Jumpstart for Reading

On Tuesday, December 9, prekindergarten and kindergarten students will have an opportunity to listen to “guests” read the story Corduroy by Don Freeman. To make this event special, prekinder and kinder students may bring their teddy bear or favorite stuffed animal to school on that day.


The shared reading experience will encourage our students to become readers and lifelong learners and instill in them the fact that school and learning is satisfying.



This is an HISD initiative with the Pearson Foundation for Jumpstart’s Read for the Record, a national campaign that helps break the cycle of illiteracy by raising public awareness about the importance of early childhood literacy skills and reading to children.

Fall Festival

Bonner's Fall Festival
November 25, 2008
3:30-5:00
Cafeteria and outdoor covered area

Fun, prizes and games!

Top Classes for November:

First Grade - Ms. Cortez
Second Grade - Ms. Neira
Third Grade - Ms. Kraay
Fourth Grade -
Fifth Grade -

Bonner Book Fair by Imagine Nation Books
November 17-21, 2008


Students will visit during their regular library schedule.
Parents may visit during Family Library Night.

PK, K, 4th and 5th Grade - Tuesday, November 18 from 3:30-5:30
1st, 2nd and 3rd Grade - Wednesday, November 19 from 3:30-5:30

Book Fair will also be open on Literacy Night, November 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm

Support your library by pruchasing books, school supplies and posters!

Author Visit

Author Visit

On Monday, November 17, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be attending a presentation by Houston author, Ellen Leventhal (Don't Eat the Bluebonnets) and illustrator, Bill Megenhardt during their ancillary period.




Ellen Leventhal and Bill Megenhardt will talk about:

* Cause and effect reading strategy lesson using the book Don't Eat the Bluebonnets.

* The six traits of writing and collaborative writing.

* The writing process: From Brainstorm to Book.

Illustrator Bill Megenhardt will also show some of his work and demonstrate how he begins the illustration process with help from the students.

Bonner Open House

Find out all about the wonderful library programs happening at Bonner's Library and Media Center.

Sign up for HPL's Powercard!

Millionaire Club winner

Congratulations to the winner of two tickets to the Dynamos game - CATERY V. from Ms. Wilson's third grade class. Catery is one of the students who read 10 books over the summer and turned in their Millionaire Certificates.

Millionaire shirts will be distributed this week!

Online Resources VS Google

Some answers to your questions about Online Resources:

What are Online Resources?

HISD online databases are subscription databases paid for by the district each year to help support research and provide information to students, teachers and parents. Resources include: journal/magazine articles, encyclopedias, e-books, test preparation materials, primary sources documents, timelines, recommended educational websites, streaming video and many other types of resources.

How can I access the HISD Online Resources?

They are available 24/7 from school or home. Go to http://www.hisdlibraryservices.org and click on the yellow link to HISD Online Resources. Click on the icons to access resources from school or home.
There are also several links to the HISD Online Resources on the HISD portal. Bookmark the site on each computer you use for research.

Why not just “Google it”?

Although the Internet is full of wonderful information, it can be overwhelming and confusing for young researchers. Users need to evaluate websites and look for bias or points of view. Ask questions like: Is this a personal website or a commercial one? Who created the website?
Contrary to popular folklore, all information is not on the web. Some of the “best” and most authoritative information is on the invisible web and that is the world of online subscription databases.
Part of the college bound culture is for students to use this type of resource well.


Contact your librarian for a list of usernames and passwords!

Summer Reading List Progress

I have seen many students at the Park Place Regional Library.
Great!

If you have no idea what books to check out, visit the ALA website to get a list of books you might try to read this summer:


http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/childrensnotable/notablecbooklist/currentnotable.cfm

http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/literaryawds/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm

HISD Summer Reading Program

Dear Parents,
The Houston Public Library and the Houston Independent School District are working together to ask all children to read at least 5 whole books this summer for the HISD Millionaire Club and 10 whole books for HPL. Here are things you should know about Summer Reading Club:

 Registering for the Summer Reading Club is easy and must be done online at
http://summer.hpl.lib.tx.us/evanced/sr/homepage.asp

Note: Students have already created their username and password. Thy only need to enter this information in order to access the Summer Reading program Homepage.

 Prizes and certificates will be available beginning June 1st until August 1st or until we run out.

 Prizes and certificates may be picked up at any Houston Public Library.

 Any child who loses a Millionaire certificate may come back to the library to get another one.

 Students may use the attached list of suggested titles or create their own Summer Reading List. Summer Reading Lists may be accessed anywhere!

All the kids need to do is:
1. Go to http://libraries.houstonisd.org/
2. Click on Elementary
3. Click on Bonner Elementary
4. Log in using their Student ID number