Library eNews
Raul Yzaguirre Middle School - PSJA ISD
Welcome Back
Welcome to the first issue of the 2015-2016 RYMS Library Newsletter. I hope to give you a glance of all the activities and upcoming events sponsored by the library.
This newsletter will provide you with some useful information to help you as we begin another busy school year. Best wishes and Go Bears!
Keep Track of your Summer Reading and turn in the BRIGHT Summer Reading Logs to your librarian at the beginning of the 2015 - 2016 school year.
Deadline: Friday, August 28th @ 3:30 PM
Top Reader per Grade Level will represent RYMS at the annual awards ceremony and all BRIGHT Summer Readers will be invited to a "Breakfast with the Principal."
BRIGHT Summer Readers "Breakfast with the Principal:" Friday, September 25, 2015
PSJA BRIGHT Summer Readers Award Ceremony: Monday, September 21, 2015
Author Visit - Dr. Steven P. Schneider
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader
https://hosted150.renlearn.com/239158/
Use this site to AR test between 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
AR Book Finder
http://www.arbookfind.com/UserType.aspx
Find out if the book is AR testable
AR Home Connect
https://hosted150.renlearn.com/239158/HomeConnect/
Keep track of books read, word count and average.
All RYMS students will be required to participate in the Accelerated Reader Program (A.R.). Students must earn
15 points with a minimum of 85% average each six weeks grading period. It is important that students read books at their ZPD levels. This reading level is based on the AR STAR test results. All students will take the AR STAR test in August.
A.R. Deadlines:
1st Six Weeks - Wednesday, September 30, 2015
2nd Six Weeks - Wednesday, November 11, 2015
3rd Six Weeks - Wednesday, January 13, 2016
4th Six Weeks - Wednesday, February 24, 2016
5th Six Weeks - Wednesday, April 13, 2016
6th Six Weeks - Friday, May 6, 2016
Six Weeks Incentives:
Students meeting their A.R. Goal with a minimum of 85% average will be treated to a snack at the end of each grading period during their lunch period.
Students doubling their A.R. Points have a chance to win free books and a $15 Cinemark Theatre Gift Card. One winner per grade level.
Semester Incentives (December & May):
For every 10 points you earn (every semester) you have a chance to win a Dr Dre Beats Earbuds.
End of Year Incentives:
Top Ten per Grade Level will receive a medal.
Top Student per Grade Level will receive a plaque.
Top RYMS student will receive a tablet.
PSJA Battle of the Books Contest
Students interested in becoming a member of the Raul Yzaguirre M.S. Battling Team are required to read the following 8 books from the PSJA Middle School Battle of the Books List.
Contest Rules:
Round 1 – Deadline: Friday, October 2, 2015
Must read three of the eight required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 2 – Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2015
Must read three of the eight required books – A.R. Test (80 %+)
Round 3 – Deadline: Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Must read two of the eight 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 Thursday, December 3rd . 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 Thursday, January 14, 2016 .
How to check out e-books
This link will take you to Destiny - RYMS Online Book Catalog. Students may login using their school ID for both their username & password.
http://destiny.psjaisd.us/common/servlet/logout.do?site=107
Follow directions below and learn how to check out e-books under your account.
Author Visit - Dr. Steven P. Schneider - September 18, 2015 @ 8:30 PM
BRIGHT Summer Readers Breakfast with the Principal - September 11, 2015
BRIGHT Summer Readers Award Ceremony - September 22, 2015
Book Club (meet monthly)
Reading Lock-In - October
Teen Read Week - October
Decorate a Pumpkin Contest - October
Book Swap - November
Winter Reading Wonderland - December
PSJA Middle Schools Battle of the Books Contest - January
Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting - January
Blind Date with a Book - February
Easter Book Hunt - March
Millionaires Field Trip - May
Top 30 A.R. Library Awards (Top 10/Grade Level) - May
Ms. Minerva Lazo, RYMS Librarian
Email: minerva.lazo@psjaisd.us
Website: http://yzaguirre.psjaisd.us/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=128769&type=d
Location: 605 E. FM 495 San Juan, TX 78589
Phone: (956) 354-2633