Library eNewsletter
R. Yzaguirre Middle School - PSJA ISD - August 2017
Welcome Back!
Welcome back RYMS students and staff. Hope everyone had a restful summer and is recharged and ready to start a new school year. I want to take this opportunity to let you know what we have coming up at the library this school year.
RYMS Library hours: 7:15 AM - 4:00 PM
No library pass is needed in the morning or afterschool. All other times students will need a pass from their teacher. Students and staff are asked to sign in electronically for statistical purposes.
Library Check Out Policy:
- Students may check out two books at a time for a two week period.
As per district library policy, students in middle school will be charged a late fee of $ .05 per book per day after a five day grace period. There is a maximum charge of $3.50 for late fees. Students with lost books from elementary will be able to check out only one book a time until the book is returned or the fine has been satisfied. However, any lost book fines that are not cleared will carry on all the way to high school and must be paid upon graduation.
Students with late fee fines will be able to continue to check out two books until the fine reaches $1.00. At that point students will only be able to check out one book at a time.
Once the fine reaches $3.50 students will not be able to check out books until the fine is satisfied or under $1.00.
BRIGHT Summer Readers 2017
PSJA Middle Schools Battle of the Books 2017 -2018
See Ms. Lazo at the library to start checking out books for the battle
Round 1 – Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017
Must read two of the five required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 2 – Deadline: Friday, November 17, 2017
Must read two of the five required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 3 – Deadline: Monday, December 11, 2017
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 13th . 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 on Friday, January 26, 2018.
The Middle School Champion will go on to represent PSJA at the 1st Annual Regional Battle of the Books Contest.
PSJA Reading Laureate Program
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 20, 2018.
Elementary Schools will recognize students from High School - Doctorate Degrees.
Middle and High Schools 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.
- 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
Single sign on eResource Management System
With one username & password, you will automatically sign on into all our databases, ebooks and other important links. Doing research just got so much easier & convenient.
Please see Ms. Lazo for username & password.
Below are some samples of our featured databases. Click on the link to view all of our databases, ebooks and other resources: https://www.mackinvia.com/
How to Check Out Follett eBooks
Our current 6th grade students will be getting an account sometime during the first two weeks of school. If you can't wait til then, come by the library and an account will be set up for you.
Teachers and staff are also welcome to come by the library so that we can set up an account for you as well.
Up Coming Events:
- 23rd Annual BRIGHT Summer Reader Awards Ceremony - September 12, 2017
- RYMS BRIGHT Summer Readers Breakfast with the Principals
- PSJA Reading Laureate Program
- Monthly Family Literacy Night
- #BookChat Club - Wonder by RJ Palacio
- PSJA Middle Schools Battle of the Books
- National Hispanic Heritage Month
- A.R. Goal Achiever Incentives & Celebrations
- Teen Read Week
- Author Visits
- Book Fair
- A Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest
- Winter Wonderland Exhibition
- Texas Bluebonnet Books - Voting for Favorite Book
- Texas Lone Star Books
- Blind Date with a Book
- Easter Book Hunt
Ms. Minerva Lazo
Email: minerva.lazo@psjaisd.us
Website: https://www.psjaisd.us/domain/231
Location: 605 E. FM 495 San Juan, TX 78589
Phone: 956-354-2633