The Library News
Highland Hills Library Newsletter
August and September
Events
- August 9th - Meet the Teacher 4:30-5:30pm
- August 12th - First Day of School
- August 16th, 23rd, 30th - Spirit/College/Superhero T-shirt w/jeans
- August 27th - Fall pictures (Sunday's best)
- August 30th - Principal's Coffee 9:00am
- September 3rd-30th - Backpack/Supplies Attendance Challenge
- September 3rd - October 4th - Spurs What'cha Reading Challenge
- September 3rd - PTA/Open House
- September 6th - Grandparents Day Event
- September 6th - NFL Kick Off - Wear any Football attire (NFL, College, HS, Teams)
- September 16th-27th - Fire Safety Poster Contest
- September 19th - PTA McDonald's Night 5:00-7:30pm
- September 6th, 13, 20, 27th - Spirit/College/Superhero T-shirt w/jeans
- September 27th - Principal's Coffee 9:00am
August and September Nearpod Lessons
Check out these awesome Nearpod Lessons!
Back to School Nearpod Lesson
https://nearpod.com/s/life-skills/other/welcome-back-to-school-L32871806
Schools Around the World Nearpod Lesson
https://nearpod.com/s/life-skills/8th-grade/what-do-schools-look-like-around-the-world-L38644291
Labor Day Lessons Grades K-2
https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/kindergarten/labor-day-k2-L38415584
Labor Day Lessons Grades 3-5
https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/3rd-grade/labor-day-35-L38415719
Patriot's Day Nearpod Lesson Grades 3-5
https://nearpod.com/s/social-studies/3rd-grade/patriot-day-remembering-september-11th-35-L38959598
2019-2020 Digital Citizenshp
Digital Citizenship Requirements
Deadline: October 31st, 2019
All students must receive 3 “Creating Responsible Digital Citizens, Student Lessons” digital citizenship lessons available in Nearpod. Campus completion must be submitted by a designated campus representative at http://bit.ly/30PCqtE
Professional Staff:
Deadline: November 16th, 2019
Each year, all professional staff (teachers, librarians, and administrators) are required to complete Digital Citizenship training. (In the section below, locate your Class Code to join the Google Classroom Course). TRADITIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Class Code: 28umvq
Ed Technology and Design
Visit the link for more information on trainings: Ed Tech and Design Trainings.
Celebrations at Highland Hills
Congratulations to Mrs. Rachael Martinez
Great Book Give Away
Great Book Give Away
Reading Incentive Programs
Spurs What'cha Reading
What'cha Reading Calendar Log
Students must record the minutes they read on the What'cha Readng Calendar. Turn in all student calendars by Friday, October 4th to the library.
Book It
https://www.bookitprogram.com/bookit_enrollment/form/enrollment
Library Intervention Support
LightSail Update
- August 26-30: Classlink Upload for easy access for our students.
- September 3: Begin testing LightSail with your students and report any bugs to Diana Martinez at dimartinez@saisd.net
- September 27: Deadline to complete the Power Challenge.
Second Grade Interventions
Istation TBA
Library Hours and Information
Library Hours
Open Checkout 8:30-9:00 Monday-Thursday
Library Checkout
1st -1 book
2nd - 1 book
3rd - 2 books
4th- 5th - 3 books
Teachers: Up to 50 books/items at a time
Highland Hills Library Website
SAISD Grants
https://www.saisdfoundation.com/apply-for-grants/
Grant Deadlines:
New Teacher Grant - application window open August 15-31
Mini-Grants - application window open October 1-31
Meet the Librarian
Have a great year Highland Hills Mighty Eagles!