4S Ranch Library

Monday, February 25, 2013

MAY CALENDAR ~ All Programs & Events are FREE

FRIDAY, MAY, Preschool Story Time and Craft with Mrs. Z.
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30
CLASS 2: 11:30 - 12:30
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FRIDAY, MAY, 4:00-5:00 pm, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING: Education-in-Action
Free, After-school tutoring program run by the Del Norte High School Service Learners. Sign-up REQUIRED. Your student will be assigned a one-on-one Tutor, on a first-come-first-served basis.

SATURDAY, MAY, 10:00-11:00 am, Family Yoga with Miss Seema
Open to Families with children 8 years old and up (children need to be mature enough to be still and quiet at times,during this class), Sign-up Required

SATURDAY, MAY, 3:00-5:00 - 4S CHESS CLUB - The 4S Chess Club will be held in the Teen Area today ~ We have chess sets available - If you have a chess set, please bring it - open to all ages!

SUNDAY, MAY - CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY, 9:30 am, Chinese Program in Chinese Language

MONDAY, MAY, 6:30 pm, Citizenship Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 8:30 am, Farsi Computer Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 10:30 am, Baby Story Time for Prewalkers, Bring a Baby Blanket and a Baby Toy - Sign-up Required

TUESDAY, MAY, 6:45-7:45 pm, YOGA & Meditation for Stress Reduction
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Gentle Yoga with Patty
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:00-5:45, Science Lab @ the Library - High School Students ONLY - Sign-up Required
WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:00-6:00 pm, Knitting Circle by the Fireplace - Open to All

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 6:30-7:30 pm, 4S Ranch Book Club by the Fireplace

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 6:45-7:45 pm, YOGA & Meditation for Stress Reduction
Sign-up Required

THURSDAY, MAY, Teacher Lee Play-2-Learn Time:
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30 am
CLASS 2: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join Teacher Lee for Music, Stories, Art and Fun! ~ a developmental approach to Early Childhood Education. To learn more about Teacher Lee, visit:http://www.teacherlee.com/

THURSDAY, MAY, 4:30-5:30, Crafts-for-a-Cause - After-School Crafts Program, FREE, Sign-up Required. Limit 30. Stop by the front desk or call to Sign-up and reserve a spot.

FRIDAY, MAY, Preschool Story Time and Craft with Mrs. Z.
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30
CLASS 2: 11:30 - 12:30
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FRIDAY, MAY, 4:00-5:00 pm, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING: Education-in-Action
Free, After-school tutoring program run by the Del Norte High School Service Learners. Sign-up REQUIRED. Your student will be assigned a one-on-one Tutor, on a first-come-first-served basis.

SATURDAY, MAY, 10:00-11:00 am, Family Yoga with Miss Seema
Open to Families with children 8 years old and up (children need to be mature enough to be still and quiet at times,during this class), Sign-up Required

SATURDAY, MAY, 11:00-11:45 am, Science of Breath: Mind & Meditation with Manish
Open to Families with children mature enough to be still and quiet during this class), Sign-up Required
Manish Shah is an Instructor with the Art of Living Foundation and teaches meditation techniques for non-voilence. There are 3 parts to the Mind & Meditation class, which include: 1st Part: Learning the tendencies of the Mind, 2nd Part: The real experience part through Guided Meditation which involves learning how breath can heal negative emotions and the 3rd part, The Ending: How your piece of mind can positively influence your environment. Manish will also teach techniques for home practice.

SATURDAY, MAY, 2:00-4:00 pm, Chinese Program in Chinese Language: Start-up Legal Tutorial

SATURDAY, MAY, 3:00-5:00 - 4S CHESS CLUB - The 4S Chess Club will be held in the Teen Area today ~ We have chess sets available - If you have a chess set, please bring it - open to all ages!

SUNDAY, MAY - CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY, 10:30 a.m., Bilingual Story Time with Miss Veronica

MONDAY, MAY, 6:30 pm, Citizenship Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 8:30 am, Farsi Computer Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 10:30 am, Baby Story Time TUESDAYS - Bring a Baby Blanket and a Baby Toy - Sign-up Required

TUESDAY, MAY, 6:45-7:45 pm, YOGA & Meditation for Stress Reduction,
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 9:30 - 11:00 am, Gentle Yoga with Patty,
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:00-6:00 pm, Knitting Circle by the Fireplace - Open to All

THURSDAY, MAY, 10:30 am: Class 1 and 12:00 pm: Class 2, TEACHER LEE Play2Learn Time: Music, Stories, Art and Fun! ~ a developmental approach to learning. Visit:http://www.teacherlee.com/

THURSDAY, MAY, 4:30-5:30, Crafts-for-a-Cause - After-School Crafts Program, FREE, Sign-up Required. Limit 30. Stop by the front desk or call to Sign-up and reserve a spot.

