Library Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 7:15 a.m. - 3:55 p.m. Adame Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Violeta Arenas, Librarian Ms. Elsa Viola Garcia, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-461-4010  CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Adame Elementary January Texas Bluebonnet Award Reading Promotion Students in grades 3rd-5th will read a minimum of 5 out of 20 nominated books on the Texas Bluebonnet Award List in order to vote on their favorite. Winter Wonderland   Book Display Winter themed books will be on display for students to read/ check out. Biography Lesson   Library Lesson Students will learn about Biography books. They will listen to a book about Martin L. King Jr. and will have opportunities to check out Biography books. January 20 Author of the Month Students will learn about the author of the Month, Tedd Arnold, and will have an opportunity to check out books.

Caceres Elementary JANUARY 2017 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:20 - 3:45 Caceres Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Cynthia Saraena Balderas, Librarian Ms. Linda Garcia, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1995 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION J.W. Caceres Elementary 01-04-17 to 01-08-17 New Year’s Resolution Activities: New Year’s Reading Challenge Students will participate in a 2017 Reading Challenge that will allow them to explore new reading materials. They will be given 12 different categories as guides to choose 12 different books in 1 month. 01-11-17 to 01-15-17 National Hat Day Activities: Celebrate National Hat Day Students will listen to a read aloud of I Want my Hat Back and then they will create a folded hat and decorate it to celebrate National Hat Day. 01-18-17 to 01-22-17 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.   Activities: Learn about the life of MLK by reading biographies available at the library Students will learn about the life of MLK Jr. by reading his biography using Scholastic News. They will create a MLK mobile craft based on the information they have learned.

Garza Elementary JANUARY 2017 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Garza Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Anita Gonzalez, Librarian Mr. Eduardo Sanchez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1886 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION P.S. Garza Elementary Jan. 4, 2017 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).   Research Lesson Activities  Target: Students will learn about using data bases to research. Target: MackinVIA Jan. 4 -13, 2017 Take A Guess Math Contest - Estimate Target: Students will estimate how many “snowflakes” (silver kisses) are in a jar. Winner receives all the snowflakes. Jan. 16, 2017 Martine Luther King, Jr. Day Target: Students will learn about MLK,Jr. The importance of his actions and leadership for our nation.

Guzman Elementary JANUARY 2017 Library Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 7:20 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Guzman Elementary JANUARY 2017 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 January 6, 2017 Top Reader Celebration Reward/Honors Students meeting their AR goal for the 3rd Six Weeks will be rewarded Month of January Academic New Year’s Resolution Campus-wide Promotion: Wall Display Encourage students to revisit their academic goals for the school year by writing down a list of school resolutions on a graphic organizer that will be displayed throughout the school. January 16, 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Historical/Social Lesson Teach students about the impact and influence Martin Luther King had on the civil rights movement and US history. January 18th Winnie the Pooh Day Literature lesson/Read Aloud: Read books by A.A. Milne Celebrate the book characters from the Winnie the Pooh book series. Learn about how author A.A. Milne created the universally-loved books. Honored on Milne’s birthday.    

LeNoir Elementary JANUARY 2017 Mr LeNoir Elementary JANUARY 2017 Mr. Stephen Phillip Montalvo, Librarian Ms. Sarah B. Jaurequi, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1685  Library Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 7:20 a.m.- 3:45 p.m. CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION J.P. LeNoir Elementary 01-04-17 to 01-08-17 Student Selfies Activity : Reflect on the year 2016 and set goals for the new year. The first week of school / back to school activity for New Years students draw their selfie (self portrait) onto a smart phone template handout. They then select from the variety of text message (writing prompts) and answer questions for back to school / New Year. 01-09-17 to 01-13-2017 New Year’s Resolution Activities: New Year’s Reading Challenge Students will participate in a 2017 Reading Challenge that will allow them to explore new reading materials. They will be given 12 different categories as guides to choose 12 different books in 1 month. 01-16-17 to 01-20-17 Research It! Facts about January. Activities: Task Cards will be placed around the library with interesting facts that took place in history the month of January. Students will have the opportunity to grab a task card with the mission to complete a task. Each of the task cards states one fact about the month of January and then asks three questions pertinent to that fact. Each question can easily be researched and facts can be found in an encyclopedia, Makanvia or though the world wide web. 01-23-17 to 01-27-17 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.  Activities: Learn about the life of MLK by reading biographies available at the library Students will learn about the life of MLK Jr. by reading his biography from our biography section of the library. The students will create a MLK mosaic poster of Martin Luther King Jr.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday a.m. - p.m. Munoz Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Sandra Rosales, Librarian Ms. Leticia Yanez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1317

