EDCOUCH-ELSA I.S.D LIBRARY SERVICES SPRING 2015 Newsletter FESTIBA 2015 ENTRE DOS MUNDOS: Uniting Communities Through Arts and Literacy This year FESTIBA’s Librarians and Educators Day was held on March 6. It was an opportunity for EEISD library staff to hear the distinguished panel discuss the importance of uniting literacy and the arts. Event keynote speakers were Valente Rodriguez, actor and Edcouch-Elsa alum, and Sonia Nazario, journalist and author of national bestselling book Enrique’s Journey. Both with very personal and truly inspiring stories to share, spoke of the importance of cultural heritage and relevance in literature. It is the key to motivate and elevate the quality of life in our region. CONGRATULATIONS!!! Millionaire Readers JFK: Angel E. Rodriguez Maria S. Lozoya Victoria Sandoval Samantha Herrera Roel Ibanez Diego Luna Abel Cruz Devin Elizondo Alexis D. Ramifez Milca E. Rodriguez SGE: Michayla DeNova LBJ: Dominik Landeros Marco Roque Multi-Millionaire Readers JFK Orlando J. Castano Jolyssa Perez Sienna Soliz LBJ: Aaron J. Vallejo DYMS: Michael R. Flores Samantha Milan CFTJHS: Neida I. Garza Nohelia Lopez Izaguirre Ernestina Mendez On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 5th grade students from RCR got a surprise visit from author, Estela Bernal. They were also given an autographed copy of her book, “Can you see me now”? Page 2 SPRING 2015 Educational Websites www.starfall.com www.pbskids.org www.freechildrenstories.com www.smartygames.com www.storyplace.org ixl.com Summer Reading... Close the achievement gap Teachers and Parents Visit your local library and book stores. FollettShelf eBooks: eeisd.follettdestiny.com www.readingrockets.org Rourke eBooks: rourkeebooks.com www.blogspot.com Rourke Reading Program/ eRead and Report www.animoto.com District Online Databases www.edmodo.com Ask your campus librarian for login credentials. abcmouse.com Read 20 minutes daily National Summer Learning Day Friday, June 19, 2015 Summer Learning Day is a national advocacy day recognized to spread awareness about the importance of summer learning for our nation’s youth in helping close the achievement gap. prezi.com .