Library Stats: November Edition

(November Edition)

It's amazing how fast this school year is going by! November was a busy month in the Sonntag library. Check out what's been going on! Happy reading! :)

Number of Whole Class Visits: 

71

Number of Total Items Circulated (Checkouts & Checkins)

5,033

Number of Items in Collection

12,734

Library Instruction/Programs/Community Outreach 

Hosted Frisco legend Catherine Fowler for the 'History of Frisco' presentation for 3rd graders

Planned and coached the 3013-3014 Spelling UIL team 

Promoted the 2012-2013 Texas Bluebonnet Award Program with 3-5 grades

Promoted the 2012-2013 2x2 Reading Program with Preschool-2nd grades

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

Administrative Activities 

Planned library activites through the end of the school year

Creating QR codes for books in the library to allow students to connect with their next books

Started planning for the 4th annual Six Flags Read to Succeed Program starting in January

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

Purchased new library books and materials 

Updated library blog and Twitter account frequently

Opened new parent accounts

Hosted new and returning library volunteers

Professional Development Activities 

Attended campus, district & PTA Board meetings as the PTA Book Fair Chairperson 

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

On the Horizon...

4th Annual Bluebonnet Voting Party in January for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders

4th Annual Six Flags Read to Succeed program starts in January

Spring Scholastic Book Fair begins in February

Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei!!!

Check out what's new in the library!!!! 

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck

by Jeff Kinney

Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

Want to know more about author Jeff Kinney or the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series? Click here! 

Check out a special message from author Jeff Kinney:

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The Surprise Attack of  Jabba the Puppett

by Tom Angleberger 

Dark times have fallen on McQuarrie Middle School. Dwight is back--and not a moment too soon--as Kellen, Sara, and the gang face a new Menace: the FunTime Educational Program. FunTime is supposed to raise students' standardized test scores. Instead, it's driving everyone crazy. The students turn to Origami Yoda for help.

Want to know more about author Tom Angleberger or about the Origami Yoda series? Click here!

Want to learn how to fold your very own Jabba the Puppett?

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Book of the Day by Mrs. Mattei! Happy Friday!

Who doesn't love a great parade? I admit that I have watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade EVER year in its entirety ever since I was a little kid. I even DVR it just in case I am traveling to Thanksgiving dinner while the traditional Parade festivities are going on. Even though it's November, I discovered this amazing book within the Everybody section shelves. It's called Red, White, & Boom! by Lee Wardlaw and it talks about all of the festivities that occur in the United States on the 4th of July. I've also included the wonderful read-alike book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade by Melissa Sweet. It's a wonderful book by a wonderful author...who will be visiting Sonntag in March! WEEE!! I hope you enjoy both reads! Happy reading! :)

Red, White, and Boom!

by Lee Wardlaw

Depicts in sing-song rhyme the various ways that the Fourth of July is celebrated and the sights and sounds of the day.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade 

by Melissa Sweet

Tells the story of puppeteer Tony Sarg, the man who first invented the helium balloons that have become the trademark of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Want to know more about the author? Click here!

Want to know more about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? Click here!

*Balloons Over Broadway is also on the Texas Bluebonnet Award list this year! 

Do you have a WONDER?

Check out Wonderopolis!! 

The Wonderopolis widget is located in the "Student Resources" section of the blog. 

Or

Click here to go to the website! 

Happy wondering!

Want to Become a 2x2 or Bluebonnet Reader?

Do you love to read? Are you interested in finding some great reads? Then the Texas 2x2 & Texas Bluebonnet Award reading programs are for you. 

If you are a kindergartner, 1st, or 2nd grader, you can join the 2x2 reading program by reading the 20 amazing 2x2 books and completing the 2x2 Boot. If you are a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader, please join your fellow readers and participate in the Texas Bluebonnet Award reading program. Read the books, complete 5 online Buzz forms, and join in on the voting fun in January. 

It's easy! Stop by the library to find out how YOU can join in on the fun. Follow the links to find out more! Happy reading! :)

Texas Bluebonnet Award (Grades 3-5): Click here!

2x2 (Preschool - 2nd Grade): Click here!

Check out the 2013-2014 Texas 2x2 Boot:

What am I reading these days?

Howdy, Sonntag Readers!! 

I hope y'all are enjoying some amazing reads this year!! What am I reading these days? This morning I'm reading one of the 2013-2014 Texas Bluebonnet Award nominees The Humming Room by Ellen Potter. I'm LOVING IT!! If you loved the classic book The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett you will love this tale of mystery. If the story sounds familiar then you are in for a great treat since The Humming Room was inspired by The Secret Garden! I hope you enjoy!! See you soon!!

***Here's where I'm reading this morning. My little one is curled up with me and this great read!!

Where in the World Do I Read??

I just love reading to my little Emily! Tonight before she went to sleep, she learned why they hopped on pop! If you look closely you can see my kitty Spurs in the background listening, too! Happy reading! :)