Berta Palacios Library Newsletter
4th Six Weeks (2016-2017)
PSJA Elementary Battle of the Bluebonnet Books
PSJA Elementary Battle of the Books
D'banhy Ocanas, Derek Fraire and Junior Morua represented Berta S. Palacios in the Battle of Bluebonnet Books competition held at PSJA Southwest Early College High School. The competition was held Friday, January 27, 2017. Our students did an awesome job!
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Battle of the Bluebonnet books elementary participants
Alan Shoemaker, KRGV Meteorologist
Pictured standing: Alan Shoemaker, KRGV Meteorologist
Seated left to right: D'banhy Ocanas, Derek Fraire and Junior Morua
Olive Garden Luncheon
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Texas Bluebonnet Award Book Voting
Voting at Palacios Library-January 23-31, 2017
2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award Ballot Confirmation
Book Title and Author
Votes
1. Crenshaw (Katherine Applegate)
7
2. The Terrible Two (Mac Barnett & John Jory)
33
3. The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch (Chris Barton)
3
4. Circus Mirandus (Cassie Beasley)
1
5. Lowriders in Space (Cathy Camper)
5
6. The Chicken Squad (Doreen Cronin)
24
7. Space Case (Stuart Gibbs)
7
8. Poems in the Attic (Nikki Grimes)
5
9. Roller Girl (Victoria Jamieson)
9
10. A Fine Dessert (Emily Jenkins)
6
11. Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer (Kelly Jones)
5
12. Ratscalibur (Josh Lieb)
0
13. A Handful of Stars (Cynthia Lord)
8
14. Woof (Spencer Quinn)
26
15. Hiawatha and the Peacemaker (Robbie Robertson)
4
16. Mesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France (Mara Rockliff)
6
17. The Fog Diver (Joel N. Ross)
1
18. Echo (Pam Muñoz Ryan)
16
19. Nightmares! (Jason Segel & Kirsten Miller)
13
20. Hamster Princess: Harriet the Invincible (Ursula Vernon)
14
Total of Votes Cast
193
Total number of students voting by grade level:
3rd: 63
4th: 62
5th: 68
6th: 0
Grade Total: 193
BERTA PALACIOS ELEMENTARY
801 E THOMAS ROAD
PHARR, TX 78577
Person Reporting: Mrs. Linda Hinojosa
Palacios Winner: The Terrible Two (Mac Barnett & John Jory)
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2017 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner
Roller Girl (Victoria Jamieson)
18,481 Total Votes
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PSJA Education Foundation Mini Grant Winner!
PSJA Education Foundation awards $30,000 in teacher grants
On Thursday, January 18, 2017, the PSJA Education Foundation surprised Palacios Librarian Mrs. Linda Hinojosa by awarding the library a grant for $892.57. The mini grant will help produce the annual Dr. Suess event. This year the event will be a Dr. Seuss Literacy Carnival. The PSJA Education Foundation awarded $30,000 for classroom projects at 20 district campuses between January 18 and January 25, 2017. The foundation created in 2013 is an independent non-profit organization operating exclusively for the benefit of the faculty and students at PSJA ISD. Community sponsors and monthly contributions of PSJA ISD employees support the foundation. Thirty-six grants ranging from $300 to $1,000 were awarded this year.
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PSJA Laureate Program
PSJA A.R. High School Diploma-100,000 Word Count
Eva F. Uresti
Devany Moreno
Jaden J. Cobaxin
Efrain A. Matamoros
Junior D. Morua
Jose I. Gallardo
Alejandro Alba
Jaime Hernandez
Alexa G. Alejos
Derek Fraire
D'banhy Y. Ocanas
Leslie Reyna
Jose L. Padron-Tenorio
Angel Perez
Sophia N. Garcia
Daniela Mireles
Juan A. Hernandez
Isabella Harper
PSJA A.R. High School Diploma-100,000 Word Count
Pictured: Maddox Martinez
Rebecka Hernandez
Dylan E. Martinez
Marissa L. Lopez
Not Present: Hanzel Zepeda
Alexa Perez
PSJA A.R. Associates Degree-250,000 Word Count
Junior D. Morua
Jose I. Gallardo
Derek Fraire
D'banhy Y. Ocanas
Leslie Reyna
PSJA A.R. Associates Degree-250,000 Word Count
Jose L. Padron Tenorio
PSJA A.R. Associates Degree-500,000 Word Count
Derek Fraire
PSJA A.R. Bachelor's Degree-500,000 Word Count
D'banhy Y. Ocanas
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PSJA A.R. Master's Degree-1,000,000 Word Count
Congratulations D'banhy Ocanas!
PSJA A.R. Doctorate's Degree-2,000,000 Word Count
Congratulations D'banhy Y. Ocanas!
D'banhy received a $25.00 Barnes & Noble gift card!
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H. E. B. Read 3
H.E.B. Read 3 at Palacios Library
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Top Patron Circulation Statistics-4th Six Weeks
Top Patron
1. Martinez Villarreal, Rolando (2nd) 47
2. Trevino, Leroy (2nd) 35
3. Rodriguez, Keylly Marie (2nd) 29
4. Uresti, Christian (2nd) 29
5. Martinez, Nathan Ayden (2nd) 28
6. Uresti, Christopher (2nd) 28
7. Guerrero, Bryan Lee (3rd) 27
8. Ramos, Amariah Nicole (2nd) 27
9. Archer, Matthew Tyler (2nd) 25
10. Moreno, Devany (3rd) 25
Top Homeroom Circulation Statistics-4th Six Weeks
Top Homeroom
1. Lopez, Anahi (2nd) 437
2. Hinojosa, Cynthia (3rd) 256
3. Rodriguez, Jeanette (3rd) 234
4. Martinez, Bianca (5th) 215
5. Sandra Rodriguez (3rd) 206
6. Rodriguez, Sandra (2nd) 205
7. Villarreal, Sylvia (4th) 180
8. Noreiga, Lorena (4th) 164
9. Enriquez, Lisa (1st) 124
10. Valdez, Juan (5th) 119