Adame Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Violeta Arenas, Librarian Ms Adame Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Violeta Arenas, Librarian Ms. Elsa Viola Garcia, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-461-4010  CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Adame Elementary November 1-30 Visiting Author Reading Promotion Contest Reading Competition during the month of November in which 3 students in each grade level will win a book by visiting author. Visiting Author Story Time   Lesson Students will learn about upcoming visiting author and will read his books during story time. Thankful for Books  Display Thanksgiving themed books will be placed on display for students to check out.

Caceres Elementary Library NOVEMBER 2016 Ms Caceres Elementary Library NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Cynthia Saraena Balderas, Librarian Ms. Linda Garcia, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION J.W. Caceres Elementary 11-7 to 11-11 Book Fair Activities: The Bookaneer book fair will be set up Monthly Contest The Library’s monthly contest will be Guess how many gold coins are in the jar? The library will be transformed into a pirate’s landing area. The students will visit the book fair to purchase quality and inexpensive books to enjoy. On Thursday of the bookfair week the parents will be invited to various activities for literacy night. 11-9 Literacy Night/Fall Festival The bookfair will be opened late and we will have a guest speaker Ruby the pirate Queen will visit our bookfair to promote reading by reading aloud to our students. The whole school will also participate by having a fall festival during our literacy night.

Garza Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Anita Gonzalez, Librarian Mr. Eduardo Sanchez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1886 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION P.S. Garza Elementary Nov. 1, 2016 Book It! (Oct. 2016 – Mar. 2017) Pizza Hut Reading Incentive Program Target: Students will earn a FREE personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut each month they reach their reading goal.   Read to Succeed! (Nov. 2016 – Mar. 2017) Six Flags Reading Incentive Program  Target: Students will earn a FREE Six Flags entrance ticket (San Antonio, TX).  Nov. 1 – 9, 2016 Elections  Lesson Activities  Target: Students will learn about electing a president. Nov. 1 – Nov. 4, 2016 Bullying / Cyber-bulling Month (October) Target: Students will learn how to stop bullying & cyber-bullying. Learn the THINK procedures to stay safe. Nov. 10 – 18, 2016 Thanksgiving   Activity Contest (Math: candy corn) Target: Students will learn about the Pilgrims First Thanksgiving Bulletin Board: Being Thankful Nov. 1 – 30, 2016 “Picture Book Month”  Lessons Activities Displays  Target: Focus on “picture” books.

Guzman Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Julia D. Villarreal, Librarian Ms. Ana Maria Villarreal, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1920 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION B.G. Guzman Elementary Month of November Native American Heritage Month Traveling Trunk Nov. 14-18th Library Lessons/Activities: History of Native Americans Famous Native American   Indians of South Texas Traveling Trunk Celebrating the “rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.” We will feature a traveling trunk from the Museum of South Texas in Edinburg which includes regalia about Native Americans Picture Book Month Activities: Book Displays of picture books In order to celebrate printed picture books, library staff will be featuring some of the best picture books published. This will help promote authors and illustrators; and introduce some of the awards associated with picture books. Nov. 4 Top Reader Celebration Activity: Celebration in the Library Students who have been designated at Top Readers for the 1st Six weeks will be rewarded by participating in the Top Reader Celebration Day. Top Readers are selected based on AR points, i-Station scores, and teacher recommendations. Nov. 8 Project Vote 4 Activity: Mock Presidential Election Campus will host a mock presidential election to show students the election process; and encourage them to be active in their local communities. Nov. 15 Literacy Night Promoting Literacy within the Community Library staff, teachers, host a literacy night that allows parents and students to participate in Read Alouds, crafts, and activities correlated to the campus curriculum and focuses on science, reading, math, etc.

LeNoir Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Mr LeNoir Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Mr. Stephen Phillip Montalvo, Librarian Ms. Sarah B. Jaurequi, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1685 

Munoz Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Sandra Rosales, Librarian Ms Munoz Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Sandra Rosales, Librarian Ms. Leticia Yanez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1317

Ochoa Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Saida Aaraly Sanchez, Librarian Mr. Noel De Leonl, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1900 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Ochoa Elementary Nov. 1-Nov. 4 Wimpy Kid New Book Preview Book peek. 4th and 5th grade students will be introduced to the new Wimpy Kid book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Double Down which will makes its debut on Nov. 1. Nov. 1-Nov. 8 Presidential Elections Book display and promotion. Instill the importance of voting and civil responsibilities, and bring awareness of what presidents do for our country and how they are elected to office. Nov. 7-Nov. 11 Veterans Day Exhibit and Meet and Greet Students will be able to visit an exhibit displaying veteran’s regalia and talk to veterans from our community. They will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A presented by veterans. Nov. 1-Nov. 30 Celebrate the Season: Autumn and Fall Holiday Displays Book display of Autumn, Halloween, Day of the Dead, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, and Thanksgiving Book display and promotion will create awareness of the season and holidays/important days being celebrated during this time of the year. It also allows students to see the patterns followed as the months go by and seasons change. Nov. 7-18 Being Thankful Holiday awareness.   Students will learn about Thanksgiving and related activities that are celebrated in the U.S. Nov. 18-Nov. 30 Preview Rene Colato’s Books Meeting and learning about authors. Students will learn about the life of Rene Colato and the books he has written. Rene Colato will be visiting our school in December.

