Lisa Parsonson

Teacher librarian with specializations in ELL, Curriculum and French Immersion, M.Ed in Arts Education. Master of none.

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@tlwestridge Very fun! Love it.😊

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Happy Pi Day! A student memorized pi and wrote by memory(!) the first 314 digits in the library. Wow!our Byrne Creek students are so incredible! @ByrneCreekCS @burnabyschools

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@kchowsd41 You miss us!😊

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

February 14 is Love Your School Library Day! Here is a snapshot of a week in our wonderful library.

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

This was pretty special. Both teachers and students came out in force. A great way to connect.

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Our first staff vs student chess tournament happened today in the library! It was a full house. Part 2 takes place Thursday. @burnabyschools @ByrneCreekCS

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Our Mandarin students hosted preschool students and their families in the library for story time today. Activities, games and language (all in Mandarin) in our library. Pretty special.💜

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

I just bought a library ukulele. We are a busy, vibrant library so was a bit hesitant. I so should not have been.

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@ffarokhi Yes- to all these things also playing cards, giant coloring sheets, giant word searches, Chess, UNO, puzzles, needle felting, card making, Keeva planks… just try something and see. Certain activities work at diff’t times. Play is so important for teens.

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

We had over 40 students show up for our first ever luncheon Library UNO tournament this week. Finals are up next! Thanks to our amazing PAC for supporting us. @burnabyschools @ByrneCreekCS #LLC

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Love having the community in! The @douglascollege nursing students were back at the library to discuss Vaping with students. Lots turned up to learn more about this important health issue.@burnabyschools @ByrneCreekCS

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

A student made this beautiful needle felted character over several lunch hours in our library maker space. Thx to our PAC for the supplies and our amazing students for creative spirit! @ByrneCreekCS @burnabyschools

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Welcomed almost 100 grade 8 into the LLC during Flex to check in, make new friends and practice (argh) our lock opening skills. Part 2 starts at 8:37 tomorrow! Thx to our amazing Leo’s for the help!

[Byrne Creek Library Learning Commons @Byrne_LLC]

Getting excited about September start up! Just purchased some new books to greet us when we get back. 2 weeks to go! @burnabyschools @ByrneCreekCS

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@AndreaDeTerra You will love it. Being an FA was a highlight of my teaching career.

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

We hosted our 3rd visit from the nursing students from @bcit BCIT. Our topic this time was Mental Health & Resilience. Great questions from students. They always impress me. Thx to our wonderful PAC and school @ByrneCreekCS for supporting this Library Lunch Hour Event. @Byrne_LLC

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@tlwestridge @burnabyschools Such a beautiful afternoon. Thanks everyone.

[Librarianship.ca @LibrarianshipCA]

The answer to book bans? Read banned books https://t.co/5uC5MDc2n8

It is up to readers to confront these challenges and bans with the assertion of the vital role that sharing information – sharing stories – plays in all of our lives

[MmePapa @tlwestridge]

Incredible Fri. Pro-D! Such an honour to hear Sara Davidson share her family's stories. Then, a full day with Ashley Edwards leading conversations on colonial history and paths towards decolonization. Much gratitude to the BTLA; BTA and Burnaby District... such a great day!

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

Thoughtful pro-d day : First Haida writer, educator Sara Davidson then looking at decolonizing library spaces w/ Ashley Edwards-Indigenous Initiatives & Instruction Librarian at SFU. Explored colonial history of library spaces & some next steps. Thx to the BTLA, the BTA and SD41.

[Lisa Parsonson @LisaParsonson]

@kelseybogan I don’t design buttons but students do. Canva and Procreate are great aids. Old graphic novels and other graphic texts can also be sliced into fantastic buttons.