“...When in doubt, go to the library”
― (actually) Ron Weasley (ABOUT Hermione :)
Summer reading information will be available HERE
on Tuesday, May 14!
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPRING BOOK FAIR!
Texas Bluebonnet Award
Voting AND Battle Information
for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders!
It's time for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to Vote for their favorite Texas Bluebonnet Award book AND register for our campus Battle of the Bluebonnets! Find all the information you need on our CCE library Bluebonnet webpage:
Schlitterbahn Waves of Pages is Here!
CCE Comets Are GOLD MEDAL Readers!
- Read (or be read to) for at least 10 hours between Dec 12 - Feb 22
- Record reading on your Waves of Pages log
- Return log to library by Feb 22, earn a FREE Schlitterbahn New Braunfels ticket (and library prizes!)
- Vouchers will be delivered by at the end of April and can be turned in for your free ticket
- READ the FINE PRINT ;) Schlitterbahn ticket ONLY valid UNTIL June 30, 2024 or August 12 - Sept 4
- For extra pages, click on the link below to print (regular paper may also be used)
Click image to download extra copies
Book Fair has ended, and I want to extend a HUGE thank you to all of our students, families, staff, PTA, and volunteers who made it so successful. As always, we couldn't have done it without you!!
Author Visit for Kindergarten - 2nd grade on Monday, Sept 11!
Canyon Creek is Excited Beyond Measure to welcome Lalena Fisher, author of Friends Beyond Measure: A Story Told with Infographics!
Click HERE to pre-order a copy of the book to be signed by the author
Remember, the Beach Blanket Reading Challenge is due Friday, Sept 1!
Click on the Smore newsletter below to for access to our Summer Beach Blanket Reading challenge, TONS and TONS of book recommendations (more updates coming soon), and information about other reading programs and challenges to earn more prizes!!!
BOOKS MAKE LIFE SWEETER
AT THE CCE BOOK FAIR!
APRIL 10-14
OUR BOOK FAIR WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL!
A BIG, SWEET THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED
BATTLE OF THE BLUEBONNETS 2023!
(Registration now Closed)
Battle of the Bluebonnets: Campus Edition requirements
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders only
Must have read at least 17 of this year's Texas Bluebonnet Award master list
Complete online registration form by Tuesday, February 21
Understand that the Campus battle will be an individual event
The TOP TWO winners of the Battle of the Bluebonnets will move on to join the CCE Battle of the Bluebonnets team.
CCE Battle of the Bluebonnets TEAM information
The top two winners will join two returning members for a total of four
The team will work together in the district battle instead of individually
The district battle will take place during school on Tuesday, February 28
Contact Mrs. Bamford for more information
Waves of Pages Spring Reading Challenge!
Books Take you to Infinity and Beyond! All students can earn a free ticket to Schlitterbahn Waterpark by reading 10 hours between Dec 16 and Feb 17, 2023 (parents can estimate minutes read over winter break;). Books, eBooks, audiobooks, and being read to all count! A printed copy of the Waves of Pages reading log will be sent home on Tuesday.
Tickets MUST be used by June 30, 2022.
Book Fair is HERE! Extended through Wed, Nov 16!
The following S'more newsletter includes information for Summer Reading including summer library hours, TONS of book suggestions, reading lists, and RRISD & area reading challenges to earn prizes!
Our Book Fair is Over!
Thanks for supporting our CCE Library!
CCE Library Spring 2022 Reading Incentive
The Spring Reading Incentive has concluded. Tickets will be sent to the library later this spring. We will get them to you as soon as they arrive (probably late April). Thank you for participating!
Reading Takes You Places!
Earn a free ticket to Schlitterbahn Water Park plus other prizes from the CCE Library!
Instructions
2022 Waves LOG info.pdfReading Log
2022 Waves Reading LOG only.pdfThanks for such a successful book fair!!
Book Fair is over for now, but it will be back in the Spring!
- Book Fair days and times
- Volunteering
- Family night this Friday, November 12
FALL READING INCENTIVE STARTS SEPT. 7!
Turn in your forms by Friday, November 12 to win prizes!
Links to the forms are below if you want to get started early.
Kindergarten will use the PIZZA HUT BOOK IT program, When you have completed your reading for October, let your teacher know and she will contact the library.
