Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei

If you LOVE to read with a buddy AND you like to go nuts over silly books, then today's book of the day will make you squeal! Please, however, make sure that you have an adult read it to you...you'll know why when you check this book out. Happy reading! ;o)

The Book with No Pictures

by B.J. Novak

Want to learn more about The Book with No Pictures? Click here! 

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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!!! 

Book of the Day by Mrs Mattei

Looking for a new series to read? Check out Julie Sternberg's series Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie! If you like to read realistic fiction or have ever had things not quite go your way, this series is for you. Check it out! Happy reading! :o)

Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie

When eight-year-old Eleanor's beloved babysitter Bibi moves away to care for her ailing father, Eleanor must spend the summer adjusting to a new babysitter while mourning the loss of her old one.

Like Bug Juice on a Burger

Eleanor hates summer camp as much as she would hate having bug juice on her hamburger. There are icky bugs at camp, and the food is awful, and in swim class she feels humiliated because she can't swim.

Like Carrot Juice on a Cupcake

A new girl at school throws nine-year-old Elanor's relationship with her best friend Pearl into disarray. 

Want to learn more about author Julie Sternberg? Click here! 

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Library Stats: January 2015 Edition

January was a busy month in the Sonntag Library! The 5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed reading program was launched. The 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Texas Bluebonnet Award readers were able to cast their vote for their favorite 2014-2015 Bluebonnet Award book. Also, the library began to prepare for the spring Scholastic Book Fair. If you think this month was crazy-busy, February will be even more awesome! Check out the stats for the month of January below! 

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

93

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

6,166

Number of Items in Collection

13,406

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

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

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

Launched 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 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!

5th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed has begun!

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

Frisco legend Catherine Fowler will be visitng 3rd grade at the end of February

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

Author Janet Tashjian will visit Sonntag in April!!! 

Sonntag's Bluebonnet Winners!!!

The Sonntag Bluebonnet Readers came to our 5th annual Bluebonnet Voting Party to cast their votes! Well, the Voters have spoken. Check out the Sonntag winners below. Don't forget to stop by this blog soon to find out which book was the favorite with the Bluebonnet Readers across the great state of Texas. Happy reading!! :)

TIED for 2nd Place...

One Dead Spy: The Life, Times, and Last Words of Nathan Hale

by Nathan Hale

Presents a graphic novel biography of Nathan Hale, detailing his efforts to spy for American forces during the Revolutionary War. Discusses how his efforts contributed to American victory during this conflict and reveals how he was finally caught and executed.

AND

The Day the Crayons Quit

by Oliver Jeffers

When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.

1st Place

The Neptune Project

by Polly Holyoke

No one asked Nere if she wanted to become a science experiment--they just went right ahead and bio-engineered her lungs to be able to breath water as well as air. She and a group of other genetically modified kids find out they are part of "The Neptune Project," which aims at creating a new human society in the ocean, far away from the dangers of land. However, the dangers of the sea are just as deadly.

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! 

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei

What do you get when you cross a heartwarming story and monsters?? You get Patrick McDonnell's book The Monsters' Monster!! It is a wonderful story that teaches readers of all ages about the importance of being grateful

The Monsters' Monster

by Patrick McDonnell

Grouch, Grump, and little Gloom 'n' Doom spend much of their time arguing over who is the "biggest and baddest" until they build a monster together that turns out to be very different than what they expect.

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