It's Wednesday! What's happening in the Sommer Library?

We got our Boxlight screen off the floor and on the wall! 

Thanks to our principal, Mrs. Varljen, and our ITS, Mrs. Jackson, for making this vision a reality.  It has freed up floor space and cleaned up a mess of cables.

Second grade got a visit from local author Christina Soontornvat on Monday!

Ms. Soontornvat talked to us about her family roots in Thailand and where she gets the ideas for her books.  She also showed us a really funny video about durian fruit.  We couldn't stop laughing!

Thanks also to all who donated to our annual Coins for Coats collection for the Round Rock Area Serving Center.  Our school collected $859.96!  The funds will be used to buy winter coats for students in our district.

Read-alouds this week:

Kindergarteners are noticing Jabari go from scared to brave in Jabari Jumps.  Jabari's dad says that taking a deep breath and saying "I am ready!" can turn something scary into a surprise.  We agree!

First grade is enjoying some extra time to look for good fit books with a checkout-only week.

Our other half of second grade is learning facts about the Sun with Sun: One in a Billion.

Lessons this week:

Our other half of third grade is learning about how to pick a good-fit book.  Covers, topic, genre, and recommendations from friends are some of the ways to find something new to read.  

Fourth graders are dipping into beginning book talks, using the HEAT lesson from The Reading Roundup.  Friends tell friends about great books!

Fifth graders are revisiting the nonfiction shelves in our library.  They're practicing reshelving books by Dewey Decimal number, and gaining a greater appreciation for keeping books in order.  (Want to practice some more?  Click here!)

A big thanks to our student Emma S. who suggested a better method of signage for our magazine area, to alert students when replacing the magazines after use.  The big signs are easier to spot and match!

See you in the stacks, Stallion Readers!