SUMMER READING FORM DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 27
You still have time to complete your Beach Blanket Bingo reading challenge!
*Pro tip: the quicker you get it in, the better selection of prizes will be available for you to choose from ;D!Links for Beach Blanket Bingo Forms:
Entering Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Level examples for prizes:
Level 1: Mood pencil/bookmark
Any 5 spaces in a row - across, down, or diagonal
Level 2: Choose from Treasure Box
All spaces in both diagonals
Level 3: Mini Squishy!
Every space around the perimeter
Level 4: Free book!
Every space on the board
SUMMER READING NEWSLETTER
RISING 6TH GRADER AUTHOR EVENT!
Rising 6th Graders (entering 6th grade in the fall)
RSVP HERE for the Monday, June 6 book talk featuring City Spies Author, James Ponti!
Check out the Summer Reading newsletter below for more information.
ALL LIBRARY BOOKS CHECKED OUT BY STUDENTS
ARE DUE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 14
We have begun end of year library procedures. Please return your library books as soon as possible.
In-Person students may bring the back to school
Virtual students may return books in the green bin by the 1st grade exit. It is outside all day during school hours.
BOOK FAIR HAS
ENDED FOR THE YEAR
Thank you to all who supported our library through book fair. We were able to reach our base goal on the last day which will be very helpful in continuing our library programs.
A HUGE thank you to our PTA for supporting both teachers and the library by purchasing book fair books to build each teacher's library. They were so happy to receive their new books!
Another big thanks to Pam Kuss for pitching in to get our Teacher Wish Lists posted.
Book Suggestions
WANTED: Have you seen these MISSING books??
We reached our book fair goal!
Thank you for supporting our library.
Library book return ONE TIME ONLY for CCE & GMS families in Canyon Creek!
Tuesday, Sept 8, 8:00AM - 3:00PM at the student drop off area between the 1st grade exit and main parking lot.
Still hanging on to library books from LAST SPRING? This is for you! There will be separate bins for CCE and GMS. If you know a CC GRISHAM family, please pass this on! The bins will be moved under the covered porch if it rains. This is for Canyon Creek families ONLY. We are not collecting for WHS at this time but will let you know if we do.
Grab & Go Curbside Checkouts/Book Return
Please remember to RETURN YOUR BOOKS when you pick up new books during our Grab & Go curbside checkouts. Information and instructions can be found in the Smore newsletter below and in the Library Resources folder in your student's Schoology Library course.
Current times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:15PM - 4:00PM (including after the Sept 8 book return)
Wednesdays 8:45AM-9:45AM
Get Ready for Summer Reading!
Don't forget our annual Beach Blanket Bingo reading challenge! Complete the forms below, and turn them in for prizes when school starts next year!
For students entering K - 2nd grade
For students entering 3rd - 5th grade
For students entering 6th - 8th grade
One More Library Book Return Day!
THIS WEDNESDAY, May 27, 8:30 - 3:30
The bin will be under the front entrance porch roof in case it rains. If you're worried about losing or damaging your library books over the summer, we have been approved for one more library book return day! No really - this is the last one! Thanks :)
(apologies for the newsletter typo - May 27 is correct)
This Week in RESEARCH at Canyon Creek!
Welcome to a week of research for all grade levels! I have created content-specific Groups of resources for each grade-level in MackinVia. These are multi-user resources, so everyone can use them at the same time. All of the resources suggested on your teacher's slide decks are included with just a single sign on, so you don't need to know all the passwords. Instructions and troubleshooting suggestions for MackinVia are under the links below.
Grade-level Links for Research:
Looking for more resources? Try our Research Resources page (click on this lock icon for login info).
CCE'S VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR NOW - Sunday, May 3!
Click HERE or on the image below to access the fair. Thanks for supporting our library, students, and school!
Stuck at Home Activities
I'm seeing so many resources coming through for students stuck at home. You can find everything from educational companies offering their online services free for students to drawing lessons with Mo Willems to storytimes, etc. It's a work in progress ;)
Disclaimer: These are just activities to do at home, not expected lessons by the RRISD.
Warning: Several companies are offering free resources during this time. Some are legitimately trying to help (while improving brand recognition ;) and others are trying to suck you into a longer contract. Contracts aren’t necessarily a bad thing if you really want that resource. If you’re not interested in a long term contract, just be careful not to sign up for anything that requires your credit card.
