Palacios Library E-Newsletter
4th E-Newsletter 2019-2020
Lily Pads
Lily pads were given to Palacios Library by the PSJA Library Department. Twenty-four cushions were given to use during story time and independent reading.
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Palacios Panthers-Battle of the Bluebonnet Books
Strand 3: Reading
Abigail, Alexa, Markell & Dathan
Battle of the Bluebonnet Book Participants
Coloring before competition
Congratulations students for all your hard work!
Alexa, Abigail, Markell and Dathan, you met all the requirements to compete.
You are reading winners!
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2020 Texas Bluebonnet Award Voting
Palacios Elementary-3rd,4th & 5th Bluebonnet Voting
Votes per book:
22 for The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle
0 for The Boo-Boos That Changed the World: A True Story About an Accidental Invention (Really!)
8 for The Cardboard Kingdom
12 for Captain Superlative
0 for Crown: An Ode to a Fresh Cut
0 for The Dragon Slayer: Folktales From Latin America
9 for El Chupacabras
0 for Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams
0 for Ghost Boys
9 for Harbor Me
11 for The Magic Misfits
35 for Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
21 for The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
13 for Mr. Gedrick and Me
0 for Rebound
0 for Saving Winslow
0 for Shadow Weaver
6 for Two Dogs in a Trench Coat Go to School
0 for Watchdog
14 for Wishtree
Total book votes: 160
Votes per grade:
Third Grade: 67
Fourth Grade: 41
Fifth Grade: 52
Total grade votes : 160
Top Pick at Palacios Elementary
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring
35 Votes
Congratulations to Adam Rubin, author, of El Chupacabras!
Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner for 2020
Image by Texas Library Association
Strand 3: Reading
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MyON Top Readers
Strand 3: Reading
Congratulations Alexa and Marcelo!
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Involving the Community
PSJA Police Department
Strand 3:
Reading – School library programs promote reading as an essential skill for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment which are essential skills for college, career, and community
Dimension 4: Library programs encourage collaboration with other types of libraries (e.g. public, academic, governmental, special), information institutions (e.g. museums, institutes, and virtual field trips), and community partners.
Mrs. Garcia's 1st Grade Class & Officer Rodriguez
PSJA Police Officer L. Rodriguez
Rufus Goes to School by K. Griswell
Rufus wants to learn to read.
Great story
Officer Rodriguez & 1st Grade Class
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Panther Garden Update-Lowe's Grant
National Random Acts of Kindness Day 2020
February 17, 2020
Strand 2:
Kale smoothies
Fifth grade science class invites Life Skills class for kale smoothies.
Scarlet
Panther Garden Beds
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Palacios AR Quizzes-4th Six Weeks
Palacios Library Circulation Statistics-4th Six Weeks
Top Homeroom Statistics-Circulation
Top Homeroom Statistics
1. Ramirez, Alejandra 2nd 345
2. Rangel, Rosamaria 1st 291
3. Lozano Adriana 2nd 235
4. Rodriguez, Jeanette 2nd 204
5. Rodriguez, Cristina 3rd 167
6. Ortiz, Ana 3rd 164
7.Tijerina, Lizette 1st 140
8. Garcia, Dalia 1st 110
9. Villarreal, Silvia 4th 108
10. Martinez, Bianca 1st 99
Top Patron Statistics
Homeroom Circulations
1. Jalomo, Claudia Leticia Ramirez, A 2nd 45
2. Mata, Maria Conchita Ramirez, A 2nd 45
3. Aguilar, Victor Davelle Rangel, R 1st 43
4. Flores, Jonathan Rangel, R 1st 37
5. Rodriguez, Arely Gisselle Rodriguez, C 3rd 37
6. Matamoros, Mia Guadalupe Rodriguez, J 2nd 36
7. Hernandez, Brandon Ramirez, A 2nd 35
8. Santos, Emily Dayana Ramirez, A 2nd 35
9. Salinas, Matthew Alessandro Rangel, R 1st 34
10. Aleman, Jennifer Lozano A 2nd 31
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Upcoming Events
Pat Mora-Author Visit-March 3, 2020
" World renown, children and adult author Pat Mora will appear at PSJA North ECHS auditorium March 3, 2020, at 9 am. PSJA Students, grades 3-6, will listen to her exhilarating stories and presentation. Pat has traveled the world to inspire literacy. She is the founder of “dia de los niños dia de los libros.” "