSC materials. Reservations can still be made from the online catalog but they will only be shipped on Fridays as that is the warehouse pickup day for Soldotna schools. Reserved items will be delivered to each site on the delivery day for that school.

Due to the move of materials, the reservation system will not be up and running until September. Please check back for updates.

Feel free to contact me, Karla Barkman, with questions.

Telephone: 260-2379 / Email: kbarkman@kpbsd.k12.ak.us

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Featured Item https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2015/10/28/featured-item/ https://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/2015/10/28/featured-item/#respond Wed, 28 Oct 2015 18:59:10 +0000 http://csc.blogs.kpbsd.k12.ak.us/wpmu/?p=38 Continue reading ]]> Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Tw0 15-copy set available at the CSC. (Click to see item in CSC Online Catalog)

Grades 4-7  / Lexile: 790

Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan, which entails enduring the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

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