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Happy reading! :o)

Thank You, Sonntag Community!!

Happy summer, Sonntag Community!

It is with a heavy heart [and a heavy shelf marker...see picture above] that I tell you that I am moving on from Sonntag Elementary this summer. It has been such a privilege and pleasure serving as the Sonntag librarian for the past 7 years. I am so thankful for all who I have taught, worked with, and connected with. I've learned so much from each and every Reader who has walked through the doors of Sonntag Elementary. 

I am not going far. I will be moving north to Prosper ISD as an elementary Library Media Specialist. This blog will continue to serve as my way to get the word out about the love of reading and learning. Even though this blog, my Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts may look different, you will still be able to connect with me there. 

I thank you for all of your love and support throughout the past 7 years. I look forward to seeing how this amazing Sonntag Community grows!! Happy reading!! :o) 

End of Year Sonntag Library Statistics!!

Total classes seen: 851

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Total check ins & check outs: 45,204

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Total items in the library collection: 12,772

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Activities: 

2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award Reading List/Clubs

Battle of the Books

Makerspace/Coding Lessons

Lessons that Tied with Classroom Curriculum

Weekly Preschool Story Time

2 Scholastic Book Fairs

Staff Book Club

Research Lessons

Parent Volunteers

FPL Lone Star Storytelling Festival

GMS Mrs. Mattei Book Bits Weekly Updates

Question of the Week

Look What's Happening @ the GSE Library!

Look What's Happening @ the GSE Library

Look What's Happening @ the GSE Library

Look What's Happening @ the GSE Library

Look What's Happening @ the #gselibrary!

It has been a BUSY week in the Sonntag Library! Look what Sonntag Readers have been up to!! 

This week, Kinder Readers listened to the story I'm A Turkey by Jim Arnosky. We talked about what it would be like to actually BE a turkey. We also well as sang our "Book Nook Song" as if we were actually turkeys and made our hands turn into turkeys (see above)... GOBBLE! GOBBLE!! After we heard the turkey story, the Kinder Readers completed a color-a-sight-word turkey sheet to practice their sight words! 

Sonntag 1st Grade Readers heard George Shannon's turkey story Turkey Tot. This story is a great example to use when discussing the Character Lab trait GRIT! In the story, every friend of Turkey Tot doesn't believe he can reach the yummy blueberries. However, Turkey Tot sticks with it and creatively creates a tool to help him achieve his goal. It's a great story and the Readers LOVED learning about Turkey Tot's journey! 

Sonntag 2nd Grade Readers are currently listening to another Mo Willems' great read The Story of Diva & Flea. Since this book is on the Texas 2x2 Reading List AND is a chapter book, I wanted the students to have an opportunity to hear this amazing story of two unlikely friends. The Readers looked in an atlas to see where the story was set (Paris, France) and even found a few of Mr. Willems' classic characters hidden in the pictures. The readers will be hearing this story for the next few weeks  and hopefully more students will join the 2x2 Reading Club! 

The last groups of Sonntag 3rd Grade Readers completed their final Book Tasting activities. It was such a joy to watch these Readers discover books they may otherwise not pick up. In addition, 3rd grade teachers discovered some great reads to share in their classes as read-alouds! 

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Over the next few weeks, Sonntag 4th & 5th Grade Readers have been and will continue to learn about the art of reading and enjoying graphic novels. It is one of  THE most popular book formats in the #gselibrary but it is also one of the most misread and misunderstood. It's been amazing watching these Readers get excited about learning the finer details of these books. In the coming weeks, the Readers will dive into a few graphic novels and complete some challenges with them. Hopefully this section will continue to grow in size & popularity! 

The Sonntag Library Makerspace is really taking shape. This week, a few 4th graders discovered Makey Makey. Oh, they went bonkers playing Tetris online!! It was so awesome to watch them tinker with different Makey Makey tasks! 

Professional Update @ #gselibrary!

Year-In-Review: Sonntag Library Stats (2015-2016)

Year-in-Review: Sonntag Stats (2014-2015)

(2014-2015 Edition)

The 5th year in the life of the Sonntag library is now in the books (pun TOTALLY intended)!  The Sonntag Communtity is the reason why this library is so great. It is going to be amazing to watch how this library grows in year 6 and beyond! 

