Archive for the 'Library Gossip' Category

Reading “Rocks” Take the Literacy Challenge

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

Now through November 1st you can take part in the Reading Rocks Program hosted by our community partner 98.5 KLUC and 840 AM KXNT. Pick up a Reading Rocks card from the library and earn FREE prizes. Here is what you need to do:
1. Read a book.
2. Go online to Mrs. Baca’s library blog (found on [...]

Library Music Poll

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

As you may already know, we play music in the Escobedo library. What type of music would you like to hear when you come visit the library?
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Escobedo Library Rules and Expectations Quiz

Saturday, September 12th, 2009

Escobedo Library Rules and Expectations Quiz » Make Your Own Quiz

Twilight Club

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Are you a Twilight fanatic? If so, the Twilighters Club is just for you! Stop by the Twlight Club booth  in the cafeteria during the Activities Fair September 8th and 9th from 7:30-7:50am for more details. Mrs. Anzalone and Mrs. Baca will be hosting the club. Fun and exciting activities are in the process of being planned.
*The [...]

Question- You Could Win a PRIZE…

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

 The first person that responds to this post and can give me the names (first name only please) of at least 5 of the new library aides for the 2009-10 school year will get a PRIZE.
Good luck…

Teen Read Week

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Read Beyond Reality @ your library® during Teen Read WeekTM 2009
Area teens will be reading for the fun of it as Escobedo MS celebrates Teen Read Week(TM), October 18 – 24, 2009. They join thousands of other libraries, schools and bookstores across the country who are encouraging teens to celebrate this year’s theme, “Read Beyond Reality @ your library®.” [...]

Scholastic Bookfair

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

Escobedo Middle School will host a Scholastic Book Fair from September 2nd-15th, in the library, to help raise funds for upcoming programs to promote literacy and technology. The book fair will be open each day from 7:30am to 2:30pm and will feature a wide range of books for young teens and adults, including mystery and [...]

What are you reading this summer? What have you read? What are you planning to read?

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Just checking in to see what everyone has been reading or what they plan to read before school starts. I have read Identical by Hopkins and New Moon by Meyer. I just started The Luxe by Godberson but really want to read Eclipse first. I went to the Centennial Hills Library today and it was all [...]

Time flies…

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

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 [...]

Fun and Games

Monday, May 18th, 2009

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.

Northwest Bristlecone Storytelling Festival

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

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 [...]

4th Annual Poetry Jam

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

 
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 [...]

Movie Monday

Monday, April 27th, 2009

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 [...]

Esco Storytellers and Poets

Friday, March 20th, 2009

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 [...]

What’s New

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

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 [...]