Library Stats: November Edition

(November Edition)

It's amazing how fast this school year is going by! November was a busy month in the Sonntag library. Check out what's been going on! Happy reading! :)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

71

Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins)

5,033

Number of Items in Collection

12,734

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Hosted Frisco legend Catherine Fowler for the 'History of Frisco' presentation for 3rd graders

Planned and coached the 3013-3014 Spelling UIL team 

Promoted the 2012-2013 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

Promoted the 2012-2013 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update

Updated the Where in the World Do You Read? board

Maintained student writer & new items displays to promote reading interests 

Updated a daily Fact of the Day by Mrs. Mattei fact

Open checkout every day for all Sonntag students, parents, and staff

Planned weekly preschool storytimes with future Sonntag students and families  

Coordinated parent library volunteers

Administrative Activities 

Planned library activites through the end of the school year

Creating QR codes for books in the library to allow students to connect with their next books

Started planning for the 4th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed Program starting in January

Added new items to the library collection as well as weeding damaged books out of the collection

Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials as well as promoted Mackin Via for a variety of classroom projects 

Maintained the mobile app for the Sonntag Library

Maintained a blog for staff to discuss book club books

Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes for various activities 

Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter

Purchased new library books and materials 

Updated library blog and Twitter account frequently

Opened new parent accounts

Hosted new and returning library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

Attended campus, district & PTA Board meetings as the PTA Book Fair Chairperson 

Read and kept up with new professional library journals & added new materials to future book orders

On the Horizon...

4th Annual Bluebonnet Voting Party in January for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders

4th Annual Six Flags Read to Succeed program starts in January

Spring Scholastic Book Fair begins in February

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!!!

Check out what's new in the library!!!! 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

Want to know more about author Jeff Kinney or the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? Click here! 

Check out a special message from author Jeff Kinney:

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The Surprise Attack of  Jabba the Puppett

by Tom Angleberger 

Dark times have fallen on McQuarrie Middle School. Dwight is back--and not a moment too soon--as Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new Menace: the FunTime Educational Program. FunTime is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores. Instead, it's driving everyone crazy. The students turn to Origami Yoda for help.

Want to know more about author Tom Angleberger or about the Origami Yoda series? Click here!

Want to learn how to fold your very own Jabba the Puppett?

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei! Happy Friday!

Who doesn't love a great parade? I admit that I have watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade EVER year in its entirety ever since I was a little kid. I even DVR it just in case I am traveling to Thanksgiving dinner while the traditional Parade festivities are going on. Even though it's November, I discovered this amazing book within the Everybody section shelves. It's called Red, White, & Boom! by Lee Wardlaw and it talks about all of the festivities that occur in the United States on the 4th of July. I've also included the wonderful read-alike book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet. It's a wonderful book by a wonderful author...who will be visiting Sonntag in March! WEEE!! I hope you enjoy both reads! Happy reading! :)

Red, White, and Boom!

by Lee Wardlaw

Depicts in sing-song rhyme the various ways that the Fourth of July is celebrated and the sights and sounds of the day.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade 

by Melissa Sweet

Tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Want to know more about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Click here!

*Balloons Over Broadway is also on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list this year! 

Do you have a WONDER?

Check out Wonderopolis!! 

The Wonderopolis widget is located in the "Student Resources" section of the blog. 

Or

Click here to go to the website! 

Happy wondering!

Want to Become a 2x2 or Bluebonnet Reader?

Do you love to read? Are you interested in finding some great reads? Then the Texas 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award reading programs are for you. 

If you are a kindergartner, 1st, or 2nd grader, you can join the 2x2 reading program by reading the 20 amazing 2x2 books and completing the 2x2 Boot. If you are a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader, please join your fellow readers and participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Award reading program. Read the books, complete 5 online Buzz forms, and join in on the voting fun in January. 

It's easy! Stop by the library to find out how YOU can join in on the fun. Follow the links to find out more! Happy reading! :)

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Grades 3-5): Click here!

2x2 (Preschool - 2nd Grade): Click here!

Check out the 2013-2014 Texas 2x2 Boot:

What am I reading these days?

Howdy, Sonntag Readers!! 

I hope y'all are enjoying some amazing reads this year!! What am I reading these days? This morning I'm reading one of the 2013-2014 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees The Humming Room by Ellen Potter. I'm LOVING IT!! If you loved the classic book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett you will love this tale of mystery. If the story sounds familiar then you are in for a great treat since The Humming Room was inspired by The Secret Garden! I hope you enjoy!! See you soon!!

