Behlau Library News

Our library theme this year is "Reading is Sweet!" Each class has a Candy Land mascot that groups them with other grade levels for incentives and challenges this year. Students can also earn stars in jars for for mastering various library content throughout the year.

Our 2023-2024 Library Crew hit the ground running as we kicked off the new school year! And guess what? Our library carts now have their very own names! 📚✨ Meet Cart-Y B, Wheelie Eilish, and Kim Cartdashian—the most stylish wheels in the library! 🚗💨 Let's roll into a fantastic year!

In September, students dove back into the library to refresh their knowledge of book care and rules. Our younger students had a blast using context clues to "send" mischievous book characters to the principal’s office for destroying library books! Meanwhile, our 3rd to 5th graders tackled the exciting BOOM CLAP SNATCH game. Fun and learning all around!

By the end of the 2024-2025 school year, the school library aims to enhance student reading proficiency and science understanding by integrating targeted literacy and science activities, with a focus on 5th grade science TEKS. My goal is to achieve a 3-5% increase in Science STAAR scores for 5th grade students.

Collaborate Closely with Teachers:

• Teacher Feedback: Gather input from teachers on how well library resources and activities align with their curriculum.

Provide Relevant Materials:

• Circulation Statistics: Track the checkout rates of books and resources related to reading and science.

Cross-Curricular Projects:

• Student Reflections: Collect feedback from students on their experiences with the projects and their learning outcomes.

Monitor Student Progress:

• Engagement Data: Record student participation levels in library programs and activities.

Measurable Growth in Reading MAP Scores:

• Reading MAP Scores: Compare pre- and post-assessment scores to measure growth.

Higher Science STAAR Scores:

• STAAR Scores: Analyze Science STAAR assessment results to track improvements.

• Unit Science Assessments: Review unit science assessments to gauge progress.

Join in on our Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Display!

You and your child are invited to create an ofrenda using a shoebox or other small cardboard box to be displayed in the Behlau Library. Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a cultural celebration that honors loved ones who have passed away. It is not a religious holiday, but a way to remember and celebrate family members and loved ones.

The ofrenda can honor a person or even a beloved pet. Your child may decorate the box with meaningful items, photos, or mementos. Please avoid including anything fragile or valuable.

Ofrendas will be displayed in the library for everyone to enjoy and will also be featured during our November Multicultural Night. Please be sure to label your child’s box with their name and grade.

Ofrendas should be brought to the library starting October 14th and will be returned home on November 22nd or December 2nd.

For any questions, contact librarian Veronica Martinez at 210-398-1033 or veronica.martinez@nisd.net.

This year, Library Services has generously gifted us Book Break, a program where students and teachers can enjoy live author presentations right from the comfort of their own classroom. These wonderful and engaging opportunities are available each month, so be sure to check out the Book Break link to sign your class up!

Additionally, we are competing with other schools in our district to be in the top 10 schools with the most participants. Let’s work together to make sure our school shines in this exciting challenge!

Teachers, if you have not activated you account please contact me ASAP to get you up and running prior to the next presentation. If you activated your account last year click here to log into our page by using your enumber and your password from last year.

Help us reach our $2,000+ goal!
Funds raised will support booking authors and presenters for next year, as well as restocking our new book vending machine this year.

Book Fair Details:
📅 November 18th - 22nd
📍 Behlau Library

Hours:

• 7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Open for parents (Credit/Apple Pay only)
  

• 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Open for students (eWallet preferred, cash & credit accepted)
  

• Friday closes at 11:00 AM

• Extended Hours: Thursday, November 21st, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (Credit/Apple Pay only)

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Flyers will be sent home soon. Click the image below for more details.

Note: ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO FEFUNDS OR EXCHANGES.

The following social media platforms are a fantastic way to showcase how your students use the library to enhance their academic needs.

The Behlau library will promote a lasting love of reading, literacy, where learning never ends.

The Behlau library is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, intellectually-challenging environment where Behlau students are empowered to seek information and ideas, become critical thinkers, discerning researchers, creative leaders, and life-long readers.