TJ Pony Express
Jefferson HS Library Newsletter ~ Reading for Life
#ReadHarder Challenge 2019: Mustangs vs. Bears
We challenge all Mustang teachers and students to Read Harder in the Fall of 2019!
Currently Mustangs are winning:
Mustangs 319
Over
Bears 287
Contest continues thru November 30!
We will be competing for most books read against our rivals, the Edison Bears. Weekly progress will be shared between the two schools. The winning school will host a party for participants in December.
Choose a book that is / has:
- Two Word Title
- Published within the Last Two Years
- Poetry Collection
- Now a Motion Picture
- Based on a True Story
- Book / Author from Another Country
- By / About a Woman
- Inspired by Mythology / Fairytales / Folklore
- Art / Manga / Comic / Picture Book
- Jefferson / Edison / High / School / Library in title
Advanced:
- #OwnVoices (LGBTQ+ / POC)
- Published the Year YOU were Born
- Outside your Favorite Genre
- Add your Own Category
Share your progress in the library or in the link below to win!
The school with the most books read will host a party for participants in December.
Mustang Readers are Leaders!
Library Hours
Regular Hours
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Extended Days
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 8:15 am - 5:15 pm
- Testing Day Hours May Vary -
SAISD Foundation Mini-Grants are OPEN Now!
In October, Mini-Grants of up to $500 are a great way to supplement items for your classroom or program and are awarded. The grants are open now until October 30th.
Here at Jefferson, the librarian is available to consult on your grant idea. Send a draft and come by the library for personal support in submitting your SAISD Foundation Mini-Grant.
Professional Learning
Visit the link for more information on trainings: Ed Tech and Design Trainings.
Library and Literary Happenings
How to Enter the 90 Second Newbery Contest:
- Round up a group of friends and choose a Newbery award-winning or Newbery Honor book to read.
- Read the book.
- Write a script for a 90-second long retelling of the book.
- Film your movie. (Be creative! Have fun!)
- Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and then fill out this form to ENTER THE CONTEST by January 10th!
Esperanza Garza-Danweber, Librarian & IB Extended Essay Coordinator
Email: egarza-danweber1@saisd.net
Website: https://schools.saisd.net/page/007.library
Location: 723 Donaldson Avenue, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 210-438-6570
Twitter: @bibliosperanza