Tuesday, June 4, 2013

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 
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
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 
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

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