Forest North Staff Book Club

Did you know teachers read too?  It's true!  Every month, I organize a book club for all the grown ups at Forest North.  Everyone is invited.  We each bring a snack to share, meet at someone's house, and talk about the book.  We always keep lists of what books we are interested in reading, and vote for what to read next.  It's so fun!  Today is a special meeting- for the first time, we're reading a Bluebonnet book - Counting by 7s.  We've been reading together for 3 years, now, so it's a lot of books!  But here are some of my very favorites.

You go, Natalie!

Natalie in 5th grade is super excited because she's the first student to pass all 20 Bluebonnet Quizzes here at Forest North this year!  I'm so excited for her, too.  She will be participating in the Battle of the Bluebonnets here on campus in the spring.  If you need a recommendation for a good book, Natalie is the person to ask.

At the time of this post, we've already had kids pass 142 quizzes here at Forest North, and I've already given out two of these tickets to people qualified to come to the Voting Party.  I can't wait to get to 100 kids!  Keep reading those Bluebonnet books, Eagles!

Texas Bluebonnet Award Selection Committee!

I'm so excited, Eagles.  Tomorrow I won't be here, because I'm meeting with the rest of my Texas Bluebonnet Award Selection Committee, and we're choosing the 2015-2016 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List!  I've been reading hundreds (literally!) of books to find the very best 20 nominees. It's going to be amazing.  After we choose them on Friday & Saturday, we have to keep the list a secret until the big reveal at the Texas Book Festival on 10/25.  It's here in Austin- I'd highly recommend coming to check it out.  It's amazing event.

My friends & I on the TBA Selection Committee call it the #bestbookclubever  - this is my 3rd and final year on the committee, and it's been so fun.  I must admit I'm getting excited about getting to pick my own new books to read again, though!

Calling all Volunteers!

We sure could use some help!  Mrs. Fournier & Mrs. Vetter have a million books to shelve, and we also could use some help getting kids the books they are interested in reading! We also are looking for someone to help us regularly with the Birthday Book Club, The Rainbow Reading Challenge, and some other programs we have going on.  We also are constantly cataloging new books, and would love help getting them covered in mylar and processing spine labels for them.

We would love some regular helpers that could spend a couple hours a week helping us keep the library running smoothly so we can focus on our book clubs, programs, and lessons.   You could come for a couple hours a week, and schedule it around when your student's class comes for their weekly checkout time! 

If you're interested in joining Mrs. Fournier's Remind.com text list, to get periodic updates on when she needs help, use these instructions.  The Library is the heart of the school, and a great way to keep your finger on the pulse of Forest North & keep connected to your child's school life!

Bluebonnet Book Clubs

We had some amazing book clubs last spring here at Forest North, reading this year's Bluebonnet nominees for us, and making these cool book trailers.  Check out these videos for Year of the Book by Andrea Cheng, & Pickle by Kim Baker!  

Join this year's Bluebonnet Lunch Bunches to listen to audio books while you eat.  It's going to be so fun!  More information about how to sign up for these coming soon, but 4th grade's Lunch Bunch will be on Thursdays & Fridays, and we'll listen to Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo.  5th grade's Lunch Bunch will be on Tuesdays & Thursdays, and we'll listen to Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead.  It's going to be so fun, Eagles!  Mrs. Fournier will have other Book Club opportunities throughout this school year, so keep your ears and eyes open!

Hear Ye, Hear Ye: The Book Fair is Upon us!

Library Leaders Announced Today

Mrs. Fournier was thrilled to receive tons of applications from students wanting to be Library Leaders!  Mrs. Fournier carefully graded the applications this week to see which students displayed the most organization, customer service skills, neatness, and library skills. The top 2 applications in each class will be invited to serve as Library Leaders this fall! She will be delivering contracts to the 2 chosen leaders per class today.