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Once you learn to read, you will be forever free - Frederick Douglas
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MARCH
Reading & Learning Highlights
Materials cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
LUCKY BOOK CONTEST
One Week Only! March 18-March 22
Use clues below to find the lucky books on Sora. Borrow ONE lucky book ONLY & Return so others can play
4 Books in the Series by the Same Author * Published 1960's * Interest Level Kinder-3rd * Reading Level Kinder-1st * Beginner Books * Authors Worked with Theodore Geisel
FINDERS OF THE READING GOLD WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE TO WIN A BOOK OR POSTER
READ ACROSS CLIFT with MARCH READING MADNESS
Read Across America is a week-long celebration that encourages children to experience the joys of reading. Clift's Library motivates scholars to celebrate reading all month with its annual March Reading Madness competition. Each digital choice board contains books which are written or illustrated by women. Voting is simple, the book which is opened and read the most wins!
Super Tuesday Bracket Selection: Voting March 4-March 8
Bracket#2 The Final Four: Voting March 18-March 22
CLICK LINK FOR FULL SCREEN.
Do Not Forget to Unmute & Select Play for an Animated Surprise!
Bracket#1 Spring Break 8 Bingo: Voting March 11-March 17
Bracket#3 For the Win! Voting March 25-March 29
Make sure the item selected matches your grade and age.
CLICK LINK-UNMUTE-SELECT PLAY
FEBRUARY
Reading & Learning Highlights
Materials cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
WELCOME TO THE FUTURE:
National Women Inventors Month-International Women in Science & National Innovation Days
Dr. Carter G. Woodson selected the month of February since it is the birth month of two individuals whom he deeply admired. They were Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass who both played a role in abolishing slavery. Historically, celebrations were held on their birthdays which are the 12th (Lincoln) and 14th (Douglass). Woodson wanted to create a bridge between this tradition and create a practice of honoring past contributions.
JANUARY
Reading & Learning Highlights
Materials cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
Let's Learn & Read About: Winter * Arctic * Polar
Veterans Day: November 11, 2023 Theme: Service
Veterans are proud of their military service in defending our Nation. Honor reflects the military value and tradition of answering the call to duty. There is distinct honor in serving to protect our way of life and the Constitution of the United States of America.
Materials on choice boards and lists cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
Clift 2nd-5th students, as part of Library Enrichment, created original acrostic poems Honoring All Who Served. Below is a brief video which showcases some of the heartfelt messages created by our Clift Nation scholars.
2023 Native American Heritage Month: November 2023
National American Indian Heritage Month: Celebrating Sovereignty & Identity
2023 All Hallows Read (Spooky-Ooky-Kooky Books): October 23 - 27
Proposed by well-known author Neil Gaiman, this event is a way to support and encourage reading. For over 11 years public and school libraries have been hosting reading events with spooky books and stories. During this time readers young and old are asked to read and share their favorite scary book to support books and readers of all kinds.
Materials on choice boards and lists cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
2023 Star Wars Reads Week: October 16 - October 20
For 11 years Star Wars Reads has supported and celebrated galactic reading fun! Curious Jedi of any age are invited to explore their own Star Wars story through books and comics both digital and print. The Clift Nation Library & Learning Commons is excited to continue this annual tradition showcasing the importance of reading and literacy. We hope to encourage readers of all ages to read stories that will transport them to a galaxy far, far away.
Materials on choice boards and lists cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
2023 Hispanic Heritage Project: October 2 - October 5
Our Moment in History Timeline Project
Materials on choice boards and lists cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
2023 Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15 - October 15
Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America
Hispanic History Trivia Contest
TRIVIA WEEK September 25 - September 29
Use this Buncee/PebbleGo to answer weekly Hispanic trivia.
Submit answers, name/grade to librarian before next question.
Correct answers will be placed into a random weekly prize drawing.
Materials on choice boards and lists cover a wide variety of interest levels based on age. Make sure the item selected is just right for your grade level.
Hispanic Heritage Literature Review
October 2 - October 5
Use icon box with arrow at top right to open & make full screen.
No need to request access.
See librarian for passwords & other Hispanic Heritage options.
2022 Native American Heritage Month
The Tribes of Clift Nation
The earliest inhabitants of Waxahachie were the Tonkawa, Kickapoo, Bidai, Anadarko and Waco Indians. The famed Shawnee Trail ran through the center of town. The name "Waxahachie" is derived from the Indian word meaning “Buffalo Creek.” In honor of this history Clift 2nd-5th grade scholars completed an online digital project with their librarian about the PBIS tribes on campus.
2022 BLACK HISTORY MONTH
STUDENT PROJECT
Scholars in 3rd-5th grade were challenged to locate inspiring quotes from modern role models. The leaders chosen were not always well-known, but instead individuals who would motivate them to learn, grow, and lead. By celebrating their accomplishments, scholars were encouraged to incorporate the same drive and grit in achieving their own goals.
2023 Book Blitz Competition (January 9-31)
Online eBooks simplify and enhance READING FOR FUN by reducing stress. For their library Innovation Time scholars provided recommendations for reading based on their personal favorites. Below are the choice boards inspired by the students. A campus wide vote was held to determine Clift Nation's scholars favorite reading choice board.
2022-2023 Reading Choice Boards
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