Well, it’s the end of the year and time has flew by yet once again. Many of you know that this was my first year in middle school and I loved every minute of it. So my question to you is “How did I do? What did you like? What could be improved on? Any other questions or concerns?” Just let me know by responding to this post. Thanks for your time! All comments will allow me to do a better job next year. 
Next year I hope to add some new games to our library collection. What games do you think we should get? What is your favorite board game? If you play the games that we already have, which is you favorite? All suggestions will be considered for future purchases.
On Monday, May 11, 2009 the Northwest Region Bristlecone Storytelling Festival will take place. It will be held at the the West Charleston Library Theatre from 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. Emily Ahlin and Rachel Stewart will be representing Escobedo. This is a family event so get everyone together and come out for a free night of storytelling. Hope to see you there!
Come join us Thursday, April 30,2009 for the 4th Annual Poetry Jam. It will be held at the West Charleston Library Theatre from 6:00P.M.-8:00P.M. Elen Safarian and Morgan Brown will be representing Escobedo with their amazing poems. They would love the support from their peers and Ecso staff members, so grab you family and enjoy a free night of fun! Hope to see you there!
On Monday, May 4th the library will host our next Movie Monday at lunch. Come down, have lunch, and enjoy a movie on the big screen. We are in the process of deciding what to show. If you have an idea of a good rated G movie or show (30 minutes or less- preferred), please respond to this post ASAP. Remember movie theater etiquette will be strictly enforced. Admission is free and only the first 100 students will be admitted. Hope to see you there!
*The following Movie Monday will be April 27th. Any rated G video suggestions? Movies that are 30 minutes or less are best.
Save the date: Friday, May 29th from 6:30-10:00pm. Escobedo will host its last Crystal Palce Skate Night for the 2008-09 school year. Admission is $7.00 and includes: a slice of pizza or hot dog, drink, skate rental, and a night of family fun. Hope to see you there…
*Don’t forget your flier or student id. If you do you will be charged full price admission with no food or drinks!
Those who are signed up for the Bristlecone Storytelling Festival and/or Poetry Jam will be showcasing their hard work on Thursday, April 2nd from 2:30-3:15p.m. in the Escobedo library,. Teachers, students, and parents are welcome to attend. That day we will be voting for the students that will move on to the regional festivals to represent Escobedo MS.A bus pass will be given to those who need one. Hope to see you there!
The CCSD Poetry Jam will be held on Thursday, April 30th from 6:00-8:00p.m. at the West Charleston Library.
The CCSD Northwest Region Bristlecone Storyteeling Festival will be held on May 11th and 13th from 6:00-8:00pm at the West Charleston Library.
This Animoto video was created by a great librarian Mrs. Northcutt, who’s edublog can be found at http://lgeslibrary.edublogs.org/. Thanks for sharing!
Katie S.
The Devils Arithmetic
By: Jane Yolen
In The Devil’s Arithmetic Hannah is on her way to celebrate Passover with her family, because they are Jewish. She didn’t want to go with her family because she didn’t really like her religion and heritages traditions. When she gets there, they play a traditional game, by opening the door she travels through time, where she ends up in a small village located in Poland around the time Nazi’s were there. She gets put in a concentration camp and she finally realizes what her family went through.
Here is a new question for you to answer for a PRIZE.
How many blog posts have been made to the Escobedo Library blog for this school year, including this post? Let’s see who has the best math skills. Reply to this post to submit your answer.
If your answer is right, you will come see Mrs. Baca for your FREE Baskin Robbins ice cream.
Just wanted to share a few new additions to this blog- to the right you will notice another column. I’ve added a new Page called Book Trailers. Go to the links to watch commercials about different books. Hopefully, you will find something new to read. I’ve also added a Twitter called Kidderlit. The first lines of young adult books are posted (different ones each day), if you see something that sounds interesting you can click it. Then a link will take you to amazon.com so you can find out the title of the book and gather more information. Many of the titles are ones the Esco library owns, so before you decide to purchase it, come see if we have it at school. So what do you think about the new additions?
The next Scholastic Bookfair is coming April 15th through the 29th. This will be we our last bookfair of the schoolyear. So start saving your money and come join us in the Escobedo library.
Check-out our Scholastic Bookfair Homepage at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/escobedo
On February 24th we will start a five week Storytelling/ Poetry Club. It will meet each Tuesday in the library with Mrs. Baca from 2:15-3:00pm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in the Poetry Jam and/or Bristlecone Storytelling Festival to prepare for the events. Anyone can join. Hope to see you there.
