Texas Legislative Day Feb. 25, 2009

Items presented for the 81st Session:
1. Support for K-12 Databases
2. Mandate - All schools to have a library and a certified librarian

No Bullying Presentation

Third, fourth and fifth garders watched a "No Bullying" presentation by representative from the Safe and Drug Free schools. Students were given tools and strategies they could use when confronted with situations when they feel helpless, intimidated or bullied.
Ms. Chapa, counselor, coordinated the event.

Usage Statistics Up since new circulation policy was adopted

Patron Type


Faculty
Aug 14
Sep 146
Oct 602
Nov 522
Dec 425
Jan 581


Students
Aug 317
Sep 3450
Oct 1580
Nov 2418
Dec 2706

Future of Reading

This is a very interesting article that talks about the value of a library, benefits of a good library program and the important role librarians play in the school.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

Librarians at TCEA Austin

IMLS Project LIBS participants attend the Texas Computer Education Association's convention in Austin.

TCEA Conference February 3-6, 2009

At the Brainpop booth....with Moby at TCEA Austin




Exploring the technology booths at TCEA with Jackson MS librarian, Cynthia Ramos

Parent Meeting presented by The Children's Assessment Center

Every month a parent meeting is organized by our school counselor, Gabriela Chapa. On Jan. 31, over 90 parents attended the presentation titled “Preventing Sexual Abuse” presented by The Children’s Assessment Center.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pickens’ class! They are the winners of the Pizza Party. There were 10 parents from the class who attended the presentation!

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick-off

Bonner Elementary

Cookie Dough Fundraiser Kick-off
For Students

Tuesday, February 10th
In the Cafeteria

PK – 2nd @ 8:45 – 9:15 a.m.

3rd- 5th & Sp. Ed. @ 9:30 – 10:00 a.m.