Ochoa Elementary JANUARY 2017 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Ochoa Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Saida Aaraly Sanchez, Librarian Mr. Noel De Leon, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1900 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION A. M. Ochoa Elementary Jan. 4 - Jan. 31 Celebrate the Season: There is Snow Place Like the Library Book display of Winter, January Holidays, Etc. 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. Jan. 9 - Jan. 20 Make it Snow Much Fun at the Library Library Activities Read stories about snowy, winter days and create snowmen and winter scenes. Jan. 20 - Jan. 27 Learn about Digital Resources @ the Library Library Tech Lesson Students will learn how to access use and navigate digital resources to conduct research – Britannica Learning Zone and Britannica School Edition. Jan. 11 - Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day National Holiday Celebration Bring awareness about the celebration of MLK day and why it is celebrated. Students will learn about the Biography section in the library and what it offers. Jan. 25 - Jan. 31 Inspire Your Heart with Art Day Holiday Celebration Students will select a favorite poem, song, music piece or painting that inspires their heart and learn about it. This activity will kick off the February celebrations. Students will learn about the Dewey 700s, The Arts, section in the library and what it offers.

Rivas Elementary JANUARY 2017 Ms. Savina Macias, Librarian Ms. Joanna M. Estrada, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1990 Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 7:20 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION M. Rivas Elementary 01-04-17 to 02-03-17 New Year’s Resolution Activities: New Year’s Reading Challenge Students will participate in a 2017 Reading Challenge that will allow them to explore new reading materials. They will be given 12 different categories as guides to choose 12 different books in 1 month. 01-11-17 to 01-15-17 National Hat Day Activities: Celebrate National Hat Day Students will listen to a read aloud of I Want my Hat Back and then they will create a folded hat and decorate it to celebrate National Hat Day. 01-18-17 to 01-22-17 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.  Activities: Learn about the life of MLK by reading biographies available at the library Students will learn about the life of MLK Jr. by reading his biography using Scholastic News. They will create a MLK mobile craft based on the information they have learned. 1-04-17 to 01-31-17 Candy Guessing Game Activities: Estimation Students will estimate the number of candies in the jar. The winner will take home the candies. Book It! (Oct. 2016 – Mar. 2017) Activities: Pizza Hut Reading Incentive Program Target: Students will earn a FREE personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut each month they reach their reading goal.  

Hours of Operations: Monday – Friday: 7:20 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Runn Elementary JANUARY 2017 Mrs. Gloria Sanchez, Librarian Ms. Martha Lerma, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1864 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Runn Elementary 1/9-1/13/17 A.R. Reader Celebration Accelerated Reader reading incentive    Students will receive prizes for taking a.r. tests and having an 80% or above average on all tests during the 3rd six weeks. 1/30- 1/31/17 Book Fair Book Fair to promote the love of reading in our students. The book fair will be held from Monday-Friday, 7:20 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Students will come and purchase popular children’s books at the book fair.

Salazar Elementary JANURARY 2017 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Salazar Elementary JANURARY 2017 Ms. Isela Gonzalez, Librarian Ms. Maricela Rico Salinas, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1977 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Salazar Elementary 01-04-17 to 01-08-17 New Year’s Resolution Activities: New Year’s Reading Challenge Students will participate in a 2017 Reading Challenge that will allow them to explore new reading materials. They will be given 12 different categories as guides to choose 12 different books in 1 month. 01-04-17 to 02-17-17 Kick off – Read to Succeed Program Activity: Meet the reading challenge put forth by Six Flag Fiesta Texas Students can participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed program set for student to read for fun a total of 6 hours. Students who successfully complete this extra time of read are eligible for a free admission ticket. 01-11-17 to 01-15-17 National Hat Day Activities: Celebrate National Hat Day Students will listen to a read aloud of I Want my Hat Back and then they will create a folded hat and decorate it to celebrate National Hat Day. 01-18-17 to 01-22-17 Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.   Activities: Learn about the life of MLK by reading biographies available at the library Students will learn about the life of MLK Jr. by reading his biography using Scholastic News. They will create a MLK mobile craft based on the information they have learned. 01-04-17 to 01-31-17 Brainteaser Month Activity: Students will view display of web sites and books that include brainteasers. Student will develop their research skills to locate fun and interesting brainteasers.