FRIDAY, MAY, Preschool Story Time and Craft with Mrs. Z.
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30
CLASS 2: 11:30 - 12:30
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FRIDAY, MAY, 4:00-5:00 pm, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING: Education-in-Action Free, After-school tutoring program run by the Del Norte High School Service Learners. Sign-up REQUIRED. Your student will be assigned a one-on-one Tutor, on a first-come-first-served basis.
SATURDAY, MAY, 10:00-11:00 am, Family Yoga with Miss Seema
Open to Families with children 8 years old and up (children need to be mature enough to be still and quiet at times,during this class), Sign-up Required

SATURDAY, MAY, 11:00-11:30 am, Science of Breath: Mind & Meditation with Manish
Open to Families with children mature enough to be still and quiet during this class), Sign-up Required
Manish Shah is an Instructor with the Art of Living Foundation and teaches meditation techniques for non-voilence. There are 3 parts to the Mind & Meditation class, which include: 1st Part: Learning the tendencies of the Mind, 2nd Part: The real experience part through Guided Meditation which involves learning how breath can heal negative emotions and the 3rd part, The Ending: How your piece of mind can positively influence your environment. Manish will also teach techniques for home practice.

SATURDAY, MAY, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, SAT PRACTICE TEST with Tutor Doctor, Sign-up Required

SATURDAY, MAY, 3:00-5:00 - 4S CHESS CLUB meets in the TEEN AREA Today! Open to ALL AGES ~ We have chess sets to play - If you have a chess set, please bring it!

SUNDAY, MAY , CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY, 6:30 pm, Citizenship Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 8:30 am, Farsi Computer Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 10:30 am, Baby Story Time for Prewalkers, Bring a Baby Blanket and a Baby Toy - Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 9:30-10:30, Kid's Fitness with Miss Andrea,

WEDNESDAY, MAY 10:30-11:30, Kid's Fitness with Miss Andrea,
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:00-6:00 pm, Knitting Circle by the Fireplace - Open to All

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 6:30-8:00, Friends of the Library Meeting

THURSDAY, MAY , Teacher Lee Play-2-Learn Time:
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30 am
CLASS 2: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Join Teacher Lee for Music, Stories, Art and Fun! ~ a developmental approach to Early Childhood Education. To learn more about Teacher Lee, visit:http://www.teacherlee.com/

FRIDAY, MAY, 4:00-5:00 pm, AFTER-SCHOOL TUTORING: Education-in-Action
Free, After-school tutoring program run by the Del Norte High School Service Learners. Sign-up REQUIRED. Your student will be assigned a one-on-one Tutor, on a first-come-first-served basis.

SATURDAY, MAY, 10:00-11:00 am, Family Yoga with Miss Seema
Open to Families with children 8 years old and up (children need to be mature enough to be still and quiet at times,during this class), Sign-up Required

SATURDAY, MAY, 11:00-11:45 am, Science of Breath: Mind & Meditation with Manish
Open to Families with children mature enough to be still and quiet during this class), Sign-up Required
Manish Shah is an Instructor with the Art of Living Foundation and teaches meditation techniques for non-voilence. There are 3 parts to the Mind & Meditation class, which include: 1st Part: Learning the tendencies of the Mind, 2nd Part: The real experience part through Guided Meditation which involves learning how breath can heal negative emotions and the 3rd part, The Ending: How your piece of mind can positively influence your environment. Manish will also teach techniques for home practice.

SATURDAY, MAY, 3:00-5:00 - 4S CHESS CLUB ~ We have chess sets available - If you have a chess set, please bring it - open to all ages!

SUNDAY, MAY - CLOSED

MONDAY, MAY , 10:30 a.m., Bilingual Story Time with Miss Veronica

MONDAY, MAY, 6:30 pm, Citizenship Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 8:30 am, Farsi Computer Class

TUESDAY, MAY, 10:30 am, Baby Story Time TUESDAYS - Bring a Baby Blanket and a Baby Toy - Sign-up Required

TUESDAY, MAY, 6:00-7:30 pm, eBook Training,
Sign-up Required

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:00-6:00 pm, Knitting Circle by the Fireplace - Open to All

WEDNESDAY, MAY, 5:30-6:30, 4th WEDNESDAYS - TWEEN Craft Night, Space is Limited, Sign-up Required - For 4th-8th Grades

THURSDAY, MAY, 10:30 am: Class 1 and 12:00 pm: Class 2, TEACHER LEE Play2Learn Time: Music, Stories, Art and Fun! ~ a developmental approach to learning. Visit:http://www.teacherlee.com/

THURSDAY, MAY, 4:30-5:30, Crafts-for-a-Cause - After-School Crafts Program, FREE, Sign-up Required. Limit 30. Stop by the front desk or call to Sign-up and reserve a spot.