If you are looking for an exciting summer reading program or need to log your minutes for the Sonntag Summer Reading Challenge , click here! Please be sure to check out what has been going on in the library throughout this school year below. We hope you have a wonderful summer. See you in the fall! :o)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

773

Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins):

47,500

Number of Items in Collection:

13,579

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

*Hosted a "Book Blast" the first week of school to get books in the hands of Sonntag Readers as soon as school began 

*Promoted and maintained the Coyote Reading Club reading program for all Sonntag Readers

*Introduced a new "Birthday Books" library program to the Sonntag Community

*Coordinated the Frisco Public Library's annual Lone Star Storytelling Festival with our 4th graders

*Taught Sonntag Readers and teachers how to use MackinVia (online research tools)

*Celebrated International Dot Day with Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd graders

*Launched the first-ever 4th & 5th grade Library Crew (library helpers)

*Introduced month-long author studies Dr. Seuss (March) & Amy Krouse Rosenthal (April) with all Sonntag Readers (more to come in 2015-2016)

*Collaborated with the librarian at Isbell Elementary to conduct a storytime at a Frisco ISD special program campus

*Coordinated the 2nd annual Battle of the Books!!! 

*Launched the Sonntag Summer Reading Challenge to the Sonntag Community

*Collaborated with the Sonntag technology facilitator to provide technology research opportunities for kinder students 

*Hosted author Janet Tashjian & her illustrator son Jake in April for all Sonntag Readers!

*Hosted the 5th annual Bluebonnet Voting Party for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders

*Participated in the 2014 Texas Library Association's Library Snapshot Day on October 20th

*Coordinated and completed the 5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed reading program

*Planned & conducted research lessons and materials for 2nd & 5th grade research 

*Promoted the "Book Bucks for Great Behavior" program 

*Supported classroom teachers by connecting them with MackinVia (online research tools)

*Conducted weekly reader's advisory and read-alouds to students

*Promoted the first Sonntag Little Free Library for staff & parents

*Hosted Preschool Storytime with Sonntag's littlest readers! 

*Promoted the 2014-2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

*Promoted the 2014-2015 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

*Introduced and promoted the 2015-2016 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award programs to all students

*Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update

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

*Hosted open checkout every day for all Sonntag students, parents, and staff  

*Coordinated & hosted parent library volunteers

Administrative Activities 

*Planned & hosted a variety of library lessons, library programs, & technology opportunities for all students 

*Collaborated with Frisco Public Library to bring excitement for summer reading programs

*Attended the Plano ISD Library Expo

*Planned and hosted 3 Scholastic BOGO Book Fairs in the fall and spring

*Attended the monthly Sonntag PTA Board meeting as PTA Book Fair Chairperson

*Collaboratively planned with the campus Instructional Coach & Specials team 

*Participated in the 2014 Texas Library Association's Library Snapshot Day on October 20th

*Participated and completed the varies duties and activities that are expected as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair

*Analyzed the FISD curriculum to provide teachers with digital content to support classroom needs 

*Collaboratively planned with the campus Instructional Coach & Specials team 

*Purchased & added new items to the library collection as well as weeding damaged books out of the collection

*Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials for classroom lessons

*Maintained a blog for staff to discuss Sonntag Staff Book Club books

*Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes for various activities and testing

*Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter

*Updated library blog and Twitter (@matteibookbits) account frequently

*Opened new parent accounts

*Hosted new and returning parent library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

*Attended the Texas Library Association Annual Conference in Austin for the District 5 Business Meeting

*Performed the duties as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair

*Attended campus and district library meetings

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

*Read & kept up with professional, adult, young adult, and children's reads 

On the Horizon...

*Don't forget to participate in the Sonntag Summer Reading Challenge!! 
*New books acquired from all 2014-2015 Scholastic Book Fairs have been processed and added to the shelves
*The library collection locations have gotten a slight makeover. Check back in the fall for a tour of the updated space!
*Frisco ISD Libraries are preparing to launch a new automation system! The way students, staff and parents search for and check out library items is about to be even more awesome! 

Sonntag Library Stats: March/April 2015 Edition

Curious about what's been going on in the library during the months of March & April? Check out the stats below! Happy reading! :o)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

March: 71

April: 99

Number of Total Items Circulated (Check-Outs & Check-Ins)

March: 4,637

April: 6,611

Number of Items in Collection

13,663

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Promoted and maintained the Coyote Reading Club reading program for all Sonntag Readers

Launched the first-ever 4th & 5th grade Library Crew (library helpers)

Celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday through month-long Seuss read-alouds and stations in March

Conducted a month-long author study of Amy Krouse Rosenthal with all Sonntag Readers in April 

Hosted author Janet Tashjian & her illustrator son Jake for all Sonntag Readers!

Completed the 5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed reading program

Planned & conducted research lessons and materials for 5th grade research 

Promoted the "Book Bucks for Great Behavior" program 

Supported classroom teachers by connecting them with MackinVia (online research tools)

Conducted weekly reader's advisory and read-alouds to students

Promoted the first Sonntag Little Free Library for staff & parents

Hosted Preschool Storytime with Sonntag's littlest readers! 

