The Academy at Nola Dunn Library
AND Summer Reading
May 25 - August 17
Our Academy at Nola Dunn Library just received a very generous grant from Wal-Mart! Funds from this grant will provide books for our Book Vending Machine!
Welcome to the Academy Rolling Reader!!
What is it?
It's a large library of books on wheels.
How does it work?
Bring a book to trade. Take another book home.
A few rules...
Books must be in good condition
No board books
Bring a picture book and pick a picture book in exchange.
Bring a chapter book and pick a chapter book in exchange.
When will it be open?
Approximately twice a month on Friday's from 7:15-7:30.
2021 dates will be:
Sept 3, 17
Oct. 1, 15
Nov. 5, 19
Dec. 3, 17
FEEL FREE TO TURN IN YOUR SUMMER READING SHEETS TO YOUR TEACHER OR LIBRARY
AT MEET THE TEACHER OR THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!
Our Summer Reading starts on May 27th at 3:15 PM!
Click here to access the form (if you need an extra or you didn't locate yours in the report card envelope)!!
I can't wait to see HOW MUCH YOU'VE READ in August!
Have a fabulous summer!!
Mrs. Patterson
Our Virtual Book Fair begins March 1st and will be open through March 14th
Read Across America Week is
March 1st- 5th.
Mon., March 1st- Hats off to reading- Wear a hat
Tues., March 2nd- We positively love books- Wear a shirt with a positive message
Wed., March 3rd- Get mixed up in a good book- Wear mismatched clothes
Thurs., March 4th- Reading makes you brighter- Wear neon colored clothes
Friday, March 5th- Cuddle up and read- Wear pajamas
SUMMER READING IS DUE NOW!!!
Scan and send me a copy OR turn it into me in the library!!! The forms must be in no later than SEPTEMBER 11!!!
I cannot wait to see you all again! With all of the changes these days, the library will be much different this year. Most details, I don't know yet so check back here periodically for the latest news.
All of the BISD Libraries will provide access to digital ebook and audiobook collections for our students. We will be using the SORA app that is available on your Chromebook, computer, or a mobile device for free. Just look for SORA.
I am looking into how SUMMER READING documents will be turned in. I will post as soon as I know. Until then...please continue reading and filling them out!
I can't wait to see you in person and virtually SOON! Mrs. Patterson
SUMMER READING STARTS MAY 22!
Click: "SUMMER READING 2020" to obtain your reading sheet! SUMMER READING 2020
Logs are due on the first day of school!
It's time to start the NEW 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Books!
Click on my "Bluebonnet" tab at the top right side of this screen.
READ 5 and DECIDE! Voting is January 25, 2021.
The 2019-2020 Bluebonnet Book Program ends Friday, April 17th.
The Rolling Reader will be open TBA from 7:15 am - 7:35 am.
Students may bring a book from home to exchange for a new one.
Visit the Academy Rolling Reader Facebook page for details.
https://www.facebook.com/Academy-Rolling-Reader-2033303450235590/
Here are some GREAT reading resources for you to enjoy from home. Click here to access:
Find the complete list of live online presentations at this link: https://www.patrickcarman.com/live
https://www.facebook.com/byjanbrett/posts/2844773922254229
I KNOW we could win this!!! Please sign us up and share. :) The top school only has 165 votes. :) Thank you!
Author Leslie M. Gordon will be visiting our 4th and 5th graders on Wednesday, November 20th.
Perhaps you’ve seen the subject of her book, The Homeless Christmas Tree on the north side of Interstate -30 in Fort Worth.
If you’d like an autographed copy of her book, send $20 cash or checks may be made to Leslie Gordon. This pre-order is available for anyone at school!!
Pumpkin/Gourd Book Character Contest
It’s Fall and time for our 11th annual Pumpkin/Gourd Book Character Contest. Each entry must dress/decorate a pumpkin or gourd as their favorite book character and create a poem about their character to go with it. Pumpkins and gourds must be in good condition with no cuts (or better yet…use a faux pumpkin). Each entry name will be put in a drawing for prizes. Two winners will be drawn for each grade level. All entries must be in the library with the information below (name, teacher, grade and poem), between October 28th & 29th (no earlier than that please due to pumpkin leakage and deterioration). Winners will be announced on Friday, November 1st. All entries must be removed by Friday, November 1st.
Thank you. Mrs. Patterson
K-1st grade: 3 word poem, can be name, color, and shape.
Example: Elmo, Red, Fuzzy.
2nd-3rd grade: 3 line -5 line poem.
Example: Little Red Riding Hood,
Goes through the forest alone
Before the Wolf she stood,
Scared, she grabbed her phone.
4th-5th grade: 5 lines or more, can be an acrostic, ABC poem, limerick, etc.
Example: (Harry Potter)
Poor little
Orphan
Tested and
True,
Eager to
Restore honor to his family.
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Please supply me with:
Student Name: __________________________Home room teacher:____________________
Character Name: __________________________________________
THE LIBRARY IS OPEN!!!
1st - 5th graders will be checking out 1-2 books this week!!!
Kindergarteners will begin checking out in a couple of weeks. ~posted 8/26/19
The AAND Summer Reading Program is now over. Please join us on September 13th for the awards ceremony!
The AAND Summer Reading Program begins MAY 24th at 11:46 a.m. and ends AUGUST 18th!
The 2018-2019 Bluebonnet Program ENDS APRIL 18th!!!!
Please sign up to help at our Book Fair February 25 - March 1!
www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044aaba922a4fc1-aand3
Come To Our Spring Book Fair!
February 25 - March 1st (hours are 7:45-3:30 M - Th, 7;45 - Noon on Friday
Family Night Tuesday, February 26 until 6:15!