FRIDAY, MAY, Preschool Story Time and Craft with Mrs. Z.
CLASS 1: 10:30 - 11:30
CLASS 2: 11:30 - 12:30
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Looking Back...Good Times!

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR 2012 ~ YEAR of the DRAGON

NEA's Read Across America Day & Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party Extravaganza

Sensei Corey Parys, "Mr. P's" Stranger Danger Seminar
Your child's/teen's safety is important to the 4S Ranch Library!
Please view the video to learn important SAFETY INFORMATION for your child and you!:

Our Community Sponsors Awards Ceremony:

4S Ranch Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast ~ Thank you, Thank you, Volunteers and Service Learners...We couldn't do it without you!

Art Exhibition, Pictured from left to right: Ron Zuckerman, Artist & Best Father in the World, Laura Zuckerman, Librarian I, Youth Services, Library Director, Jose Aponte and 4S Branch Manager, June Zhou.

Nowruz~Persian New Year Celebration with Honored Guest, Mr. Jose Aponte, Library Director

Dr. Seuss's Birthday Party on MARCH 2 was a spectacular success! Each child will received a party bag with birthday crown and traveled around to visit our Guest Readers at Table 1, Table 2 and Table 3. As children finished hearing Dr. Seuss stories at each table, they received a party favor for their party bag. At Table 4, children will made festive party necklaces with Mrs. Z and friends! When the bells and whistles went off, we sang, "Happy Birthday" to Dr. Seuss and then two birthday cakes were brought in and devoured by all! The 4S Ranch Library Staff received the Team Trophy for this event. Thank you to all that made this such a wonderful day to remember!

4S Ranch Library Dia Celebration Highlights ~ Bravo!
El Dia de los Ninos/ El Dia de los Libros, featuring Ballet Folklorico
Crafts, Facepainting, Refreshments, Loteria (Mexican Bingo), Fun Character Photos, a FREE BOOK & BALLOON FOR EVERY CHILD and Dance Performance

Ballet Folklorico Tierra Caliente Website

THANK YOU, 4S Ranch Girl Scouts!

Happy Birthday, Frida!

Pre-Summer Reading Tours

Author Visit with Oliver Chin and Crafts - We made our very own "Octonaut" crafts after the reading and everyone received an autographed, color postcard from the author. Thank you, Mr. Chin!

The Harvest Queen...truly enchanting:

Captain Book...ARRRR

4th ANNUAL END OF SUMMER READING PARTY was a SMASHING SUCCESS! Here are our some of our SERVICE LEARNERS with Miss Morgan Leigh, American Idol Guest...We love you, Morgan!!!

Our 4th ANNUAL END OF SUMMER READING PARTY and ICE CREAM SOCIAL is FRIDAY, AUGUST 6TH at 10:30 - UNTIL FINISHED!!! Special Guest, American Idol Singer, Door Prizes, Grand Prize Raffle Pick-ups, Make your own Ice Cream Treat inside the Community Room and more!!!

WELCOME MISS MORGAN LEIGH:
Listen to Morgan

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR HARD-WORKING VOLUNTEERS! WE ROCK!

THANK YOU TEENS FoR ALL YOUR TIME and WORK for our Super Special Programs!

Grace...You Shine! Thank you for all you do!

Neighbor Spotlight: You Jin ‘Casey’ Jeon
By Elizabeth Marie Himchak

A couple dozen elementary and middle school students gather at 4S Ranch Library from 4-5 p.m. each Friday for tutoring, a free program led by You Jin “Grace” Jeon.

You Jin 'Grace' Jeon, a Rancho Bernardo resident, has started a free tutoring program at the 4S Ranch Library. The Rancho Bernardo 16-year-old began the program in October 2009, shortly after founding the Education in Action club during her freshman year at Del Norte High School.

Now a sophomore, Jeon continues as the club’s president, with duties that include overseeing the one-on-one tutoring sessions, she said. “We’re trying to help the community and this program helps to educate and to improve the community,” Jeon said, adding private tutoring can be very expensive, something not all can afford.

Because there are more youngsters needing tutoring than high school tutors, Jeon said partnerships are for three-month intervals that correspond with Del Norte’s trimester schedule. This also allows tutors to participate as their after-school activities permit.

The current season has 26 partnerships she said, adding since they pretty much take over all available spaces throughout the library the only way the program could expand would be to add a second day, which has been considered. There is a waiting list of tutees, but not yet enough tutors.

