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This monthly newsletter is your gateway to all the exciting happenings in our school library. Inside, you'll find updates on new book arrivals, upcoming events, student highlights, and resources to support young readers and their families. Our goal is to foster a love of reading, encourage curiosity, and create a space where every student feels inspired to learn and grow through books.
CL&I Lessons
CL&I Lessons
This month, we are excited to welcome students back to the CL&I!
In December, students spent time in the CL&I with their DSE Buddy Class. Each class is paired with a class in a different grade level. These students spent time together building, reading and playing together! Forming these new friendships promotes confidence and belonging for our students here at DSE.
Many students also visited the library to connect with authors through our Book Break program! This program allows our students to virtually connect with a variety of different authors across the country in English and Spanish. Check out our 3rd graders connecting with Nell Cross Beckerman about her book Volcanoes (also on our Texas Bluebonnet list for this year).
Our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders took a look at 3D printing during Inclusive Schools Week. After looking at how technology has evolved to create more inclusive spaces for people with different abilities, we learned about braille. Each student used Tinkercad to design a keychain that says his/her name in braille. We loved seeing their creations come to life!
Our students grades K-5 are invited to participate in the Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages reading challenge! Each student was given a reading log (click here or visit the CL&I for additional copies). Students who complete the challenge (read for 600 minutes) can earn a free ticket to Schlitterbahn Waterpark! All reading logs are due Thursday, February 12th.
This semester, our students will kick off a new semester by participating in a book tasting in the CL&I. Students will rotate through a variety of stations, each highlighting a different kind of literature that is available in our library. Hopefully, our students will be inspired to check out something new in the months to come!
PK and Kinder students are invited to check out 1 book per visit.
1st and 2nd graders are invited to check out up to 2 books per visit.
3rd, 4th and 5th graders are invited to check out up to 3 books per visit.
Check out our amazing admin team sharing a reading of The Polar Express with our entire campus! It was a great way to end our semester together!
MakerSpace
MakerSpace
Our students are showing tremendous creativity and ingenuity in the MakerSpace. We love seeing our children blossom in this space!
Our PK-2nd graders read The Gingerbread Girl and used a variety of materials to create gingerbread houses and marble runs to help the Gingerbread Girl escape! We love watching their creativity shine!
Our 4th graders used the MakerSpace this semester to create their own board games. They used cardboard, straws and more to make their ideas come to life!
Important Information and Upcoming Events
Important Information and Upcoming Events
Tiger Book Club-Grades 3-5
Tiger Book Club-Grades 3-5
Your child is invited to join our DSE Tiger Book Club! We will enjoy a novel together and meet three times this semester to discuss, play games and dig into the story with other tigers who love reading. This book club is open for students in grades 3, 4 and 5. This year, we are trying something new! The Tiger Book Club will meet during 3rd, 4th and 5th grade lunch periods in the CL&I. Students who have a signed permission slip will bring their lunches to the CL&I for a lunch book club meeting! Due to high interest in our book club, students will need to purchase/provide their own copy of the book. Please reach out to Mrs. Miller at rebecca.miller@dsisdtx.us if you have any questions or concerns. Please click here to sign the permission slip if you would like your child to be a part of our book club!
PK Stuffed Animal Sleepover
PK Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Our CL&I was open for the first ever DSE PK Stuffed Animal Sleepover this Fall! Each PK student sent a stuffed animal to spend the night reading, building and playing in the CL&I! They tried their best to stay out of trouble! Each class also received a box filled with library books that the stuffed animals thought the class might enjoy. After that special night, everyone needed a big nap!
Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages
Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages
Calling all explorers in grades K-5! It’s time to grab your favorite books and get ready to make a splash. We are thrilled to announce that our school is participating in the Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages reading program.
This program is designed to inspire a love for reading while rewarding students for their hard work. Whether it’s a graphic novel, a mystery, or a bedtime story with family, every page counts toward a very cool reward!
To complete the challenge, students must read for a total of 600 minutes (that’s just 10 hours over the course of the program).
Every student who reaches the 600-minute milestone will earn one FREE admission ticket to Schlitterbahn Waterpark! It’s the perfect way to celebrate your reading success with some summer fun.
Reading Logs: Every student should have received a reading log (click here or stop by the library for more copies!)
Keep Track: Record your minutes daily and have a parent or guardian initial your progress.
⚠️ Important Deadline
⚠️ Important Deadline
All completed and signed reading logs must be turned in by Thursday, February 12th. Please make sure to submit them on time so we can process the tickets!
Happy reading!
Winter Reading Challenge
Winter Reading Challenge
Click the image above to access our Winter reading challenge for our PK-2 graders. Our 3-5 graders can access their reading challenges on Beanstack (reading log app found on Classlink!). Completing a reading challenge earns special library brag tags for our readers!
DSE CL&I Weekly Schedule
DSE CL&I Weekly Schedule
Click the image above to see when your child's class visits the CL&I!
DSE Destiny Discover
DSE Destiny Discover
Click the image above to access our digital catalog. Search for a book and Mrs. Miller can set it aside for you! Don't see your favorite book? Be sure to let Mrs. Miller know and we'll see if we can add it to our collection!
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