Granger Library News
May 2019
Thank You to Our Volunteers
As another school year draws to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our wonderful library volunteers. Granger Elementary is fortunate to have parents who recognize the value of parent involvement and have a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of our children. We have had several individuals who have been extremely generous with their time and volunteered on a weekly basis; others have helped with special projects. Through the course of this school year, our volunteers have shelved more than 30,000 books, worked the circulation desk, assisted students with finding books in the library, created library decorations, served as judges for our Ultimate Book Challenge competition, assisted with our book fair fundraisers, offered support during Lego Robotics meetings and much more.
Thank you to the following volunteers for donating your time and talents to serve the students and faculty of Kay Granger Elementary.
Crystal Thompson
Jane Temperly
Sara Niemann
Amanda Baxley
Brian Gamache - Lego Robotics
Mary Gamache
Jennifer Holston
Melissa Terry
Ultimate Book Challenge
Our 2019 – 2020 Ultimate Book Challenge program for students in grades three through five will officially begin in September. In the meantime, this summer provides an excellent opportunity to begin reading and studying the books. Most titles are current or former Bluebonnet books.
2019-2020 Ultimate Book Challenge Books
13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths
City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Slacker by Gordon Korman
Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzanne Selfors
Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
Summer Reading
Numerous studies have shown the importance of reading during the summer. Students who read over the summer months maintain or improve their reading skills while students who do not typically lose some of the reading achievement gained during the previous school year.
Assist your child in becoming a record-breaking reader by encouraging reading throughout the summer and engaging him/her in conversations about books. Students have access to our collection of over 500 electronic books and 22 audiobooks over the summer.
Granger Electronic Books
Granger Library Collection E-Book Instructions
Our Granger electronic book collection consists of over 500 books. You may access the collection through the Follett Destiny Discover app (preferred) or through the internet.
To access e-books using the Follett Destiny Discover app:
Download the Follett Destiny Discover (books) app.
When you open the app, in the school field begin typing Kay Granger Elementary and then select Kay Granger Elementary, Keller, TX from the list that appears.
In the username field, enter your ID number.
In the password field, enter your ID number.
Click on eBooks.
You may open a book or check it out. Any books checked out may be found on the ereader section of the app. (You will see the “My eReader” tab at the top)
To close a book when you are finished viewing, click on the three lines in the upper right hand corner. Select “My Library” to return to the ebook collection. Select “My eCheckouts” to view the book you have checked out.
To access e-books via the Internet.
Go to the library website.
Click on Destiny (Granger Elementary Library Catalog.)
Scroll to the ebook collection. Click “see all.”
You may open or checkout a book. Username: ID# Password: ID# Books that are checked out will remain in your account for five days unless you renew the book prior to the last day.
Please contact Shawntay Hammonds at Ghammonds@nisdtx.org if you have any questions. Happy Reading!
Computer Databases and Passwords
Destiny Online E-Books
Username: ID number
Password: ID number
Tumblebooks Library
Username: nisdtx
Password: books
Encyclopedia Britannica
Username: granger
Password: wranglers
Pebble Go
Username: grangers
Password: wranglers
Brainpop
Username: kaygranger
Password: brainpop
Granger Livebinder
Access Key: Granger
Gale Databases
Username: granger
Think Through Math/Typing.com
Username: NISDTXidnumber
Password: IDnumber
Granger Student Author Collection
Maker Stations
Library Breakout
Library Resources Update
Thanks to the tremendous support of our PTA and parent volunteers, our 2019-2020 library fundraisers were an astounding success! Our Spring Book Fair generated over $1,900 in cash profit and over $2,000 in free books for the library and classrooms. The cash profit has enabled us to purchase additional books, and makerspace materials for the library.
Our opening collection has expanded from 4,911 books to more than 13,300 books. Our goal is to have an exemplary library collection of 18,000 books; each year we are getting closer to achieving this goal. Thank you for your continued support of the Granger library program!
Kay Granger Elementary Library
Email: Ghamonds@nisdtx.org
Website: http://granger.nisdtx.org/library
Location: 12771 Saratoga Springs Circle, Fort Worth, TX, United States
Phone: 817698-1158
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kaygrangerelementarylibrary/
Twitter: @KGElibrary