She said children work with the same tutor each week so a bond can form.
“On the first day, the tutor meets with the parents to set goals for the season,” she said. “The tutors help in the child’s areas of weakness and find worksheets for the kids who also bring their homework.

“It’s like a mentoring program, where there is not only academic support but the tutees are encouraged through school and have someone to talk to,” she said. Ways to get shy children to open up is one topic tutors discuss during their weekly lunchtime meetings on campus. The 36 club members also work on other projects, she said. These include a mentoring program they have with Del Sur Elementary students for an hour each Tuesday; a partnership with school in Costa Rica, where Del Norte students raise funds so they can send needed materials; and a partnership forming between Del Norte and a school in Haiti.

“As you can see, we not only help our immediate community, but also support our global community,” Jeon said. “We have big plans for the future.”

The aspiring educator said the most rewarding part of the tutoring program for her is “the grateful smiles on parents’ faces when we tell them what we accomplished during our tutoring session that day. It lets us know that we really are making a positive impact on the world step-by-step.”

In addition to Education in Action, Jeon said she is involved with Del Norte’s Link Crew, which connects freshmen to older students; Math Club and Peer Leaders Uniting Students.

She has also completed 78 hours of volunteer service (not including tutoring) at 4S Ranch Library and each Saturday she volunteers for two hours with her 15-year-old sister, Cho Hoo “Kate” Jeon, at Villa Rancho Bernardo Care Center. There, the sisters try to “brighten the day” of seniors by leading activities such as bingo, she said.

Laura Zuckerman ~ 4S Ranch Library's Mrs. Z.

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            4S Ranch - Meet Your Neighbor Laura Zuckerman - 4S Ranch Library's Mrs. Z.

      Watch Laura Zuckerman work her magic during Preschool Story Time and Craft with "Mrs. Z." and its hard to tell who is enjoying the experience more - the kids sitting cross-legged on the carpet eyes fixed on their favorite instructor or the adults along the side of the room thankful to see their kids so engaged in a fun activity. Every Friday at 10:39 and 11:30 am at the 4S Ranch Library, "Mrs. Z" leads young kids through a series of engaging, entertaining and educational activities that have them learning skills needed to prepared them for kindergarten while also making friends and laughing. For the former elementary school teacher, this is a big part of what makes her job at the neighborhood library so enjooyable and rewarding.

     "My favorite grade to teach was second grade," Zuckerman shared recently. "I love curriculum development for younger kids. The zero-to-five-age range -early literacy really -is my passion. I know how important these first few years of life are. I like being able to focus much of my work on the little ones."

     Zuckerman spent six years in a classroom as an elementary school teacher before following in her father's footsteps as a librarian. She has now been working among the bookstacks and in several San Diego County libraries for 12 years. As the coodinator of the 4S Ranch Library's Youth Service, Zuckerman is proud of the diverse and wide-ranging schedule available for area youth at the local library. She works hard to bring in new programs - such as yoga and music classes - but she remains partial to preschool story time.

    "I'm most proud of story time because I see the children grow through the program," the Youth Services Librarian and mother of a 19-year-old daughter said. "I see the curriculum come alive with the children through the activities we do. It's also very rewarding when parents come up and tell me how much their kids have been looking forward to story time. This matters to kids in their lives."

     Although "Mrs. Z. and Preschool Story Time have taken a brief break this summer, the popular story times will begin again in September. As always, the activity will begin with a good morning song that follows a pattern that the kids can identify qickly and use throughout the day. "Mrs. Z" then guides the children into kindergarten readiness skill building with a preschool concept song and chart follwed by the first read aloud book. "Mrs. Z" uses a lot of sing-songy language to keep the kids' attention and constanly works to bring them into the sotry. Near the end of the session, children have the opportunity to complete a craft activity.

    "Our Preschool Story Time curriculum is driven by the California Department of Education, California Preschool learning Foundations and Curriculum Frameworks, which all of our district schools follow," said Zuckerman, who writes her own programs for each weekly session. "Parents are concerned with getting their child ready for kindergarten. We make sure we include time for ABCs, 123s, knowing the letters of the alphabet, the sounds the letters make and units of money. But we also have lots of activities designed to develop social skills - like how to wait in line and share.

    "Our goal with story time is that we want to be able to support parents and caregivers with the early literacy development of their children birth to five years."

     To view a list of great activities taking place at the 4S Ranch Library, including Preschool Story Time and Craft with "Mrs. Z.", go online to www.4sranchlibrary.blogspot.com or call (858) 673-4697.

http://www.backattheranch-online.com/ SEPTEMBER 2012 ISSUE