Rivas Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Savina Macias, Librarian Ms. Joanna M. Estrada, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1990 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION M. Rivas Elementary Nov 1 to Nov 30 Picture Book Month Activities: Picture book display. Find a special picture book and tell us what is special about his book. Students and Staff will be encouraged to check out and read a picture book. Librarian will take pictures of students and staff with their favorite picture book. Nov 11 & Nov 18 Games Day @ Your Library Activities: Students will be invited to play board and video games at the library. To focus on the social and recreational side of our students, the library will encourage patrons of all ages to interact with diverse peers, share their expertise and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Nov 14 –Nov 18 Genre Book Bingo Activities: Students will be invited to play book genre bingo. To promote different genres, the library will pass out genre bingo cards. Students who fill out their card to be entered into a drawing. Nov 1- Nov 18 Candy Corn Guessing Game   Activities: Guessing Jar Student will be invited to take a guess of our candy jar. Winner takes the candy.

Runn Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Mrs. Gloria Sanchez, Librarian Ms Runn Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Mrs. Gloria Sanchez, Librarian Ms. Martha Lerma, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1864

Salazar Elementary OCTOBER 2016 Ms. Isela Gonzalez, Librarian Ms. Maricela Rico Salinas, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1977 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Salazar Elementary Nov. 1-30 Native American Month Activities: Display books and pictures representing Native American then and now. Celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens who are Native Americans.  Nov. 1 - 4 Do your part VOTE   Activity: Students will take part in the voting process. The student at Salazar Elementary will come to the library to vote for the next United Sates President. The student will listen to a brief article on both candidates and then be given time to take a ballot and vote. Nov. 7 Gaming in the library Activity: Students who have met or exceeded their AR goals come for gaming day. Gaming in the library is for student who have met or exceeded the District Goal for the 2nd six weeks. They come during their designated time to compete in board games, video games and create at a variety of maker space projects. Nov. 7-Nov. 11 National Young Readers Week Activity: Principal Chavez will read her heart out as she reads to students through one day of the week.   Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress have partnered up to raise awareness on how reading is important. They have posed a challenge to all principals across the country to become shining examples for literacy. One day out of the week the principal will read all day to all the children on campus. Nov. 14 – Nov. 18 A trip to a new land Activity: Reader’s Theater The students throughout the week will participate in reading and viewing informational stories about Thanksgiving. They will have an opportunity to perform in front of their peers and they learn about one of the National Holidays. Nov. 1-18 Guessing Jar  Activity: Estimation game for all students to participate. Just for fun: A jar with goodies is displayed in the library monthly and carries on a holiday theme. Students are allowed to guess how many goodies are in the jar. At the end of the month, the student with the correct or closest amount wins the jar with the goodies.

Salinas Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Rosalia Rohr, Librarian Ms Salinas Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Rosalia Rohr, Librarian Ms. Claudia P. Rodriguez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-783-1332 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Salinas Elementary Nov. 1st-Nov. 4 Elections Lesson & Video Students will learn about the two main political parties using a Brain Pop video.   Nov. 7-Nov.11 Read Aloud & Vocabulary Students will listen to the book titled Fly Guy Presents the White House by Tedd Arnold and will create a foldable to help them learn words: Ballot, candidate, inauguration, and debate. Nov. 14-18 Thanksgiving PowerPoint Presentation Students will learn about the meaning of Thanksgiving through a PowerPoint presentation followed by an interactive quiz.

Ms. Ronald Ramirez, Librarian Singleterry Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Ronald Ramirez, Librarian Ms. Concepcion Carranza, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1845

Stainke Elementary NOVEMER 2016 Ms. Criselda Perez, Librarian Ms. Ana Deisy Del Angel, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1940

Truman Price Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms Truman Price Elementary NOVEMBER 2016 Ms. Josefina De La Garza, Librarian Mr. Arturo Gonzalez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1303 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Truman Price 11/1-11/3 Kids Vote Civic Engagement After determining the platforms for the presidential nominees, the students will vote for their preferred candidate. 11/7 Hug Your Bear Day/Read to your Bear Reading Promotion Students can bring in their teddy bears and visit the library to find out information about teddy bears and how they came about. Information including trivia questions like the biggest stitched and the smallest stitched bear, the most popular bears, etc. The students can also read to their teddy bears. 11/11 Veteran’s Day Program  Community Involvement We will conduct our annual Veteran’s Day Program. We will invite our community veterans to attend. The students will provide entertainment. 11/12 Saturday A.R. Camp Community Involvement    Parents and students visit the Price library to read and take tests on the Accelerated Reader Program. 11/28 Coloring Contest We will kick off the coloring contest this week. Students will compete in coloring contest.