Escobedo Library Blog » Library Gossip http://bacace.edublogs.org Another Awesome Escobedo Middle School Edublogs.org weblog Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:38:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Reading “Rocks” Take the Literacy Challenge http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/10/11/reading-rocks-take-the-literacy-challenge/ http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/10/11/reading-rocks-take-the-literacy-challenge/#comments Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:28:21 +0000 Mrs. Baca http://bacace.edublogs.org/?p=62 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 the Escobedo website- The Escobedo Library- Mrs. Baca). Fill out the Reading Rocks Book Summaries form(blog entry below- scroll down this page)- Click fIll out my form, then the form will pop up. Fill it out completely and submit.

3. Bring your Reading Rocks card back to the library to redeem your prize. 1st book earns a FREE 8oz. serving of frozen yougart at Golden Spoon, 2nd book a FREE pass for 30 minutes of game play at Gameworks,  and the 3rd book a FREE kids meal at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

4. If you complete your card, you have a chance to win the Grand Prize Pack for your grade. Not really sure what that is but I’m bet it is good. (Last year, own very own Emily A. won an iPod and a backpack full of other prizes.)

5. Completed cards will be entered into a drawing for admission to the Escobedo Rock Band Party. That’s right, the library will be rockin’ and rolling at our exclusive Wii Rock Band party from during 1st and 2nd lunch on November 20th. During that time we will play the hit game Rock Band and discover the next Escobedo idol. The library will be closed for lunch that day and only those 20 lucky winners will able to join in on the fun. Good luck!

Now why wouldn’t you want to participate? Come on down to the library and get rockin’…

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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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]]> http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/09/13/library-music-poll/feed/ 23 Escobedo Library Rules and Expectations Quiz http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/09/12/escobedo-library-rules-and-expectations-quiz/ http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/09/12/escobedo-library-rules-and-expectations-quiz/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:08:35 +0000 Mrs. Baca http://bacace.edublogs.org/?p=36 ]]> http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/09/12/escobedo-library-rules-and-expectations-quiz/feed/ 11 Twilight Club http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/08/27/twilight-club/ http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/08/27/twilight-club/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:33:01 +0000 Mrs. Baca http://bacace.edublogs.org/?p=244 twilightcover

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 first Twilghters meeting will be held Thursday, September 17th afterschool in the library. Meetings will be held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month in the Escobedo library.

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Good luck…

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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®.” Teen Read Week(TM) is the national adolescent literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), the fastest-growing division of the American Library Association. This year’s theme encourages teens to read a wide variety of materials that are out of this world, just for the fun of it.

Parents of teens are encouraged to celebrate Teen Read Week(TM) at home. I offer these ideas:

  • Visit the public or school library with your teen to attend a program or to check out books.
  • Set aside time each night for the family to read.
  • Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward.
  • Share your favorite book with your teen.
  • Surf the web with your teen to learn about new books or authors. A good place to start is YALSA’s Booklist’s page.
  • Join a book discussion group at the school or public library.

Teen Read Week(TM) is held annually during the third week of October. An updated sponsors and supporting organizations list can be found at the Web site, http://www.ala/teenread.

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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 adventure novels, fantasy trilogies, sports guides, manga, and the latest bestsellers from more than 150 publishers. Parents, children, teachers, and the community are invited to attend. On September 2nd from 5:30 to 8:00pm, the book fair will feature Family Night, in conjunction with Open House. Proceeds from the fair will also be used to purchase essential library resources and support school projects at Escobedo Middle School. Hope to see you there!

Visit our Scholastic Bookfair webpage for more details:     http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/escobedo

]]> http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/08/27/scholastic-bookfair-2/feed/ 5 What are you reading this summer? What have you read? What are you planning to read? http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/07/30/what-are-you-reading-this-summer-what-have-you-read/ http://bacace.edublogs.org/2009/07/30/what-are-you-reading-this-summer-what-have-you-read/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:03:31 +0000 Mrs. Baca http://bacace.edublogs.org/?p=186 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 checked out (shocker- I know).  I am getting ready to make my 10 day end of summer trip to Huntington Beach, California so you know my beach bag will be bursting with books and magazines. Hope everyone is having a great summer! See you in a few weeks…

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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