Wildcat Library Newsletter
January, 2019
Adobe Spark
Adobe Spark is an interactive tool for students and teachers to use to display information. Adobe Spark is a free app available on both iPhones and iPads and it can also be used from a web browser on both Windows and Mac. Take a look for yourself at the link below
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/Martin-Luther-King-Jr/275278
Our Friend, Martin (DVD)
A 6th grade project becomes a magical journey as students learn about and meet Martin Luther King, Jr. Features actual historical footage from King's life.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Introduces young readers to the origin and significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday that honors the memory of the slain civil rights leader.
We Interrupt This Broadcast : the events that stopped our lives
Updated to include the shocking and terrifying events of the past two years, "We Interrupt This Broadcast" brings to life the famous and infamous moments of the 20th century. 250+ duotone photos. Includes 2 audio CDs of actual broadcasts.
iPad Day Users
OPEN OPEN!! SAISD Foundation Grant Window
EPIC Saturday, Feb. 9th, 8:45am to 10:45am
Wednesday, March 6, 5-7pm, Burnet Cafeteria
This is a great way to get materials for your classroom to assist with student learning.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW BOOKS!!
Speechless
Thirteen-year-old Jimmy has been asked to give the eulogy at his cousin Patrick's funeral. The only problem? He can't think of anything nice to say.
Ana Maria Reyes Does Not Live in a Castle
With a new sibling (her fourth) on the way and a big piano recital on the horizon, Dominican-American Ana Maria Reyes tries to win a scholarship to a New York City private school.
Dragon Pearl
Check out the Library Weenies : and other warped and creepy tales
Thirty-one creepy stories about vampires, transmutations, dreadful fairylands, and other terrifying things. Includes author's notes on how he got his ideas for these stories.
Two Roads
In 1932, twelve-year-old Cal must stop being a hobo with his father and go to a Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding school, where he begins learning about his history and heritage as a Creek Indian.
Grenade
On April 1, 1945 with the battle of Okinawa beginning, fourteen-year-old native Okinawan Hideki, drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps, is handed two grenades and told to go kill American soldiers; small for his age Hideki does not really want to kill anyone, he just wants to find his family, and his struggle across the island will finally bring him face-to-face with Ray, a marine in his very first battle--and the choice he makes then will change his life forever.
Everlasting Nora
After a family tragedy results in the loss of both father and home, twelve-year-old Nora lives with her mother in Manila's North Cemetery, which is the largest shantytown of its kind in the Philippines. When her mother disappears mysteriously one day, Nora is left alone. With help from her best friend Jojo and the support of his kindhearted grandmother, Nora embarks on a journey riddled with danger in order to find her mom. Along the way she also rediscovers the compassion of the human spirit, the resilience of her community, and everlasting hope in the most unexpected places.
In Your Shoes
"Miles is an anxious boy who loves his family's bowling center. Amy is the new girl at school who tries to write her way to her own happily-ever-after and does not want to live above her uncle's funeral home. Then Miles and Amy meet in the most unexpected way . . . and it is the beginning of everything"--Dust jacket.
Counting to Perfect
Ignored by her parents since her "perfect" older sister, Julia, had a baby, Cassie, twelve, foregoes her summer plans to join Julia and baby Addie on a road trip.
The Benefits of Being An Octopus
Seventh-grader Zoey Albro focuses on caring for three younger siblings and avoiding rich classmates at school until her fascination with octopuses gets her on the debate team and she begins to speak out.
Taking Cover
In 1979, eight-year-old Nioucha Homayoonfar moved from the United States to Tehran with her family and had to adjust to a new life and culture---during the turbulent Iranian Revolution.
I'm OK
Ok, a Korean American boy, tries a get rich quick scheme of starting a hair braiding business and winning the school talent competition to hide the fact that he is struggling with the loss of his father and the financial hardships he and his mother must now bear.
Dr. Moises Ortiz, Principal
Email: mortiz@saisd.net
Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/055.principalmessage
Location: 3000 Tampico Street, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-978-7925
Sara Galindo, Librarian
Email: sgalindo@saisd.net
Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/055.library
Location: 3000 Tampico Street, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-978-7925