D97 Library Newsletter
October/November 2019
Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.
We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:
Katie Noonan from Irving: knoonan@op97.org
Laurie Conley from Whittier: lconley@op97.org
Important Fall Dates
Yom Kippur: October 8, 2019
Indigenous Peoples' Day: October 14, 2019Halloween: October 31, 2019
Day of the Dead: November 2, 2019
Veteran's Day: November 11, 2019
World Kindness Day: November 13, 2019
Thanksgiving: November 28, 2019
Check out one of these new releases at your school's library!
In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have.
Raina Telgemeier's newest book is a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face -- and conquer -- your fears.
An ensemble cast of Squirrels, Acorns, and pop-in guests host a page-turning extravaganza in this new beginning reader series from Mo Willems.
Try this: Sketch Noting!
Sketchnoting, also commonly referred to as visual notetaking, is the creative and graphic process where you put thoughts on paper through the use of illustrations, symbols, structures, and texts. It's an engaging, brain-friendly way for students (and adults!) to capture their thinking. Watch the video below to learn more!
Indigenous Peoples' Day and Thanksgiving books
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, read this true story about an American hero who was captured as a boy and made a slave.
While you're preparing your own Thanksgiving feast, read about Omu's homemade stew. As the aroma fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
Hiawatha was a strong and articulate Mohawk who translated the Peacemaker’s message of unity for the five warring Iroquois nations during the 14th century.
Want a safe, reliable way to research?
Try Infobits or Encyclopedia Britannica! Our library department pays for subscriptions to these resources so that students can access safe, trustworthy information sources! Ask your student or your school librarian for the password!