Library eNewsletter
Raul Yzaguirre Middle School - PSJA ISD
1st Marking Period 2019 - 2020
This issue highlights library activities for the first marking period (August 26th - October 4th). Library activites included: A.R. Star Benchmark, Library Orientation, BRIGHT Summer Readers' Events, Destiny Lesson (online card catalog) & a Scavenger Hunt. Information on PSJA Reading Laureate, PSJA Battle of the Books, & RYMS Reading Club can also be found. We wrap up this issue with Library Statistics and Upcoming Events.
Library Orientation
BSR Awards Ceremony
6th grade Marisol E.
7th grade Debora P.
8th grade Beatriz C.
"Breakfast with the Principals"
Destiny Lesson & Scavenger Hunt
PSJA Reading Laureate
This district wide program will be honoring students based on the Accelerated Reader Word Count. Students will be recognized as they earn their "Reading Degrees." Deadline to earn degrees: Friday, April 17, 2020.
RYMS will recognize students from Master - Doctorate Degrees.
Reading Degrees
PSJA A.R. High School Diploma: 100,000 + words & 85% + Ave.
PSJA A.R. Associates Degree: 250,000 + words & 85% + Ave.
PSJA A.R. Bachelor's Degree: 500,000 + words & 85% + Ave.
PSJA A.R. Master's Degree: 1,000,000 + words & 85% + Ave.
PSJA A.R. Doctorate's Degree: 2,000,000 + words & 85% + Ave.
Distinctions:
- Cum Laude (85 - 89 % Ave.)
- Magna Cum Laude (90 - 94 % Ave.)
- Summa Cum Laude (95-100 % Ave.)
*** Only PSJA A.R. Doctorate's Degree with Magna Cum Laude & Summa Cum Laude distinctions will be recognized at the District Level
Congratulations to our first RYMS Reading Laureate Scholar, Juan Carlos, for earning his A.R. Masters in Reading.
PSJA Battle of the Books
RYMS is currently searching for students to become members of our Battle of the Books Battling Team. The team will consist of four members that will compete at the Ninth Annual PSJA Middle Schools Battle of the Books Competition in January. All RYMS students are eligible to compete. See the rules and guidelines below:
Round 1 – Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2019
Must read two of the five required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 2 – Deadline: Friday, November 8, 2019
Must read two of the five required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 3 – Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2019
Must read one of the five required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
At the end of Round 3, all participants who have met all the requirements will take a written test on Wednesday, December 11th . The top 4 scores will make up the Raul Yzaguirre M.S. Battle of the Books Team. PSJA Battle of the Books Contest will be held at Southwest ECHS sometime in January 2020.
The Middle School Champion will go on to represent PSJA at the 3rd Annual Regional Battle of the Books Contest.
See the 2020 Book List for PSJA Battle of the Books - Middle School Division
#BookChat Club
1st Six Weeks AR Goal Achievers
Book Displays
Statistics
Upcoming Events
Oct. 10 - Genre Book Tasting Event - 7th Grade Classes
Oct. 11 - District Centennial Dress Up Day - Rock the 50's
Oct. 11 - #BookChat Club - First Rule of Punk Book Discussion & Celebration @ 2:15 PM
Oct. 12 - 4th Annual Border Book Bash @ Med High Mercedes 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Oct. 15 - Author visit - E.E. Charlton-Trujillo @ Southwest ECHS
Oct. 21 - Author visit - April Henry @ Pharr Events Center
Oct. 25 - Reading Lock In 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - $5.00 admission
Nov. 8 - #BookChat Club - Restart Book Discussion & Celebration @ 2:15 PM
Nov. 8 - 2nd Grading Period A.R. Deadline @ 4:00 PM
Nov. 10 - South Texas Book Festival @ McAllen Public Library 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
RYMS Librarians
Email: minerva.lazo@psjaisd.us
Website: https://www.psjaisd.us/domain/2279
Location: 605 E. FM 495 San Juan, TX
Phone: 956-354-2633