We had 197 students vote for their favorite Bluebonnet Book!
1. Wedgie and Gizmo
2. The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13
3. Refugee
We can't wait to hear which book wins from the WHOLE State of Texas! Stay tuned...
It’s Fall and time for our 9th annual Pumpkin/Gourd Book Character Contest. Each entry must dress/decorate a pumpkin or gourd as their favorite book character and create a poem about their character to go with it. Pumpkins and gourds must be in good condition with no cuts (or better yet…use a faux pumpkin). Each entry name will be put in a drawing for prizes. Two winners will be drawn for each grade level. All entries must be in the library with the information below (name, teacher, grade and poem), between October 30 & 31 (no earlier than that please due to pumpkin leakage and deterioration). Winners will be announced on Friday, November 2nd. All entries must be removed by Friday, November 2nd.
Thank you. Mrs. Patterson
K-1st grade: 3 word poem, can be name, color, and shape.
Example: Elmo, Red, Fuzzy.
2nd-3rd grade: 3 line -5 line poem.
Example: Little Red Riding Hood,
Goes through the forest alone
Before the Wolf she stood,
Scared, she grabbed her phone.
4th-5th grade: 5 lines or more, can be an acrostic, ABC poem, limerick, etc.
Example: (Harry Potter)
Poor little
Orphan
Tested and
True,
Eager to
Restore honor to his family.
=================================================================
Please supply me with:
Student Name: __________________________Home room teacher:____________________
Character Name: __________________________________________
Third - Fifth Grade students learned how to access FREE eBooks and Audiobooks
from the sites/apps below.
Access this from Destiny Quest. Login to Destiny and then click the Follett Shelf tab. Scroll to the bottom and look for eBooks and Audiobooks.
Go to burlesonlibrary.com and use your library card to make a free account.
Go to burlesonlibrary.com and use your library card to make a free account.
Go to burlesonlibrary.com and use your library card to make a free account.
K-2 Wildflower Packets are being sent home this week! (Students get them on their library day.)
They are due before Spring Break!
The ROLLING READER was open on September 7th for students to bring a book, take a book! We had our busiest trading morning EVER!!! Our next ROLLING READER will be on September 28th from 7:15 a.m. - 7:35 a.m.
Follow us on the Academy Rolling Reader Facebook page for more information!
WE HAD 143 BURLESON PUBLIC LIBRARY CARDS DISTRIBUTED ON CURRICULUM NIGHT!!! WOW!!! If your child didn't get one, please visit the BPL and they can help you! (They're FREE and you only need a drivers license to fill out the application!!)
Parents! Bring you driver's license to Curriculum Night on Thursday! We want 100% of our students to have a Burleson Public LIbrary card! Sign ups will be in our foyer before and after Curriculum Night! They are FREE to all BISD students!
Join us on September 14 for the Summer Reading Awards Ceremony.
It's nearly time for BACK TO SCHOOL!
Please make sure your SUMMER READING SHEETS are ready to be turned in by Monday, August 20!!!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FEBRUARY 23 for Book Fair Set Up!
Book Fair runs from February 26 - March 2nd. Please contact Carolyn Haught gregoryhaught@sbcglobal.net for volunteer opportunities.
Family Night is March 1st from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Students must have 5 Bluebonnet books submitted by bedtime, January 26th.
Coming Friday, October 20, THE ROLLING READER!!!
Open 7:15 -7:35
Bring a gently used picture book: take a gently used picture book!
Bring a gently used chapter book: take a gently used chapter book!
Follow us on Facebook: ACADEMY ROLLING READER
It’s Fall and time for our 8th annual Pumpkin/Gourd Book Character Contest. Each entry must dress/decorate a pumpkin or gourd as their favorite book character and create a poem about their character to go with it. Pumpkins and gourds must be in good condition with no cuts (or better yet…use a faux pumpkin). Each entry name will be put in a drawing for prizes. Two winners will be drawn for each grade level. All entries must be in the library with the information below (name, teacher, grade and poem), between October 30 & 31 (no earlier than that please due to pumpkin leakage and deterioration). Winners will be announced on Friday, November 3rd. All entries must be removed by Friday, November 3rd .
Thank you. Mrs. Patterson
K-1st grade: 3 word poem, can be name, color, and shape.
Example: Elmo, Red, Fuzzy.
2nd-3rd grade: 3 line -5 line poem.
Example: Little Red Riding Hood,
Goes through the forest alone
Before the Wolf she stood,
Scared, she grabbed her phone.
4th-5th grade: 5 lines or more, can be an acrostic, ABC poem, limerick, etc.
Example: (Harry Potter)
Poor little
Orphan
Tested and
True,
Eager to
Restore honor to his family.
=================================================================
Please supply me with:
Student Name: __________________________Home room teacher:____________________
Character Name: __________________________________________
THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING!!!!!
Sept. 29 - Oct. 5!!!
Hours: Sept. 29 7:45 - 3:15
Oct. 2 7:45 - 3:15
Oct. 3 7:45 - 3:15, Family Night 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Oct. 4 7: 45 - 3:15
Oct. 5 GRANDPARENTS DAY 7:45 - NOON
Online bookfair can be accessed September 24 - October 7.
All books will be shipped to the AND Library (free shipping) after October 7th.
Summer Reading begins on June 1 and is due to Mrs. Patterson AUGUST 29th!
Click the link below to print a copy.
Open Summer Reading Program, 2017
HAVE A GREAT SUMMER
In case you were wondering, our top readers last summer read between 10,800 - 12,419 pages!!!
Looking for something to do this summer?
Go to MOUND ELEMENTARY Tuesday mornings from 10:00-12:00 June 6, 13, 20 (I'll be there 6/20), 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25.
Click here for details