Lomax Library
Aug. 18-21
Welcome New Students! Welcome Back 6th Graders!
Even though we can't be together--we're still "together" in the virtual world and I hope to get to know each and every one of you! This school year, I get to be a part of your Google Classroom! I am really excited because during your READS time I will share with you some of my very favorite books that I've read recently! And I've read some GREAT books this summer! (I had lots of time :)
All About Mrs. Balke
You pronounce my name Ball Key. But it is spelled B-A-L-K-E. I am married with twin boys. We have a dog named Rocky and a chameleon named Fin. I love to walk with Rocky and I try to run 3 miles a couple of times a week (but I don't love it). My favorite thing to do is READ, of course. I've read a TON of good books this summer and I can't wait to share them with you!
This is my 2nd year at Lomax but my 5th year as a librarian. Before becoming a librarian, I taught school for 12 years as a Kinder, 1st, and 2nd grade teacher, and also a reading interventionist. I love teaching and I love being a librarian!
My Family!
Me with my husband, Brian, and our two 16-year-old boys--Jason & Kevin. They are twins!
Rocky
This is Rocky our greyhound. He is very loved and very spoiled. He didn't really like the Santa hat we made him though.
Fin
Can you see him? That's Fin, our chameleon, hiding in the leaves.
Do You Still Have Books Out From Last School Year?
If you have books from last year that you never turned in, that's okay! You can still turn them in and get them off your account. You can bring them to me here at Lomax. Or, if you do not want to come into the school, you can drop them off in our "Little Library" which is a bench that is outside by the bike racks. The bench seat lifts up. I'll check there every morning and afternoon. If they are from your elementary school, you can still turn them into me. I will mail them to your old school. You will not be charged for late books.
You Know You Have Books Out, But You Can't Remember the Book Titles.
Click the picture below to take you to the website. Follow the directions (on the picture below) to find out what books you have out. Thank you so much!
Get your Ebooks and Audio Books Here!
Want a good book to read? Check out an eBook!
Sora Overdrive
Click the Space Man to log into Sora. At the bottom it says, "I have a setup code"--click this. The setup code is pasadenatx. Your Username and password is your student ID for both. Click HERE if you need help.
Axis 360
Click the green Axis 360 picture to log in. Your log in is your student ID for both username and password. Click HERE if you need help.
Follett eBooks
Click the blue Follett book to log in. Our school is listed as "Lomax Middle School," not Carter Lomax Middle School. You guessed it...your log in is your student ID for both username and password. Click HERE if you need help.
Mrs. Balke Recommends....
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
Click the picture of the book for a book summary. This book is in Sora and Axis 360. It is 10 AR points.
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Click the picture of the book for a book summary. This book is in Sora and Axis 360. It is 9 AR points.
Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
Click the picture of the book for a book summary. This book is in Sora and Axis 360. It is 8 AR points.
Makerspace Fun!
Fun stuff to make at home! Please get parent permission/supervision.
Contact Mrs. Balke
Email me any time--I will get back with you as soon as I can.
Also, follow our library's Instagram. @lomaxmslibrary
Email: bbalke@pasadenaisd.org
Website: http://pasadenaisd.libguides.com/lomaxmshomepage
Location: 1519 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Pasadena, TX, USA
Phone: 7137405230