Friday, June 29, 2012
Where in the World Do I Read???
Happy summer, Y'all!! Where in the world do I read? A lot of places as a matter of fact! Tonight I'm reading Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood while watching the Texas Rangers play (well, beat) the Oakland A's at The Ballpark in Arlington! It was a great book & an great game. I highly recommend this great piece of children's lit. Check out me getting my "reading on!" (Sonntag students! If you would like to submit a picture like this for our board in the fall, email me a copy of you reading to matteie@friscoisd.org.) Happy reading! :)
Friday, June 1, 2012
A big shout out goes to the newest inductees to the Texas Bluebonnet Award "Reading Hall of Fame!" Here are the students who met the Texas Bluebonnet Award reading challenge this year:
In an effort to motivate the students to meet the Texas Bluebonnet Award reading challenge, 5th Grade teacher Mr. Sinclair offered to let any student who met the challenge transform him into a 'Pretty Princess' during the last Good Morning Sonntag. Thank you Mr. Sinclair for taking one for the library team!
Don't forget you can read the books from the 2012 Texas Bluebonnet Award list as well as complete your Bluebonnet Buzz forms on this blog (see the button at the top of the blog) throughout the summer.
I hope everyone has a super summer! Happy reading! :)
Thursday, May 31, 2012
(2011-2012 Edition)
I cannot believe that the school year is about to come to a close! It has been such a busy year in the Sonntag library. It's hard to believe that it is almost time to say goodbye to our wonderful 5th graders. Even though the year is coming to a close, summer reading is just heating up. Click here to find out more information about some amazing summer reading programs. Also, check out the library statistics from the 2011-2012 school year. I hope you have a wonderful summer and feel free to stop by the blog throughout the summer. Happy summer and happy reading! :)
Number of Whole Class Visits:
833
Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins)
46,742
Number of Items in Collection
11,943
Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach
Conducted a storytime at the FISD Child Development Center
Promoted a variety of summer reading programs
Hosted Sonntag Celebrates Children's Book Week in the month of May
Helped staff to run field day
Collaborated with 1st & 2nd grade teams for their author and fairy tale studies
Assisted in 5th grade ecosystems research
Assisted in 3rd grade Arctic research
Hosted the 2nd annual Librarian-a-la-Cart for students before STAAR testing
Hosted UIL Spelling practices & attended UIL competition in February
Promoted the 2011-2012 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades
Promoted the 2011-2012 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades
Presented a weekly Good Morning Sonntag Book Bits update
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
Weekly preschool storytimes with future Sonntag students and families
Hosted 4th grade students as library helpers
Hosted parent library volunteers
Created and facilitated staff book club meetings
Administrative Activities
Completed yearly library inventory
Participated in creating an opening day collection for the 3 new elementary schools
Cataloged and checked in new library materials
Helped 5th grade teacher with here playaway order using grant funds
Maintained the mobile app for the Sonntag Library
Coordinated 2 Scholastic Book Fairs and served as the PTA Book Fair Chairperson
Served as a STAAR testing monitor
Maintained a forum for staff to discuss book club books
Attended PTA Board meetings
Represented the Specials team at Chick-fil-A spirit night in February
Adjusted the library schedule to accommodate classes before and after STAAR testing
Attended and facilitated a booth at the Sonntag Science Night
Collaborated with a 4th grade teacher to create leveled book browsing boxes for their classrooms
Contributed to Specials weekly newsletter
Contributed an article for the PTA newsletters
Purchased new library books and materials (using Book Fair profits)
Processed new library books acquired during Scholastic Book Fair
Updated library blog and Twitter account weekly
Planned weekly library lessons
Ordered dedication books
Opened new parent accounts
Hosted new and returning library volunteers
Professional Development Activities
Attended campus professional development
Attended campus staff meetings
Attended district library meetings
Attended campus Site Based meetings
Planned professional development for district librarians and teachers
Registered for professional development at Region 10
Read and kept up with new professional library journals
On the Horizon...