***Here's where I'm reading this morning. My little one is curled up with me and this great read!!

Where in the World Do I Read??

I just love reading to my little Emily! Tonight before she went to sleep, she learned why they hopped on pop! If you look closely you can see my kitty Spurs in the background listening, too! Happy reading! :)

WHO in the World Do You Read To??

There's a new librarian on the block! Meet Emily Mattei who was born to Mrs. Mattei on July 8, 2013! What was her first book to read? On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman! Mom and baby are doing great and can't wait to take their first trip to the library this summer! 

2012-2013 Sonntag Library Statistics

(2012-2013 Edition)

It is unbelievable that the 3rd year in the life of the Sonntag Elementary School library is coming to a close. There have been so many amazing events and happenings in and around the library. Even though it's sad that the school year is ending, the 4th year in the life of this library will be absolutely amazing! If you are looking for a great summer reading program, click here to find out more. Don't forget to check out what has been going on in the library throughout this school year below. We hope you have a wonderful summer! :o)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

843

Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins)

51,665

Number of Items in Collection

12,510

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Planned and hosted the 2012-2013 fall and spring Scholastic Book Fairs

Collaborated with the technology facilitator as well a fellow librarian to create a pumpkin technology activity with the Kindergarten students 

Moderated the Frisco ISD Libraries Reading Blog 

Planned and hosted the the first 5th Grade Readers Book Club

Collaborated with the technology facilitator to host a technology/library showcase with classroom teachers

Introduced the students to a variety of poems to celebrate Poetry Month

Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials as well as promoted Mackin Via for a variety of classroom projects 

Hosted the 2nd annual "Sonntag Celebrates Children's Book Week" 

Hosted the 3rd annual bookmark contest 

Coached the UIL Spelling team

Attended the Frisco Public Library Storytelling Festival with 4th grade

Participated in the Texas Library Accociation's Library Snapshot Day

Promoted a variety of summer reading programs

Promoted the 2012-2013/2013-2014 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

Promoted the 2012-2013/2013-2014 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

Taught the 3rd grade students how to use  MackinVia & to be good digital citizens when finding reliable information

Promoted and facilitated the 3rd annual Six Flags Read to Succeed program

Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update

Updated the Where in the World Do You Read? board

Maintained student writer & new items displays to promote reading interests 

Updated a daily Fact of the Day by Mrs. Mattei fact

Open checkout every day for all Sonntag students, parents, and staff

Planned weekly preschool storytimes with future Sonntag students and families  

Coordinated parent library volunteers

Hosted & promoted the Sonntag Staff Book Club for the 2012-2013 school year in person and online using the Sonntag Staff Book Club blog

Administrative Activities 

Planned and hosted the 2012-2013 fall and spring Scholastic Book Fairs

Gathered data and presented data to the district and state for the Texas Library Association's Library Snapshot Day 

Created a library technoloty check out station 

Moderated the Frisco ISD Libraries Reading Blog 

Planned library activites throughout the school year

Added new items to the library collection as well as weeding damaged books out of the collection

Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials as well as promoted Mackin Via for a variety of classroom projects 

Maintained the mobile app for the Sonntag Library

Maintained a blog for staff to discuss book club books

Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes for various activities 

Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter & PTA newsletter

Purchased new library books and materials 

Updated library blog and Twitter account weekly

Opened new parent accounts

Hosted new and returning library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

Attended campus meetings & PTA Board meetings as the PTA Book Fair Chairperson 

Prepared and administered the STAAR testing 

Read and kept up with new professional library journals & added new materials to future book orders

Acquired my CPR re-certification

On the Horizon...

More books are on the way using profit acquired from the spring Scholastic Book Fair (Check them out in the fall!)

Check out some amazing summer reading programs from around the communities of Frisco & Mckinney! Click here! 

Summer Reading Programs 2K13!

Do you love to read? Summer is the PERFECT time to catch up on some great reads. There are a TON of wonderful reading programs out there that are designed for students of all ages. Please click the links below to find out more information about local summer reading programs near you. Happy summer reading! :)

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Stop by the Sonntag library any time before school ends to pick up your summer reading log. Logs will also be sent home with students the last week of school. If you read 10 books this summer, add the titles of the books to your log. Don't forget to return your completed log to the library in August. Students who turn in a completed log will receive a brand new book! 

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Want to join in on some great book conversations with other students throughout the summer? Check out the Love Your Library blog hosted by the librarians of Frisco ISD. Please be sure to read the comment policies on the left side of the blog before you add your comments. Click here to learn more!

