One for the Record Books
April 2016
Sharron Guzman Celebrates 20 years as John H Shary Librarian
Sharron Guzman was surprised on Tuesday, March 22nd. She knew she was invited to dinner at Cheddar's restaurant by her good friend, Shimotsu Librarian, Zulema Bewley. What she didn't expect was the restaurant would be full of her SISD librarian family members. The group had gathered to celebrate her upcoming retirement. They treated her and her husband to dinner, cake, balloons, a handcrafted banner, lots of well wishes and generous monetary gift. Mrs. Guzman and her husband, Fred Guzman, enjoyed a delicious Tres Leches cake at her surprise dinner.
Fun, Food, and Friends
Sharron Guzman has served as the John H Shary Elementary Librarian since 1996 when the school became a PK-6th grade campus. Following her parents footsteps in education, she taught for 15 years before becoming a librarian. When asked what she'll miss most when she retires, Mrs. Guzman said, "I will miss each and every one of my librarian colleagues. I feel so honored and grateful to work with such a terrific group who have been my support and team members through it all!"
BL Gray Junior High School Student Wins 2nd Place in Texas Media Awards Competition
Pioneer High School Students win 3rd Place in the Texas Media Awards Competition
Pioneer High School Students Win 1st Place in the Texas Media Awards Competition.
Sharyland High School Student Wins 1st Place in the Texas Media Awards Competition.
Sharyland High School Student Wins 2nd Place in the Texas Media Awards Competition.
Sharyland High School Student Wins 1st place in Texas Media Awards Competition.
Sharyland High School Student Wins 2nd Place in the Texas Media Awards Competition.
Sharyland High School students win 3rd place in the Texas Media Awards Competition.
SNJH Students Read Together
When students have a few extra minutes while they are at the library, Mr. Koenig encourages them to read author Kathryn Otoshi's books about bullying, self-esteem, respect, and friendships. The author will be presenting to the community on Thursday evening April 14th from 5-7 pm at the Penny Payte McLeaish Library.
Seussical Twins Celebrate Together @ Shimotsu Elementary
Seuss Week Collage Donna Wernecke Elementary
Read Across America Week @ RD Martinez Elementary
Samantha Silva poses with Simone Elkeles
Lloyd & Dolly Bentsen Had Guest Readers During Read Across America Week
Hinojosa Elementary Receives New Books Through Grant
Ruben Hinojosa Elementary was awarded a $5,000.00 grant by Texas Gas Service. This funding allowed for the addition of 269 books to the Ruben Hinojosa Elementary library collection, increasing the variety of reading materials, updating the collection while supporting the curriculum. The addition of these titles to the library collection will provide a variety of interesting reading choices especially to our upper grade students at their Accelerated Reading level. The students were eager and excited to start reading the new books! Thanks to Hinojosa Librarian Elizabeth Moreno for submitting this grant application.
Last Dr. Seuss Parade for Much Loved Librarian
Shimotsu Library Receives New Furniture
RD Martinez Elementary Guest Reader
Simone Elkeles, Award Winning Author, Captured PHS Students Attention
PHS Book Club member Vanessa Martinez purchased 5 books. Simone autographed them for her.
Fox In Sox Day at RD Martinez Elementary
Book Bites by Samantha Silva, Garza Elementary Librarian
Title: El Deafo
Author: Cece Bell
Published: September 2014
Edition Read: E-Book borrowed from McAllen Library
Series: None
Grade Level Recommended: Lower Level (2nd-6th Grade)
Summary:
Review: Cece Bell writes and illustrates a personal memoir about losing her hearing as a child in the 70’s to spinal meningitis. Bell hilariously portrays herself, and everyone else in her story, as an adorable bunny. Losing her hearing turns Cece’s life upside down. She retains enough of her hearing that, if she uses a very bulky hearing aid strapped to her chest, she can make out what people are saying. The bulky hearing aid makes her self-conscious, and most kids her age just don’t know what to make of it. What makes things worse is Cece has to learn how to lip read and use her hearing aid to make out what other people are saying. Otherwise holding a conversation is very hard.
Cece and her family move to a new town, and Cece longs to find a friend. Someone who understands her. She wants to be considered a part of the “hearing”, and to just belong. El Deafo tells a lovely story about childhood and how to cope with feeling “different” from everyone else. The beautiful colors and illustrations make this Newberry Award winning book an excellent addition to your graphic novel collection.
BL Gray Art Students Replicate Characters from Book
Relay for Life Cake Auction @ SNJH
Faculty and staff made cakes to auction. Students were able to participate in raising money for the fight against cancer. A total of $1,700 was raised with the Cake Auction. The money is for cancer research through the Relay for Life organization.
What will your beautiful hands do today?
PHS student San Juanita Gonzalez created an original artist painting for Simone.
A Celebration of AR Millionaires
Go Center Counselor Gloria Ramirez and PHS Librarian Janie B Flores pose with Simone Elkeles.
Books for Sale @ Community Event
Music in Our Schools Month Celebrated @ Sharyland High School
Reader's Theatre for Read Across America Week
Mrs. Ramos looks on while her 4th grade students took part in a Reader's Theater activity during Read Across America Week. This is one of the activities that students were able to enjoy during this fun week. Many students were willing to volunteer to show off their read aloud skills during this fun activity!
Lamar Junior High School Visits BL Gray Junior High
Creative Bulletin Board Display
Guest Reader Shares One by Kathryn Otoshi
Simone and SHS Avid Fans
Kinder Students Create Art to Show "Everyone Can Count!"
The Cat in the Hat Visits Bentsen Students
His students were visited by HEB Buddy and the Cat in the Hat.
Jessie Jensen Elementary Students Jam with Cat
Librarian Gives Student Autographed Book
SHS Students Prepare for Author Visit
Beautiful Hands is the story of Bret Baumgarten and his connection with his children.
Kathryn Otoshi's Award Winning Books Are Shared @ Donna Wernecke Elementary
April is School Library Month
RD Martinez Elementary showcases Dr Suess in honor of Read Across America
A Book tastic Birthday
Nicole H. Cruz, SISD Lead Librarian
Email: ncruz@sharylandisd.org
Website: http://sharyland.ss8.sharpschool.com/departments/library_services
Location: 1216 North Shary Road, Mission, TX, United States
Phone: 956-580-5300
Twitter: @Cruz23Mac