Burbank Library News
October 2019
iPads Now Available
United Way Campaign
MYP Personal Projects
Supervisor Draft Day - October 2
Classroom code (for sophomores ONLY): 4n530vw
Book Tasting in the Library with Ms. Figueroa's Class
So Many Books...
Digging in...
Multiple genres
Quidditch Display at Pep Rally
Upcoming Staff Technology Training Sessions
Wednesday, October 2 @4:30 p.m. - Google Calendar
Wednesday, October 16 @4:30 p.m. - Google Forms
Wednesday, October 30 @4:30 p.m. - GooseChase (Digital Scavenger Hunt program)
Morning or Saturday training sessions will be provided if requested.
Letters About Literature Contest
All 4th-12th graders are invited to participate in Letters About Literature Texas! Read a book or poem and write a letter. This year’s contest will open on November 4, 2019. Submissions for 2019-2020 LAL Texas are due to the online submission platform by December 17, 2019. Be sure to read the submission steps (coming soon) and official rules set by the Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. A permission form is required for all student participants who will be younger than 13 years of age on November 4, 2019.
Digital Citizenship Requirements
Digital Citizenship for Professional Staff
Digital Citizenship for Students
English Classes will present Lesson 1 in all classes.
Science Classes will present Lesson 2 in all classes.
Social Studies including AVID & Money Matters (but NOT World Geography or Human Geography) will present Lesson 3.
For more information, check the online instructions provided or the district's ebook.
September Monthly Statistics
Class Visits: 14
Individual Student Visits: 3860
Cart Checkouts: 24
Staff Tech Training: 6
Presentations: Burbank Cabinet Meeting, TCIS Conference, Region 20 Library Roundup, Principal Coffee
About the Librarian
Jennifer De Waelsche has been a librarian with SAISD for eight years. This is her fourth year at Burbank High School. Before coming to SAISD, she taught speech, debate, yearbook, and English for Hereford ISD in the Texas Panhandle. She is passionate about technology and is happy to work with teachers and students that want to integrate more technology. She is also a competitive Scrabble player and loves to ride roller coasters (196 so far).
She is the recipient of the SAISD Foundation Inspire Award in 2015 and member of the Texas Library Association TALL Texans Class for 2016. She is an active member of the Texas Library Association and actively presents at local and state library conferences.
Email: jdewaelsche1@saisd.net
Website: bit.ly/Burbanklib
Location: 1002 Edwards, San Antonio, TX, USA
Phone: 2102281210
Twitter: @salibrarylady