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(Image retrieved from www.friscolibrary.com)

Want to find out more about The Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge or other amazing programs at the Frisco Public Library? Click the link below:

www.friscolibrary.com/summer

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Check out the following links to see what's happening at the Mckinney Public Library this summer!

Summer Reading Programs: Click here!

MPL Main Page: Click here! 

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Want to learn more about the summer reading programs at your local Barnes & Noble as well as print off a summer reading log? Click here!

2013 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award Showcase (Day 9 & 10)

Welcome to day 9 & 10 of the Texas Bluebonnet Award & 2x2 reading list showcase!  If you need a copy of either reading list for your summer reading, please follow the links! Happy reading! :)

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Grades 3-5): Click here!

2x2 (Preschool - 2nd Grade): Click here!

Jangles: A Big Fish Story

by David Shannon

A boy recounts a story told to him by his father about the time he caught the legendary giant trout known as Jangles.

Want to learn more about author David Shannon? Click here!

Walls Within Walls

by Maureen Sherry

When the Smithfork family moves into a lavish Manhattan apartment building, they discover clues to a decades-old mystery hidden behind the walls of their new home.

Want to learn more about Walls Within Walls or about author Maureen Sherry? Click here!

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade

by Melissa Sweet

Presents an illustrated biography of Tony Sarg, the man behind the creation of the giant Macy's parade balloons that travel down Broadway every year.

Want to learn more about Balloons Over Broadway or about author Melissa Sweet? Click here!

Want to learn more about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Click here!

Bake Sale

by Sara Varon

Cupcake runs a successful bakery with his best friend, Eggplant, but dreams of going abroad to meet his idol, Turkish Delight, who is the most famous pastry chef in the world.

Want to learn more about Bake Sale or about author Sara Varon? Click here!

The Three Ninja Pigs

by Cory Rosen Schwartz

In this twist on the classic tale, rhyming text describes how Pig One and Two neglect their ninja school martial arts training and are no match for the wolf; but Pig Three's practice and dedication saves the day. Includes a glossary of Japanese martial arts terms.

Want to learn more about The Three Ninja Pigs or about author Corey Rosen Schwartz? Click here!

Check out this awesome book trailer for The Three Ninja Pigs! 

Demolition

by Sally Sutton

Simple, rhyming text and colorful illustrations spotlight an assortment of construction vehicles as they go about demolishing a building.

Want to learn more about Demolition or about author Sally Sutton? Click here! 

Let's Sing a Lullaby with the Brave Cowboy

by Jan Thomas

Brave cowboy tries to sing his young calf pals to sleep on a dark, dark night, with humorous results.

Want to learn more about this book our about author Jan Thomas? Click here! 

Oddrey

by Dave Whamond

When her classmates struggle on opening night of the school play, Oddrey seizes the opportunity to help them.

2013 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award Showcase (Day 8)

Welcome to day 8 of the Texas Bluebonnet Award & 2x2 reading list showcase!  If you need a copy of either reading list for your summer reading, please follow the links! Happy reading! :)

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Grades 3-5): Click here!

2x2 (Preschool - 2nd Grade): Click here!

The Humming Room

by Ellen Potter

Twelve-year-old Roo Fanshaw, who has a talent for hiding, is sent to live with his estranged uncle in his on Cough Rock Island, where he discovers the secrets of the largely uninhabited house and its hidden garden.

Want to learn more about The Humming Room or about author Ellen Potter? Click here! 

Glory Be

by Augusta Scattergood

Gloriana June Hemphill's birthday happens to be on the Fourth of July, so every year it is filled with celebration of fireworks and iced tea in Hanging Moss, Mississippi. In the summer of 1964 she is turning twelve, but she wishes she could go back a year all the same and not have to deal with a new girl in town--who wears black socks--or her questions about why the town wants to close down the segregated public pool. As she turns twelve, Glory determines to find out the truth about everything she can.

Want to learn more about Glory Be or about author Augusta Scattergood? Click here!

How to Babysit a Grandpa

by Jean Reagan

A little boy provides instructions for properly babysitting one's grandfather, such as offering him tasty treats and entertaining him with special games.

Want to learn more about How to Babysit a Grandpa or about author Jean Reagan? Click here! 

Creepy Carrots

by Aaron Reynolds

The carrots that grow in Crackenhopper Field are the fattest and crispiest around and Jasper Rabbit cannot resist pulling some to eat each time he passes by, until he begins hearing and seeing creepy carrots wherever he goes.

Want to learn more about Creepy Carrots or about author Aaron Reynolds? Click here!