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

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: December Edition

(December Edition)

Happy New Year, Readers!!! What does this mean for me? I am resolving to read even more this year! I was able to meet my goal of reading 350 books in 2014 (Happy dance!!). In 2015 I made my goal to read 365 books. Who wants to join me??  :)

Since we have officially wrapped up 2014, check out the statistics below to find out the happenings in the Sonntag library during the last month of 2014. Happy reading! :o)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

70

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

4,669

Number of Items in Collection

13,405

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

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

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 

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 Scholastic Book Fair and Birthday Book Club purchases are on the way!

5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed has begun!

NEW: 4th & 5th Grade Library Crew program is around the corner! 

Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting Party for eligible 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders will take place on Friday, January 23rd at 2:00 PM

Spring Scholastic Book Fair will run from February 9 through February 13. Click here for more information! 

Library Stats: November Edition

(November Edition)

It's unbelievable how fast this school year is going! November blew by like little leaves in a strong wind! Below are some pictures from our awesome Kindergarten Thanksgiving Technology research! As always, check out the statistics below to find out what happened in the month of November! 

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

77

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

4,944

Number of Items in Collection

13,435

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

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

Collaborated with the Technology Facilitator and Kinder teachers for turkey & Thanksgiving Research

Promoted the "Book Bucks for Great Behavior" program 

Taught 4th graders how to use MackinVia (online research tools) and provided direction ans support their fall research projects

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 lil readers! 

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

Promoted the 2013-2014 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

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 

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 

Wrapped up the financials for the fall Scholastic Book Fair

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 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 Scholastic Book Fair on on the way!

5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed program will begin in January
Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting Party for eligible 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders will be in January (5 COMPLETED Bluebonet Buzz Forms will be due on Friday, January 16th. NO EXCEPTIONS!)

Library Stats: October Edition

October not only brought cooler weather but it was also an action-packed month! From the fall Scholastic Book Fair and the Texas Library Association's annual Library Snapshot Day to our weekly Preschool Storytimes for future Sonntag students, our students, staff, and parents "fell" into great books all month! Check out the library stats below to find out more about what happened in the library for October! Happy reading! :)

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The Sonntag Library participated in the Texas Library Association's annual Library Snapshot Day. This is a designated day in the month of October that allows a library to take a "snapshot" in the day in their life in order to promote libraries across the great state of Texas. The Sonntag Library participated back in 2012. Check out what happened in the 2014 snapshot! 

Number of Student/Parent/Teacher Visits: 197

Number of Computer Users (Check-ins/Checkouts/Computer searches): 9

Reference Questions: 38

Circulation Stats (Number of Check-ins & Checkouts): 492

Hits to Sonntag Library Blog: 42

Number of children (ages 0-12) participating in library programs: 197

Number of adults participating in library programs: 9

Number of students served by direct librarian instruction: 145

Number of teachers supported activities & collaborative efforts: 5

Number of student participating in non-class related activities: 0

Programs held on Snapshot Day: Open check-out for students, hosted parent library volunteers, 7 whole classes visited the library for check-out, supported teachers by providing advice and library materials for classroom curricula 

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Number of Whole Class Visits: 

114

Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins)

5,781

Number of Items in Collection

13,313

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Planned & hosted the fall Scholastic Book Fair

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

Promoted the "Book Bucks for Great Behavior" program & gave away FREE books to students whose names were drawn

Taught 2nd, 4th & 5th graders how to use MackinVia (online research tools)

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

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

Promoted the first Sonntag Little Free Library for staff & parents

Wrapped up International Dot Day activities with K-2 students

Hosted Preschool Storytime with Sonntag's lil readers! 

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

Promoted the 2013-2014 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

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 

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

Attended and helped run the Texas Library Association District 5 Fall Meeting & Conference as Chair-Elect 

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

Planned and hosted for the fall Scholastic Book Fair

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 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 

Attended the Plano ISD Library Expo

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

Attended and helped run the Texas Library Association District 5 Fall Meeting & Conference as 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 Scholastic Book Fair on on the way!

The librarian and Sonntag Technology Facilitator will be collaborating with the Kindergarten students and teachers for Turkey & Thanksgiving research

The librarian will be supporting 4th grade research by reviewing how to use the databases with the 4th grade students before they research fall happenings