Library Newsletter
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Stick with Reading
October Minutes DUE NOV. 4!
Keep tracking for November!
1. READ!
2. Track the number of minutes you read each night on your reading log.
3. Have a parent or guardian sign off on your totals
4. Turn the minute log in at the end of each month for a chance to win additional prizes
TOP READERS for October
KG - Vivian M (480 minutes)
1st - Andrew B (2400 minutes)
2nd - Louis L (1783 minutes)
3rd - Henry A (1465 minutes)
4th - Wally C. (3016 minutes)
5th - Gwenyth N. (1853 minutes)
2024 Spelling Bee
Classsroom spelling bees -- completed by Nov. 15
Aldridge Spelling Bee - Dec. 18
Click the image to go to the slideshow.
Library Lessons
November 4-8
No classes - Book Exchanges Only
Nov. 11-15 (A week )
Digital Citizenship
Nov. 18-22 (B week)
Digital Citizenship
Nov. 25-29
Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
Library Calendars & more...
November
Native American Heritage Month
Manatee Appreciation Month
Nov. 11-15 - National School Psychology Week
Nov. 11-15 - Natiopnal Young Readers Week
Nov. 18-22 - National Book Awards Week
Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Nov. 25-29 - National Game & Puzzle Week
1 - Diwali
2 - Dia de Los Muertos; All Souls Day
3 - Daylight Savings ends (Fall back & gain an hour)
3 - World Jellyfish Day
5 - Election Day
8 - National STEM/STEAM Day
10 - International Tongue Twister Day
11 - Veteran's Day
11 - World Origami Day
13 - World Kindness Day
18 - Mickey Mouse's Birthday
20 - Education Support Professionals Day
22 - Substitute Professional Day
23 - Doctor Who Day
23 - Fibonacci Day
28 - Thanksgiving
October Choice Boards
Library Expectations
Book Care
Michelle Holloway
I have been a Librarian since 2013. I have been in education since 1999. I have taught 3rd grade, 1st grade, & technology applications before becoming a library media specialist. Along with being a certified School Librarian, I am certified in Elementary 1-8, ESL, Information Processing Technologies I (PK-12), & All-Level Music (PK-12).
Bachelor of Music Education (BME) - Tulsa University
Master of Liberal Arts (MLA) w/ an emphasis in Educational Technology - Southern Methodist University
Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS or MLS) - Texas Woman's University
Certification in Archives & Special Collections - University of Southern Mississippi
Email: michelle.holloway@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/aldridge
Location: 720 Pleasant Valley Lane, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 469-752-0027
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AldridgeOcelots/
Twitter: @AldridgeOcelots
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In education since 1999 Librarian since 2013