D97 Library News
April 2017
April Showers...Bring May Flowers
Thank you for visiting our monthly newsletter for all teachers, parents, and community members of District 97. Each month, D97 teacher librarians collaborate to bring you useful information, and highlight some of the things our students are learning in our libraries.
We love to hear from you! This month's collaborating teacher librarians:
Katie Noonan knoonan@op97.org Irving
Mindi Maneck mmaneck@op97.org Holmes
What's happening this month?
School Library Month See this information about what School Library Month is and the history of it. Celebrate your D97 School Libraries by advocating for us around the community. We help students navigate the internet, develop a love of reading, become responsible digital citizens and research about new information every day!
National Poetry Month Share in some of our favorites on Shel Silverstein's YouTube Channel or create your own poems using Scholastic's Poetry Engine.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Month! Can you believe it's been 10 years since Jeff Kinney introduced this fan favorite? Take a look at these activities and giveaways.
Autism Awareness Month This lovely video can help explain autism to your children. Additionally, this month, Sesame Street introduced Julia, a muppet with autism.
Earth Day, April 22nd: 50 Earth Day Activities for Kids
Great Books to Check Out
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin
Two cousins, one in Mexico and one in New York City, write to each other and learn that even though their daily lives differ, the boys are very similar at heart.
My Friend Has Autism
A young boy describes his friendship with Zack, who is autistic, discussing the challenges Zack faces and how he acts.
By Amanda Doering Tourville
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
Spring means baseball, but what do you know about the history of Negro League Baseball?
This beautiful book written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson explores the history of Negro League baseball teams, discussing owners, players, hardships, wins, and losses.
5th Grade Spring Reading Olympics : March 14th
Congratulations to Mann School on 2nd place
It was a nail biter that went down to a tie-breaker! We are proud of all of our readers.