Check out some amazing summer reading programs from around the communities of Frisco & Mckinney! Click here!
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Are you looking for some great summer reading programs? Check out what's going on around the town with some great summer reading programs offered by the Sonntag Library, Frisco ISD Libraries, Frisco Public Library, the McKinney Public Library, Scholastic, and Barnes & Noble. Happy reading! :)
Stop by the Sonntag library any time this week to pick up your summer reading log. 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)
Check out this awesome summer reading trailer brought to you by the Frisco Public Library!
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Want to learn more about the summer programs at the McKinney Public Library? Click here!
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Want to learn more about the Scholastic Summer Challenge as well as how you can participate in a reading world record? 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!
Monday, May 21, 2012
This week the Sonntag students will celebrate Children's Book Week! There are fun activities planned for students and teachers to enjoy. Students will not only get to visit the library for a special, grade-specific read-aloud but they will also have the opportunity to read outside, participate in drawings for new books, as well as hear a mystery book read by me, Mrs. Mattei, during "Mrs. Mattei's Masterpiece Theater!"
Today's Sonntag Celebrates Children's Book Week activities included the announcement of the 2nd annual bookmark contest winners as well as "Read Across Sonntag." The students truly enjoyed these activities. Check out the winners of the bookmark contest:
The winners of the bookmark contest received a brand new book, bookmark, as well as had their original bookmark creations copied for the students across Sonntag. Also, check out some pictures from "Read Across Sonntag:"
Happy reading! :)
Friday, May 18, 2012
Welcome to day 10 and the final day 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!
by Muriel Harris Weinstein
Recounts the childhood of Louis Armstrong in New Orleans from the perspective of his horn.
Want to know more about Play, Louis, Play!? Click here!
by Eve Yohalem
Lucy's mother, the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, keeps Lucy confined to the embassy, but Lucy's desire to see what is beyond the compound walls gets her kidnapped and she must rely upon her knowledge and courage in order to escape.
Want to know more about author Eve Yohalem? Click here!
Want to know more about Escape Under the Forever Sky? Click here!
Check out this amazing book trailer!
by April Stevens
| A family of ferrets takes a trip to the grocery store where mom has trouble keeping up with the groceries, the cart, and the kids, but baby Edwin could help if he could just get someone to listen to his advice. Want to know more about Edwin Speaks Up? Click here! |
by Samantha R. Vamos
A cumulative tale of a farm maiden who, aided by a group of animals, prepares "Arroz con Leche," or rice pudding. Includes recipe and glossary of the Spanish words that are woven throughout the text.
Want to know more about author Samantha R. Vamos? Click here!
Want to know more about The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred? Click here!
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Welcome to day 9 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!
by Simms Taback
A young boy named Michael writes letters back and forth with his father about his experiences at camp, explaining how much he does not like camp in the beginning and sharing how much fun he is having as time passes. Includes several envelopes with removable letters.
Want to know more about author Simms Taback? Click here!
Want to know more about Postcards from Camp? Click here!
by Sally Warner
Eight-year-old EllRay Jakes's attempts to defend himself against the class bully always end up getting him in trouble, but he promises to do his best when his dad offers to take him to Disneyland if he can be good for an entire week--which may be a few days too long.
Want to know more about author Sally Warner? Click here!
Want to know more about EllRay Jakes? Click here!
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by Sherri Duskey Rinker
| At sunset, when their work is done for the day, a crane truck, a cement mixer, and other pieces of construction equipment make their way to their resting places and go to sleep. Want to know more about author Sherri Duskey Rinker? Click here! Want to know more about Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site? Click here! Blackout by John Rocco |
During an urban blackout, the residents of a city rediscover the joys of simply spending time together without the trappings of modern technology.
Want to know more about author John Rocco? Click here!
Want to know more about Blackout? Click here!
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