Promoted the 2014-2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

Promoted the 2014-2015 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update

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

Hosted open checkout every day for all Sonntag students, parents, and staff  

Coordinated & hosted parent library volunteers

Administrative Activities 

Planned & hosted a variety of library lessons, library programs, & technology opportunities for all students 

Collaborated with Frisco Public Library to bring excitement for summer reading programs

Hosted Sonntag's first-ever 4th & 5th grade Library Crew (student library helpers)

Began planning for the first Scholastic BOGO Book Fair in May

Attended the monthly Sonntag PTA Board meeting as PTA Book Fair Chairperson

Participated and completed the varies duties and activities that are expected as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair

Analyzed the FISD curriculum to provide teachers with digital content to support classroom needs 

Collaboratively planned with the campus Instructional Coach & Specials team 

Purchased & added new items to the library collection as well as weeding damaged books out of the collection

Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials for classroom lessons

Maintained a blog for staff to discuss Sonntag Staff Book Club books

Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes for various activities and testing

Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter

Updated library blog and Twitter (@matteibookbits) account frequently

Opened new parent accounts

Hosted new and returning library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

Performed the duties as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair

Attended campus and district library meetings

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

Read & kept up with professional, adult, young adult, and children's reads 

On the Horizon...

Books acquired from the fall & spring Scholastic Book Fair and Birthday Book Club purchases are on the way!

NEW: Scholastic Book Fairs BOGO event will be open for business from May 27-29

All student & parent books are due Friday, May 22nd 

Library Stats: February 2015 Edition

February proved to be one of the busiest months on record for the Sonntag library, in spite of our snow and ice! Students enjoyed a fantastic spring Scholastic Book Fair. The Sonntag community participated in the 5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed program. Mrs. Mattei even collaborated with Mrs. Beathard, the Isbell librarian, to host a storytime at one of Frisco ISD's special program campuses. Furhter, Mrs. Mattei conducted research lessons for the 2nd grade students. Check out the stats from February. Happy reading! :o)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

53

Number of Total Items Circulated (Check-Outs & Check-Ins)

3,432

Number of Items in Collection

13,703

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Promoted and maintained the Coyote Reading Club reading program for all Sonntag Readers

Hosted 2nd graders for animal, weather, and career research help

Collaborated with the librarian at Isbell Elementary to conduct a storytime at a Frisco ISD special program campus

Planned and hosed the spring Scholastic Book Fair

Finalized the 5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed reading program

Promoted the "Book Bucks for Great Behavior" program 

Supported classroom teachers by connecting them with MackinVia (online research tools)

Conducted weekly reader's advisory and read-alouds to students

Promoted the first Sonntag Little Free Library for staff & parents

Hosted Preschool Storytime with Sonntag's littlest readers! 

Promoted the 2014-2015 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

Promoted the 2014-2015 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update

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

Hosted open checkout every day for all Sonntag students, parents, and staff  

Coordinated & hosted parent library volunteers

Administrative Activities 

Planned & hosted a variety of library lessons, library programs, & technology opportunities for all students 

Planned for Catherine Fowler presentations for 3rd grade students 

Planned for Sonntag's first-ever 4th & 5th grade Library Crew (student library helpers)

Planned and hosted the spring Scholastic Book Fair

Attended the monthly Sonntag PTA Board meeting as PTA Book Fair Chairperson

Participated and completed the varies duties and activities that are expected as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair-Elect

Analyzed the FISD curriculum to provide teachers with digital content to support classroom needs 

Collaboratively planned with the campus Instructional Coach & Specials team 

Purchased & added new items to the library collection as well as weeding damaged books out of the collection

Collaborated with teachers to pull library materials for classroom lessons

Maintained a blog for staff to discuss Sonntag Staff Book Club books

Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes for various activities 

Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter

Updated library blog and Twitter (@matteibookbits) account frequently

Opened new parent accounts

Hosted new and returning library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

Performed the duties as the Texas Library Association District 5 Chair-elect 

Attended campus and district library meetings

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

Read & kept up with professional, adult, young adult, and children's reads 

On the Horizon...

Books acquired from the fall & spring Scholastic Book Fair and Birthday Book Club purchases are on the way!

Six Flags Read to Succeed tickets will arrive in May

NEW: 4th & 5th Grade Library Crew program begins the week of March 23rd 

Frisco legend Catherine Fowler will return to present to the 2nd half of 3rd grade in May 

NEW: Scholastic Book Fairs BOGO event will happen in May

Author Janet Tashjian will visit Sonntag in April!!!