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:20 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. Salinas Elementary DECEMBER 2016 Ms. Rosalia Rohr, Librarian Ms. Claudia P. Rodriguez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-783-1332 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Salinas Elementary Jan. 9-Jan. 20th Taking Care of Books (Refresher) Activities: Educational Video Do I Know What Taking Care of Books Looks Like? What would happen If…Diagram Students will be reminded about the importance of taking care of books properly. They will brainstorm ideas what would happen if nobody took care of books. They will watch an educational video that shows them what taking care of books looks like. Jan. 23-Feb. 3 Using a Shelf Marker Design your own book mark We will be welcoming a new member to our library family, Sammie the Shelf Marker. Students will be reminded on how to correctly use a shelf marker and why it is that we use it.

Singleterry Elementary DECEMBER 2016 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Singleterry Elementary DECEMBER 2016 Ms. Ronald Ramirez, Librarian Ms. Concepcion Carranza, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1845 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Singleterry Elementary   Jan. 4 - 13 Do You Want to Build a Snowman? Activity – The Ten Little Snowman Students will assemble a snowman and decorate it to display for the Winter Wonderland hallway Winter Wonderland Tour Display – Winter Wonderland Hallway Classes will take the final tour of the Winter Wonderland hallway to view all the classroom decorated snowmen and villages Jan. 16 I Have a Dream … Activity – Let’s make a dream wall Students will interpret their dreams into creating a dream mural Jan. 20 Inauguration Day Activity – Observe the new president of the United States coming into office Students will view the event of swearing in of the new president Jan. 23-28 Chinese New Year Activity – Chinese culture study Students will be introduced to the celebration of the new year, the calendar, and other observances

Stainke Elementary DECEMER 2016 Ms. Criselda Perez, Librarian Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Stainke Elementary DECEMER 2016 Ms. Criselda Perez, Librarian Ms. Ana Deisy Del Angel, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1940 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION C. Stainke Elementary Jan. 16-20 Martin Luther King Activity: Students will learn about Martin Luther King and about Biographies Pk-2 will be learning about Martin Luther King through Our Friend, Martin and 3rd -5th will be listening to story Martin Luther King. A writing activity will follow each lesson. Jan. 4-19 Popcorn Day Jan 19th Activity: Students will guess how many kernels from a popcorn bag will pop Student guessing correctly or close to the amount will win the popcorn bag along with other items. Ongoing Reading Challenge    Activity: Students will be provided with a list of books to check out and read Fun Reading: The student that reads every item from the checklist will be rewarded at the end of the month

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:10 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Truman Price Elementary JANURARY 2016 Ms. Josefina De La Garza, Librarian Mr. Arturo Gonzalez, Librarian Clerk Phone: 956-464-1303 CAMPUS DATE TITLE TYPE BRIEF DESCRIPTION Truman Price Elementary Jan. 1-6 Welcome to a New Year! Reading Promotion Students will reflect on what they have learned, where they need to be, and how they are going to accomplish their goals. Resolutions set forth background information, propose a course of action, and allows students to become more responsible for their learning. (Make a bulletin board) January 14 Saturday Library Fun! 8:30-11:30 Community Involvement The community is invited to visit the library for arts & crafts, coloring clubs, A.R. testing, Scrabble, LEGOS and other board games. Must be accompanied by a parent. Jan. 16-February 14, 2016. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Challenge Campus activity Students count the days between Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Valentine’s Day and are challenged to complete 100 acts of kindness during that time. They also select a service project to plan and complete together as a class and families are encouraged to help report acts of kindness. The project culminates on Valentine’s Day. January 25 Parent Workshop (9:00-11:00 A.M.) Parents will be invited to a workshop that will include topics that are relevant for their children in school such as how to help with academia, attendance, student handbook, STAAR and other topics. Will invite various experts to present. January 27-February 2, 2016 Celebrating Chinese New Year (Web Quest and book display) It is a wonderful thing about the human spirit. Celebration of life is a beautiful thing. It is inherent in all human beings to spend time enjoying the company of other people. Yes, family and friends are the reason why Chinese New Year is not only significant for the Chinese community, but also for anyone lucky enough to experience the festivities from the outside.