Summer Reading Options!

Summer Library Hours Announced

We are thrilled to be hosting summer library hours almost every Thursday during our summer break! Join us, or check out some of the RRISD Pop Up Library events - they're sure to be spectacular. We also have some reading & social media challenges for you during our time apart- check out details below.

Library Summer Olympics Starts 6/28

Summer = Reading @ FNE!

2nd Annual Library Lock-In 7/29

We had 28 students join us for a 7 hour reading marathon on July 29th at the Forest North Library for our 2nd annual Library Lock-In!  We had a blast and kept our reading skills sharp.  I read One Word That Will Change Your Life (more on that later) and half of Zane and the Hurricane. It was so nice to have some dedicated time to sit and read.  The first book was assigned to the Forest North Leadership Committee by Principal Jacobs. It helps you to identify a one word goal for your school year (or calendar year, for you non-teacher types.)  It has helped many sports teams, religious organizations, schools, and businesses reach their goals without giving up!  Mrs. Young & I are working towards choosing our "one word" for our upcoming school year!  I also got to read half of Zane, which is a Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee for this upcoming year.  It is absolutely captivating, and it was nearly impossible to drag myself away to do my Lock In responsibilities.  What a harrowing story.  Zane is visiting his grandmother in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits, and he ends up home alone, trying to keep safe! He meets friends and foes as he tries to get to safety and higher ground.  I recommend both of these books!

Check out some of our reading at the Lock In! We had a blast!  Thanks to the Forest North PTA for donating door prizes and helping with arrival and dismissal, and thanks to staff members for volunteering time away from their summer break to help our kids have a great Lock In!

Don't Forget 7/29 Lock In!

Popsicle Parties for all of Forest North

I'm proud to say we earned popsicle parties in every single class before the end of the last day of school!  Thanks so much to staff, students and their families for looking under beds and car seats for books, and for diligently paying for replacement copies for books that are permanently lost. Check out Ms. Johnson's class enjoying a treat for their responsibility!

Combating Summer Reading Slide!

Our "Combat The Summer Reading Slide" book giveaway to selected students resulted in 52 students receiving 177 appropriate reading-leveled books and 52 high-interest comic books. 

The new and gently used books were donated by Kristen Fournier (through her membership on the Texas Bluebonnet Voting Committee), Titan Moon Comics, and by the community.  Happy Summer Reading!