Hello,
This should be a short post this week. I just got an idea that might be very helpful along with being fun. I get emails from a group that I subscribe to and the latest one had members talking about creating Annual Reports. My first thought was, “What in the world is that?” and “Why should I do this?” I decided to do a little research to see what an annual report is and decide for myself if this is worth adding to my already full list of things to do.
An annual report (I was looking at ones for the library) consists of a report of what has happened in the library over the school year. I clicked on Google and found images of annual reports on Pinterest. I noticed that they show data from the library such as how many books had been checked out over the school year, how many patrons visited the library, the programs the library participated in, activities that were supported, etc. You can check some of these out for yourself if you like. I am going to do one and will share mine with you so you can see what we are doing here.
I am also sharing this idea with you because this kind of report is something that school boards like to see. I have a vibrant library going along with teaching technology classes and I assume that the board knows what is happening in the library. However, as I begin thinking realistically, I realized that the School Board likely has only an inkling of an idea of what happens in our library.
I also was thinking about YOU! This would be a great way to show your school board what you do in your classrooms on a day-to-day basis, and any extra programs you do. You could do one for your classroom or school and it would be good to put in a church bulletin or print up for promoting the school to new families. Imagine letting people outside your classroom or school learn that your class learns 50 or more memory verses each year, or that you took six field trips, traveled to another state, taught 23 units, etc. You get the picture.
Look at a few different annual reports and see if this is something that would benefit you and your school.
Have a great week!
Audrey
