Digital Reading

With the COVID 2019 many companies are offering digital options to families and schools to help with the continued distance learning. Please feel free to use the sites listed below as we adjust to this new norm.

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  • MackinVia – And don’t forget all our great digital resources available on MackinVia. Your teachers have the usernames and passwords available. If not, you can always email your Librarian, Michelle Mayo.

Exercise Your Brain This Summer

As summer approaches, it is time to begin thinking about your reading plans.  By reading during the summer, children continue to increase their vocabulary, fluency, and reading level.

What can you do over the summer to keep from getting mush brains?

  • Start by visiting the Commerce Public Library.  The kick off party will be at Authors Park on Saturday, June 1 from 10:30-12:00.
  • Scholastic also has a summer reading program that you can join.  Visit Scholastic Summer Reading.  Unlock eBooks and enter for a chance to win Klutz books.
  • If you’re wanting to explore new ideas and topics, browse the MackinVia Database and read some of the eBook available there, too. The Nation Geographic database has all the National Geographic Kids magazine for you to read online! Your child will login using their user number (Lunch number) and password (birthday).
  • If you’re looking for summer reading and activities, Education World has some great activities and reading lists for each grade. You will also find some great summer reads on the lists below.

Kindergarten – 2nd    * 3rd – 5th   * Middle School

So, it doesn’t matter if you are opening a book from the library, bookstore, or reading an eBook on your favorite device – Just Read!  Don’t let your brain turn to mush over the summer!!

Enchanted Book Fair Forest

Enchanted Book Fair LogoACW is in full swing for our Fall book fair- The Enchanted Forest: Let your imagination grow!  The students’ excitement can be felt throughout the school.  The fair will open December 3rd through December 7.

Our Family Literacy night on Tuesday, December 4 from 5:30-7:00.

Wednesday is Grandparents’ Day.  Grandparents are invited to eat lunch with their student(s) and then come shop at the book fair.

Thursday, our PTO will host Breakfast at the Book Fair.  Students with a parent or guardian can shop and enjoy a Spellbinding Breakfast.

The book Fair will close on Friday at 1:00.

We are STILL in need of volunteers to help work during the week of the fair.  If you are able to work a couple of hours during the book fair, please sign up through our Book Fair Signup.

Want to see some of the books available at this year’s book fair?  Then you want to see the Sneak Peak Videos.

 

Can’t make it to the Book Fair, but still want to shop for books and help support the school? Shop the ACW Scholastic Online Book Fair.

Welcome Commerce ISD

I am thrilled to join Commerce ISD as their District Library/Media Coordinator.  I will alternate working with ACW Elementary students one week and the students and staff at the other 3 campuses the second week.

I look forward to working with all the students and staff throughout the year.  Check out some of the things I have done in the past, in previous districts below.  You will find many resources and lessons throughout my website.

Battle of the Books 2018

 

Norris Students it’s time to begin the Battle of the Books.  After reading the Texas 2×2 list you will vote for your favorites.  Use the link below to cast your vote and see how your favorite books do in this literary battle!

 

Round 1: Voting Closed – Winner: Dylan the Villain

Round 2: Voting Closed – Winner – I Will Not Eat You

Have you read both books?  

Before voting watch the video of the two books, and then cast your vote.

Dylan the Villain

I Will not Eat you

Round 3 – Final Round: Voting Closed


And the winner with more than 70% of the votes is: 

I Will Not Eat You!

 

 

 

Norris Multicultural Day

On April 12th Norris Elementary celebrated the great diversity of our nation and school.  The morning started with a parade around the school showing off clothes worn by different cultures and countries.  During specials all the students rotated through stations to learn about the countries displayed.  To finish off this exciting day, families came to Norris from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to share all the research completed on the different countries.

Sad that you could not make it to Multicultural night?  Enjoy the presentations the students shared and explored below.

 

Australia

Puerto Rico

Canada

Pakistan

Brazil

China

Singapore

Germany

Guatemala

India

Italy

Mexico

Nigeria

South Korea

United Kingdom

United States

 

Lego Olympics

Master Builders celebrated the closing ceremonies by designing their own Olympic themed creations.  Students created The Olympic rings, flames, winter sports, and even some original Olympic competitions for Lego Mini figures.  Their creativity was gold medal worthy.  Take a look at the Master Builders’ Olympics

Six Flags Reading Program

Have you been looking for a way to encourage your child to read? Six Flags and the Norris library are teaming up to make reading a fun and rewarding experience. Through February 9, students can complete 360 minutes of reading to receive a free Six Flags ticket to be used during the summer in its Read to Succeed program.

Read to Succeed

Read to Succeed is a free educational program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. The program encourages students in grades K through 6 to engage in recreational reading. Students who complete six hours of recreational, non-school-related reading are eligible to earn a free admission ticket to a participating Six Flags Theme Park. – (https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/community)

So, get those books out from the book fair, the book store, stop by the library, or turn on your Kindle, download a book from FISD OverDrive. Whatever sparks their interest, let’s get these kids reading!

 

Click here to download another reading log if yours is lost.

What do I read next?

You finished the most amazing book and now you need your next book.  But What?!?!  Finding your next book after finishing one you really enjoyed can be hard.  To help you with this dilemma I have a few websites that can help guide you with a few suggestions.  And of course Mrs. Mayo is always willing to help you out, too!

 

What Should I Read Next – Type in the name of the book you read and it will give you book ideas that are similar!

What’s Next – Find out what book is next in a series you are reading.

Kids Read – Read book news, read about authors and new books.

Contra Costa Library has a great website that has different genres and can also give some recommendations as well as book read alikes.

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